MOH Task Force: 60% Of Govt Hospital Staff Find Hospitals A 'Positive' Workplace

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A Ministry of Health (MOH) task force survey has found that at least 60% of government healthcare workers think their workplace culture is positive

In a statement on Wednesday, 17 August, the Healthcare Work Culture Improvement Task Force (HWCITF) said it carried out a survey involving some 100,000 staff members in the country, spanning over the past four months.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin set up the independent task force and ordered an investigation into claims of toxic workplace culture and bullying at government hospitals, especially following the death of a houseman from Penang Hospital, in April this year.

The task force is headed by UCSI University vice-chancellor Siti Hamisah Tapsir.
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HWCITF also said it found no concrete evidence of workplace bullying linked to the death of the Penang Hospital houseman

However, the task force noted that there were "varying levels" of burnout and bullying in government healthcare facilities. It said the incidents affected government healthcare workers of all grades.It also said "contributing factors" to the incidents were the lack of efficiency, skills, and preparation for the work that the employees had been assigned.The task force also found that healthcare workers are overworked and subject to long working hours due to the different hospitals' failure to comply with guidelines set by the ministry, as well as a lack of human resources and infrastructure.

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Thus, the task force outlined 10 proposals to MOH, including reviewing its guidelines, digitalising the workforce for easier workflow, and implementing screening of incoming candidates before employment

"We feel that a career in healthcare service is very challenging and requires individuals who are really committed and willing to go through the training and challenges of the workplace environment," the task force said."They should also be prepared to face the high burden of workload and long periods of work."The task force also suggested that the work culture should be improved without affecting the many more healthcare workers who already feel that they have been trained in a conducive environment and provide good service.

The survey, however, does not have a separate category that looked into the bullying faced by housemen, which was the reason why the task force was set up to solve the first place

Malaysia healthcare news portal CodeBlue has pointed out that housemen and junior medical officers only comprised 11% of respondents of the survey. The other healthcare workers included in the survey were nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and non-clinical workers such as drivers and administration assistants.Although the respondents also admitted to the presence of bullying within the workplace, CodeBlue highlighted that HWCITF's report did not define what was considered "low-level" or "severe" bullying.The full findings of the MOH survey can be found here.

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1. BEFRIENDERS KL24-hourContact: +603-76272929Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter2. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook 3. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINEDaily (12pm - 12am)Contact: 1800-18-2327Email: [email protected]Facebook | InstagramFor a more thorough directory of resources, head over to the websites of Malaysian Mental Health Association or MINDAKAMI.

On April 17, a houseman fell to his death from his apartment just three weeks after being posted to Penang Hospital:

                Govt Urged To Protect Junior Doctors After Houseman At Penang Hospital Died From A Fall

It is the second junior doctor who fell to his death in two years after working at the same hospital in Penang.

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The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has said that housemen need the training system to prepare for the hard life of being a doctor:

                MMA Says Stress Is Part Of Doctor's Job & That Current Training System Should Remain

MMA president Dr Koh Kar Chai said that "harsh words" are expected during housemanship training to ensure trainee doc...

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Gamers Worldwide To Unite In 24-Hour Charity Livestream In Honour Of Christchurch Victims

Gamers around the world are coming together for a Twitch livestream to support all victims of the Christchurch terrorist attacks

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Titled 'Aroha for NZ', the 24-hour international charity stream event aims to honour the memory of all those killed in the attacks, a statement to SAYS read.All proceeds from the stream will go towards the families of the victims.'Aroha' is a Maori word that means "complete love and support".

The charity stream event was conceptualised by Kiwi streamer 'Solitaire YTG' with assistance from Goto.Game's Phid McAwesome

After talking with @PhidMcAwesome about how we show love for those people in #Christchurch, I'm asking for NZ streamers to help, let's mobilise a fundraising stream for those families and most importantly let's show some #Aroha #Love. #StopTheHate #LetsShowTheLove pic.twitter.com/EckcehDIfS— Solitaire (@SolitaireYTG) March 15, 2019

"When the news broke of the attack, everyone's reaction was shock," said 'Solitaire', also known as Mike."We are all deeply affected by this, but none more so than the victims' families and the people of Christchurch.  We have to react and do something, anything, to help and to show love against hate."Mike added, "There are people within the gaming community who have a voice that is heard when they speak, so I reached out to Phid first, then made a Twitter video post. People approached in droves to show support for the stream."

In particular, the organisers hope to honour Atta Elayyan, one of the victims who was also a well-respected member of their community

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According to Daily Esports, the 33-year-old was a legend in the country's 'Counter-Strike' scene, having been part of it since 2002. He played under the handle "crazyarab".Elayyan was also the goalkeeper for New Zealand's futsal team and was the chief executive of technology consultancy LWA Solutions, which he founded in 2010, reported BBC.

The public can tune in to the 'Aroha for NZ' stream on Saturday, 30 March

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"We want to ensure that this stream is nothing but Aroha for those affected, the victims, their whanau (family), and the people of our homeland of Aotearoa (Maori word for "New Zealand")," said co-organiser Phid.Find out more about 'Aroha for NZ' on the official website or follow the Twitch stream here.


Hantar Saya Balik Rumah Boleh? - Wanita Niat Baik Bantu Budak Umur 13, Rupanya Dia Scammer

Betul lah kata orang, rakyat Malaysia ini memang ramai yang baik hati dan pemurah

Seorang wanita ini berkongsi pengalamannya membantu seorang kanak-kanak berusia lebih kurang 12 tahun di Menara Berkembar Petronas (KLCC), baru-baru ini. Dia yang dikenali sebagai Hanan menulis di laman twitter miliknya mengenai pertemuan dengan kanak-kanak yang dipanggil Ayie itu. Difahamkan, Ayie ingin menonton wayang di pusat membeli-belah terkenal itu. Wayang tersebut bermula jam 9 malam dan dijangka tamat jam 11 malam kelak. Dia bagaimanapun menghadapi masalah untuk pulang ke rumahnya yang terletak di Wangsa Maju.

Baca di bawah:

"Sesuatu yang luar biasa terjadi kepada saya semalam (7 November 2019). Saya bertemu dengan seorang budak lelaki  di KLCC dan dia mengubah hidup saya. "Saya pergi ke KLCC selepas waktu kerja kerana ingin membeli barang, letak kereta dan kemudian lepak sekejap di dalam kereta selama beberapa minit supaya saya boleh habiskan tengok video di Youtube. "Saya letak kereta betul-betul depan pintu keluar yang ada eskalator dan duduk di dalam kereta, tidak hiraukan keadaan sekeliling. Tiba-tiba ada ketukan di cermin, saya lihat ada seorang budak lelaki melayu sedang tersenyum. "Umurnya mungkin dalam lingkungan 12 ke 13 tahun camtu dan bertubuh agak besar untuk kanak-kanak seusianya," tulisnya.

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"Rambutnya kerinting dan dia mempunyai senyuman yang paling manis. Saya tidak begitu mengambil peduli pakaian yang dipakainya tapi dia memakai jaket oversized dan di tangannya dia mempunyai sebotol air mineral dan sekeping kertas. Jadi saya pun turunkan tingkap kereta," tulisnya.

Dia kemudiannya berkongsi perbualannya dengan kanak-kanak tersebut

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Sebagai seorang ibu, terbit rasa kasihan terhadap kanak-kanak tersebut dan mengambil keputusan untuk membantunya apa yang termampu

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"Saya seorang diri, dia pun sama. Saya tak ambil perhatian sangat tentang keadaan sekeliling sebelum jumpa dia jadi tak tahu nak jangka apa. "Tapi waktu itu saya terfikir tak ada benda kot nak risau. Saya tanya dia dah makan ke belum, dia cakap belum tapi kalau akak belikan roti boleh gak. Lapar rupanya."Jadi saya pun keluar daripada kereta dan berjalan dengannya ke arah pusat membeli-belah. Dia cerita, dia adalah anak tunggal. Mak kerja malam-malam, subuh baru balik. Ayah dah tiada sebab bercerai. "Ayah dia suka pukul orang sebab itu mak dia minta cerai. Sekarang dia tinggal berdua je dengan mak dia. Saya tak tanya lebih," tulisnya.

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Dia juga mengakui risau untuk melepaskan kanak-kanak itu pergi seorang diri namun terpaksa redha kerana mempunyai tanggungjawab terhadap keluarga

"Sejujurnya saya teringin sangat nak hantar dia ke TGV, tunggu wayang dia habis dan hantar pulang ke rumah tapi dah lambat. "Saya ada benda nak buat dan suami dan anak-anak dah tunggu di rumah. Nak juga panggilkan grab untuk dia tapi tak nak lah nampak macam terlalu mengawal. Patutnya saya buat, haih."Di mana pun Ayie berada, saya harap dia seronok tonton Maleficent dan pulang ke rumah dengan selamat, dia pun ada nasi goreng," tulisnya.

Bagaimanapun, kelihatan ramai sudah 'terkena' mengaku tertipu dengan lakonan kanak-kanak tersebut

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Walaupun terkejut dengan kebenaran itu, wanita ini mengatakan bahawa dia tidak menyesal dengan apa yang dilakukannya

"Nampaknya ramai di antara kamu yang dah pernah bertemu dengan kanak-kanak itu huh? Terima kasih kerana berkongsi cerita dengan saya. Lain kali, kita semua seharusnya lebih berhati-hati."Tapi sejujurnya saya tidak menyesal dengan apa yang saya dah buat. Kiranya, saya akan sentiasa bersangka baik dekat semua orang. "Apa yang berlaku dalam tempoh 20 minit bersama kanak-kanak itu semuanya di luar kawalan saya. Tapi fikir-fikir balik, mungkin saya patut lagi kepochi," tulisnya.

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Malaysian Stories: I Survived On RM3 A Day For 6 Months

Life is filled with countless problems, sorrows and moments of happiness. Sometimes we are thrown with unexpected challenges but it all comes down to how we handle it.
We got in touch with Muhd Alatas, a 34-year-old man who had to quit school at the age of 14. This is his story:

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With little information about Alatas' past and current life, we sat down for a chat with him, eager to find out more about his life story. Beneath the calm and quiet demeanor, lay the story of a true survivor.

                How This Man Went From Only Having RM3 A Day To Being A Successful Businessman

"My mother came back home from work one day, tired and beaten. She sat us down and told us that one of us will have t...

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We're always on the lookout for more Malaysians with an interesting story to tell. If you know anyone who might fit the bill, here's how you can get in touch with us:

You can either email [email protected], Facebook message us or drop a comment in this story.


Huat Ah! Take Your CNY Reunion Up A Notch With Fuyoh8 For Extra Ong & More

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Domino's Pizza.

It's almost Chinese New Year, which means... reunion dinner!

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The main highlight of the festive season is, of course, the annual reunion dinner, where the whole family gathers around a table filled with scrumptious dishes and enjoys sharing the food while catching up with each other. There is sure to be lots of laughter and interesting stories told, which keeps everyone up till late. These reunion dinners also signify togetherness and the solidarity of the family since everyone from different states (or even countries!) gather the night before the Lunar New Year.

But, did you know that these reunion dinners come with some particular customs? Lai, let's have a look at our faves:

1. Traditional yee sang tossing is done by shouting lucky phrases

During the traditional yee sang toss, everyone will have to shout lucky phrases like 'huat ah', 'ong ah', while tossing the unique prosperity dish as high as possible to invite longevity and prosperity for the whole year.

2. The variety of dishes at the table are well planned and carry different meanings

All the dishes prepared are carefully thought out as they bring different auspicious meanings, and there are usually about eight to nine dishes prepared. The cohesiveness of the dishes and family gathered around will invite good luck for the year.

3. Everyone will wear either red or gold-coloured outfits for the dinner

The colours red and gold are believed to usher in wealth. That's why many (if not all) members of the family will be wearing these rich colours.

4. Lights in the house remain on during Chinese New Year's Eve

After reunion dinner, everyone usually stays up late, and the lights in the house are kept on. This is a way to invite a bright future in the coming year.

5. CNY decorations are displayed all over the house

From blooming flowers and paper pineapples to red lanterns and Mandarin oranges, New Year decorations are a must for good luck, prosperity, and warding off evil.

If you're looking for a reunion dinner meal that can be shared with everyone from your ah kong and ah ma to your little nieces and nephews, then Domino's Fuyoh8 combo meal is the way to go!

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This complete meal can be enjoyed by up to eight pax and comes with three regular pizzas, one choice of chicken side, one choice of bread side, and a 1.5-litre bottle of soft drink, all of which cost only from RM79.90 — that's below RM10 per person, what a steal!Whether it's a sleepover or a gathering with friends, Domino's Pizza has been always our go-to food to order. It's easy to share, satisfies our tummies, and delivers fast too, especially in situations where you get more guests than expected during CNY.

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Not sure what pizza flavour to choose? Check out these festive Fuyoh Huat flavours:

Chicken Feast Pepperoni — Packed with an abundance of extra cheesy chicken pepperoni, topped with more creamy cheese sauce and sausages, this pizza is great for those who love a hearty feast

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Chinese New Year is all about togetherness because everyone in the family gathers under one roof. This pizza is no different as it has every topping you would ever want in a pizza — cheese, chicken pepperoni, sausages, and creamy, cheesy sauce, which contributes to you having an abundant and blessed new year celebration.

Super Cheese — Cheese lovers, it's your time to bring in good luck with this golden coin-shaped pizza with ultimate cheese pull and creamy goodness, thanks to 30% extra mozzarella cheese paired with a creamy garlic butter Top Secret Sauce!

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Resembling a huge golden coin, receiving or buying this cheesy pizza is believed to bring in good luck. On top of that, you could start a cheese pull tradition during Chinese New Year reunions, after the traditional yee sang toss. Plus, no one would be able to resist this creamy goodness, so confirm the whole box will be gone in just a few minutes.

Aloha Chicken — If you want to welcome more ong into your life, then you have to go with this pizza that has juicy pineapple chunks and succulent shredded chicken. Ong lai, ah!

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Pineapple, or ong lai, is a very popular fruit during CNY because it also means 'fortune come' in Cantonese and Hokkien. That's also the reason why every household has pineapple tarts during the festive season. This time around, why not invite more luck to your home by sharing and eating Domino's Aloha Chicken Pizza?

Can't resist the temptation of these mouth-watering pizzas? Head over to Domino's website today to order their Fuyoh8 combo meal.
All you have to do is use the code 'FUYOH8' to enjoy the discount!

The promo is only available up to 5 February, so be quick to grab the amazing deal today!

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For more updates on Domino's latest promotions and happenings, be sure to visit their website and follow them on Facebook too.

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[BIG QUESTION] Why Is It Always 9:41 On Apple's Latest iPhones?

In the land of Apple Inc. and everything that this Cupertino giant markets, almost nothing has been left to randomness. Everything that happens at Apple, happens NOT by co-incident but by design. Even the time on Apple's iPhone carries a marketing message.

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This image showing Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, depicting the time as 9:41, as if frozen in time...

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...is similar to other images of the iPhone that have run in marketing materials across the Internet, including this one:

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And this one:

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Also this one:

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Even the iPad spots the same time. See:

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So what gives? Why does the iPhone 6 (along with iPads and other Apple products) always spot 9:41?

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Hint: It's actually a nod to Steve Jobs' time at Apple, when the first iPhone debuted.

You see, the origins of Apple's perma-clock can be traced back to January of 2007, when Steve Jobs delivered a perfectly-timed keynote at the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco

Steve Jobs worked very hard to create great drama and excitement in his product launch keynote presentations.  From the classic “…and one more thing” to the great use of the Keynote software to maximum effect, Steve commanded the stage and his audience.

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There simply is no executive in technology or just about any business category that has come close to his use of excitement, humor, and drama.  None of what Steve did on stage was unplanned, in fact everything was planned to just about the minute.

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On January 9, 2007 at 9 am, Jobs, the visionary, took the stage and just about 35 minutes into his presentation he said, "This is a day I have been looking forward to for two and a half years…"

Jobs went on to explain that "every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything." And then he went on to announce: "Today Apple is going to reinvent the phone."

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And at just about 9:42 am, he debuted the iPhone. Thus frozen in time is the near exact time the iPhone was officially announced.

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The screen behind him flashed to a picture of the first iPhone. It was 9:42 a.m. Because of that, in Apple's marketing literature for the new phone, the displays read 9:42. The new phones were pegged to the keynote—which is another way of saying that they were pegged to Steve Jobs.

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Then the iPad came around and things changed — but only by a minute. Scott Forestall, then the senior vice president of iPhone software, explained it all in 2010.

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So with every big new product Apple has launched, this tradition has continued. As Apple's former executive Scott explained:

Scott was the senior vice president (SVP) of iOS Software at Apple Inc. from 2007 until October 2012.
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We design the product launch keynotes so that the big reveal of the product happens around 40 minutes into the presentation. When the big image of the product appears on screen, we want the time shown to be close to the actual time on the audience’s watches.

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But we know we won’t hit 40 minutes exactly. And for the iPhone, we made it 42 minutes. It turned out we were pretty accurate with that estimate, so for the iPad, we made it 41 minutes. And there you are—the secret of the magic time.

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"Tunggu Kluster Kedai Ayam Lepas Ni" - Netizen Bengang Ramai Langgar PKP Demi Ayam RM1.99

Penularan wabak Covid-19 yang pada mulanya berlaku di salah sebuah daerah di negara China telah memberi impak yang besar ke seluruh dunia, termasuk Malaysia

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Susulan daripada pandemik Covid-19 yang berlaku di negara ini, kerajaan telah memutuskan untuk melaksanakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) bagi memutuskan rantaian wabak tersebut.PKP kini telah melalui fasa ketiga sejak ia mula dilaksanakan pada 18 Mac 2020.  Pada 10 April yang lalu, kerajaan menerusi perutusan khas yang disampaikan oleh Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin memaklumkan bahawa tempoh PKP akan diteruskan lagi untuk dua minggu yang berikutnya iaitu sehingga 28 April 2020.Susulan daripada perintah tersebut, pergerakan setiap individu telah dikawal dan dibataskan malah semua aktiviti sosial juga perlu ditangguh serta dibatalkan buat masa ini.

Namun begitu, meskipun sudah lebih sebulan PKP ini dilaksanakan, masih ramai lagi individu yang bersikap degil dan dilihat berada di luar rumah tanpa alasan yang munasabah

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Malah baru-baru ini, dapat dilihat bahawa kenderaan di atas jalan raya juga sudah mulai banyak dan sesak yang seterusnya menimbulkan rasa kurang senang dalam kalangan rakyat.Walaupun kerajaan dan pihak berkuasa giat memberikan peringatan serta amaran kepada masyarakat, namun masih ramai individu yang tidak mengambil peduli dan mengingkari arahan PKP tersebut.

Terbaru, viral di laman Twitter mengenai sikap segelintir individu yang sanggup beratur panjang dan melanggar arahan PKP demi membeli ayam mentah berharga RM1.99 seekor

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Perkara itu telah dikongsikan oleh seorang pengguna Twitter bernama Nik Farhan, semalam. Menerusi satu tweet yang dimuatnaik olehnya itu, kelihatan puluhan individu sedang menunggu dan beratur panjang untuk membeli ayam yang dipercayai dijual pada kadar RM1.99 seekor.Menurutnya, kejadian tersebut berlaku di Besut, Terengganu yang mana ia kini merupakan antara daerah yang paling teruk dijangkiti wabak Covid-19 di negeri tersebut.

Tidak senang dengan kejadian itu, individu ini turut meluahkan rasa risaunya terhadap kemungkinan bakal wujud kluster 'kedai ayam' selepas ini

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Image via Twitter @NikMFarhan

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Kejadian tersebut turut menimbulkan rasa 'meluat' dalam kalangan netizen yang rata-ratanya tidak senang dengan tindakan 'berani mati' segelintir individu terbabit

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Faham semua orang suka benda murah. Tapi janganlah sampai sanggup mempertaruhkan nyawa sendiri dan orang lain.

Dalam pada itu, ingat untuk patuhi arahan dan sila duduk di dalam rumah. Teruskan mengikuti perkembangan mengenai Covid-19 hanya di SAYS Seismik!

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"Sedia Ke Peringkat Global" - Nexus Success Convention 2022 Dihadiri Lebih 1,000 Usahawan

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Usaha syarikat Bumiputera, Eskayvie Sdn Bhd (Eskayvie) untuk membantu ummah menjana pendapatan sejak fasa pandemik Covid-19 hingga endemik tidak pernah terhenti

Sabtu lalu, syarikat ini membantu lebih 1,000 usahawan Eskayvie Nexus di acara dipanggil Nexus Success Convention 2022 berlangsung di Pusat Konvensyen Setia City (SCCC), Setia Alam, Shah Alam.Usahawan berkenaan datang dari seluruh Malaysia termasuk Sabah, Sarawak dan Singapura.Pengarah Urusannya, Kartika Wati Mohamed berkata, program julung kali diadakan itu bertujuan membangunkan potensi kepemimpinan setiap individu di dalam usaha mengembangkan perniagaan mereka ke peringkat global."Usahawan ini telah dilatih secara intensif sebaik sahaja berdaftar sebagai ahli. Sepanjang dua tahun menempuhi pandemik, pelbagai sesi latihan berkaitan sistem, pemasaran dan jualan telah diadakan hampir setiap hari secara atas talian."Istimewanya kali ini, konvensyen ini turut mengiktiraf pencapaian dan transformasi luar biasa usahawan Nexus berstatus Icon Circle yang berjaya menjana pendapatan melebihi lima angka sebulan pada tahun ini," kata Kartika Wati.

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Sasar jualan sebanyak 1 Billion US Dollar yang membabitkan pasaran sehingga ke 11 buah negara di Asia Tenggara

Tambah Kartika Wati, meskipun tahun lalu kita semua telah berdepan pandemik dengan prosedur operasi standard (SOP) yang ketat, usahawan Nexus ini terus optimis."Mereka mampu melakukan perubahan dan beradaptasi dengan pelbagai cabaran di bawah bimbingan Eskayvie."Ini semangat juang berdaya saing yang kita mahu sampai bila-bila. Segala perkembangan dan kemas kini boleh dilihat https://www.facebook.com/eskayviemalaysia21official atau https://www.instagram.com/eskayviemalaysia_/ ," kata Kartika Wati.

Kartika Wati menjelaskan hala tuju Eskayvie kepada usahawan Nexus untuk mencapai misi dan visi dalam tempoh 5 tahun akan datang.
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Kartika Wati berkata lagi, melalui visi memperkasakan kesihatan dan ekonomi ummah, mereka melihat ini sebagai satu misi dan tanggungjawab sosial berterusan."Semua dalam usaha melahirkan 1 juta usahawan Nexus aktif menjelang tahun 2027. Misi ini dilihat tidak mustahil kerana sehingga kini kami telah berjaya membantu lebih 70,000 orang usahawan Nexus meningkatkan tahap kewangan mereka."Kami turut mensasarkan jualan sebanyak 1 Billion US Dollar yang membabitkan pasaran sehingga ke 11 buah negara di Asia Tenggara. Dalam masa yang sama Eskayvie sentiasa bersedia dengan aktiviti kajian dan pembangunan yang berterusan."Ia termasuklah menghasilkan 500 produk baru yang berkualiti tinggi. Seterusnya mencipta 50,000 peluang pekerjaan kepada masyarakat," kata Kartika Wati.

Dr Syid Ayob memperkenalkan produk terbaru Eskayvie, Gutafix yang boleh membantu masalah ketidakselesaan perut.
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Hadir sama di persidangan berkenaan ialah Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya, Dr Syid Ayob Syid Mustafa Al Qudri dan duta Eskayvie, Datuk Aznil Nawawi.Aznil sendiri turut menyampaikan perkongsian mengenai penjenamaan dan skil komunikasi berkesan yang harus dikuasai oleh setiap usahawan Nexus."Sejak menyertai keluarga jenama ini, saya melihat usaha dilakukan tidak pernah bernoktah dalam pembangunan ummah."Tak kira daripada segi menawarkan produk dengan kualiti tinggi selain membantu ramai orang untuk menjana pendapatan, niat dan misi jenama ini saya pandang tinggi."Rasa kebersamaan juga wujud seperti kita sebuah keluarga besar yang sama-sama mengharungi pelbagai cabaran. Contohnya ketika di era pandemik Covid-19," kata Aznil.

Aznil turut berkongsi tentang tips untuk cipta 'branding' yang kukuh bagi membantu usahawan Nexus menaikkan jualan mereka.
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Program satu hari yang padat dengan perkongsian ilmu dan strategi perniagaan ini menerima banyak maklum balas daripada pengalaman sebenar usahawan yang telah berjaya meningkatkan ekonomi keluarga mereka sepanjang bersama Eskayvie Nexus.Antaranya, wanita yang dikenali dengan nama Norain Akib, 32, yang berjaya mencapai jualan sehingga RM10 juta dalam tempoh lima bulan pertama pada tahun ini.“Sebelum sertai keluarga jenama ini, saya kerugian besar dan tanggung hutang akibat berniaga tanpa ilmu. Apabila diperkenalkan dengan Eskayvie Nexus, semuanya berubah."Kami diajar teknik, strategi dan ilmu yang betul untuk kekal relevan dan terus berkembang dalam perniagaan,” kongsi Ain.Azlina Aziz, 46, pula berkata percaturannya bersama jenama ini membuahkan hasil.“Wang simpanan saya tak cukup untuk tanggung keluarga apabila terpaksa memilih program Pemberhentian Secara Sukarela (VSS) dan diberhentikan kerja."Namun, jenama ini bantu saya dengan ilmu yang betul untuk jana pendapatan sehingga lima angka sebulan melalui sistem yang teratur dan adil macam sistem Nexus ini,” ujar Azlina Aziz.


This Bike Powers Your Devices, Acts As Mobile WiFi Hotspot

About Levitation, the concept bike that will power your devices, will act as mobile Wi-Fi hotspot

Levitation is an art installation for a prototype bicycle. The concept of the Levitation project is that cycling on the community scale can produce clean, healthy, sustainable energy.

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This is achieved by an on-board generator and high capacity batteries that store the energy you create during the act of cycling. When you get to where you are going, Levitation has a “drain plug” system that allows you to plug your energy back into the grid.

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It's also great for powering your mobile devices with free energy on the go. On the community scale, the benefits of Levitation are exponential, from less carbon emissions during commutes, to healthy living, to producing free zero-carbon energy.

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Strain claims that, “the benefits of Levitation are exponential, from less carbon emissions during commutes, to healthy living, to producing free zero-carbon energy.”

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The HIMACS material is an essential component to the mix, as bicycles of the future become rapid prototyped. The idea of Levitation suggests that anyone can make their own custom ride from color inherent, renewable materials.

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In Pictures: Levitating, the concept bike that will power your devices, will act as mobile Wi-Fi hotspot

Built from ‘HI-MACS’, an “ultra-strong and light” acrylic material, the bicycle will feature a USB 3.0 port that can charge your devices on the go.

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It is also equipped with a mobile WiFi hotspot, ensuring that you stay connected, no matter where you go.

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The energy created during cycling is stored in high capacity batteries, allowing you to plug that energy back into the grid later on.

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Why drive when you can Levitate. Live the earth Touchless.
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Infographic: Levitation, the concept bike, explained

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There's the reason for its name. Levitation uses a combination of magnetic levitation and kinetic energy to lift itself off the ground ever so slightly to reduce resistance and the impact from riding on uneven ground.

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Bebenang #PerlisIsSoSmall Di Twitter Memperagakan Kreativiti Netizen Berjenaka. Kelakar!

Bebenang atau thread #PerlisIsSoSmall trending nombor satu di Twitter!

Ini semua gara-gara kontroversi jawatan Menteri Besar di negeri tersebut.Semalam, 24 Mei telah berlangsung majlis pelantikan Menteri Besar Perlis yang* gempar dengan ketidakhadiran sembilan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Barisan Nasional (BN) yang telah menimbulkan murka kepada Raja Perlis.Kemelut perebutan jawatan bertambah parah apabila Menteri Besar Azlan Man yang baru dilantik itu dipecat daripada parti BN sejurus selepas perlantikannya.

Menteri Besar Perlis, Azlan Man mengangkat sumpah.
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Namun begitu, ini tidak menghalang para netizen dari memulakan bebenang #PerlisIsSoSmall yang mencuit hati orang ramai dikala kontroversi tersebut

Dikatakan hashtag tersebut bermula sebagai perbualan di antara kawan-kawan di Twitter pada petang Khamis, yang kemudiannya menular manjadi ikutan orang ramai.

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Berikut adalah beberapa usikan dan gurauan yang dikongsi di Twitter berdasarkan hashtag #PerlisIsSoSmall:

1. Jangan buat bising bila di Perlis ya...

#PerlisIsSoSmall that if you scream, people in Kedah will tell you to shut up.— what's the most you ever lost on a coin toss? (@fikrisuhadi) May 24, 2018

#PerlisIsSoSmall if you laugh out loud people in Thailand can hear you— Ameen (@aameenzuber) May 24, 2018

2. Bila nak ambil gambar negeri Perlis, tak payah gerakkan kamera

#PerlisIsSoSmall when you use panorama mode on your camera, you dont have to rotate to take photo of the whole state.— Effi Saharudin  (@1Obefiend) May 24, 2018

3. Penjara Perlis sebesar amoeba je. Kenapa amoeba? Sebab...

#perlisissosmall that the penjara perlis is called amoeba because it only has one cell— elemenohpeeeee (@amir_jodengg) May 24, 2018

4. Oohh.. Sebab tulah Perlis sentiasa wangiiii

#PerlisIsSoSmall you don’t need perfume. Harum manis is everywhere— bosmu (@pali7x) May 24, 2018

5. Kalau di Perlis, jenis yang selalu datang lambat tu... emm entahlah

#PerlisIsSoSmall you cannot use "On the way" as an excuse— sweemeng (@sweemeng) May 24, 2018

6. Jangan kongsi rahsia bila di Perlis!

#PerlisIsSoSmall that when you tell someone a secret, the whole Perlis' people will know too.— what's the most you ever lost on a coin toss? (@fikrisuhadi) May 24, 2018

7. Siap ada yang kongsi fakta lagi tentang kekecilan negeri Perlis ni

How small is Perlis?They have 1 McD, 5 KFC, 3 Maybank branches, no cinema, no airport, total population as recorded in 2015 is 246,000 and the amount of registered voters for #GE14 is 150,221 and the size of Perlis is 317 mi².#PerlisIsSoSmall— Hazman Husni (@hazman92_) May 24, 2018

Ok la tu, atleast ada. :D

8. Haa yang merokok tu, jangan merokok ya bila di Perlis

#PerlisIsSoSmall that if one person smoke, the whole state will have haze— Qayyüm (@QayyumGhazie) May 25, 2018

#PerlisIsSoSmall that if someone smokes, everyone else in the state is a secondhand smoker.— what's the most you ever lost on a coin toss? (@fikrisuhadi) May 24, 2018

9. Siap ada yang samakan negeri Perlis dengan taman tema Sunway Lagoon

#PerlisIsSoSmall even their state map looks like the map of attractions at Sunway Lagoon pic.twitter.com/pcS60P2vA5— Asrul Muzaffar (@asrulmm) May 24, 2018

10. Time solat Jumaat, the struggle is real

#PerlisIsSoSmall they have to combine with kedah to perform jumaat prayer— Shafiq (@shafiqqhamdan) May 24, 2018

#PerlisIsSoSmall masa solat jemaah, imam suruh rapatkan saf betul-betul kalau tak nanti termasuk negeri lain https://t.co/hp6W6S5sxp— Adib (@adibzaini) May 24, 2018

11. Internet di negeri Perlis pun unik dan tak sama macam negeri lain

#PerlisIsSoSmall sampai MB tak payah beria buat wifi percuma untuk rakyat, dia on Hotspot saja.— Secebis  ˢᵃⁿ (@sanc0re) May 24, 2018

#PerlisIsSoSmall bila Unifi suruh restart modem, 1 Perlis tak ada wifi.— Beribu ribu tania (@_siggplus) May 24, 2018

#PerlisIsSoSmall everyone shares the same Unifi modem— Erna Mahyuni (@ernamh) May 24, 2018

12. Kejap, macam mana orang Perlis cari jodoh ya?

#PerlisIsSoSmall wife aku tak banyak pilihan so terpaksa kahwin dengan orang negeri lain (aku)— Faizal Rosly (@ijaicool) May 24, 2018

#PerlisIsSoSmall that if you & your significant other are from Perlis, there’s a big chance you two are second cousins twice remove.— Alia (@fiersnoona) May 24, 2018

#PerlisIsSoSmall one of the reason why im single— mars (@hnrhlm_) May 24, 2018

13. Negeri kecil, tapi beras pun tak jumpa?

#PerlisIsSoSmall yet they could not find the rice pic.twitter.com/3QeMBndquG— Faizal Rosly (@ijaicool) May 24, 2018

14. Sukan di negeri Perlis itu sendiri

#PerlisIsSoSmall that there’s no such thing as pertandingan lontar peluru. The last time they held the competition, Thailand took it as a declaration of war.— hasan (@hasannasirabd) May 24, 2018

#PerlisIsSoSmall the 100m sprint track ends in Kedah— Žarr (@AlbionZarr14) May 24, 2018

#PerlisIsSoSmall that Le Tour de Perlih is someone on a gym bike— Joseph Kaos Jr (@joekaosjr) May 24, 2018

15. Akhir sekali, berkenaan isu Menteri Besar

#PerlisIsSoSmallThey should have a Menteri Kecik instead.— Na'a (@NaaMurad) May 24, 2018

#PerlisIsSoSmall They should rename the top post as Menteri Kecil.— Ashraf (@AshrafAriff) May 24, 2018

Sementara itu, rakyat Perlis baca pasal thread ni be like...

Perlis people reading #PerlisIsSoSmall tweets pic.twitter.com/z9oh0SxoEq— mo harith (@thehoelyme) May 24, 2018

Tapi, sekecil-kecil negeri Perlis itu pun, ia mampu jadi trend di seluruh dunia!

woah #PerlisIsSoSmall actually trends worldwide— wn (@minwoobubz) May 24, 2018

Semoga warga Perlis jangan ada yang kecil hati ya. Ini hanya gurauan semata-mata! :D

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Grab Driver Allegedly Punched 63-Year-Old Because She Was "Asking Questions"

A Grab driver who allegedly punched an elderly woman near KL Hospital has recently been suspended by police pending investigations

Following a viral tweet yesterday, 27 June, the 63-year-old's daughter posted a screenshot of the ride and shared what took place during the incident.

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The woman had booked a Grab ride to visit her husband in the ICU ward of HKL and upon entering the car, had asked a few questions to reconfirm that it was her ride

The driver then allegedly lost his cool and told the woman, "Tengok number plate tengok number plate" (Look at the license plate).The woman then replied: "Saya cuma tanya je, kenapa awak sombong sangat?" (I am merely asking, so why are you so arrogant?) She then began to get out of the car to find another ride.

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It was at that moment that the Grab driver made several rude remarks to her about her "old age"

"Kurang ajar kau, dah lah tua bangka" (You are so rude, even though you are so old), he allegedly said. The lady then replied that he did not look that young either, as he too had several white hair.According to the girl, the man then got out of the car, walked over to her mother, spat near her face, and punched her jaw.At that moment, a guard approached them and the driver allegedly panicked and left the scene.

As proof of her mother's injury, the girl posted a photo of a declaration letter signed by a medical officer that stated "alleged assaulted, sustained soft tissue injury"

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Her tweet has since received over 11,100 retweets. Grab Malaysia had also responded to her tweet saying that it has supplied all of the information to police for investigations.

You can read the full tweet below:

I need people to be aware with this grab driver below. My mom wanted to take grab to visit my dad in ICU HKL using grab meanwhile the minute that my mom stepped in the car she asked few questions to double confirm.. pic.twitter.com/SWbCb0hYY9— Zuin (@jkkljh165) June 27, 2019


Malaysia Is The First Country In Asia To Get Martell's New Cognac

This Spotlight is sponsored by Martell. Cover image for illustration purposes only.

Attention all cognac connoisseurs! There's a new variety in town that you'll definitely want to try - the Martell VSOP Aged In Red Barrels

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It's fresh off the market, having marked its debut in Asia with an official launch in Malaysia earlier in June.The exclusive launch and food pairing event was launched by Martell Cellar Master, Christophe Valtaud (pictured above) who was the master creator of this new cognac. He presented the new Martell creation and explained the concept of using red barrels as a fresh, new take on cognac recipes.

Martell cognacs have always been known for their elegance and sophistication, and this new variety proudly continues to carry the reputation

As with all other Martell cognacs, the Martell VSOP Aged In Red Barrels is also produced with a process unique to Martell - using fine grained oak barrels and double distillation of clear wines (without sediments). This ensures that it lives up to the signature fine Martell taste.

What makes this variety unique is the full ageing of eaux-de-vie in only red barrels, creating a heightened feature that gives a pivotal experience to the discerning connoisseur

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These red barrels (known as futs roux due to the reddish tinge of the wood) are typically crafted from woods between 180 and 200 years old, and are characterized by finer, less pronounced tannins. This not only respects the delicacy of Martell’s clear wines, but also helps to develop aromas that are simultaneously more subtle, more generous, and more refined.Hence, these precious barrels were used to mature cognacs to the perfect stage of maturation for both the oak and the eaux-de-vie, thus allowing for an ideal balance exchange between the two.

So what does the Martell VSOP Aged In Red Barrels taste like?

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In a nutshell, it has the perfect balance between fruity and spicy woody notes, due to the time it spent in the red barrels. Being aged in these red fine grained oak barrels lends it coppery tones, with a round and fresh bouquet.This is reflective of the intense fruity notes and aromas of fresh yellow stone fruits like cherry plum and baby Reine-Claude, all gently coated by subtle mellowed woody notes.In motion, the power of its aromas grow and gain depth, with fleshier fruits such as apricot or vine peach chiming in. The fruity flavors are marvellously enhanced by delicate notes of sweet spices.

As demonstrated during the launch, the unique balance of flavours allows it to pair well with delicacies of various cuisines from all around the world

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The finesse, rich fruity notes, and delicate aromas of the Martell VSOP Aged In Red Barrels helps it to pair extremely well with European and best of all, with Chinese food. When paired, the Martell VSOP Aged In Red Barrels engaged with a palatable vigor, creating the perfect balance in tasting notes.

Wanna try it for yourself? The Martell VSOP Aged In Red Barrels is now available at local bars!

Click here to find out more.

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4 Malaysians Who Chose Not To Let Racism Get In The Way Of Unity

1. This woman from Kota Kinabalu who adopted 5 Muslim children in the past 20 years. A kindergarten teacher, Connie Wong, fondly known as Cikgu Wong, is a Buddhist. She, however, makes sure the children, aged between 11 and 20, practice their faith.

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She now has two children staying with her – Jefri, 13, and Ridzuan, 11. They attend religious classes in school and go for Friday prayers. Wong, 59, prepares halal food for them daily. During the holy month of Ramadan, she makes sure they observe fasting. The two oldest children have started working while the third is in a learning centre.

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According to some who know her, she takes up different jobs like driving a school bus in the morning, teaching at a kindergarten in the afternoon, selling fruits in the evening, and collecting recyclable items at night to support herself and her adopted children

Masidi with Wong and her adopted children at the university alumni’s Hari Raya open house.
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That's not all. After her story went viral on social media, Connie declined financial assistance from Sabah Universiti Teknologi Mara's (UiTM) alumni, which had offered to help after reading her story of raising the children, aged between 11 and 20, according to The Star.She was invited to attend the alumni’s Hari Raya open house with her adopted children where the offer was made. However, Wong, who supplements her income by collecting recyclable items and selling fruits at the market on weekends, declined the help.

2. This dude who shared his experience of being labeled a "Cina babi" by a fellow Malay lady whom he had called out after she tried to cut a queue at a hypermarket.

He then gave her a lesson in what it really means to be 'Malay'.

The original post has been taken down by Shukri. This is a screenshot of his post.
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According to Shukri, he was the third person from the cashier with at least 10 people in the queue when a Malay lady, who was with her daughter, made her move at his turn

He then politely said to her: Don't cut the queue, there are other people lining up too."To which she responded by calling him: "Cina Babi..." Shukri, taken aback, shot back at the Malay lady, asking: "What did you say just now? 'Cina babi'?  Looking at how you don't have any manners, I at least hope that you can read."He then pulled out his Identification Card (IC) to prove that he wasn't a Chinese and asked: "Do you know how to read? Is this a Malay name or a Chinese name? You act just like those who don't practice religion, and your manners make me feel ashamed to admit I'm a Malay."He then turned his attention to the people in the queue: "This rude woman tried to cut queue, so when I told her off nicely, she called me a 'Cina babi'! What should we do with such people?"After he told the cashier not to count/process her items and the crowd supported him, she dropped her basket, told him to "Go and die!" and left with her kid, who, according to Shukri, throughout the whole thing, kept quiet and kept her head down.

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3. This Facebook user with his heartwarming message about his friendship with a mobile seller in Plaza Idaman helped rebuild people's faith in racial harmony

A screengrab of Fais' Facebook post
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Fais, uploaded a smiling photo of him alongside his pal, Desmond (whom he calls Mok) who had his thumbs up, with the message:

"I’ve been purchasing handphones here for a long time. He always sells good quality items.He’s always kind to me even when I buy my handphone from a different retailer. Our good relationship has lasted for eight years. Other retailers in Plaza Idaman, who are majority Chinese, have always been kind to me too.The secret? They don’t cheat on me and I don’t steal from them. We respect and support one another. A peaceful world."

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4. Joe Najib who reminded us about what it means to live in racial harmony and how no dishonest salesman, thief or mob can change the reality of that

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His post about how "it has always been, how it will always be" resonated with many. They echoed his sentiments and shared their views, thanking Joe Najib for reminding them about maintaining racial harmony.

All I know is, this Friday, many of us Malays will still open our doors to our Chinese and Indian neighbours and friends, welcoming them into our homes to relive and celebrate the true Malaysian spirit of togetherness. Like it has always been, how it'll always will be.We will hug, laugh and banter, while helping ourselves to a sumptuous spread of Malaysian food. Rendang, Koay Teow, Muruku, semua ada. The only 'trouble' we'll have is trying to balance between having so much to say, while having so much food in our mouths. Like it has always been, how it'll always will be.Knowing that in a few months' time, our Indian neighbours and friends will still open their doors to celebrate Deepavali with us, and our Chinese neighbours and friends will still open their doors early next year to welcome us for their Lunar New Year celebrations. Like it has always been, how it'll always will be.

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The Full Story Behind Boston Marathon Bombing

PHOTO: Jane Richard, who lost part of her left leg in the bombings, walking on a prosthetic leg (Click to see full)

This photo released by the Richard family shows Jane Richard, 7, who lost part of her left leg in the Boston Marathon bombings, walking on a prosthetic leg in Boston. The family of Jane and her late brother Martin, 8, who was killed by one of the blasts, said in a statement that the little girl is already dancing on her prosthetic leg and “struts around on it with great pride.”
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22 May: Man with ties to Boston Marathon bombing suspects shot by FBI agent

Ibragim Todashev was being interviewed by the FBI because he had been in contact with suspected bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev before the Boston Marathon.
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A man in Orlando was shot and killed last night after being questioned by an FBI agent about his connection to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

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Ibragim Todashev was being interviewed by the FBI because he had been in contact with suspected bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev before the Boston Marathon. He had recently traveled to Boston to meet with Tamerlan, and had also planned a trip to Chechnya.

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The suspect then went to attack the agent and was shot, the sources said. The suspect is deceased, the FBI said.

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The FBI had questioned Todashev in the past regarding his ties to Tsarnaev, one of the Boston bombing suspects.
A friend of Todashev's confirmed that he knew Tsarnaev and that he had been in contact with him shortly before the bombings

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Boston bomb suspect charged

Nineteen-year-old suspect could face death penalty after prosecutors charge him over Boston marathon bombing that left three people dead

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect, was charged at his hospital bed with using & conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction, a count that carries a possible death penalty.

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A magistrate judge read the charges to him as he lay seriously injured in Beth Israel Deaconess hospital. According to the criminal complaint, he has gunshot wounds to the head, neck, legs and hand.

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According to the criminal complaint filed on Monday, the Department of Justice will use evidence from video surveillance cameras to make their case.

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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney made clear that the suspect would go through the civilian court system.

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The White House said Dzhokhar will not be treated as an enemy combatant, drawing a rebuke from Republican lawmakers who wanted the administration to consider that option for intelligence gathering.

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"My sons never do bombing!"

Unexpected: Friends and former classmates are painting a portrait of a normal young boy who went to parties and had friends. Photo courtesy of Daily Mail.
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Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev, suspect in Boston bombing.
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Parents of Boston bombing insist sons were framed by FBI.
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The mother of Boston Marathon blast suspects, Tamerlan & Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, says it's impossible that her 2 sons were responsible for the violent events & insists they have been setup by the FBI.

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His father said his son stayed with him in Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, where the family lived briefly before moving to the United States a decade ago.

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He said his son went to the mosque for prayers, but would not have come under the influence of radical imams, who he said stay up in the mountain villages.

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Their mother claimed that the FBI contacted her elder son after the deadly bombs at the marathon. If so it's an indication that the FBI considered him a suspect before the shoot out on Thurs.

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"They were controlling him, they were controlling his every step...and now they say that this is a terrorist act! Never ever is this true, my sons are innocent!"

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"I'm very depressed. How am I going to live? Never I think in my mind this happen. My sons hate people who do bombs, they hate terrorists. Why they kill my son? And where is my other son?"

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What do the FBI have to say about claims of framing the suspects?

An FBI statement said that the FBI did not learn of the identity of Tamerlan and his brother until Friday after the gun battle in which Tamerlan was killed.

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When the two ethnic Chechen suspects were identified, the FBI said it reviewed its records and found that in early 2011, a foreign government had asked for information about Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

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The FBI said it was told that Tsarnaev was a "follower of radical Islam" and was preparing to travel to this foreign country to join unspecified underground groups.

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19-year-old suspect regains consciousness

Federal prosecutors prepared criminal charges yesterday against an ethnic Chechen suspect as he lay severely wounded, unable to speak & hospitalised under heavy guard.

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, who suffered damage to his tongue when shot through the throat (also shot in the leg), regained consciousness & is responding in writing to questions put to him by authorities.

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Dzhokhar remains hospitalized under heavy guard.

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Residents celebrate as police capture suspects

Spectators celebrate as law enforcement officers leave the scene near Franklin Street.
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April 19, 2013
A police officer gives a thumbs up to another in Watertown, Mass., after a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing was captured.
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April 19, 2013
Watertown residents along Arsenal Street cheer for police officers after the capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
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People wave U.S. flags as police drive down the street in Watertown, Massachusetts, on Friday, April 19. The arrest of suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev followed a massive manhunt less than a week after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, shocking the nation and leaving the city on edge.

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Police shouted, "Yay!" Neighbors clapped. Residents and reporters who had been anxiously waiting on a nearby corner saw a concrete sign of progress.

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"CAPTURED!!!" one post said. "The hunt is over. The search is done. The terror is over. And justice has won. Suspect in custody."

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Surviving Boston blast suspect named as Dzhokhar A Tsarnaev following shootout that left other suspect (his brother) and police officer dead

Metro Swat members prepare to search the School and Walnut Street neighborhood for one remaining suspect, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (bottom right). Suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev (bottom left) has been killed by the police
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The first hard reports about the identities of the Boston Marathon bombin are coming out. NBC reports that the two suspects are brothers, and they are reportedly of Chechen background.

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They have been repotedly here legally. They are NOT, as previously speculated by some, connected to a missing Brown University student, an Indo-American.

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Both suspects are reportedly from a Russian region near Chechnya and have been living in the US for at least a year.

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Update: After gunfight, one Boston Marathon bombing suspect is dead, another on the run

US police are hunting a suspect in Monday's deadly Boston Marathon bombing, after a car-chase and shoot-out in which police say one suspect was killed.

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Shootout at MIT in connection with Boston marathon bombing, 1 suspect in Custody, another on the loose

Picture circulating Twitter of possible suspect
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At 10:48 PM on Thursday night, shots were reported fired on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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A man suspected in the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday has been captured after a firefight with police, The Boston Globe reported.

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Chaotic: This was the hurried scene at Watertown - a suburb of Boston after a campus police officer was gunned down at MIT

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Drama: The dramatic moment a suspect was arrested at gunpoint by police in Watertown after reports of a gun battle and explosions
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Massive gun battle fought between two men and dozens of police in the Watertown suburb of Boston. Explosives and grenades were used in desperate firefight.

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Suspect two (left) and suspect one (right) who are wanted for questioning in relation to the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15th are seen in handout photo released through the FBI website
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According to the official with knowledge of the investigation, one suspect has been captured and another remains on the loose in Watertown after the firefight, the Boston Globe reported.

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The development comes as police engaged in a gunfight, with explosions heard, in Watertown, across the Charles River from Boston.

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Updated: Redditors falsely accuse missing Indian-American Sunil Tripathi as Boston blast suspect

Sunil Tripathi (center) with his older siblings. The FBI has been involved with Sunil's case.
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Sunil Tripathi with his mother. Sunil, described as 6 feet, 2 inches tall and 130 pounds, was last seen wearing a black ski jacket, jeans, a Philadelphia Eagles wool hat and thin black-rimmed glasses.
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Sunil Tripathi, the man who the Boston police has allegedly named as one of the two suspects who are police think are related to the recent spate of violence in the area.

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The FBI has been looking for the 22-year-old Indian-American Sunil Tripathi, an undergraduate Brown University student who went missing on March 16.

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FBI Releases Photos Of Two Suspects

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Here's are images of the two people sought by the FBI:
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At a 5pm press conference, the FBI released photos of two people they hope to question in relation to Monday's Boston Marathon bombing. The two people are clearly referred to as suspects.

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Call 1-800-CALL-FBI if you have any tips, or send them through their website, here!

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Surveillance video related to Boston bombings

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FBI shreds the media over unverified Boston marathon reports

The FBI just released a scathing statement slamming media organizations for erroneously reporting that a suspect had been taken into custody in connection with the Boston Marathon bombings.
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Conflicting reports on Boston Marathon bombing suspect's arrest

And here's AP with the exact same deal.
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Conflicting report emerged from multiple media outlets Wednesday on whether a suspect has been arrested in the Boston Marathon bombing case.

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Reports of the arrest of a Boston Marathon Bomber are already turning into a media SNAFU

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The cable news network reported Wednesday afternoon that an arrest had been made based on two videos showing images of the suspect, citing a federal law enforcement source.

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The Boston Globe is reporting that authorities have an image of the suspect carrying and possibly dropping a black bag at the second bombing scene.

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Local paper names Chinese grad student as 3rd victim in Boston blasts

The third person killed in the Boston Marathon bombings was a Chinese graduate student at Boston University originally from China's northeastern city of Shenyang.

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Lu and 2 friends were watching the race near the finish line when the explosions occurred. One of her friends, BU grad student Zhou Danling, was seriously injured in the blasts.

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BU and the Chinese Consulate General in NY have said the victim was a graduate student at the school, but the consulate said her family asked that no personal details be disclosed.

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Boston media quoted a Chinese Consulate General official as saying Chinese national Lu Lingzi was missing in the wake of Monday’s bombings that killed three and wounded more than 170 people.

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Krystle Campbell, 29, identified as 2nd Boston Marathon victim

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A father's relief turned to despair through a misidentification of his daughter, who he was led to believe had survived Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon even though she had died.

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The woman, Krystle Marie Campbell, 29, a restaurant manager originally from Medford, Mass., died as a result of the explosions at the race Monday afternoon

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Bombs suspected to be made out of ordinary kitchen pressure-cookers

In the first picture you can see a bag next to a mailbox and up against a barricade along the marathon route. In the second, which we have blurred because it is very graphic, there is no sign of the bag. The viewer who took the pictures says there may be an hour or more between when the first and second pictures were taken.
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Federal agents zeroed in Tuesday on how the Boston Marathon bombing was carried out — with kitchen pressure cookers packed with explosives, nails and other lethal shrapnel.

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Forensic experts said the marking “6L,” indicating a six-liter container, could help identify a brand and manufacturer and possibly lead to information on the buyer.

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He urged people to come forward with anything suspicious, such as hearing someone express a desire to attack the marathon, someone carrying a dark heavy bag at the race..

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“One after another, you see this individual really fleeing from the scene, which is either for one or two reasons. So either he was badly burned and panicked, and fleeing, or he was fleeing."

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8-year-old blast victim identified as Martin Richard; 6-year-old sister lost her leg

Martin Richard was standing near the finish line, waiting to give his father a hug for completing the grueling Boston Marathon on Monday, when an explosion took his life.

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Richard’s mother had surgery Monday night after getting a brain injury from the blast. It was reported to be a grace, serious injury. His 6-year-old sister lost her leg in the blast.

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Witnesses described the ‘unspeakable horror’ of body parts flying through the air and shoes that 'still had flesh in them'.

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Five Malaysians were in the marathon

57-year-old aircraft maintenance engineer Lim Kian Huat (pic), who finished his run 30 minutes before the blast, said he was not clear on what exactly transpired when the bombing occurred

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"I thank my lucky stars that I barely escaped from becoming a victim," said Lim Kian Huat, a 57-year-old Malaysian.

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"I'm just staying in my hotel right now because there's havoc everywhere. You can hear the sirens of the ambulances and police cars, and roads are sealed in the city," he said.

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The Malaysian Athletics Union (MAU) has confirmed that it did not send any Malaysian runner to take part in the 117th Boston Marathon which claimed three lives.

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Boston Police deny 20-year-old Saudi Arabian national as prime suspect, investigations continue

Fox News said authorities had not determined whether the person was a victim or perpetrator. The person is reportedly a Saudi national in the US on a student visa.

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Swat officers stand guard at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after two explosions rocked the Boston Marathon.
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Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis said “There is no suspect. There are people we’re talking to.”

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1,000 NYPD members assigned to counter-terrorism on high alert

Authorities in Washington also heightened security following initial reports of the explosions, according to a spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Police.

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"I have directed state agencies, including the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, State Police, the MTA and the Port Authority, to be on a heightened state of alert..."

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The NYPD dispatched counterterrorism units to major landmarks and tourist hot spots almost immediately after the horrific tragedy, lining the streets of Times Square.

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Police and counter-terrorism officials on high alert for London Marathon this Sunday

British security officials were watching events in Boston closely last night. One security source said that it would be important to understand whether the explosions were connected with international or Islamist terrorism or stemmed from domestic US extremism, as was the case with the Oklahoma City bombing of 1995 in which Timothy McVeigh killed 168 people when he detonated a truck bomb in front of a federal building.
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The London Marathon is the world’s largest, attracting more than 37,000 entries last year and 650,000 spectators. It has long been considered a potential terrorist target.

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Senior officers at Scotland Yard and counter-terrorism officials are understood to have held discussions on whether to upgrade security measures for the funeral of Lady Thatcher tomorrow.

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Security for Sunday's London Marathon is being reviewed after Monday's explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon killed at least two people

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Watch: Explosion near Boston Marathon finish line

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Boston Marathon: Two dead, dozens injured in explosions at the finish line

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Picture taken of the explosion at the finish of the Boston Marathon.

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A man is loaded into an ambulance after he was injured by one of two bombs exploded during the 117th Boston Marathon near Copley Square on April 15, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. Two people are confirmed dead and at least 23 injured after two explosions went off near the finish line to the marathon. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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Medical workers aided injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon on Monday after an explosion.

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The explosions at the Boston Marathon went off more than four hours after the start of the men's race, which meant that there were still several thousand runners yet to finish the race.
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Namun beliau percaya kejadian letupan itu sudah dirancang namun enggan mengklasifikasikan sebagai serangan pengganas.

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2 bombs exploded near the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing at least 2 people, injuring at least 23 others and sending authorities rushing to aid wounded spectators

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Competitors and race volunteers were crying as they fled the chaos. Bloody spectators were being carried to the medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners.

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The streets were littered with debris and blood and paramedics raced off with stretchers as police locked down the area, witness said.

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TV footage showed an explosion sending up a white plume of smoke along the sidelines of the race. Boston police confirmed the toll of dead and wounded on its Twitter feed.

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"The Indian Dilemma" — What It's Like Living As One Of The Largest Minorities In Malaysia

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"We are all Malaysians. This is the bond that unites us. Let us always remember that unity is the fundamental strength as a people and as a nation" – Tunku Abdul Rahman

Racial harmony is a distinctive trait of Malaysian culture. Globally, we're known as a nation that 'accepts' a multitude of customs and traditions inherited by our ancestors that made Malaysia their home. But while regular discourse over our differences is healthy at times, can this ideology be taken too far?According to Malaysia's department of statistics, the Malaysian Indian population makes up 6.6% of the total composition, with Malaysian Chinese making up 22.8%, and the Bumiputera group holding the majority at 69.9%. Staggeringly, the Malaysian Indian population is just a tenth of the Bumiputera configuration.As a crucial minority of Malaysia's ethnic composition, it's undeniable that the experience of living here is a unique one for our Malaysian Indian brethren. Yet, how does the affair that is their day-to-day lives manifest in society at present day? Have we, as Malaysians, moved forward from divisive rhetoric that divides the races more than unifies them?

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To understand more, we gathered three distinct individuals to share what life's been like for them as Malaysian Indians

Ash Menon is a 35-year-old web developer who probably knows his birth country better than most others. Growing up in Johor and having lived in both Seremban and Shah Alam, he now lives in Barcelona to pursue his full-time career. As an openly bisexual man, Ash's take on his race only enriched the conversations that ensued.No stranger to the world of media, 23-year-old Anne Jacyntha has made waves across the nation by making history a couple of weeks back. As the first woman to headline the Hitz Morning Crew, Anne's legacy has only just begun, and we were lucky enough to speak to her on what her journey has been like, which moulded her into the person she is today.Last, but certainly not least is our very own Sadho Ram. A senior features writer at SAYS for over 10 years, Sadho's life in Malaysia began three years ago, when he moved here full-time to pursue his passion for writing. An expat from India, Sadho's globally prosperous life for the past 36 years was just the perspective we needed for such concrete topics.

Sadho (left), Anne (centre), and Ash (right).
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Starting from the very beginning, Ash, Anne, and Sadho described what racism means to them as one of the largest minority races in Malaysia

"It's a lack of opportunity and lack of kindness towards a certain race based off their skin colour," said Anne. "It comes down to how races see each other, and how a minority race is treated by the majority race," prefaced Sadho.Expanding the issue, Ash was forthright on the notion that this manifests itself in racial appearance, and not someone's actual race, "It's learnt behaviour, something you're taught to show an extreme level of hate towards just because of how they look."While the trio had relatively similar takes on what racism is, their image on its effect towards their own race differed across the board. "I come across stories of discrimination [for my work], and they always lean towards Malaysian Indians," referenced Sadho. Explaining her take, Anne opined that in many areas of society, Indians are holistically marginalised.Ash, however, reckons that economically disadvantaged Malays have it the worst, "Other races tend to draw on economic policies and quickly dismiss [Malays] as the 'haves', when in reality — the majority do not have access to these 'privileges'. While the other races see themselves as the 'have nots', these Malays, in particular, are excluded entirely from the conversation, they're discriminated from both angles."

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Nonetheless, all three of them have not been free from the bounds of racial discrimination.
When asked about the earliest memory they have on being racially blackballed, each recollection was clear as day.

Ash recollected a time when a teacher told him to 'go back to India' in his first year of primary school. "I wasn't angry in the moment — I was confused because I didn't know what an 'India' was. When you're seven, you don't think of yourself as a race, you think of yourself as hungry, or wanting to play games. It made me aware of what racism was."

			Racism doesn't need malicious intent behind it, it can be nonsensical in its entirety.
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Going back to her pre-teens, Anne described how an encounter with a stranger at the movie theatres shifted her entire perspective on race. "I was watching a Thai ghost movie, and a Chinese guy with his girlfriend happened to sit next to me. After sitting down, he turned to his girlfriend and told her in Mandarin that I looked so black, that I scared him more than the ghost. I was fluent in Mandarin at the time, but I didn't say anything. I wish I did, looking back now."Drawing on her experience, Anne was direct about how normalising such harmful 'jokes' could make a deep impression on young girls, "What if he said the same thing to a younger dark-skinned girl?"

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Sadho, on the other hand, had an amalgamation of vitriol directed his way, in respect to his race and nationality. "I had an experience which was at my expense, but wasn't directed at me," he said. "My colleague, who is a Malay girl, used to drop me off at my apartment after work. One time, the guard stopped her when she was on her way out and told her to be careful, and not give lifts to someone who looks like me, because she wouldn't know 'what I'm doing in Malaysia'."Despite confronting the guard eventually, Sadho was told that it was 'their job' to 'look out for these social instances'. "I feel frustrated with the perception the general population has, that if you belong to a specific community, you're looked down upon in a manner that takes away your agency, and identity, for things I have no say in. The worst part is being called sensitive, just for addressing these issues."

And while damage can be done from nonsensical discrimination alone, negative stereotypes against the Indian community made things just as harmful

"I saw a lot of generalising — making fun of an Indian accent, doing the head-shaking — it was small things, and I didn't want to be seen as 'too Indian', or give them the opportunity to make fun of me," recalled Ash on his schooling days. "To add another layer on top of that, I was somewhat of an effeminate kid, so there was already some degree of ostracisation between me and the other kids."He stated that the external conditioning of the Indian community made it harder for him to make friends of his own race, "There was a perception that Indians are not academically smart, didn't study hard, and remained at the back of the class. This rubbed me the wrong way, and I wanted to be perceived as 'smart', which meant mingling with the Chinese kids instead."Ash explained that through this life-long conditioning of negativity from external sources, his present-day adherence in connecting with his culture has been affected too, "I had to do a lot of unlearning about Malaysian Indians, but at this point, I've distanced myself so much from it that it became second nature, set in stone almost."

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As a woman, Anne described her challenges in school through a more consequential pair of eyes. "In Form 5, I started using a skin-lightening product, and it started to work. I didn't think anyone would notice, but it was jarring when I went to school, and everyone complimented how fair I looked. On one end, I felt happy that people thought I looked good, but was it because I looked fairer?"Taking a step back to reevaluate the whole situation, Anne noted that she had a lot of understanding to do. "I couldn't be mad at my friends because we've been conditioned our entire lifetime to believe that fairness is the standard of beauty, and that dark-skinned Indians are 'ugly'." As for the cream, Anne revealed she stopped using it shortly after, and that it has since been banned in Malaysia for containing mercury, a harmful substance that can permanently damage your skin.

"I had to unlearn a lot of things in my household when I got older"

Belonging to the Malayali community, Ash was not shy in sharing his views on his ethnic group. "The community has always been a stand-apart faction, there's not a lot of community spirit in my opinion. There's envy, for sure, because it would be nice. But it's also a trade-off, because you don't have expectations, which can be hard to break out of."Living an almost reverse experience, Anne was direct about the perception of racism within the Tamil community, "They refuse to address the fact that they are racist towards themselves. You would think everyone understands the plight each other has faced, but it's far from that."Recollecting an instance with her relatives, Anne stated that she had dark-skinned elders give her advice about her skin tone. "How can you, a dark-skinned person, look at someone who has a very similar tone to you, and say that? My grandmother has made comments as well, telling me to ask my fairer cousins what their skin routine is, and to mimic it. It reached a point where I had to tell her to stop, it was too overwhelming."While she stands up for herself and tries to bring awareness of this harmful 'advise' to her family, Anne acknowledged that these were probably what her elders heard in their youth as well, and being stuck in that cycle through each generation, would be difficult to change.

			It sucks to know that the reality of it is — everyone hasn't healed from their own trauma.
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Though some battles ensue privately, fighting the plight against colourism and racism in Malaysia has remained a challenging journey

Captivating a nation, the racist housing crisis has been an arduous battle for the Indian community in Malaysia, especially Malaysian-Indian men.Dissecting the troubles in finding a house in Malaysia as an expat, Sadho was certain that his identity as an Indian exacerbated his efforts. "I've had agents not reply to me after I told them my race. I've even seen listings that specifically list Chinese and Malays as people with 'good profile'. So, all Indians have bad profile? What frightens people so much that they won't let us rent a unit they are listing publicly?

			You cannot use your 'preference' as an excuse to mask your racism.
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Anne's journey to understanding the perception of her race was undeniably unique from the male experience. On one end, Anne was open about how it affected her socially, "I've wondered many times, am I not desired by other guys because of my skin colour? When you see other girls get doted on, and it's not happening to you, it gets in your head."Nevertheless, referencing the statistics of custodial deaths in Malaysia, Anne embellished on how the trend of racial profiling is undeniable in policing, "It's hard, scary, and confusing to think that you're being headhunted because of your skin colour.""Growing up, my brother reached the age of going out late at night, and I wouldn't sleep until he came home. It's confusing to wonder who has it worse — by attractiveness in society, there's no denying that girls have it worse. But if we're talking about life-threatening experiences, men have it worse, by a lot."It is through these occurrences, Anne said, that it goes on to affect choices determining their futures. "I used to ask my parents, why the whole doctor-lawyer-engineer thing? Why was it necessary? It's security, as simple as them knowing we will be revered in society. It's sad to experience that, because their worry is simple: for us to be okay when we get older."

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"It's easy to feel sad and unwanted. But I was born here. I am proud to be Malaysian, and nothing is going to change that."

Buckling down on the rich culture Malaysia has to offer, Ash offered a cheeky idiom on how each and every citizen, regardless of race and creed, should move forward in respect to understanding all cultures. "Indians being part of the Malaysian makeup needs to be looked at as an added spice in a dish. Enjoying what we add to the dish makes it better, as opposed to obsessing over where that spice came from, or what colour it is."Be that as it may, Sadho and Anne uttered how a culture should not be adored while shunning those from whom it originate from. "I want to see us as being wholly part of society — not just the clothes, not just the food, not just the songs, not just the culture, but accepting us as people who have substance, talent, and can bring our contributions to the table to make Malaysia better."Closing off the discussion, Sadho had a poignant phrase to engulf the entire message, "See us as Malaysians first, Indians second."

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For this Independence Day, we stand united and affirm the Indian community of Malaysia. Only with all of us, can we build a better tomorrow.
Selamat Hari Merdeka, everyone.

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Malaysians share stories on when they were discriminated against while looking for a place to rent:

                Malaysians Share Horrible Stories Of How They Struggled To Rent A Place Due To Racism

"They allowed me to stay because I didn't look like a 'typical Indian', whatever that meant."

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"A Robber Threatened To Inject Me With A Syringe Full Of His AIDS-Infected Blood"

Yesterday, A girl by the name of Kelly Che shared one of the most harrowing experience of being robbed.

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Che had just parked her car at the Pandan Indah Maybank outlet when a man on a motorbike jumped into her car and threatened her not to make another move.

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In his hands were a knife and a syringe of blood.

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The man said he has AIDS and all he had to do was to stick the syringe of blood in her to infect her with the deadly disease.

Che was mortified. She didn't know what to do. In the end, she decided to jump out of her car and shout with all her might that she was being robbed.

She didn't stop screaming. People in the bank saw her distress and rushed to help her, but the robber had escaped.

The robber ran away, but he left the syringe of AIDS-infected blood in her car.

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Che has made a police report about the incident and gave the syringe to the police to test if the blood in the syringe is really infected with AIDs.

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Che is very fortunate to survive the robbery unscathed. Her experience serves as a reminder for us to be extra careful on the streets, especially when entering and exiting banks.

TIP: Always make sure to quickly lock your car doors every time you enter and exit it.


Malaysian Couple Arrested For Selling Cannabis Cookies & Cakes Could Face Death Penalty

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The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have arrested a couple for baking and selling cannabis-based cookies and cakes in Petaling Jaya

According to Kuala Lumpur City Narcotics CID chief ACP Sahar Abd Latif, the police have been carrying out surveillance on the suspects for a month before they made contact.In a raid at the lobby of a Jalan Pudu residence on 7 September, police arrested a man – aged 34 – carrying on him 53 cakes and 25 jars of cookies believed to have been infused with cannabis."The suspect then led investigators to another residency (sic) in PJ Midtown, in Jalan Kemajuan, where his 28-year-old girlfriend was picked up," he was quoted as saying by New Straits Times.

During the raid at PJ Midtown, police discovered more cannabis-based cookies and cakes along with ovens and other baking equipment

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Among the items discovered included 131 jars of 'magic' cookies, 41 infused cakes, eight slabs of cannabis weighing 7.8kg, and 31 litres of liquid cannabis.The couple had started renting the residence eight months ago."They have been actively selling the cookies for RM100 and cakes for RM50 each, by marketing it to their close friends on Instagram," Sahar said.

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Police say the items seized are valued at a whopping RM491,089

According to Sahar, the street value of the drugs in solid and liquid form seized are estimated to be in excess of RM200,000, reported Bernama.The police also seized RM11,790 in cash, a BMW X3 believed to have been owned by the couple, as well as the appliances and tools used to carry out the business.

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The duo have been remanded to assist in investigations

The male suspect has been remanded for six days since the arrest on 8 September, while his partner was detained for seven.Sahar said the drug urine tests of the man came back positive, while the woman's was negative."Both have been remanded to facilitate investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952."Under that subsection of the law, possession of more than 200g of cannabis is deemed to be drug trafficking. If convicted, the couple may face a death sentence by hanging.

Earlier this year, the Federal Court freed Muhammad Lukman Mohamad from the death penalty over two counts of drug trafficking:

                Man Who Sold Cannabis Oil To Help Patients Suffering From Cancer Escapes Death Penalty

He will be freed after receiving his corporal punishment.

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Meanwhile, a 48-year-old Penangite was sentenced to death for peddling 208g of cannabis at a food court in Bukit Mertajam:

                Santan Seller Given Death Sentence For Peddling 208G Of Cannabis At A Food Court In Penang

The 48-year-old accused committed the offence more than two years ago.

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Gais, Apple Is Officially Hiring In Malaysia! Here's A Look At All The Roles

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ICYMI, Apple was looking for retail staff workers in Malaysia last year.
And now, it appears that the talent pool they're looking for is expanding.

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According to LinkedIn, Apple is looking for a variety of roles in Malaysia, from creatives to specialists and operations experts. Here's a look at all the roles they're hiring:- Creative (Candidates with a passion for education and able to instruct in a 'hands off' manner)- Specialist (Candidates with an interest in technology, particularly when it comes to Apple products)- Expert (Candidates with an interest in technology, particularly when it comes to Apple products)- Operations Expert (Candidates with good organisation and leadership skills even with changing conditions.Doesn't look like your typical job description, eh? But you may be just the kind of person they're looking for.

Wondering how to apply?
Head over to LinkedIn and search for Apple and click on 'Jobs'

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From there, you can have a closer more detailed look at the job description. However, do keep in mind that the location of the workplace, as well as various specific details like renumeration and benefits have not been disclosed by Apple at the time of writing.If any of the jobs interest you, try your luck and send your CV their way!


Family Discovers One Side Of Slippers Kept Vanishing, Turns Out Thief Is Neighbour's Oyen

A family in Singapore who noticed that their slippers kept disappearing have finally caught the unexpected thief

In a recent tweet, @amyramrn wrote that they found it strange that only one side of their slippers would often disappear. Why wouldn't the thief take both sides?

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Speaking to SAYS, she said that the first time it happened, they were "pissed" but assumed it was just the flat cleaner accidentally sweeping one side away.However, after it happened several times, they finally checked closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of their corridor on 9 June.

And there it was – a very sneaky four-legged oyen turned out to be the culprit

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In the video, the cat burglar is seen calmly strolling over and grabbing its prize, before pausing to look back at what appears to be the family's other footwear. Almost as if it's planning its future raids.She shares with SAYS that they burst into laughter when they realised it was a cat that belongs to their neighbour who lives a floor above them.After sharing the funny discovery with her, the pet's owner said that she did, in fact, notice that her cat kept bringing home random slippers but had no idea who they belonged to. So she would leave them near her lift lobby on her floor hoping that the actual owners would claim them.

The robber apparently began its little crimes at the end of last year

For some reason, the cat only stole "branded" flip flops like Vans, Adidas, and Puma, and they're all just slippers that she leaves outside because they're old. She adds that the incident has happened at least four times but they weren't able to capture the first three times on CCTV.

Her video has since been retweeted over 5,600 times. You can watch the furry thief in action below:

Its weird that we lost one side of our flip flops 4 times and we wonder why the thief only took one side? Guess what? We finally caught the thief  pic.twitter.com/HD4ZlSMPPf— Mommy Aurora  (@amyramrn) June 9, 2021

Some cats are just made for mischief and we love them anyway:

                Naughty Cat Goes Missing And Returns With Fish 'Bill' For Its Owner To Pay

The cat went missing for three days.

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                Cats Seen Giving Their Hooman 'Death Stares' From A Transparent Ceiling When Left Hungry

The furballs are scary when they are hungry.

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                Naughty Cat That Got Its Head Stuck In A Hole Gets Rescued By Abang Bomba

His face is my expression for the whole of 2020.

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These Ads Prove That GE14 Is A Do-Or-Die Battle For Every Political Party

As the 14th General Election (GE14) looms, the battle for votes between political parties are tougher than ever

We've been seeing flags, banners, billboard advertisements, and so much more in the weeks leading up to the big day on 9 May.Political parties and their supporters have stepped up their game for GE14 by coming up with rather ingenious ways to attract voters.

Here's a collection of the advertisements, flags, and banners we've seen in the weeks leading up to GE14:

1. A sponsored video on YouTube, taking aim at Pakatan Harapan's manifesto, features scenes from the Titanic

2. A video about GST featuring Damansara candidate Tony Pua was sponsored on YouTube too

3. Banner on The Star promoting a website listing out government initiatives for Malaysian Indians

Image via The Star

4. Found on The Star as well

Image via The Star

Image via The Star

5. Spotted on Sin Chew Daily

"Together, we're giving you more."
Image via Sin Chew

6. Seen on Malaysiakini

Image via Malaysiakini

7. Advertisement of Rafizi Ramli found on Facebook Messenger

Image via Facebook

8. A PAS advertisement found on Free Malaysia Today

Image via Free Malaysia Today

9. BN jumped on Waze for advertisements

Image via SAYS

10. Spotted on a RapidKL bus

Image via SAYS

11. Billboards featuring caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak

Image via SAYS

Image via SAYS

12. This AirAsia plane caught on, too

Image via Zunar Cartoonist Fan Club/Facebook

13. In his bid for votes, this candidate calls himself "PJ Boy"

Image via Afiq Deen/Facebook

14. Spotted on Jalan Kelawei, Penang

Image via SAYS

15. A poster of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad "answering" to a poster of Najib found in Muar, Johor

Image via Yeo Bee Yin/Facebook

Political parties aren't the only ones with the advertisements. Supporters have also come up with their own ways of attracting more voters to their parties!

1. Malaysian creativity at its best!

Image via Free Malaysia Today

2. A crocodile statue covered with flags

Image via Free Malaysia Today

3. Optimus Prime has joined the game

Image via Facebook

Image via Facebook

4. A PAS tank

Image via Free Malaysia Today

BONUS: This man isn't campaigning for any political party, but he spent eight hours creating this sand sculpture to encourage Malaysians to vote tomorrow, 9 May

Found in Batu Ferringhi, Penang.
Image via Bernama

Have you seen any other ways of attracting voters this GE14? Let us know in the comments below.

Head over to the SAYS GE14 live website on polling day for verified, real-time results and updates!

Image via SAYS

Here are five random GE14 things we've seen as well:

                [NANDINI SAYS] 5 Random GE14 Things We've Seen

It all started with a meme.

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