After The Galaxy Note 7, Samsung Washing Machines Are Now Exploding Too

While Samsung is busy handling the global recalls of its troubled Galaxy Note 7, another set of problems have fallen into the hands of the Korean tech giant: exploding washing machines

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Yeah, washing machines of all things.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a statement on Wednesday, 28 September that it is working together with Samsung to address a slew of safety issues related to certain top-load washing machines

A Samsung top-loading washing machine.
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The reports, made between March 2011 to April 2016, involve top-loading washing machines.

The CPSC launched a probe following reports from customers that their washing machines blew up while operating

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"In rare cases, affected units may experience abnormal vibrations that could pose a risk of personal injury or property damage when washing bedding, bulky or water-resistant items," Samsung said in a statement.Samsung believes the problem lies in the spin-dry cycle. The company says rapidly spin drying of heavy clothes prevents water from draining properly, causing the machine to vibrate severely.

A lawsuit has also been lodged by a consumer whose washing machine exploded while she was pulling her clothes out from the dryer

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The lawsuit alleges that Samsung has known about its exploding washing machine problem for years and did little to warn consumers.Photos submitted in the lawsuits show the tops blown entirely off the washing machines. Some lurched so violently, the lawsuit alleges, that the machines spun and jumped from their original positions.

Thankfully for us, only models sold in the U.S. and Canada are affected!

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The faulty washing machines come right as Samsung is in the midst of a global recall of its flagship smartphone Galaxy Note 7.

Here's what Samsung said about its global recall of the Galaxy Note 7, earlier in September:

                Here's Samsung's Official Statement About Its Worldwide Recall Of Galaxy Note 7

An extraordinary step for the tech giant to take.

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Jom Cuba Resepi Lemang Guna 'Air Fryer' Ini. Senang, Cepat & Rasa Sama Macam Lemang Bakar!

Penggunaan air fryer semakin hari semakin popular di Malaysia

Rata-rata rakyat kita kini memiliki peralatan itu untuk digunakan sebagai alat memasak selain menggunakan alatan dapur sedia ada.

Menariknya kelebihan air fryer ialah anda boleh memasak apa jua makanan tanpa menggunakan minyak sekali gus menjadikan makanan itu lebih sihat untuk dimakan.

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Kita biasa lihat orang menggunakan air fryer untuk memasak makanan ringan seperti nugget, fries, chicken wings atau drumettes. Ada juga yang menggunakan peralatan itu untuk membuat kuih dan kek. Tapi tahu tak sebenarnya ada lagi resepi yang boleh dimasak menggunakan air fryer seperti lemang.

Menerusi laman Facebook, pengguna Mang Tuppy Fan Kuching telah berkongsikan resepi membuat lemang menggunakan air fryer.
Paling best, ianya sangat senang dan cepat untuk dibuat!

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan adalah:

1 kg beras pulut1 kotak santan 200ml1 sudu teh garamBeberapa tin minumanDaun pisang

Cara-cara membuatnya adalah seperti di bawah:

Basuh beras pulut bersih dan rendam dalam 1 jam.Kemudian basuh dan rendam dengan air santan dan garam dalam 30 minit.Daun pisang simpan dalam tin (apa-apa tin buangkan atas bahagian buka).Isikan beras dalam tin dan letak sikit air sampai paras beras.Panaskan Air Fryer dalam 5 minit 180०C.Masukkan dalam AF beras pulut yg dah siap dimasukkan dalam tin.Guna suhu 180०C untuk 30 minit.Dah siap jangan keluarkan dulu, biar dalam 30 minit dalam air fryer tersebut.Kemudian bolehlah hidangkan lemang tersebut.

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Mudah, bukan? Yang ada air fryer itu, jom kita try sendiri!

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Resepi Honey Butter Biscuit ini pun pakai air fryer!

                Jom Cuba Resepi Mudah 'Honey Butter Biscuit' Ala Texas Chicken Ini. Guna 'Air Fryer' Je!

Mudah saja untuk membuatnya. Buat yang tiada air fryer, boleh menggunakan oven.

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Variasi Perisa, Harga & 5 Lagi Perbezaan Antara Susu Generasi Terdahulu Vs Sekarang

Artikel ini ditaja oleh Dutch Lady.

Anda tahu tak susu ketika zaman mak ayah kita dulu tak sama dengan susu yang kita minum sekarang?

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Banyak sebenarnya perbezaan kalau nak dibandingkan dengan dulu. Sama seperti industri lain, industri tenusu juga dah semakin maju.

Di bawah ini merupakan lima perbezaan susu yang anda minum sekarang dengan susu yang ibu bapa minum pada zaman dahulu:

1. Susu selamat diminum atau tidak?

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Generasi terdahulu hanya memasak susu tanpa memeriksa suhu yang optimum dan sama ada susu itu selamat atau tidak untuk diminum.Beza dengan kita sekarang, dengan adanya pelbagai jenis teknologi industri tenusu dapat menghasilkan susu yang berkualiti dan selamat, misalnya Dutch Lady, ia menghasilkan susu UHT dan susu beku yang dipasteurisasi dan disterilkan.

2. Variasi susu berperisa

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Zaman ibu bapa kita dulu hanya 1 satu perisa susu je. Sampaikan ada yang tak sanggup minum susu bila dah walaupun dah meningkat usia sebab dari kecil tak diajar untuk minum.Tapi sekarang dah advance kerana anda boleh dapatkan susu dengan pelbagai perisa. Antaranya adalah perisa strawberi, coklat, full cream, plain dan banyak lagi. Barulah best sebab boleh pilih susu apa yang kita suka dan kena dengan selera.

3. Harga susu yang mahal

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Kadang-kadang ada juga ibu bapa yang terpengaruh dengan rakan-rakan untuk beli susu yang berjenama dan mahal. Maklumlah, ibu bapa mesti nakkan yang terbaik untuk anak-anak, tapi bukan semua ibu bapa yang berkemampuan.Sekarang dah tak payah risau, sebab dah banyak pilihan susu yang menarik dan berjenama anda boleh dapatkan dengan harga yang berpatutan di pasaran.

4. Bekas kaca kepada kotak

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Dulu kebanyakan kilang menggunakan botol kaca untuk pembungkusan susu. Tapi menjelang tahun 1950-an dan 1960-an banyak kilang susu mula menggunakan kotak kadbod untuk menggantikan botol.Ini membolehkan lebih banyak susu dibawa dan dipamerkan di tempat tertentu daripada botol kaca. Kotak kadbod juga dapat mengurangkan kos bagi pengguna kerana penggunaan kadbod kertas lebih murah daripada botol kaca.

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Samalah macam packaging baru susu Dutch Lady! Kalau anda nak tahu, packaging Dutch Lady dihasilkan daripada bahan kitar semula dari sumber hutan yang diperakui oleh Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) tau. Jadi, ini menjadikan packaging mereka lebih mampan dan anda juga boleh kitar semula bekas-bekas susu Dutch Lady.Paling menarik, di setiap pek ada kod QR yang anda boleh scan untuk maklumat lanjut tentang pusat kitar semula yang mengambil bahagian, serta langkah-langkah bagaimana mengitar semula di pusat masing-masing.

5. Hasil susu yang banyak dan lebih baik!

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Tahukah anda, lembu menghasilkan susu sebanyak 61% lebih banyak berbanding 25 tahun lalu?Ini bermakna susu lebih mudah didapati sekarang. Paling penting, susu sekarang lebih sihat daripada susu generasi sebelumnya. Contohnya susu terbaru Dutch Lady dengan resipi yang diperbaharui mempunyai lebih banyak kalsium dan protein daripada yang terdahulu bagi memenuhi Healthier Choice Criteria.Bagus bukan?

Dutch Lady berwajah baharu dengan resipi yang lebih baik!

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Untuk pengetahuan anda, semua rangkaian produk susu minuman dan susu tepung keluarga Dutch Lady mempunyai resipi baharu yang lebih baik kekal lazat dengan memenuhi kriteria baharu Logo Pilihan Lebih Sihat Malaysia.Rangkaian produk ini diformulasikan dengan protein lebih padat untuk menguatkan sistem imun dan lebih banyak kalsium untuk tulang yang kuat. Selain itu, ia juga dapat membekalkan kekuatan dan tenaga bagi menjadikan anda dan anak-anak lebih kuat. Ia semestinya pilihan yang lebih sihat untuk anda sekeluarga.

Jom dapatkan susu Dutch Lady berwajah baharu dengan resipi yang lebih baik sekarang!
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This PKR Man's Answer To Someone Asking For Designated Smoking Areas Deserves A Clap

Earlier today, 15 November, an assemblyman in Penang accused the 2019 smoking ban of being hypocritical

Jawi assemblyman H'ng Mooi Lye
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"I think it would be hypocritical if we allow them (eateries) to sell cigarettes at their premises when smoking is prohibited at restaurants," Jawi assemblyman H'ng Mooi Lye was quoted as saying by The Malaysian Insight during a question-and-answer session in the city council today. He then asked if local councils will be making it compulsory for eateries to set up smoking areas within their premises for customers.

In response to H'ng, Penang state executive councillor for health and Seberang Jaya assemblyman Dr. Afif Bahardin compared designated smoking areas to condoms

Dr. Afif Bahardin
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"Many shops sell condoms as well, (would you) have sex in those shops?" Afif said to H'ng, according to China Press.Nonetheless, Afif then clarified that there was still no directive on selling cigarettes at eateries. "The designated smoking area is outside the restaurants," he added.

In Penang, smoking within Unesco World Heritage Zones has been banned since January 2016

According to The Malaysian Insight, smoking in Penang is only allowed at home and designated areas marked with smoking signposts. However, Afif admitted that there is a lack of manpower in enforcing the smoking ban.

Here's a recap of the 2019 smoking ban:

                You Can Still Vape Without Nicotine In Eateries Despite The 2019 Smoking Ban

The government has yet to look into drawing up a law to control vaping.

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                Smoking Ban: Restaurants Will Not Be Allowed To Have Any Designated Smoking Area

The government has turned down the proposal by restaurant operators.

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                You'll Be Fined RM10,000 If You Smoke In Any Restaurants Or Hawker Stalls Beginning 2019

The smoking ban will come into effect on 1 January, 2019.

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House Fire In Sabah Kills Mother And Son After They Failed To Escape Due To Window Grilles

A 46-year-old mother and her 8-year-old son were killed in a fire at their house in Tenom, Kota Kinabalu, earlier today, 6 January, after they failed to escape due to window grilles

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Sabah's Fire and Rescue Department found the mother and son's bodies in a room on the upper floor of the house

“They were trapped in the house by the grilles,” the Fire Department said, adding that the husband suffered 27 per cent burns on his body.

The Fire Department was alerted about the fire at 2.35am, after which six firefighters in two trucks arrived at the scene

The blaze was brought under control by 3.10am and the operation was completed at 5.15am. However, the Fire Department has yet to ascertain the cause of the fire.

In recent times, there has been a sharp increase in the number of fire incidents in the country. In 2017 alone, 49 cases were reported and half of them involved fatalities.

In light of which, a new amendment to the Electricity Regulation 1994 was added in November 2017, making it mandatory, from 2018 onwards, for all houses in the country to undergo electrical wiring inspection every 10 years.

                All Houses In Malaysia Must Undergo Wiring Checks Every 10 Years Starting 2018

"Due to the lack of awareness on electrical safety, people do not conduct checks on electrical wiring until something...

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This Woman's Travel Plans Were Ruined After She Used Her Passport As Toilet Paper

This is Faye Wilson. She was refused entry into Thailand.

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Why?
Because she actually used the pages of her passport as toilet paper. NO, we are NOT making this up (we couldn't even if we tried).

The British traveller was turned back by border officers after they found missing pages, which she said she had used as toilet paper when drunk.Faye Wilson was escorted back to the UK when guards found the missing pages and she had tried to claim she had “lost” them.

        independent.co.uk

How did an idea like that pop into her head?

“We were walking from one bar to the next and we must have been desperate for a wee and obviously didn’t have any toilet roll. We decided it would be a good idea to use my passport, which is obviously really stupid. It was maybe two or three pages. I was a bit drunk so didn’t even think about the consequences.”

        yahoo.com

While she was promptly turned around and escorted back to the UK, she remains baffled by the decision as she claims to have used the passport up to eight times in the past five years since she ripped out the pages - without ever experiencing a problem

Faye Wilson's passport and tickets to Thailand.
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Faye, who is a hair-dresser by profession, was planning on spending a month in Thailand before working in Australia for a year. She will now apply for an emergency passport before she can fly back out to meet the friend she left behind in Thailand.

'My friend had to stay in Thailand while I was rushed back home. I felt like I was a criminal - people were looking at me wondering why a border official is someone sat with me the whole time. I don't know what a criminal looks like but I'm not one.'

        dailymail.co.uk


KL Is Considered As 1 District Under MCO – But How Many Are There In Selangor?

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Disclaimer: This story was updated on 4 May 2021.

Due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Putrajaya, there have been questions surrounding the implementation and where one can travel without restrictions

Interstate and interdistrict travel is prohibited except for emergencies.Those travelling to another district for work are required to obtain a valid working permit and/or an employer letter.When you are on the road, police officers at designated roadblocks may ask you for your origin of departure and destination.

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Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob clarified that administrative districts are used during the enforcement of MCO rather than police or health districts.
Travelling within Kuala Lumpur is allowed as long as you do not cross state borders.

The Defence Minister said the capital city is considered as a single district and Putrajaya another district."For example, those from Bukit Bintang can travel freely to Taman Tun Dr Ismail or those in Cheras to Bukit Bintang," he added.

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However, in Selangor, the state is divided into nine districts instead:

- Gombak (Gombak, Rawang, Ampang, Setapak, Ulu Klang, Selayang, Kundang, Kuang, Batu Caves, Sungai Buloh, Kampung Sungai Pusu)- Hulu Langat (Kajang, Ampang, Cheras, Bangi, Semenyih, Beranang, Bandar Baru Bangi, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Balakong, Taman Sri Nanding)- Hulu Selangor (Kuala Kubu Bharu, Batang Kali, Kerling, Rasa, Serendah, Hulu Bernam, Bukit Beruntung)- Klang (Kapar, Shah Alam, Meru, Bandar Baru Klang, Bukit Kemuning, Pandamaran, Pelabuhan Klang, Telok Menegun, Glenmarie Cove, Batu 4)- Kuala Langat (Bandar Saujana Putra, Banting, Batu, Jugra, Teluk Datok, Morib, Tanjung Sepat, Teluk Panglima Garang)- Kuala Selangor (Tanjung Karang, Bestari Jaya, Ijok, Jeram, Puncak Alam, Api-Api, Pasangan, Sungai Buloh)- Petaling (Petaling Jaya, Puchong, Subang, Damansara, Shah Alam, Bukit Raja, Kota Raja, Bandar Sri Damansara, Country Heights, Puchong, Puchong Jaya, Puchong Perdana, Serdang)- Sabak Bernam (Sekinchan, Sabak, Sungai Besar, Sungai Air Tawar, Sungai Panjang)- Sepang (Pekan Sepang, Dengkil, Sungai Pelek, Cyberjaya, Salak Tinggi, Kuala Lumpur International Airport)Note that certain areas such as Shah Alam, Ampang, Cheras, and Gombak overlap with other districts.

It can be a little confusing, but there are more sources to look up if you need further assistance

To clear up any confusion, you may contact the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in accordance with your location here.You can also look for your Unique Parcel Identifier (UPI) on MyGeoPortal.


81-Year-Old Man Beaten Up After People Mistake Him As COVID-19 Quarantine Violator

An 81-year-old man in Kuala Lumpur was beaten up and rushed to a hospital after being mistakenly identified as a COVID-19 quarantine violator

The elderly man, who asked to be identified only as Razak, said he was harassed and chased away from a mosque in the city after he wanted to perform prayers there on Wednesday, 19 August.Razak told Malaysiakini that he was attacked after a few mosque-goers saw that he was wearing a pink wristband.He was not given the opportunity to explain that he was actually hospitalised for heart issues and breathing difficulties, not COVID-19, and was discharged on Tuesday, 18 August.He, however, had forgotten to take off the hospital wristband.

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The misunderstanding had also caused a scare at the Sentul district police headquarters when Razak tried to lodge a report about the incident

According to The Star, Assistant Commissioner S Shanmugamoorthy confirmed the temporary closure of the police station after the police had reason to believe the senior citizen broke COVID-19 quarantine."The policemen on duty observed that the man had trouble breathing and he was coughing. He is also believed to have been discharged from the hospital recently," Shanmugamoorthy said.They immediately called an ambulance and hospital staff in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) brought Razak to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL).Meanwhile, all police station personnel were told not to leave the premise and efforts to sanitise the building were quickly carried out.

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Razak, who hails from Segambut, said he was relieved when the hospital staff finally confirmed he was neither a COVID-19 patient nor a quarantine violator

"The hospital detained me for a while, looked at my records, and realised why I had the wristband," he told Malaysiakini.He was then brought home by his daughter who came to fetch him at the hospital.Shanmugamoorthy said the police station also resumed normal operations at 4pm that day after confirmation from the hospital.

Image via Info Roadblock JPJ & Polis/Facebook

Meanwhile, several more individuals have been called out or caught for flouting the mandatory 14-day home quarantine:

                Malaysians Angered By Minister Who Flouted Home Quarantine After Returning From Turkey

An unnamed source said that Khairuddin had the Prime Minister's permission to visit Turkey which was classified as a ...

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                Three Army Personnel With Quarantine Wristbands Caught Out And About In Sibu

They had failed to explain why they went to public places while undergoing quarantine.

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                Woman Who Was Caught Eating Outside With Pink Tag Gets 1-Day Jail Sentence & RM8,000 Fine

She tested positive for COVID-19 11 days after visiting the restaurant.

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[VIDEO] Terima Seadanya Walaupun  Kecacatan Kaki, Pasangan Pengantin Ini Dipuji Ramai

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Musim cuti persekolahan sudah tentu menjadi musim perkahwinan juga bagi sesetengah orang

Iyalah, pada masa ini sajalah ramai yang mengambil cuti akhir tahun mereka untuk bercuti bersama keluarga bukan? Baru-baru ini tular sebuah video di TikTok memaparkan seorang lelaki menerima pasangannya walaupun mengalami kecacatan kaki telah menarik tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @norainmuhammadan sebelum kahwin abang2 dukong . sekarang dah ada pengganti baru semoga kekal hingga ke syurga .. kami semua sayang jia  ##tiktok ##fyp  bunyi asal - Quоτеδdнiγα - ⊰ quotesdhiya ⊱

Alami kecacatan sejak kecil, pasangan tetap terima seadanya

Menerusi video tersebut, difahamkan wanita yang dikenali sebagai Jia itu mengalami kecacatan sejak dia lahir lagi.Namun, siapa sangka dia akhirnya bertemu jodoh dengan seorang lelaki yang mencintainya sepenuh hati dan menerima dirinya seadanya. Mereka akhirnya bernikah dan mendapat respon positif daripada ramai.Lihat video lain itu di bawah:

  @norainmuhammadan jia OKU sejak dia lahir tak sempurna seperti orang lain tp dimata kami jia sgt sempurna budak baik & kuat SEMUA syg jia ##tiktok ##fyp ##doneexplain  original sound  - yans_16

"Awak dah buktikan yang masih wujud lelaki yang terima perempuan seadanya" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan ucapan tahniah dan memuji pasangan tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 998.1K vews, 89.2K likes dan 1,642 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Semoga perkahwinan mereka kekal hingga ke jannah. Tahniah! :D

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Malaysian Salon's Cute 'Squid Game' Nails Go Viral

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With Squid Game all the rage right now, one Malaysian salon has jumped in by designing these adorable press-on nails

Image via Maniqure (Facebook)

Inspired by the popular South Korean Netflix series, Maniqure, a nail salon based in Sri Petaling, KL and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, posted these intricate nail designs in a Facebook post that has been shared over 6,600 times.

Image via Maniqure (Facebook)

Image via Maniqure (Facebook)

The designs include some of the main characters, as well as scenes and iconic items from the different episodes

Image via Maniqure (Facebook)

So adorable! Since they're press-on nails, they can be reused multiple times to add a little fun to your outfit.

Image via Maniqure (Facebook)

Image via Maniqure (Facebook)

Image via Maniqure (Facebook)

Image via Maniqure (Facebook)

Image via Maniqure (Facebook)

Image via Maniqure (Facebook)

Each set costs between RM140 and RM186. You can select the nail size and shape, or customise them according to your preferences.There's free shipping throughout Malaysia and worldwide shipping available. You can get them here.

Look out for more #SAYSbeauty tips and trends!

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Here are other nail salons in PJ and KL where you can pamper yourself:

                Check Out These 11 Highly Rated Nail Parlours In PJ And KL

Give your nails the TLC they deserve.

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2 Terengganu Women To Be Caned For Having Sex In A Car

On 12 August, the Terengganu Syariah court sentenced two women to six canes and a RM3,300 fine each after they pleaded guilty to having sex in a car

The Syariah court in Terengganu.
Image via Institusi Islam Di Malaysia

New Straits Times reported that the women admitted to breaking an Islamic law which bans sexual relations between women. Punishment under the law includes a fine not exceeding RM5,000, imprisonment for not more than three years, a maximum of six strokes of the cane, or any combination of those.The ruling was delivered by Syariah judge Mohamad Khasmizan Abdullah."This is a serious case. The prosecutors urged the court to impose the maximum sentence (on the women)," Khasmizan was quoted as saying by New Straits Times.

The women, aged 22 and 32, were detained in April by Islamic enforcement officers at Arena Square in Dungun, Terengganu

Arena Square in Dungun, Terengganu.
Image via Google Maps

According to Berita Harian, the women were caught on 8 April having lesbian sex in a car parked in Arena Square.They admitted to the act and claimed that having lesbian sex was "safer" than having sex with men.On top of that, a dildo was found hidden under the driver's seat in the car.

The women are currently free on a RM1,500 bail each

China Press reported that the women will get a four-month jail sentence if they fail to pay the fine. Meanwhile, the caning will be carried out on 28 August.New Straits Times reported Khasmizan as saying that if the sentence was carried out, the women would be the first ones in the state to be caned for breaking the Syariah law.

The women's sentence is the latest addition to the scrutiny on the Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgenders (LGBT) community in Malaysia. Here's what politicians and muftis have said about them in the last week:

                Here's What State Muftis And Politicians Are Saying About Malaysian LGBTs

A tale of animal rights, genitals, disabled toilets, and "organic" disorders.

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From Baby Survivor To 'Last Photo' On Flight: All The Hoaxes Of The Lion Air Crash So Far

The viral image of a crying baby in a life vest is not a survivor of the ill-fated Lion Air flight JT 610 that occurred on Monday, 29 October

In one such post that was being shared, it read: "Thanks God for saving this baby, a victim of the JT 610 flight covered in life jacket by the baby’s mother. Unfortunately, the mother has not been found until now. Please be patient, dear baby. Hopefully you will become a religious child."The user has since deleted the post and apologised for "wrongly interpreting" the photo.

The image in question.
Image via Twitter @Sutopo_PN

The photo was taken during rescue operations of the KM Lestari ferry tragedy in July earlier this year

A photo from the KM Lestari ferry incident on 4 July, 2018.
Image via AFP

AFP reported that 34 passengers died in the incident, while 155 passengers were rescued. On 4 July, 2018 the captain of KM Lestari had to ground the ferry due to strong winds and high waves. The terrible weather had caused damage to the ferry's portside hull and it began taking on water.Most of the passengers had been wearing life jackets during the incident.

Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho took to Twitter to call out the hoax, while making a plea to stop sharing it.

Banyak postingan foto di media sosial bahwa ada bayi penumpang pesawat JT-610 yang selamat. Foto bayi ini adalah bayi yang selamat dari tenggelamnya kapal KM Lestari Maju, di Perairan Selayar, pada Selasa 3/7/2018. Jadi info tersebut adalah Hoax. Jangan menyebarkan hoax. pic.twitter.com/SziiS6Uoog— Sutopo Purwo Nugroho (@Sutopo_PN) October 30, 2018

Sutopo also warned against other hoaxes that had been circulating around the web following the tragedy that has left no survivors

Dua foto ini bukan penumpang pesawat JT 610. Jika anda menerima foto berikut dan mengatakan ini kondisi penumpang Lion Air sebelum jatuh. Itu semua bohong. Hoax. Foto ini kondisi penumpang pesawat Sriwijaya saat turbulensi beberapa waktu lalu. Semua penumpang dan pesawat selamat. pic.twitter.com/zLXNRKqzVd— Sutopo Purwo Nugroho (@Sutopo_PN) October 29, 2018

Two other images and a video that have gone viral purportedly show the condition of passengers on flight JT 610 before it crashed.The photos were taken during a Sriwijaya Air flight that suffered heavy turbulence "some time ago". All passengers on that flight had survived.

Video ini BUKAN penumpang pesawat Lion Air JT 610. Tetapi ini penumpang pesawat Lion Air JT 353 Padang-Jakarta yang turbulensi dan semua penumpang selamat beberapa waktu yang lalu. Tidak ada video/foto kondisi penumpang sebelum JT 610 jatuh. Jangan ikut menyebarkan hoax. pic.twitter.com/VbGYaBlVop— Sutopo Purwo Nugroho (@Sutopo_PN) October 29, 2018

The video, however, came from a different Lion Air flight from Padang to Jakarta that also experienced heavy turbulence. The flight, too, landed safely.

Meanwhile, two widely shared images that claim to be the plane's debris are also misleading

Di sosial media beredar foto ini yang menyebutkan sebagai pesawat Lion Air JT-610. Info itu tidak benar. Itu Hoax. Foto ini adalah bangkai pesawat Lion Air JT-904 yang mengalami musibah di Bandar Udara I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Bali, pada 13/4/2013. Jangan menyebarkan hoax. pic.twitter.com/rkHdTfGI1d— Sutopo Purwo Nugroho (@Sutopo_PN) October 29, 2018

"This is a photo of the Lion Air JT-904 wreckage which experienced misfortune at the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, on 13 April, 2013. Don't spread the hoax," Supoto tweeted.The other image looks like this:

Image via NPR

Lion Air flight JT-610 lost contact just 13 minutes after its take-off from Jakarta:

                [BREAKING] 'Missing' Indonesian Lion Air Plane Found Crashed Into The Java Sea

The Lion Air flight lost contact with air traffic control this morning, 29 October.

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The plane had only been in use for three months before the tragedy occurred:

                Lion Air Plane That Crashed Is A New Model And Had Only Been In Use For Less Than 3 Months

Lion Air flight JT610 was carrying 189 people when it crashed into the sea on Monday, 29 October.

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'Lao Wu' Is The First Dog To Receive Appreciation Award From Pahang Police

Meet 'Lao Wu'.
A Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) German Shepherd who is the first dog to receive an appreciation award from the Pahang police.

Image via New Straits Times/Pahang PDRM

On Tuesday, 11 February, the five-year-old dog was awarded the Jasamu Dikenang medal for helping catch a theft suspect in Pahang during an incident in November last year

Image via Bernama/New Straits Times

According to New Straits Times, Lao Wu received the medal from Pahang police chief Abd Jalil Hassan, who was represented by his deputy Datuk Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri.Sergeant S Sanmugam, who has been Lao Wu's handler since 2015, proudly placed the medal around the dog's neck.

The vehicle theft suspect was shot in the leg by police but had fled more than four kilometres at an oil palm plantation in Felda Sungai Tekam, Jerantut

"We began the search for the suspect at 1.45am and just 50 metres from where we started, Lao Wu found a blood-stained T-shirt left behind by the suspect," Sanmugam said, according to Free Malaysia Today."Lao Wu was so excited to find the suspect that he tugged hard and I fell down twice due to the uneven surface in the plantation. We arrived at a home where the owner said a man had asked for help after he was shot."

Lao Wu and his handler Sergeant S Sanmugam standing together (middle).
Image via Bernama/Utusan Borneo

Several hours later, Lao Wu led the team to a river where the dog insisted on crossing indicating that the suspect was on the other side.
Turned out, Lao Wu was right.

Bloodstains were found nearby, as Lao Wu went back and forth a few times between the plantation and the main road.The dog then led the raid team to a house where the man was found in a weak state."The suspect had also admitted that he had a few times walked to the main road to wait for a friend who was going to pick him up," Sanmugam recalled."But he had to return to the plantation because his friend [had] not [shown] up."

Image via Utusan Borneo/Bernama

Well done, Lao Wu! Somebody give this really good boi a steak.


A 17-Year-Old Was Raped Twice By Her Employer At His Apartment In Subang Jaya

At about 3.45 earlier today, 9 November, Subang Jaya police detained a man from a hotel in Puchong for raping a 17-year-old girl

According to a report in NST Online, the man, a bakery shop owner, committed the rape on 24 October at his apartment in Puchong Prima, Subang Jaya.The victim had joined the man's bakery shop in Seri Kembangan five days prior to the attack, reported NST Online.The man, in his 50s, had asked her to follow him back to his apartment under the pretext of collecting some items. After they were inside, he locked the door and attacked her, allegedly raping her twice.

The girl's parents had lodged a police report on 26 October

Subang Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohammad Azlin Sadari was quoted by NST Online saying that the girl's parent had lodged the police report."He will be remanded soon," Azlin Sadari said.

Image via NST Online

The girl was threatened not to tell anyone about the assault

It was reported that the suspect ignored the victim's plea and continued to sexually violate her even when she told him that she was menstruating.After raping her, he also performed other lewd acts on the victim.


This Local Apple Reseller Is Offering A RM650 Discount For The iPhone 6s Plus

If you want an iPhone but don't want to spend quite that much, iPhone 6s Plus is still a fantastic option worth considering

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Released in 2015, the iPhone 6s Plus is the tricked-out big brother of the iPhone 6 Plus. The device was well-received by critics and tech aficionados, with most praising the addition of 3D touch, better cameras, and an overall faster processor.

Here's the good news – the iPhone 6s Plus is currently being offered with a handsome discount on Switch's online store

Image via Switch

Normally priced at RM2,749, the 32GB variant has received a RM650 discount and is now going for only RM2,099 on the local Apple reseller's online store. As for colour options, only Space Grey is available. Sorry, no pink or gold.

The 2015 smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display that supports 3D Touch, while an A9 chip powers the device

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The iPhone 6s Plus is capable of shooting 4K videos on its 12-megapixel main camera. Over at the front, it gets a 5-megapixel camera that supports FaceTime HD.And for all you purists out there, it comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Image via Telegraph

The 32 iPhone 6s Plus is still available on Switch's online store at the time of writing, but we reckon it won't stay that way for long. If you're thinking of getting one, check it out here.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi recently released a dash cam here in Malaysia with some pretty great features:

                Xiaomi Launches Dash Cam In Malaysia With A Price Of RM248

In sleek, matte black.

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Gadis Ini Terjumpa 'Oppa' Di OmeTV, Sekali Dengan Netizen Cair Bila Dia Bagi Pickup Line

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

Aplikasi OmeTV merupakan salah satu platform untuk kita berbual dengan pengguna dari negara-negara lain

Tambahan pula, sejak kebelakangan ini ramai pengguna media sosial membuat live di TikTok dengan bermain OmeTV untuk menghiburkan followers mereka.Tidak terkecuali dengan seorang gadis ini apabila videonya bermain OmeTV bersama lelaki dari Korea telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh di bawah:

  @yanastrawberry Kalau ramai kita post part 2 kat IG  ##ome ##fyp  original sound  - Yanastrawberry

Saja panggil 'oppa', sekali dapat pickup line terus blushing

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @yanastrawberry, kelihatan dia sedang bermain OmeTV untuk mencari kawan berborak.Tiba-tiba, dia terjumpa seorang lelaki dari Korea yang mukanya boleh tahan kacak. Tanpa segan silu, gadis itu terus memanggilnya "Oppa! What are you doing?"Apa yang membuatkan ramai cair adalah apabila lelaki Korea itu spontan membalas soalan gadis tersebut dengan berkata "just looking at you". Mereka berdua kemudian sama-sama tersengih kerana terhibur dengan perbualan itu.

Image via @yanastrawberry (TikTok)

Image via @yanastrawberry (TikTok)

"Halaaa oppa you make me blushing, kenapa I sengih-sengih ni" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang telah meraih 2.6M views, 407.2K likes dan 3.3K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen terutamanya para gadis turut cari melihat cara lelaki Korea itu bergurau.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

Image via @yanastrawberry (TikTok)

Image via @yanastrawberry (TikTok)

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Image via @yanastrawberry (TikTok)

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Image via @yanastrawberry (TikTok)

Siapa je tak cair kalau dapat pickup line dari orang Korea kan? Layankan jelah :P

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[VIDEO] Reaksi Si Ayah Bila Anak Belanja Hadiah Masa Hari Bapa Ini Buat Ramai Terharu

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

Seperti yang kita ketahui, hari bapa diraikan seluruh dunia untuk mengingati jasa para bapa yang banyak berkorban bagi keluarga

Oleh itu, anak-anak yang mengambil peluang untuk membeli hadiah bagi meraikan bapa masing-masing. Begitupun, baru-baru ini tular dalam sebuah video yang menunjukkan seorang wanita membelanja bapanya ketika hari bapa telah meraih tumpuan ramai.Lihat video perkongsian itu di bawah:

  @miyossss Abah  #fathersday  suara asli - Hi Journey -

Belanja ayah jam G-Shock sempena hari bapa

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @miyossss TikTok, kelihatan seorang anak perempuan merakam ayahnya yang sedang menaiki eskalator di sebuah shopping mall. Dalam video itu, dia menyatakan ingin belanja ayahnya sempena hari bapa, menyebabkan ayahnya menunjukkan reaksi terkejut dan seakan-akan tidak percaya. Ayahnya juga dilihat menutup muka dan malu-malu. Semasa berjalan, dia dilihat bertanya kepada ayahnya tentang keinginan ayahnya dan dibalas "nak beli jam G-Shock lah". Mereka dipaparkan menuju ke arah kedai yang menjual jam tersebut dan mencuba pelbagai jenis jam yang sesuai untuk ayahnya. Selepas membelinya, ayahnya menyatakan dia akan memakai jam tersebut pada hari esok dan terus mencium anaknya di dalam kedai. Di akhir video berkenaan, ayahnya turut menunjukkan beg jam itu ke arah kamera sambil tersenyum dan berterima kasih kepada anaknya atas pemberian itu.

Image via @miyossss (TikTok)

Image via @miyossss (TikTok)

"Thank you sis dapat saya merasa tengok seorang anak belanja abah dia, jaga dia baik baik ya" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia mencecah sehingga 384.3K views, 65.6K likes dan 1,054 comments di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut sebak melihat momen mengharukan ini dan ada juga yang mendoakan kesejahteraan bapa dan anak ini. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @miyossss (TikTok)

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Image via @miyossss (TikTok)

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Image via @miyossss (TikTok)

Image via @miyossss (TikTok)

Reaksi bapa dia sangat comel! :D

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Malaysian Style Critic Slammed For Saying People Over 60KG Should Not Attend Fashion Shows

Fashion critic Zaihani Mohd Zain stirred controversy in a Facebook post she made yesterday, 17 April, stating that people over 60kg should avoid attending fashion shows as their "thighs spilling over onto the chairs" make it "awkward and uncomfortable" for others

Image via Malay Mail

Image via Malay Mail

Though her Facebook post has since been deleted, a screenshot of it has been circulated online.The stylist to many Malaysian stars is not only a popular fashion critic, but also one of the most sought-after image consultants in Malaysia, according to Malay Mail.

Known as Kak Zai in the local fashion scene, she has since been called out for her "body shaming" statement by designers and models from the fashion industry

Image via Calvin Thoo/Facebook

    Front row HEAVY WEIGHTS... fashion royalty...sizes and weight ..NO ISSUE..I love SUZY MENKE ,ANDRE LEON TALLEY and ANNA WINTOUR has no issues with sitting next to them [email protected] @zetyanuar A post shared by  tom abang saufi (@itstomsaufi12) on Apr 16, 2018 at 8:04pm PDT

Our industry has no more room for cattyness. Maybe it time for the veterans to make way for more socially conscious, fresh people. #pahamelimpah #StopBodyShaming pic.twitter.com/Ymw1L03S8H— Alicia A (@AliciaAmin) April 17, 2018

Netizens also took to social media to defend the right of the plus-sized community to attend fashion shows

When you thought Kak Zai’s body shaming statement is an utter disappointment, here comes fashion designer Adila Long and Borneo legend Tom Abang Saufi firing back. What a time to be alive. pic.twitter.com/kKgN9pI1bl— nalisa alia amin (@nalisaaa) April 17, 2018

Image via @13hk10/Twitter

Several people, including comedian Harith Iskander, brought Zaihani's age into the discussion, joking that it may be inappropriate for someone over the age of 60 to attend fashion shows as well.

    I totally agree! Not only should we ban those who weigh over 60kg from attending fashion shows ... but we should also ban people who are over 60 years old too! You're too old for the fashion world anyway In fact, I would even ban people who LOOK like they could be 60 years old from attending as well. Just to be safe. That includes fashion designers ... and critics. #Over60StayAway A post shared by  Harith Iskander (@harithiskander) on Apr 17, 2018 at 4:45am PDT

Kalau usia tu hampir mencecah/melebihi 60 tahun, tak payah lah datang terkinja-kinja ke pertunjukan fesyen, pergi belajar agama lagi bagus. It's so awkward and uncomfortable bila usia senja-senja ni tak reti nak insaf. pic.twitter.com/dxlMsw5R3v— Kak Bam (@maafcakaplah) April 15, 2018

Zaihani has made headlines for her controversial thoughts on weight before. In a 2016 interview for Tatler magazine, the style critic advised readers, "Watch your weight. People may say size doesn't matter but who are we kidding? It does!"

Image via Malaysia Tatler

She told the magazine that, "If you love fashion and enjoy dressing up, then there are sacrifices to be made.""Why do you think the big fashion houses do not cater to plus sized women?" she added.

What do you think about Zaihani's statement? Let us know in the comments below.

For tips on how to react when being body shamed, watch the video here:

                [NANDINI SAYS] What To Do When Someone Body Shames You

"Don't break my heart please..."

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[QUIZ] What Does Your Nasi Lemak Preference Say About You?

Ever wondered what your nasi lemak habits say about you? C'mon, you know you're dying to find out. Click on "Let's Play!" to start the quiz:

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Even though we might eat our nasi lemak differently, ultimately we all are Malaysians. AirAsia understands that and would love nothing but to celebrate us and our uniqueness!

When we have something great, it's meant to be shared and experienced with others. With low fares by AirAsia, it's time for us to travel and share our culture with our neighbouring friends.


Dah Ganti Puasa? Kalau Tak Nanti Kena Bayar Fidyah. Apa Itu Fidyah & Bagaimana Kiraannya?

Ramadan bagi tahun ini kian menjelma

Puasa tak lama lagi!

Syukur kehadrat Ilahi sekiranya kita dipilih lagi sebagai tetamunya untuk bertembung dengan yang bulan yang mulia, bulan Ramadan.

Salah satu persoalan yang paling popular dikala menjelangnya bulan Ramadan adalah, "Sudahkan anda mengganti puasa?", terutamanya dalam kalangan kaum Hawa. Biasalah, diantara dua jantina ini, memang kaum wanita yang pasti ada hari-hari tertentu yang mana mereka tidak boleh berpuasa. Tetapi ada juga dalam kalangan kaum lelaki yang tidak diwajibkan berpuasa, misalnya ketika sakit ataupun yang bekerja sebagai buruh kasar.

Sementara masih boleh qadha puasa ini, disarankan untuk menggantikan puasa secepat yang mungkin. Nanti tidak pasal-pasal, kena bayar Fidyah pula.

Apakah tu Fidyah?

Fidyah merupakan bayaran denda yang dikenakan kepada seseorang yang tidak dapat mengganti puasanya di bulan Ramadhan pada sesuatu tahun sehinggalah tibanya bulan Ramadhan tahun berikutnya. Hukum membayar Fidyah adalah WAJIB .

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Fidyah dikira berdasarkan kadar harga beras (makanan asasi penduduk) semasa iaitu sebanyak secupak. Kadar tersebut berubah mengikut harga yang ditetapkan di sesuatu tempat. Beras tersebut hendaklah diberi makan kepada fakir dan miskin dan bukan berbentuk wang tunai, pakaian dan sebagainya.

Image via Riau Mandiri

Bagaimana hendak membayar Fidyah? Di mana harus membayar Fidyah? Jikalau sudah bertahun tidak mengganti puasa bagaimana pula? Macam-macam persoalanan akan timbul tentang perkara ini.

Seorang pengguna Twitter telah membuat satu perkongsian berbentuk thread menjelaskan tentang Fidyah secara ringkas dan padat

Perkongsian oleh pengguna @acaiijawe atau nama sebenarnya, Faisal Rahim yang menjelaskan tentang hukum, kaedah, cara pengiraan serta pendapat ulama' berkenaan dengan fidyah itu walaupun ringkas namun sangat mudah untuk difahami oleh orang ramai.Berikut adalah thread penuh perkongsian saudara Faisal:

Image via Twitter @acaiijawe

Hanya negeri Selangor dan Perlis kiraan Fidyah tidak berganda

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[Disclaimer]Sekiranya seseorang itu meninggalkan puasa sebanyak 7 hari dan tidak menggantikannya sehingga 3 kali Ramadan, maka jumlah Fidyah yang perlu dibayar perlu didarab dengan 3.Sebagai contoh, taksiran Fidyah bagi 3 tahun dengan purata 7 hari setahun dan harga secupak (675g) makanan asasi (beras) bersamaan RM1.75. (atau mengikut harga beras yang kita sering makan). Jika anda meninggalkan puasa sebanyak 7 hari dan tidak menggantikannya sehingga melepasi 3 kali Ramadhan, maka jumlah Fidyah yang perlu dibayar ialah 21 cupak beras atau bersamaan dengan RM36.75.

Walaupun sudah membayar Fidyah, namun hutang berpuasa itu masih wajib dilakukan dengan meng-qadha puasa tersebut pada hari-hari yang dibenarkan yang mana anda mampu menggantikannya.

Image via Twitter @acaiijawe

Image via Twitter @acaiijawe

[Disclaimer]Cara mengira harga Fidyah? 1/4 daripada harga Zakat Fitrah sesebuah negeri. Sebagai contoh, di Selangor, nilai Zakat Fitrah adalah RM7. Maka kadar Fidyah sehari tinggal puasa adalah RM1.75, sekiranya tidak menggunakan khidmat institusi.

Puasa yang masih perlu diganti!

Image via Twitter @acaiijawe

Image via Twitter @acaiijawe

Cara kiraan Fidyah menggunakan kalkulator oleh didapati di laman web rasmi Zakat Selangor

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Image via Twitter @acaiijawe

Pembayaran Fidyah juga boleh dibuat secara dalam talian

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Image via Twitter @acaiijawe

Kewajipan membayar Fidyah dan menggantikan puasa adalah berbeza mengikut situasi dan keadaan

Image via Twitter @acaiijawe

Image via Twitter @acaiijawe

Image via Twitter @acaiijawe

Semoga perkongsian ini memberi manfaat buat semua.
Tak sabarnya nak tunggu bulan Ramadan!

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Bagaimana pula caranya untuk qadha solat yang tertinggal?

                Kerap Tinggalkan Solat Tapi Ingin Berubah? Ikuti Cara Qadha Solat Fardhu Yang Ditinggalkan

Sembahyanglah kita sebelum kita disembahyangkan.

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Masjid ini menyediakan ATM beras untuk fakir miskin!

                Masjid Al-Akram Kg Datuk Keramat Sediakan Mesin ATM Beras Untuk Asnaf Pertama Di Malaysia!

Syabas pihak pengurusan Masjid Al-Akram atas inisiatif ini!

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Tourists Love This Ice Cream Potong So Much, They're Buying Boxes Of Them Back Home!

Malaysia is popular for its mind-blowing cuisine, and that includes all our dessert selections.
Be it a bowl of creamy cendol or sweet, cold ice kacang, you're sure to find one that you'll love.

Cendol
Image via Pegi Pegi

Among this, there is one form of Malaysian "dessert" that most of us would remember from our childhood days - the ice cream potong.
It comes in all the flavours you could possibly think of - from yam, red bean, cempedak to even durian!

Image via My World By Lina

This version of Malaysian lollies are highly popular among locals and are usually sold in kedai runcit (sundry shops) for around RM1 to RM3 per stick. They were all the rage back in 90s, especially among kids and the best part is that it still is! It's cheap but that doesn't compromise it's authentic Malaysian flavours, making it the best post lunch or dinner "dessert".

Image via My Sabah

Despite that, with the emergence of soft serves and other fancy gelatos, ice cream potong is slowly becoming a thing of the past.
However, Sabah is quickly changing that by reintroducing the Malaysian lollies to not just locals but also tourists!

Image via Malay Mail Online

The Malay Mail Online reported yesterday, 13 November that our ice cream potong has been making its way to South East Asian countries like Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Brunei. According to the English daily, this started about 10 years ago. Speaking to Philip Wong, who specialises in the Chinese-speaking market, Malay Mail said that ice cream potong served as a replacement of seasonal fresh fruits for tourists looking to sample the local fruits. "After having seafood, and some local specialties, they would ask for local fruits. But local fruits wasn’t always available... depending on the season, so they would go for the next best alternative," explained Philip, as reported Malay Mail.

Guess which flavour has the highest demand?

Image via Malay Mail Online/ Taluwang

Wanting to try out the seasonal fruits of Malaysia like jackfruit and mango, the tourists would usually go for very localised ice cream flavours, with durian being the crowd favourite. "Gradually, word spread... through word of mouth, on social media sites and through the tourism industry and now, almost everyone will try it when visiting Sabah.""They like the durian flavour best. They say it tastes a lot like the actual fruit, but without the pungency. It also has bits of the real fruit in it," added Wong.These ice cream potongs are produced by Sabah most popular confectionery company, Taluwang Sdn. Bhd.

Ice cream potong in Sabah has become so popular to the point that tourists are buying back boxes of it as souvenir

Image via Malay Mail Online/ Julia Chan

Wong said that most of the tourists that buy the ice cream potong to be brought back home are people from China and Taiwan. "Most tourists will buy two to three boxes (of 12 pieces each) but I’ve encountered tourists who buy up to eight cartons to bring home for their friends and co-workers," said Wong. It was also mentioned that Taluwang produces eight flavours of ice cream potong, including durian, cempedak, mango, avocado, yam, cendol, red bean and sweet corn. They are sold in styrofoam boxes which has a dozen sticks that can last for up to three hours without melting. The company also sells them in specially packed cartons that come in various sizes which can last up to seven hours. The ice cream comes in the traditional ice cream potong colourful packaging with the added figures of people in traditional Kadazan costume dancing the Sumazau dance and the proboscis monkey which is native to Borneo.

Taluwang's general manager, Fiona Soo explained that their durian flavoured ice cream potong are so popular to the point that it accounts to 50% of their total sales

The Taluwang ice cream kiosk at the KK International Airport.
Image via Malay Mail Online/ Julia Chan

"People love it because it’s got a 20% actual fruit filling so they can taste the flavour of local durian all year round," added Soo. Ice cream potong is usually made out of coconut milk which helps to keep the production cost low. Meanwhile, Taluwang's kiosk manager at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sebastian Chin, said to Malay Mail that they sell an average of 150 boxes (1,800 sticks) per day at the airport alone. "The figure doubles during peak season when we sell up to 300 boxes per day. I think the food culture for Chinese and Taiwanese is a big factor also. They love to snack, and buy food for their family and friends. The ice cream potong is something different and the durian flavour is novel for them," he said."It’s a good souvenir for them, an alternative to local handicrafts, Sabah Tea, or other snacks," said the exclusive by Malay Mail.


Civil Group Wants Sabah Govt Unit Investigated After Toxic Workplace & Harassment Claims

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A group of 31 organisations and 289 individuals are calling for an investigation into allegations of sexual and financial misconduct by a senior executive in a government department in Sabah

In a statement issued today, 22 October, the collective, Civil Society Organisations, expressed deep concern that a senior heading a unit under the Sabah Wildlife Department has been accused of sexual harassment and misappropriation of funds."We demand an immediate response from the relevant authorities regarding this matter," the group said.The group cited claims made on Tuesday, 19 October, by an alleged former employee on Facebook.The former staff had publicly posted her resignation letter — detailing the senior executive's unethical behaviour and several disturbing incidents — after she saw the man recently post a photo of three female employees on his Facebook account and called them "my b*tches".

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In the resignation letter dated 5 July 2019 and addressed to the department's director, she said the senior executive had fostered a "tense and hostile work environment" and it seems to have stayed that way

The woman said she worked as a veterinarian in the unit from 2018 to 2019 under him, and the poor way he treated the employees was the reason she left.She said name-calling was normal and he often sent inappropriate WhatsApp messages to their staff members' group chat as well as individually, calling them 'stupid', 'b*tch', or commenting on their clothes or makeup."He unprofessionally uses vulgarity and foul language in work groups.  There is a frequent use of sexual innuendos in his way of speaking that makes it very uncomfortable to engage with him in a conversation," she claimed.She said the senior executive had also made employees post a selfie every morning to "enhance camaraderie", even on off days — anyone who did not was declared "not a team player".

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The Facebook user also accused the man of misappropriating unit funds by spending the money on food and beverages, instead of reimbursing employees

She claimed that the man used the expenses to entertain guests and staff members, and also consumed alcohol with some employees during work hours, instead of allocating it for veterinary equipment and outstation allowances for their field work.According to her, employees always had to pay for work expenses out of their own pockets and many of them have debts that remain unsettled even after they leave.The former employee also claims that boundaries between work and personal time were further blurred as the senior always expected them to answer his calls or messages immediately, even if the topic was not related to work.

In light of the employee's claims, the Civil Society Organisations and concerned individuals have strongly urged the Sabah government to look into the matter of public concern

As of writing, the woman's Facebook post has garnered over 600 shares, with other former employees sharing similar experiences of poor treatment in the comments."We believe that this is cause for concern as this involves public funds. We are also concerned with the disrespectful behaviour and treatment towards women working in the department," said the group.The collective believes necessary action needs to be taken to ensure women at the unit have an opportunity to work in a safe and respectful environment, and that the state needs to show commitment in upholding human rights.The statement was signed by the All Women's Action Society (AWAM), Sabah Human Rights Commission, Sisters in Islam, Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA), Future Alam Borneo, and Women's Aid Organisation (WAO), among others.Individuals who signed the statement include Kapayan assemblyman Jannie Lasimbang, along with other state wildlife conservationists, veterinarians, and activists.SAYS has reached out to Sabah Wildlife Department for a comment on the issue and has yet to receive a reply.

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

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

Last year, a survey found that a majority of Malaysian women have experienced at least one form of sexual harassment at the workplace:

                Survey: 46% Of M'sian Women In The Workplace Do Not Consider Stalking As Sexual Harassment

The disturbing findings were revealed in a new study.

Read the full story


IKEA Issues Warning For Famous Malm Drawers After Death Of 2 Kids

The death of two children in the United States have forced IKEA, the multinational furniture company to withdraw one of its famous chest of drawers - the Malm

Six-drawer Malm dresser.
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Back in February 2014, two-year-old Curren Collas died after a Malm six-drawer dresser fell on him and pinned him against his bed, which ultimately killed him

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In February last year, two-year-old Curren Collas died after a MALM six-drawer chest tipped over and pinned him against his bed at his family's home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The boy was climbing on the furniture when it fell, and his mother found her son when she went into his bedroom to get him for breakfast.  A coroner ruled he died from compression of the chest.

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In the same year, a 23-month-old toddler from Washington died after a three-drawer Malm tipped over and collapsed on him

Three-drawer Malm dresser.
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A two-year-old boy from West Chester, Pennsylvania, died in February 2014 when a six-drawer Malm chest fell on him and pinned him to a bed, the statement said.

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Neither units were anchored to the walls although they came with anchoring kits

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The Malm series chest of drawers is sold here in Malaysia as well. From the 'Good to know' section, it clearly states the dresser should be fixed to the wall with the anchoring tools provided.Malm series chest of drawers is priced from RM179 to RM449.

According to Consumer Product Safety Comission (CPSC), one American child is killed every fortnightly from falling furniture

A child dies every two weeks and a child is injured every 24 minutes in the U.S. from furniture or TVs tipping over, according to CPSC data.

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While IKEA is calling this exercise a 'recall', consumers aren't supposed to return the furniture. Instead, they can pick up a free anchoring kit for faulty units

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with IKEA North America, of Conshohocken, Pa, is announcing a repair program that includes a free wall anchoring kit, for their MALM 3- and 4-drawer chests and two styles of MALM 6- drawer chests, and other chests and dressers.  The chests and dressers can pose a tip-over hazard if not securely anchored to the wall.

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The repair program includes seven million Malm chests and around 20 million other pieces of Ikea furniture in the United States.

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CPSC chairman Elliot Kaye also called on IKEA to make better and more stable furniture

CPSC chairman, Elliot Kaye.
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"Today is a positive step, and I commend Ikea for taking that step," Kaye said. "But they need to do more and to make more stable furniture and they need to help lead industry."

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There is no word yet on the recall of Malm chest of drawers by IKEA Malaysia yet

So if you have a Malm chest of drawers at home, don't panic! Make sure you attach it securely to the wall with the anchoring kit, and keep an eye on your kids!


MOH Reveals Mi Sedaap Also Contains Carcinogen & Products Have Been Recalled

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Following Taipei Department of Health's discovery of a carcinogen in two instant noodle brands from Malaysia and Indonesia, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has decided to remove both products from local shelves

Health director-general (DG) Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan released a statement today, 26 April, to assure that the ministry is taking action on the two products in Malaysian markets, even though they have passed local regulations.The two instant noodle products that were found to have excessive levels of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing compound, in Taiwan markets were Malaysian brand Ah Lai's 'White Curry Noodles' and Indonesian brand Indomie's 'Special Chicken Flavour'."For Ah Lai's 'White Curry Noodles', sampling in Malaysia found that the products are in line with standards. Even so, to ensure continuous food safety, MOH has ordered the company to voluntarily retract the product with the expiry date of 25 August 2023," said the newly-appointed Health DG.As for Indomie's 'Special Chicken Flavour' noodles, Radzi said the product will also be withdrawn from shelves and incoming batches will be held and tested before release at the country's entry points.

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MOH also revealed that another brand of instant noodles, Mi Sedaap from Indonesia, had also been found to contain the carcinogen as a result of local sampling

The ministry said as some Mi Sedaap products had been found to contain ethylene oxide in 2022, the Food Safety and Quality Division has been continuously monitoring related food products in the local market."As a result of monitoring from 2022 until now of 36 samples of instant noodle products of various brands in the local market, it was found that 11 samples of Mi Sedaap products contained ethylene oxide and enforcement action has been taken," said Radzi."This includes compounds, court action, and also product recall," he explained.

The Singapore Food Agency recalled Mi Sedaap 'Korean Spicy Soup' and 'Korean Spicy Chicken' after traces of ethylene oxide were found in the instant noodles in 2022.
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Radzi added that ethylene oxide, which is linked to lymphoma and leukaemia, is a chemical gas used in fumigation and in detergents

"It is not to be used on surfaces that come into contact with food," he said.He also advised consumers who may have purchased the implicated products not to consume them.According to the Singapore Food Agency, although there is no immediate risk to consumption of food contaminated with low levels of ethylene oxide, long term exposure may lead to health issues.Therefore, exposure to this substance should be minimised.

The two instant noodle brands were initially flagged in Taiwan as a result of an inspection in Taipei's markets this year:

                Taiwan Health Dept Finds Carcinogen In 2  Instant Noodle Brands From Malaysia & Indonesia

The department said testing detected ethylene oxide in both the noodles and flavour packet of the Malaysian product.

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10 Ways You’re Wasting Electricity In The Office Without Knowing It

Many of us claim to be environmental lovers, and advocate for things like using less plastic straws and paper bags

But did you know we waste a tonne of energy just from our bad habits daily?

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Things get even worse in the office, because it's the company that foots the electricity bill. So often times, most employees aren't really conscious about the way they use (and waste) electricity in the workplace.

Here's how you're wasting energy in the office:

1. Using desktops over laptops

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If the majority of your office is still using old-school desktops, that's a lot of electricity being consumed. Laptops use up to 80 percent less electricity than desktop computers, so consider switching over unless your office requires high-performance desktops to cope with heavy tasks.

2. Charging your laptop even when it’s at 100%

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When you plug in your laptop to charge, electricity is being drained regardless of your laptop's battery percentage. The percentage isn’t gonna go any higher, but your office’s electrical bill definitely will.

3. Pulling the curtains when it’s bright daylight

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It's funny how some offices close the curtains to block the natural sunlight and proceed to turn on the lights. Stop wasting electricity and start making use of natural lighting! It'll make everyone in the office happier and more productive too.

4. Leaving the air conditioner on when everyone is out

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Air conditioners, especially central air conditioners, are one of the most energy-consuming appliances in the office. Turn it off even if you’re just going out for an hour. Also, try to close doors to keep the heat from coming in and the cold air from going out.

5. Taking the elevator when you don't need to

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Make it a habit to use human energy instead of electrical energy whenever possible. If your office is just one floor up, take the stairs and consider it your workout for the day. After all, it's much better than squeezing in the lift inhaling everyone's post-lunch breath.

6. Staring blankly into the pantry fridge

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At home, you probably spend a lot of time opening the fridge just to survey what's inside. In the office, imagine 50 people doing the same thing every day. Now, that's a lot of energy gone to waste, as the fridge needs to consume energy to readjust its temperature each time.

7. Not turning the printer off

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People usually leave the printer on throughout the day, and sometimes even through the night. While it may be convenient not having to wait for it to reboot, this also uses up unnecessary energy. If you know you won't be using the printer, at least leave it on standby mode or turn it off completely.

8. Forgetting to clean and maintain electrical appliances

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Electrical appliances such air conditioners need consistent upkeep for them to perform efficiently. Remember to also change or clean your air filters to prevent dust from collecting.

9. Not having a culture of sustainability

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It takes time to build a company culture where everyone plays their role in conserving energy. But it has to start somewhere, so whether it's just turning the lights off or being more aware of when we use electricity, do you part and start making a difference.

10. Scheduling most operations during peak hours

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Most companies schedule operations from 8am to 10pm, when everyone else is also using electricity. To meet this supply, more power plants need to be powered up to generate energy.Companies, however, can reduce their bill by making use of the available energy during off-peak hours, like how newspaper companies do most of their printing before 8am.

Everyone plays a part in saving electricity and keeping our environment clean

And as employees, you should do your part too because you are not only affecting the company’s electricity bill, but are also having long-term impacts on the environment.

Learn more how you can use energy wisely with TNB here.

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Asyik Ikan Patin Je? Gadis Ini Share Port 'Food Hunting' Di Temerloh Yang Korang Kena Try!

Ketika ini, pasti ramai yang sedang berkobar-kobar dan merancang untuk bercuti di dalam negara bukan?

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Mana tidaknya, selepas hampir tiga bulan menjalani Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP), akhirnya rakyat di negara ini sedikit bebas apabila kerajaan memberikan kebenaran untuk melakukan aktiviti merentas negeri dan juga melancong di dalam negara.Berbeza dengan sebelum ini, perasaan teruja itu pastinya timbul dalam kalangan kita untuk pergi bercuti bagi mengurangkan rasa tekanan yang dihadapi sebelum ini.

Jadi, bagi anda yang masih tak tahu nak pergi mana untuk bercuti kali ini, apa kata anda buat aktiviti food hunting di Temerloh, Pahang

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Sebut sahaja pasal Temerloh, Pahang, makanan pertama yang pastinya terlintas di fikiran kita adalah ikan patin bukan? Apatah lagi jika ikan patin itu dimasak tempoyak, memang terbaik dan sedap!Tak lengkaplah kunjungan kita ke Temerloh kalau tak makan masak tempoyak ikan patin ni kan? Hmmm... tapi selain masakan ini, makanan apa lagi yang boleh dimakan kalau nak 'food hunting' di Temerloh ni?

Jadi, apa kata anda ikuti perkongsian yang dibuat seorang pengguna Twitter ini mengenai port makan best yang boleh dikunjungi di Temerloh

Perkongsian yang dibuat oleh pengguna Twitter bernama @hdrsma ini telah mendapat lebih daripada 7 ribu retweets dengan lebih 10 ribu tanda suka ketika artikel ini ditulis.Jom baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

Datang temerloh tapi tak tahu nak makan / lepak kat mana selain ikan patin ?Thread pic.twitter.com/WaknubjphC— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Bangman Fried Chicken Berhampiran Sk Paya Pulai Seberang temerloh. pic.twitter.com/1dzEqX52FD— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Hogoh De CocoPaya Pulai ,sebelum Bangman Fried chicken pic.twitter.com/rbcTZ1UGoe— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Vanilla TemerlohKg Bangau Parit * Korang boleh dtg sini makan aiskrim sambil tu boleh melawat kebun vanilla and boleh beli & bawak balik vanilla fresh dari ladang pic.twitter.com/Nxd0gkzAsk— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Warong SelaiBatu 4 Jalan Maran selepas sek rendah paya pulai pic.twitter.com/LjlPIW0FWw— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Nasi Air Kak Na Bandar Lama Temerloh* ni kala time zaman sekoloh ni balik sekoloh je setiap rabu mesti gi sini naik motor ikut jalan kg baru cina te gambar first credit to Rohana Mat Husin ( Fb ) pic.twitter.com/ck8qALwasQ— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Steamboat D'Kilat No 83 tingkat bawah jalan dagang 1 Dynaton Bukit Angin Depan hospital ( Hoshas ) credit : Fb Steambot D'kilat pic.twitter.com/FgjFWUs2NG— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

BamBam cake HouseGerai Mpt Lurah Semantan A21credit photo FB Bambam cake house pic.twitter.com/u5zcKDXoRr— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Ustaz Cendol Berdapan Ppd Temerloh pic.twitter.com/KZXo6tXN0N— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Rakutea 21-G Jalan Pekeliling Mentakab *bawah kedai urut kaki credit photo Ig&FB rakutea pic.twitter.com/EbFxI7UU2f— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Mango Shake D' Temerloh Seberang temerloh sebelah sek men sukan seberang temerlohcredit gambar @husnaforsure & Fb Mango shake Dtemerloh pic.twitter.com/VYXLvo89zt— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Chaplin Noodles Taman Setia Jasa pic.twitter.com/B0NZU6BFxA— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Clash Gida Jln Setia 2/3 Belakang Tf Temerloh pic.twitter.com/0FrfY6HXKP— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Belum habis lagi tau! Banyak lagi port makan best di bawah ini:

Cozy Shake Cafe Dynaton Bukit Angin Belakang Koppi Rotti pic.twitter.com/gRVa1aNMwx— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Idea Kitchen Cafe  Dynaton bukit angin sebaris Koppi Rotti pic.twitter.com/dhSN8rA1xM— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Shell Eat  Dynaton bukit angin No 21 pic.twitter.com/GWGFFCm33q— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Eat Me Cafe Simpang Tanjung Batu Seberang Temerloh pic.twitter.com/Qk4tL6aEkQ— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Pizza Anak Dol TemerlohBelakang Celcom temerloh , sebaris Al-ikhsan pic.twitter.com/uYdPPkmQ7I— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Laksa GebokBatu satu, sebelum sek agama khairiah pic.twitter.com/HGEWb9wwEd— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Temerloh BistroSebaris Diy Tf temerloh pic.twitter.com/lneMhbLUb5— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Nasi Ayam Kak Mala  Tf Temerloh pic.twitter.com/838QglPH7W— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Poknik Restoran Temerloh10 Jalan Bahagia Taman Bahagia . gambar kedai tak jumpa  pic.twitter.com/HmAymV5aWI— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Nasi Ayam Ummu dekat dengan Hoshas, depan JBA tu. sebelah nursery .Honest review, saya pernah try tau . sambal dgn sup dia padu SEDAP TAK TIPU . 9/10 pic.twitter.com/hPkcsWHIDs— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Along Tehpeng Pior Temerloh jaya OK NI SUMPAH REKEMEN GILA FAV TERUK pic.twitter.com/kkflWWocsT— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

House of BriyaniDynaton Bukit Angin sebaris Tupperware pic.twitter.com/hA7A4WUM8P— Da (@hdrsma) June 15, 2020

Eh tapi jangan lupa ya, walaupun kebenaran untuk melancong dan aktiviti merentas negeri ini diberikan, namun kita sebenarnya masih berperang bagi melawan wabak Covid-19 tau!
Jadi, terus berhati-hati dan jaga kebersihan diri ok.

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!

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Do Medical Grads Need To Pass SPM BM To Work In Malaysia? MOH Finally Clarifies

On 30 June, around 300 medical graduates in Malaysia received a directive, which informed them that they need Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)-level Bahasa Malaysia qualifications to be accepted into permanent government posts

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According to a report by Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the graduates who are waiting for their housemanship placements learned about the new ruling, which requires them to have an SPM certificate for entry into the public service. O-Level Bahasa Melayu (BM) or Bahasa Kebangsaan A (BKA) qualifications were previously accepted for those who are looking to enter the public service. The people affected by this change that came to effect in early 2017 are medical graduates from private institutions. One of the graduates affected by this change explained the matter to The Star. He told them that he had applied to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for housemanship in September 2016. His application was accepted shortly after clearance was obtained from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). The medical graduate got a rude shock a few months later in December 2016, when he was told that he did not get through the screening process as he doesn't have an SPM-level BM qualification or its equivalent. This means that the BKA paper he took back in college will no longer be accepted as an alternative to the SPM BM paper for admission into the public service.

He was later told by the Selangor Education Department that he would need to take all six of the SPM core subjects in order for him to obtain the certificate

The six core subjects are Bahasa Malaysia, History, English, Mathematics, Science, and Moral Education or Islamic Studies. Also, the SPM certificate will only be issued to those that pass both Bahasa Malaysia and History."This sudden change is very frustrating," the medical graduate lamented, as reported by The Star. Meanwhile, a final year medical graduate with O-Level BM qualifications who's currently studying at a private university, told the English daily that she too was informed that she will have to take all six core subjects to obtain the SPM certificate.

Responding to the matter, the Public Service Department (PSD), said that it was only implementing the decision made by the Ministry of Health (MOH)

In an email reply to The Star, the PSD explained that starting 1 October 2016, the government has converted the appointment of UD41-grade housemen to contract basis. Why did MOH come up with that decision? So that medical graduates with no SPM-level BM qualification who fulfill the housemanship requirements can serve in the public service industry and get the full registration certificate as medical officers. This does not apply to candidates that are looking for permanent posts - they will still need an SPM-level BM qualification for that.

On 1 July, MOH announced that they have waived the recent SPM-level BM requirement for medical graduates who will be appointed on a contract-based housemanship

According to a report by Malaysiakini, the waiver only applies to medical graduates who've applied to be part of the two-year contract for housemanship which is followed by two years of compulsory public service in government hospitals. "However, the requirement (for an SPM-level BM certificate) must be fulfilled prior to their permanent appointments in the public service," said the ministry, in a report by The Star.It said that currently, the PSD does not recognise O-Level Bahasa Malaysia or any other similar examinations as being equivalent to the standard SPM-level BM. "... due to complaints from medical graduates regarding the changes in government policy (the appointment of new medical officers from a permanent to a contractual basis), discussions were held to resolve this issue," said the ministry in the same report by the English daily. Medical graduates are required to have SPM-level BM qualification certificate in order for them to be appointed into the public service. This is in line with Article 152 of the Federal Constitution and National Language Acts 1963/67, which states that Bahasa Malaysia is the national language and must be used for all official purposes.

Explaining the changes to the requirements for hiring Grade UD41 medical officers, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa, said that it is different from permanent hiring as the government sometimes brings in doctors from overseas to serve at local hospitals.
This would require a more interchangeable system.

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa
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"The medical field is different... when one graduates in the medical field, they have to serve as a houseman for two years first, which is not a permanent position."For a permanent position, they must meet all criteria required, among them undergoing housemanship for two years and a pass in BM at the SPM level," Ali Hamsa told reporters, as reported by the Bernama yesterday, 4 July.

These waivers for BM requirement are not new to the medical field in Malaysia.
Until recently, the PSD did not require medical graduates to have a pass in BM to appoint them as permanent medical officers in the civil service.

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya
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Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya told Bernama that the government has allowed medical officers without a pass in BM to be appointed as the local medical industry was facing a shortage of doctors and the government had to look into importing talents from other countries. "Doctors from outside at the time did not take BM at the SPM-level and could be hired by the Ministry of Health, but now, we have improved the condition, and have discussed with the PSD to increase the condition of requiring a pass in BM. As the number of local medical graduates is also growing, we can set this condition," explained Dr Hilmi. Note that foreign medical officers and specialists serving in Malaysia are not required to have BM qualifications.

Dr Hilmi also stressed that medical graduates who are currently doing their housemanship do not need to pass BM

"However, if they wish to become UD41 medical officers, they need to pass the subject in SPM, and we will discuss this with the Ministry of Education (MOE) so that they only need to take the one subject, and not at least six, as per the norm."So they have at least two years to pass the SPM-level BM paper while undergoing their housemanship if they choose to serve in the government sector, but if they want to work in a private hospital or open their own clinic, they do not have to do so (obtain a pass in BM)," he added, in the same Bernama report. Dr Hilmi, who is also the Balik Pulau MP, revealed that only 1% of medical graduate who are currently doing their housemanship at government teaching hospitals do not have an SPM-level BM qualification.

A week after the hoo-ha, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S.Subramaniam, informed today, 5 July, that all new Grade UD41 medical officer hires on contract basis must pass SPM BM

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S.Subramaniam
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Dr Subramaniam explained that this is to ensure uniformity when hiring medical officers. MOE will assist medical graduates who do not have a SPM-level BM qualification to sit for the subject without taking the other core subjects. Here's his explanation on the waiver issue, as reported on Bernama:"Over the past few days, the issue on the SPM BM waiver has caused much confusion. I wish to have it clarified properly. An official statement on this will be issued by the Deputy Prime Minister."I also wish to explain that in 2015, the Health Ministry on its own decided that the SPM BM pass requirement was a condition for appointment as a medical officer."So, we put in an application in November 2015, and the PSD replied in early 2016 approving the Health Ministry's application that all new appointments for medical officers will have to meet the condition," said Dr Subramaniam.

MOH had to introduce contract-basis hiring last December as there were an excess of medical graduates

"During the hiring process, we faced a situation where a small number were not educated under the Malaysian education system because they lived with their parents abroad. The education system they underwent was different and they did not take up the BM subject."Today, the Cabinet decided that they be given the opportunity to pass the SPM BM subject during their two-year housemanship," he added.

What do you think about the government's decision to make SPM-level BM qualification a must for medical graduates who want to work in Malaysia? Let us know in the comment section below.


This True Story Of A Lost Boy's Journey Home Will Make You Cry And Smile At The Same Time

WATCH: Saroo Brierley narrate his story in this short film by Google called 'Homeward Bound'

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Saroo was lost at age 5, separated from his family in India with no clue how to get home after accidentally boarding a runaway train. He was adopted by a family in Australia.

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For more than 25 years, he searched for his Indian family. With nothing more than a visual memory of where he grew up, it was, he says, like searching for a needle in a haystack.

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Enter the uncanny technology of Google Earth. Searching outward from the train station where he was found, Saroo logged countless hours virtually touring the streets of India—until he miraculously found the place where he grew up.

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From there, he found his way back to his childhood home and was reunited with his mother and his siblings.

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Google released an ad summarizing how that happened in just three minutes. It's riveting.

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Saroo spent more than a decade searching for his hometown on the internet. He says he never gave up.

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Saroo tracked down his home village using Google Maps and scouring for familiar sights

Found!
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INFOGRAPHIC: How Saroo tracked his roots via Google Maps

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You're A Total Kitchen Pro If You've Never Made These Mistakes With Your Fridge

There's a big, hunky thing waiting for you at home, craving for your attention...

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Yep, that's right - your fridge could use a little extra attention from you! It's time to take better care of the ol' faithful and get better quality food by avoiding these common mistakes:

1. Storing milk and eggs in the door section

The temperature of the door section fluctuates as and when the door is opened and closed, and this creates for an unstable cooling condition for sensitive ingredients like eggs and milk. Keep them fresh by storing them in the main compartment of the fridge.

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The door section can be used for items with a longer shelf life, like sodas.

2. Refrigerating tomatoes, potatoes, and onions

Do you dump tomatoes into the fridge right after your grocery trip? STOP. That's exactly why your tomatoes turn mushy.

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Keep tomatoes at room temperature, away from sunlight.Other things that should not go in the fridge: onions and potatoes, for different reasons. Onions lose their bite when they're cold, while chilled potatoes taste unappetisingly sweet. Keep them in a dry place away from heat, but also make sure to separate them from each other - the gases they produce can cause them to spoil one another quicker.

3. Keeping fruits and vegetables together

Fruits release ethylene as they ripen, but too much of the stuff is bad news for veges - it can lead to a loss of chlorophyll, which is likely why your fresh leafy greens don't stay that way for too long.Generally, fruits like apples, melons and mangoes release particularly high levels of ethylene, while veges like asparagus, broccoli and carrots are most susceptible to them. Don't worry though, you don't have to hafal the whole list of offending fruits and sensitive veges - just store your fruits and veges separately to keep them fresh for a longer time.

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4. Keeping leftovers in the fridge when it's still hot

So you cooked up a big batch of kari ayam and you gotta wait for the giant pot to cool down to keep the leftovers in the fridge. Do you wait? Or do you say, "Ain't nobody got time fo dat?"

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You might be tempted to wing it and just keep the leftovers, but just remember that keeping a big pot of food in the fridge while it's still hot can bring the fridge's temperature up to really warm levels - and the fridge will have to overwork to bring the temperature down again. Pro Tip:To cool all that leftover much quicker, separate them into smaller, shallow containers.

5. Not packing meat properly before freezing

You'll need to clean and pack meats properly before storing them in the freezer, because there's just nothing worst than having food with a bad case of freezer burn. As a general rule, dry off your ingredients as much as possible and cover it with aluminium foil. As an additional protective layer, keep the wrapped meat in a ziploc bag. It's a great idea to label each pack too, so it's easy to find exactly what you're looking for!

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6. Not filling up the whole fridge

Having a lot of empty space in the fridge means that there's more cold air to be exchanged with the warm kitchen air, and that takes up a lot of energy. Don't worry, you don't have to go on a spree just to fill up the fridge; just place jugs or bottles of water in the empty spaces. It keeps your fridge running better and as a bonus, you've got back-up for when the next water ration hits too ;)

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7. Having your fridge too close to the wall

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If your fridge is cramped up against the wall, the compressor will have to work much harder to replace the expelled warm air. That's how those pesky fridge noises start, and at worst, it could cause your fridge to break down prematurely. So here's what you do: Make sure there's at least two inches of a gap between the wall and the back, sides and top of the fridge for optimum performance.


9 Kali Najib Buat Pembangkang "Panas Punggung" Pada Ucapan #Bajet2018

Selesai sudah pembentangan #Bajet2018 yang dibawakan oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak sebentar tadi

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Namun begitu, dalam pada memberi ucapan, sempat juga Perdana Menteri "melepaskan tembakan" ke arah pakatan pembangkang dengan ayat-ayat "pedas" dan mencengkam.

Lihat senarai penuh quote "panas punggung" Najib di bawah:

1. "Orang Kedah semua baik-baik. Cuma seorang dua saja yang mudah lupa diri."

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Sayang seribu kali sayang,… dalam pada kita ingin membina peradaban santun susila di antara satu sama lain, sampai hati,… dan,… tergamak sungguh ‘Orang Itu’ memaki,… mencerca,… etnik bangsa dari keturunan Bugis.Tapi,… tak mengapalah,… apa yang penting,… kita wajar terus Berjiwa Besar, bak kata seloka dalam loghat Utara:Orang Kedah semua baik-baik dan ramah-ramah,Cuma, sorang dua sajaa, yang mudah lupa diri,Kerajaan BN ini ikhlas, kerja untuk negara dan ummah,Ni dia Bajet yang kita semua dok nanti-nanti.

2. "Pembangkang nak jual negeri juga ke?"

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Hah…!!! Baru-baru ini, saya mendapat khabar berita,… katanya,… YAB Menteri Besar Selangor, merangkap Ahli Parlimen Gombak sendiri, telah pun berkunjung ke Tanah Besar China. Kita nak tanya,… YB Gombak,… Nak jual Selangor ke?Demikianlah kata orang,…Berhati-hatilah kalau mahu meludah ke langit, takut-takut nanti,… ia jatuh setepek,… terpalit ke muka sendiri.Itu belum lagi dikira lawatan-lawatan ke luar negara yang dibuat oleh YB Bagan, juga YAB Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang. Itupun kira macam mana,… kita kira macam mana, nak jual negeri juga ke..?

3. "Kita berasa simpati dan berbaur kagum dengan ketabahan Wan Azizah."

Wan Azizah Wan Salleh.
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Menyentuh hal ini,… kita sesungguhnya berasa simpati dan berbaur kagum dengan ketabahan seorang insan bernama Wan Azizah,… atau lebih dikenali dengan nama Kak Wan,… dalam menempuh liku-liku hidup beliau yang begitu mencabar….. namun, berkat kesabaran,… Kak Wan terus cekal berjuang,….Nampaknya, Kak Wan ada bersama-sama kita pada hari ini,…Justeru, marilah kita sama-sama memberi tepukan kepada Kak Wan Azizah binti Wan Salleh, yang berada di atas sana,… contoh Sahabat AIM yang telah berjaya menjadi jutawan di bidang ternakan dan pemprosesan ayam, dengan modal permulaan hanya sebanyak 500 ringgit daripada AIM sejak 1993.

4. "Pihak pembangkang tanpa segan silu membuat 'u-turn' terhadap BR1M."

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Sejak BR1M diperkenalkan, terbukti rakyat teramai menerimanya dengan senang hati dan rasa syukur. Jelas sekali, BR1M merupakan suatu bentuk subsidi bersasar kepada golongan yang benar-benar memerlukannya, terbukti keberkesanannya.Hatta, pihak pembangkang yang begitu negatif terhadap inisiatif ini dan menuduh sebagai “dedak” itu dan “umpan” ini, tapi kini tanpa segan silu membuat “u-turn”, dan khabarnya Kerajaan Pulau Pinang sendiri telah akur akan benarnya program BR1M oleh Kerajaan ini.

5. "Tanpa GST, bayangkan macam mana negara boleh menampung perbelanjaan rakyat."

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Bercakap tentang GST lagi, pihak Kerajaan minta, agar sudah-sudahlah dipolemikkan sebagai isu politik,… kerana terbukti GST menjadi penyelamat kepada ekonomi kita tahun ini, kerana tanpa kutipan GST 41 bilion ringgit ini, kita tidak dapat bayangkan macam mana negara boleh menampung perbelanjaan yang diperlukan untuk rakyat.Jelasnya, pihak pembangkang sampai hari ini tidak sepakat tentang keputusan menerima sistem GST, ada yang kata GST diterima tapi based on zero-rate,… dan yang terbaru dah nak kembali ke SST pula,…Tapi hakikatnya, apa yang telah Kerajaan lakukan itu, terakam dalam sejarah sebagai langkah berani yang terbukti kebenarannya.

6. Isu tanah runtuh di Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang yang mengorbankan 11 nyawa

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Walau semaju mana kita mengejar arus kemodenan negara, kita tetap wajib memelihara kelestarian alam sekitar, sebagai khazanah warisan tanah air anak cucu kita.Berkait ini, kita terkejut dengan tragedi tanah runtuh di Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang pada Sabtu lepas, yang telah menimbus lebih 20 mangsa, dan 11 daripadanya disahkan meninggal dunia. Dengan tidak disangka-sangka, terbitnya serangkap keluhan, bagi meratapi peristiwa ngeri itu.Yang terlebih syahdu, kerana ia dinukilkan sendiri oleh Ahli Parlimen DAP yang kita segani dari sebelah sana, Yang Berhormat Kepong, bertajuk, “Tanah Runtuh di Lereng Bukit” di ruangan Twitternya, yang berbunyi:Ibu jaga anak kan sakit,Darah tubuh beban kesihatan,Pemaju bina leretan bukit,Tanah runtuh korban insan.Sebetulnya, apa kias yang YB Kepong ingin sampaikan, hanya Tuhan sahaja yang tahu,…

7. "The only thing consistent with the opposition is that they are continuously inconsistent."

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Oleh semuanya itu, maka, ter-Nyahlah segala apapun bentuk Keraguan, yang cuba dipolemikkan oleh Pakatan pembangkang.Realitinya, pakatan pembangkang-lah sebenarnya yang selama ini,… berada dalam Keraguan. Mereka ragu dengan kepimpinan mereka,… mereka curiga-mencurigai antara satu sama lain,… malah,  mereka saling guna-memperguna sesama sendiri,… dengan izin Tuan Yang Dipertua dalam Bahasa Inggeris, when there is no certainty in political leadership, how can they be trusted to provide a sound economic leadership.Waima, kononnya mahu menghapuskan BR1M, kini menyokong pula,… nak meniadakan GST, tapi kini, nak mengekalkan pula dengan zero-rate dan tambah balik SST,… nak memotong cukai itu dan cukai ini,… nak menghapuskan pinjaman PTPTN, tapi kini ternyata nak diadakan kembali,… nak memperkenalkan subsidi minyak, tapi kini beralih kepada subsidi bersasar,…  dengan izin sekali lagi bak kata orang putih, THE ONLY THING CONSISTENT WITH THE OPPOSITION IS THAT THEY ARE CONTINUOUSLY IN-CON-SIS-TENT.Apa yang kita sering dengar, asyik-asyik U-turn,… asyik-asyik u-turn,… and more u-turn,… sehingga segalanya membuat pemikiran rakyat dikeliru, didamak dan diracuni.

8. "Rakyat kini semakin bijak menilai yang mana satu kaca dan yang mana satu intan."

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Oleh itu, biarpun kita diherdik-herdik dan ditikam-tikam,… tak sedikit pun kan goyah Barisan ini,… kerana kita yakin bahawa, rakyat kini semakin bijak menilai yang mana satu kaca dan yang mana satu intan.Terlebih penting, pabila rakyat menghakimi dengan bijak nanti, dan terus bersatu hati dengan Kerajaan ini, barulah terbentang luas masa hadapan Malaysia yang cerah, saujana mata memandang.Bagai disesuaikan dengan kalam Megat Terawis satu ketika dulu,… bila rakyat dan Kerajaan menjadi satu, barulah negara gagah perkasa kerana,…Pisau di tangan kita, mentimun pun di tangan kita,… kalau nipis dihiris,… maka nipislah jadinya,… kalau tebal dihiris,… maka teballah jadinya…

9. "Kita wajib menggigit amanah dengan taring-taring sampai ke titisan darah terakhir."

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Lalunya, bersumpah dan berjanjilah,… bersumpah dan berjanjilah bahawa, kalaupun terpenggal putus tangan dari badan,… sekalipun lumpuh kaki tidak bermaya,… amanah dan harapan rakyat yang kita genggam jangan sekali-kali terlepas dan tergadai kepada pihak lawan.Ayuhlah,… kita wajib tetap menggigit amanah yang diberikan itu, dengan taring-taring dan geraham-geraham masing-masing,… sampai ketitisan darah yang terakhir,… membawa Barisan Nasional,…. menuju kemenangan besar dalam Pilihanraya Umum Ke-14 nanti. InsyaAllah.

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14 Types Of People You’ll Always Find In The Comments Section Of FB Posts

The comments section is a very entertaining place

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Most of the time, it's even more entertaining than the actual post itself.

These are the 14 types of commenters who will confirm entertain you (or make you pull off all your hair) in any viral post on FB:

1. The ones who come up with the most creative and random jokes

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These witty comments will definitely make you think, "How do some people even come up with these?"

2. The ones who are suddenly experts of a field

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Google is a man's best virtual friend.

3. The ones who must turn everything into a conspiracy theory

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These people love to find a deeper meaning to a seemingly harmless topic and love sharing how “some people say that…” without doing their own research.

4. The one who will blame a political party because everything is always their fault

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5. The one who jumps to conclusion and never reads the full story

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They would rather have commenters tell them “Pls read the article” instead of reading the article themselves.

6. The one who spams the comments section just to tell you one thing

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They probably do this on WhatsApp too.

7. The one who will tag their mother, father, sister, brother, boyfriend, girlfriend, and pet

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If they’re not in a rush, they’ll add a short one-liner like “Pls bring me”, or “This is the one”.

8. The one who's very rajin to reply every single comment

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You’ll always see the same profile picture and name on each of the replies even if it has nothing to do with them. It’s like their part-time job.

9. The ones who forget private messenger exists

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"134 replies".

10. The super resourceful ones that will find the BEST GIFs because every GIF is worth a thousand words

There are some things words cannot describe.

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11. There’s always someone who tries to sell something

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You gotta do what you gotta do to hit that sales target.

12. Also that desperate scammer who tries to buy old coins...

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When it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

13. The ones who will always kecam everything

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It takes a lot to please them.

14. Last but not least, the ones that go way off-topic, only to be schooled by other commenters

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Also the ones who are best friends with #5.

What other types of comments do you see on a viral post? Let us know in the comments section!