Rosmah Wants You To Know That Government Funds Don't Go Into Her Handbag

Refuting rumours about misusing government funds, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor stressed that all funds allocated for the Permata Foundation goes through the right channels.
Rosmah is the patron of the PERMATA programme which was started back in 2007.

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor
Image via Malaysiakini/ Nazir Sufari

PERMATA aims to provide a unified platform for children and teenagers from all walks of life to develop their true potential and skills.

"I would like to stress that whatever budget we receive from the government does not go into my handbag," added Rosmah.

Image via Lim Kok Wing

Rosmah said this when accepting her Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Early Childhood Education in Kuala Lumpur today, 2 December. She also spoke about how the Permata programme is "close to her heart."The wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak also explained how the organisation has to go through a set of procedures every time they request and receive funds. "I wouldn't know the procedures, you have to ask (Permata programme working committee chairman Siti) Azizah (Sheikh Abod) about it."She is the one who requests the money, (decides on) how it is to be spent and how it is to be disbursed. She doesn't even report to me."That is what I want all you to be aware of. The money does not go into my handbag," added Rosmah.

When tabling Budget 2017 on 21 October, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak allocated RM85 million for the PERMATA early education programme for gifted children which involves about 50,000 children

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak
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However, sometime earlier this year, the organisation's sources of funding came into question which came in the way of Rosmah receiving the prestigious 'Lead by Example' award that was supposed to be presented by the Antiquities Coalition.  The coalition removed her from the list of honourees as they weren't able to verify PERMATA sources of funding in the short period of time they had. The Antiquities Coalition is an NGO that aims to stop cultural racketeering, which is basically the looting and illegal trade of antiquities by organized criminals and terrorist organisations.

Rosmah also took the opportunity to talk about how much the PERMATA programme means to her, saying that she can go the whole evening speaking about the organisation

Rosmah with some of the children under the PERMATA programme.
Image via Lim Kok Wing

"I have much to tell about Permata. Sometimes my husband would say 'Can you please close your mouth and eyes, so we can have a little rest'," said Rosmah, courting the amusement of the crowd, as reported by Malaysiakini today, 30 November.

Rosmah has been on a roll. Just a few days ago, on 29 November, she asked the people to not fall for fake Facebook and Twitter accounts bearing her name:

                Rosmah Wanted To Talk To Mark Zuckerberg About Fake Facebook Accounts

The "first lady" stressed that she doesn't have any social media accounts.

Read the full story

Also, read more on why Rosmah wasn't given the prestigious 'Lead By Example' award:

                This Is Why Rosmah Isn't Getting That 'Lead By Example' Award Anymore

Rosmah was supposed to receive the award for her exemplary work with the PERMATA foundation.

Read the full story


Wahh, Taman Yang Bertemakan Dinosaur Seakan Filem ‘Jurassic Park’ Kini Berada Di Muar!

Minat yang mendalam terhadap haiwan prasejarah ini telah mendorong pengusaha kebun pokok ini untuk menghias kebunnya dengan patung dinosaur yang ditempah khas dari China

Image via Utusan Online

Hee Chew Heng, seorang pengusaha tanaman pokok hiasan di Muar telah mengambil inisiatif untuk menghias kebunnya dengan patung-patung dinosaur yang ditempah khas dari China. "Saya bina taman ini kerana mahu bagi peluang kepada orang ramai untuk membawa anak-anak mereka berhibur di taman ini sambil mempelajari tentang tumbuh-tumbuhan yang ada di sini," katanya.Beliau berkata,  memandangkan di Muar tidak mempunyai banyak taman atau pun tempat menarik untk dikunjung, Hee mengambil keputusan untuk membina satu di Muar. Tamannya ini sudah mempunyai 12 patung dinosaur termasuk spesies Tyrannosaurus Rex, Apotosaurus dan Triceratops.

Sejak dibuka kepada orang ramai dua bulan lepas, taman ini tidak putus dikunjungi orang ramai yang tertarik dengan keunikan hiasan di situ

Taman ini baru saja dibuka dua bulan lepas kepada orang ramai. Hee berkata beliau tidak mengenakan sebarang bayaran kepada pengunjung dan kehadiran orang ramai sentiasa dialu-alukan olehnya."Sekarang, kerja-kerja pembinaan hanya siap sebanyak 50 peratus saja dan  selebihnya dijangka akan siap sepenuhnya dalam masa dua bulan lagi," katanya.Perbelanjaan sebanyak RM10,000 hingga RM30,000  telah digunakan oleh Hee untuk menambahpulih tamannya ini. Bagi sebuah patung dinosaur, setiap harga bergantung kepada saiz yang dipilih olehnya. Hee menempah dinosaur ini daripada seorang kenalan dari Guangzhou, China.

Image via Don Hu Jurassic Park Garden/Facebook

Image via Don Hu Jurassic Park Garden/Facebook

"Saya rasa gembira apabila orang ramai datang ke sini walaupun mereka datang hanya semata-mata untuk tengok patung dinosaur dan bukannya untuk membeli pokok hiasan yang saya jual," katanya.

Bila ditanya sama ada beliau akan mengenakan bayaran bagi pengunjung pada masa hadapan, Hee berkata beliau tidak akan mengenakan sebarang bayaran kepada pengunjung kerana beliau berasa cukup gembira apabila melihat ramai orang berkunjung ke tamannya.Heng berkata beliau bercadang untuk meluaskan lagi taman Jurassic Park tersebut dengan menyediakan kawasan riadah untuk kanak-kanak dan juga orang dewasa, pameran barang antik dan juga lawatan ke ladang ayam dan itik miliknya di tanah seluas 5.6 hektar itu."Saya tidak mendapat banyak untung hasil dari taman milik saya kerana saya tidak mengenakan bayaran apa-apa kepada pengunjung. Tapi, ini sudah cukup bagi saya. Saya membuat ini lebih kepada hobi daripada ingin mengaut keuntungan," katanya lagi.

Image via Don Hu Jurassic Park Garden/Facebook

Image via Don Hu Jurassic Park Garden/Facebook

Taman ini dibuka pada hari Jumaat, Sabtu dan Ahad serta cuti umum, taman ini mula beroperasi dari pukul 8 pagi hingga 8 malam.

Inisiatif Heng untuk berkongsi minatnya bersama orang ramai adalah sesuatu yang perlu dipuji. Harap-harapnya taman ini dapat dikekalkan kerana bakal menjadi tarikan kepada penduduk tempatan dan luar negara.Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai Don Hu Jurassic Park Garden ini, anda boleh klik di laman Facebook.

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[PHOTOS] This Guy Knows How To Make Full Use Of His Time At Malaysian Weddings!

If you’ve ever been to a Chinese wedding reception, then you'll know that they almost never start on time. What is one to do to pass the time?

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While most of us would just play on our phones, talk to people, or munch on finger food, Lee Yew Kong takes wedding door gifts up a notch by creating mini animal sculptures from - get this - chocolate wrappers

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

Lee's affinity for crafting delicate sculptures started at the age of 10, when he was gifted a book on modelling dinosaurs using different materials from his uncle

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

"My uncle gave me a book when I was 10 years old called 'How to Model a Monster'. The projects were basically making dinosaurs out of different materials; pipe cleaners, cardboard, paper mache, and of course, tin foil. So I spent quite a lot of time as a kid making dinosaurs out of paper mache mostly," Lee said.

While Lee had actually "lost touch" with the art of making dinosaurs as he grew up, it was by chance that he decided to pick it up again when he came across a wedding door gift of chocolates a few years ago

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

"I lost touch with it until one day at a wedding dinner in 2011, I opened the door gift which was chocolates and I decided to see if I could still remember how to make the dinosaurs. Also, Chinese wedding dinners almost never ever start on time, so it's a nice way to kill waiting time," he explained.

Besides refreshing his memory, Lee explained that inspiration from his initial efforts also came from the fact that he grew up surrounded by books on dinosaurs and fossils, as his dad used to be a paleontologist

"My dad worked as a paleontologist in the university so I grew up surrounded by dinosaur books and fossils," Lee explained.For those not in the know, a paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils.

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

Once he got the basic idea, Lee decided to experiment with other animals such as turtles, monkeys and elephants

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

Sometimes, the sculptures are created based on the couple whose wedding he is attending, such as when he made a spider to commemorate his tarantula-loving brother's wedding

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

Seeing as these foil wrappers are pretty fragile, Lee said that he had to be very careful when he makes them in order to get it right at first try, as he felt "kind of shy" to ask others for their wrappers

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong

As Lee puts it, "[I] Always [get them] right the first time as I feel kind of shy to ask other people for their chocolate. Also, it probably helps that the wrapping foil is so small and tears easily so I have to be careful when I make them.

While each of these delicate sculptures take about 15 to 20 minutes to shape, Lee said that - much like the dinosaurs - these sculptures are now "extinct" as he does not bring them home for safekeeping

Image via Facebook: Lee Yew Kong


Inginkan Idea Hidangan Menarik Untuk Tahun Baru Cina? Cuba Resipi Chicken Dumplings Ini

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Bahan-bahan (inti):- 200g daging ayam kisar- 1 sudu kecil garam- 1 sudu kecil lada sulah- 1 sudu kecil baking soda- 1 sudu kecil tepung jagung- 1/4 cawan daun bawang cincang- 1/4 cawan sayur bok choy cincang- 1 sudu kecil kicap manis- 1 sudu kecil minyak bijanBahan-bahan lain:- Kulit gyoza- Minyak untuk menggoreng- AirCara-cara:1. Gaul bahan-bahan inti.2. Letakkan 1 sudu kecil inti di tengah-tengah kulit gyoza.3. Sapukan sedikit air di sekeliling kulit.4. Bermula dari sebelah kiri, kelimkan kulit gyoza.5. Goreng 5 minit hingga permukaan kulit sebelah bawah menjadi perang.6. Masukkan air ke dalam kuali, balikkan dumplings dan biar reneh hingga masak.7. Tabur daun bawang untuk hiasan jika mahu. Hidang dengan sos cili.

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Power Bank Explodes In Car After Allegedly Left In Hot Sun In Kelantan

A power bank was believed to have recently exploded after being left under the hot sun inside a car in Kelantan

Image via Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS (Facebook)

Facebook page Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS shared images of a Perodua Alza's passenger seat which caught on fire.The incident reportedly took place at Tumpat Hospital's parking lot in Kelantan yesterday, 6 September.

According to the post, the power bank was left in the passenger seat's storage compartment

Image via Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS (Facebook)

Image via Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS (Facebook)

At the time of writing, the Facebook post has been shared over 3,000 times, as a couple of people relayed their own similar experiences

One person shared that she noticed smoke coming out of her vehicle after leaving a power bank inside the car one afternoon.It turned out that the power bank overheated and burned some of her children's items and clothes.

Image via Facebook

Another also experienced leaving her handphone in the car which ended up becoming overheated.

Image via Facebook

To prevent this or any other worse scenarios, several reminded the public to always carry your power bank with you instead of leaving it in the car.

Image via Facebook

You can check out the Facebook post here:

This is not the first time power banks have exploded in cars:

                Powerbank Left In A Car Parked Under The Sun Overheats And Explodes

Thankfully, quick-thinking passers-by prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the vehicle.

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This Man Designed A Card For Malaysians Who "Park Their Cars Like Idiots"

A man recently went viral for making 'bad parking' cards which are meant to be left on the windshields of  Malaysians who just can't park properly

Twitter user @syafiqunzir was inspired by someone else who found a similar card on their windshield that says, "You suck at parking."He decided to make a local version and shared the photos online.

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

His design went viral and the tweet has since garnered 13,900 retweets and 13,000 likes.

The Malay version of the card displays a photo of a pig behind a steering wheel along with bold red words that translate to, "You park like an idiot".

At the bottom written in smaller letters it says, "Please retake all your JPJ classes and learn how to park. You are not the only one driving in Malaysia."

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

At the back of the card, there is a checklist of common parking offences such as taking up two lots and parking at an OKU spot

When you find someone committing one of the offences, you can mark which offence in the checklist and leave the card on their windshield.

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

Also on the list is "unforgivable parking".There is a note next to it that reads, "How did you get a licence? Did you bribe the JPJ officer? You're lucky that I still have some patience. If you keep up this dumb habit, your car will soon fall victim."

However, after some feedback, Syafiq has reviewed the card and created a more polite version.
In the new design, he replaced the photo of the pig and it now says, "You park without mercy."

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

At the back, the checklist remains but he has reworded some of the phrases. "Please be aware of your surroundings. Don't be selfish. You're not the only one paying road tax. Respect each other. But seriously, go learn how to park properly," it reads.

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

The cards are now up for sale.
You can choose to get 50 pieces for RM18 or 100 pieces for RM30.

Syafiq tweeted, "Hi guys, this is the design that will be released. A much more polite version compared to the previous one."He also noted, "Do not misuse it."

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

You can purchase the cards by reaching out to him on Twitter.


M'sian In SG Suffers A Stroke & Wakes Up From Coma With No Memory Of His Wife & Children

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A 34-year-old Malaysian in Singapore needs help with funds for his medical bills for a stroke that resulted in coma and memory loss, making him unable to recognise his wife and two children

The man has been identified as Ng Aik Lep, also known as Alex. According to fundraising and donation platform GIVE.asia, Ng has been working in Singapore for the past 12 years. Prior to that, his wife joined him to work in Singapore as well, but she returned to Malaysia after their first child was born five years ago. Today, the couple share two children aged two and five.Ng is the sole breadwinner of the family.

Ng, his wife Liu, and their two children.
Image via GIVE.asia

His wife, known only as Liu, began to worry about Ng when he suddenly became unreachable on 18 April

Liu told Lianhe Wanbao that Ng had been feeling unwell since early April. Early consultations with doctors could not determine the cause, which prompted Liu to convince Ng to go for a full-body check-up.Before losing contact that day, Ng went to a hospital for the said physical examination. Ng was heading home when Liu lost contact with her husband.It is learnt that Liu used to call Ng daily via FaceTime or WhatsApp so that he could talk to his children."The wife contacted several of his friends in Singapore, but none of them had heard from Alex and they even put up a notice on Facebook to look for Alex," the message on GIVE.asia reads."One of Alex's [friends] eventually contacted the police hotline after 24 hours to file for [a] missing person, and the police eventually notified them that Alex was found in [Khoo Teck Puat] Hospital."The police informed Ng's friend that he was found collapsed on a sidewalk, with his phone and wallet stolen. Hence, the authorities could not immediately contact his family.

Image via GIVE.asia

As of writing, Ng still cannot recognise his wife and two children. But his eldest brother related that Ng has begun to respond to people whom he is familiar with, such as his siblings.

Ng was in a coma for about a week after his surgery. When he first woke up, Sin Chew Daily reported that Ng could not recognise any of his family members. He was also suffering from some hearing problems and was slow to respond.It is said that his family members had to write on a whiteboard to communicate with him.Liu, who choked up while speaking to reporters, said, "He is like a child. His eating movements are not very smooth, and he needs someone to take care of him."Liu described her husband as a 'workaholic', someone who often brought work home. She said Ng works as an aluminium product designer."We made video calls every day. He would take (work) home to draw at night. Then, he would video call and chat with us while working. We often talked until twelve or one in the morning," Liu shared."When my children and I were ready to go to bed, he would continue to draw pictures. There are old and young ones at home, and our youngest child is only two years old. We are all dependent on him, so I understand that he is in a tight spot and I love him very much."

Image via GIVE.asia

Ng's family is planning to bring him back to Malaysia in an attempt to reduce the cost of medical bills

Sin Chew Daily reported yesterday, 5 May, that Ng's condition has improved. Liu said that the current medical expenses have exceeded SGD60,000 (about RM185,000) and may continue to increase.She added that she plans to learn baking from her sister-in-law so that she can sell cakes to make some money to pay for Ng's medical expenses. It is learnt that Ng's insurance given by his company covers at most SGD15,000 (about RM46,200).Although there are kind members of the public who donated money on GIVE.asia, Liu lamented that the financial situation of the family is still not healthy. Thus, she hopes to bring her husband back to Malaysia as soon as possible.As of today, 6 May, donors have raised over SGD70,278 (about RM217,600) on GIVE.asia.You can donate as well on the website here.

Ng can be seen moving with childlike behaviour during a video call with non-governmental organisation (NGO) Giveasia Kindness and his family.
Image via GIVE.asia


[PHOTOS] Thunderstorms Lead To Sunken Roads In Bangsar

Parts of the Jalan Maarof road at Bangsar has been damaged amidst heavy rain and thunderstorm on late Saturday night, 1 May

The heavy thunderstorm caused the road between Public Bank and Maybank to partially sunk.Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament (MP) Fahmi Fadzil tweeted that the road was damaged at numerous points likely due to water overflow beneath the road surface because of the culvert wall collapse.

Jalan Maarof between Public Bank & Maybank - road damaged at numerous points likely due to water overflow beneath road surface because of culvert wall collapse.Please avoid, as major repair works will take place over next few weeks if not months.@DBKL2u @ITIS_TRAFIK pic.twitter.com/2lWZ6LpnD3— Fahmi Fadzil (@fahmi_fadzil) May 1, 2021

This SAYS writer was in the area when the road sunk and noticed that local authorities had cordoned off a couple of lanes for safety

Parts of the Jalan Maarof road is closed until further notice.Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to access the area.According to Fahmi, "major repair works will take place over the next few weeks if not months".

Image via Fahmi Fadzil (Facebook)

Image via Farid Yaacob (Facebook)

Fahmi also shared photos to show the extent of the damage

He added that the repair work should be done immediately by the local authorities.

Image via Fahmi Fadzil (Facebook)

Image via Fahmi Fadzil (Facebook)

Image via Fahmi Fadzil (Facebook)


Watsons Is Supporting Awesome Malaysian Brands All This Month! Check Out The Full List

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

GUYS, from 1 September to 28 September, Watsons is launching the #FeelGreatWithLokal campaign to support Malaysian brands!

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Many of these brands started small, but have grown to become household names over the years. They represent our culture, what we love, and what we stand for as Malaysians! To liven up our Malaysian spirit, Watsons wants to celebrate by supporting local brands through #FeelGreatWithLokal!

So, get excited because Watsons has lots of popular homegrown brands participating in this campaign!

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Watsons has a total of 60 brands participating such as Simplysiti, Silkygirl, C.Code, Safi, Flavettes, NH Detox Lim, Hipster Pomade, Good Virtues Co, and so many more! It's time to #FeelGreatWithLokal and support our Malaysian brands! Find out more here.

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And here's where it gets CRAZIER!
If you're a Watsons member, spend on any local participating brands in-store or online and you'll stand a chance to win Cuti-Cuti Lokal packages worth more than RM20,000!

All you gotta do is spend RM50 or more in a single receipt*. Then submit your entry here to stand a chance to win. Senang je! *Terms and conditions apply.

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From staycations to waterparks to local food vouchers, there are 100 PACKAGES to be won!Some of the packages are 2D1N stays at Berjaya Langkawi Resort, Grand Ion Delemen in Genting, TAMU Hotel & Suites in Kuala Lumpur, Macalister Terraces in Penang, and many more! Feeling a little wild and wanna have some fun? There are even Desaru Adventure Waterpark annual passes to be won!Check out other prizes here. Contest period starts from 1 September and ends on 28 September.

On top of #FeelGreatWithLokal, there are also 500 products currently on sale at Watsons. Syok gilerrr!

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Just buy any of the participating products and you'll get 60% off the second product*. And the sale is also for international products okay! Looks like it's time to get our wallets out because we are going on a shopping spree!*Terms and conditions apply.

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Not a Watsons member yet? Sign up NOW to get exclusive reward points and benefits!

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By signing up, you'll get free life insurance with special COVID-19 coverage and more*! Find out more here.*Terms and conditions apply.

Eh, what are you waiting for? Quickly head over to your nearest Watsons now and support local brands!

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                10 Traditional Malay-Style Airbnbs For A Picturesque Kampung Getaway

Kampung ambience in comfort.

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                6 Board Game Cafes In Klang Valley For You To Game And Grub This Weekend

Outdo your friends in a game of Scrabble!

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                Paintings, Stickers, And Other Awesome Stuff You Can Get For Cheap From This Local Artist

Besides paint, Farisha also pours her heart out on canvas.

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Dulu Buncit Kini Six-Pack, Keluarga Ini Lakukan Transformasi Luar Biasa Dalam 6 Bulan Saja

Baru-baru ini, gambar transformasi seorang lelaki bersama keluarganya telah viral di media sosial dan dijadikan inspirasi untuk netizen pada tahun baru ini!

Gambar yang menunjukkan perubahan keluarga itu telah mendapat perhatian netizen dan telah menjadi buah mulut orang ramai sehingga ke hari ini.

  A post shared by  @Xyjesse (@xyjesse) on Dec 22, 2017 at 7:45am PST

Dikatakan lelaki dan ahli keluarganya ini hanya mengambil masa enam bulan sahaja untuk kelihatan ripped!

Idea ini terdetik apabila lelaki berumur 32 tahun itu, XY Jesse menjemput ibu bapanya tinggal bersamanya untuk sementara waktu ketika isterinya sedang mengandung anak pertama

Memetik laporan Bored Panda, Jesse yang merupakan seorang jurugambar difahamkan telah menjemput ibu-bapanya tinggal bersamanya kerana ia akan menjadi peluang yang baik untuk mengeratkan ikatan keluarga mereka.Beliau tekad untuk membantu bapanya mendapatkan semula keyakinan dan semangat untuk hidup dengan program penurunan berat badan. Hal ini kerana Jesse melihat bapanya bergelut dengan alkohol dan mengalami berat badan berlebihan.

Jesse telah mengamalkan rutin khas bersama keluarganya. Pada mulanya mereka hanya brisk walking dan jogging sahaja.

  A post shared by  @Xyjesse (@xyjesse) on Jun 12, 2017 at 6:31pm PDT

Kemudiannya, mereka mula pergi ke gym dengan kerap dan menambah pelbagai rutin tambahan di dalam fitness regime mereka

  A post shared by  @Xyjesse (@xyjesse) on Jan 3, 2018 at 5:28am PST

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Setiap 10 hari, Jesse dan ayahnya akan mengambil gambar perubahan pada badan mereka dan memuat naik di akaun Instagram dan Weibo beliau

  A post shared by  @Xyjesse (@xyjesse) on May 29, 2017 at 12:13am PDT

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Selepas tiga bulan, result sudah kelihatan dengan ketara dan hasilnya sangat memberangsangkan

  A post shared by  @Xyjesse (@xyjesse) on Jun 18, 2017 at 2:04am PDT

Setelah enam bulan, perubahan yang amat ketara telah kelihatan pada diri beliau dan ahli keluarganya! Impressive!

  A post shared by  @Xyjesse (@xyjesse) on Dec 22, 2017 at 7:47am PST

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Cabaran enam bulan itu yang bermula pada 10 Mac dan telah berakhir pada 30 September tahun lalu. Jesse berkata beliau dan keluarganya akan terus menjalani gaya hidup yang sihat selepas ini.

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Setelah mengamalkan rutin harian dan gaya hidup yang sihat, bapanya kelihatan lebih yakin dan ceria. Baginya, itulah suatu perkara yang paling menggembirakannya.

  A post shared by  @Xyjesse (@xyjesse) on Jan 3, 2018 at 5:21am PST

  A post shared by  @Xyjesse (@xyjesse) on Jan 3, 2018 at 5:05am PST

Transformasi hebat keluarga ini semestinya boleh dijadikan pembakar semangat bagi mereka yang inginkan badan idaman pada tahun 2018 ini. Kalau mereka boleh, mengapa tidak anda? Goodluck guys!

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Family Who Used A Device To "Save Electricity" Ended Up Paying Almost RM9K To TNB

A family in Puchong had to learn an expensive lesson when they were fined by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) for trying to save electricity, but using the "wrong" way

Photo for illustration purposes only.
Image via lifeinmy.com

Facebook user 'Reez Sham Yasin' shared in a post yesterday, 9 April, detailing what happened after her family installed a device on the electricity meter to reduce the monthly electricity bills about two years ago.Acknowledging that what they did was wrong, Reez said that the family went on to install the device due to the rising cost of living and soaring electricity bills.After installing the device, the electricity bills which usually amounted to about RM400 a month dropped drastically to about RM100 a month.

That decision proved to be costly in the end when TNB came to their house and made a surprise inspection some time last month

It was learned that the TNB personnel came over to check the electricity meter and found that there was tampering with the meter. TNB immediately issued a letter of summons to the family and informed them that they would calculate and inform them of the actual amount owed to the electric utility company.Reez and her siblings tried to estimate how much they would have to pay and they were ready to fork out about RM1,000 to RM2,000.

However, the actual amount charged by TNB was close to RM9,000

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"After almost a month, we contacted TNB and the amount charged to us was RM8,859.25," she wrote.Reez and her family were surprised and were extremely shocked that the amount cannot be reduced and there was no room for negotiation.According to her, the TNB officer gave a good explanation and stated that the amount can be lessened if the family could provide proof that no one has been living inside the residential premises. However, no matter what, the amount has to be settled first.

Reez has since expressed regret and advised others not to use the wrong way to save electricity

She urged anyone who is doing something like what her family has done, not to resort to doing things illegally just to reduce the electricity bill."We will have to pay for what we've done in the end. Stop what you're doing because TNB is aware of what you're doing," she added."I hope this incident is a lesson learned for all. This is our mistake and we are responsible for the mistake."

At the time of writing, the post has received more than 7,900 shares. You can read it here:


M'sian Shares Manipulative Tactics Of Scam Calls After Losing RM15,000 To 'LHDN Officers'

A 24-year-old Malaysian took to social media to share her traumatising experience of getting caught up in a scam call that she was not careful enough to discern

On 21 January, Twitter user Trina shared how she was scammed of RM15,000 after she received a phone call from someone who she thought was an officer from the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN).She accepted the call from an automated teller after she heard it was a final warning to pay her income tax, not sensing anything amiss.As she often receives phones calls at work, it did not occur to her that it was not genuine, nor did she realise the call was from a personal phone number.

Image via @trinatriangle (Twitter)

Trina told SAYS that what happened next was a four-hour long ordeal that left her panicked and terrified

"I was not able to think straight because it was a really high pressure situation for me," she said, adding that she was all alone in her car when the call happened.Looking back, Trina said she could not believe that she bought the whole story from when the 'LHDN officer' accused her of not paying tax for a company registered under her name and identification card (IC) number."It's easy to say just hang up when you're a third party observing but it's a whole different ballgame when you're experiencing it yourself."

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Throughout the call, she was transferred between several people - all pretending to be government figures - to clear her name of the fake offence

According to her account, they all had detailed scripts and specific roles used to made her think that they were either going to help her or apprehend her for the crime she did not commit.While one of the officers comforted her, another yelled at her aggressively."They played the game so well for four hours that they really made me believe that I was a suspect in this investigation," she told SAYS."Even after the call ended, I was in so much shock and couldn't stop crying."

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She found herself giving them details such as her bank account number, the amount she had inside, her online banking details, and even whether she was paying for insurance

After the incident, Trina acknowledged that it was her overwhelming fear of authority that guided her decisions through the call."I was kind of suspicious about giving away important bank account details over the phone, but I reasoned that they were the police that I was talking to and I should cooperate as best as I could with the investigation," she explained."I told them I had nothing to hide and all my money is clean."

Eventually, after getting off the call and contacting a criminal lawyer with the impression that she was still going to jail, she finally realised it was a scam

The lawyer asked her to look at her bank accounts immediately, especially after the scammers had told her not to check them for 24 hours because of their 'police investigation'.It was then that Trina found that that she had lost RM15,000 over five transactions made to the same bank account."It was a really emotionally and physically draining experience and I would never want to wish it upon anyone. Hence, this is why I shared my post about it," she told SAYS."And it doesn't matter that a lot of people know about these scams, there's always bound to be one or two that have never heard of this, and those are the people that I truly want to reach out to to prevent anything like this from happening again."

Read Trina's full account of the scam here:

I got scammed of 15k and this is that story: pic.twitter.com/xdqMYimsGD— Trina * ॢ◡ ॢ (@trinatriangle) January 24, 2021

Police recently busted a syndicate that had over 37 different sets of scripts pretending to be government officers:

                Police Warn Of Scammers Harvesting Personal Information From JPJ, SPR, and MyEG Portals

Bukit Aman CCID recently busted a syndicate of trained scammers who were paid up to RM4,000 a month.

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8 Funny Excuses Your Kid Has Probably Given To Avoid Pooping

Once you become a parent, your child's bowel movements rule your world!

You can talk about poop all day long. Whether it's discussing the consistency with the pediatrician, talking about the colour with the babysitter, comparing notes with your fellow mum-friends, or Googling "WHY IS MY KID NOT POOPING?!" at 2am. Regular bowel movements are important and indicate a child’s gut health. When the kid gets older though, that's when they start making excuses to not go to the toilet.

The stink is in the air and you see your kid shaking and trying to hold it in... But they still won't go! Here are their excuses:

1. "I don't need to poop!"

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The number one excuse for every child. At the same time, they'll be shaking their legs, bouncing around, holding it in as loooooong as possible.

2. "I already pooped yesterday!"

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Ah, toilet time, meal time, shower time... all such a "waste of time" for kids! ;)

3. "I want to finish watching this cartoon first."

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4. "I'm in the middle of my gaaaaame..."

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5. "I didn't kentut it was *insert brother/sister/cat/dog name*"

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6. "This toilet is scary!"

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Every mummy in the world has hugged their kid in the toilet while they pooped.

7. "I only want to poop at home."

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Same for some adults TBH.

8. "I don't need to poop. I'm just dancing for fun!"

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Aiyo, these kids... They certainly drive us parents nuts, but we still can't help but laugh at their funny excuses and silly antics!

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Fun and games aside, it's important that you help your child maintain good bowel health

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Hard stools are uncomfortable for all of us, and even more so for young children. Yet it's one of the most common problems kids face. They may suffer from abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, and weight loss.To help your child, encourage them to eat more fibre-rich fruits and vegetables, drink more fluids, and exercise regularly. If the problem persists, seek medical advice from your family doctor.Learn more about how to help your child here!

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Pssst... We're giving away these amazing prizes* for all the mums and dads out there:

All you have to do is go to this Facebook post, share the little white lie you told your kids to get them to poop, and hashtag #DiscoverMamil. Then share the post! It’s that simple.*Terms and conditions apply.


[VIDEO] "Bagus Idea Ni" - Scam Anak Datang Minta Jajan, Netizen Puji Kebijaksanaan Si Bapa

Mempunyai anak kecil pastinya menjadi penghibur dalam keluarga kerana melihat telatah dan gelagat mereka

Kelakuan mereka ini ada kalanya memeningkan kepala ibu bapa juga kerana kita akan melihat bermacam ragam mereka.Tetapi, itulah memori yang kita pasti tidak akan dapat lupakan dalam proses membesarkan mereka ini.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di Instagram baru-baru ini apabila seorang ayah mengenakan anaknya yang dilihat mahu memakan jajan bersama.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Iman Abdul Rahim  (@imanabdulrahim)

Datang dekat ayah ingat bagi keropok rupanya ada benda lain yang tersembunyi

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan dua beranak itu sedang berada di atas sofa sambil si ayah makan keropok.Si anak kemudian dilihat menuju ke arah ayahnya kerana mahukan juga keropok yang dimakan. Disebabkan itu, ayahnya memberikan juga keropok tersebut kepada anaknya.Namun, tanpa disangka rupanya disebalik dalam keropok tersebut terdapat makanan bayi yang memang khas untuk anaknya. Selepas diberi makanan itu, si anak kelihatan gembira tanpa mengetahui bahawa jajan tersebut memang makanan untuk bayi.

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"Hahahaha okay boleh buat juga ni nanti" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat video berkenaan.Malah, ada yang menyifatkan si ayah sangat bijak kerana meletakkan makanan bayi itu di dalam plastik tersebut tanpa diketahui.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 109K views dan 169 comments di Instagram.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Instagram:

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Memang bijak ayah dia letak makanan dalam tu. Anak pun seronok je makan :P

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[FACT OR FAKE #92] Do Tongkat Ali And Kacip Fatimah Actually Work?

Tongkat Ali for men and Kacip Fatimah for women are both alleged libido boosting herbs native to Malaysia

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Both these herbs are considered medicines that work as tonic, energy enhancer, and also as an aphrodisiac, with Kacip Fatimah said to help in weight loss among women

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It's been claimed by Chris Kilham, the "Medicine Hunter," that "when people with low libido are given Tongkat Ali, it's Chinese New Year's fireworks in their pants"

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Chris Kilham, a 62-year-old from Massachusetts who refers to himself professionally as the “medicine hunter,” is checking Tongkat Ali, the root of an exotic tree that grows in the Malaysian rainforest.

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Kilham has forged a career searching for medicinal plants on behalf of herbal supplement manufacturers, but his biography is silent about his educational background.It does play up his books, which promote the benefits of cannabis, acai berries and dragon’s blood, as well as his frequent television appearances, especially on the Dr. Oz Show, which is not known for selecting guests based on scientific expertise.

        montrealgazette.com

So what's the deal here? Does Tongkat Ali and Kacip Fatimah actually work? How much of the claims attributed to them is FACT or FAKE?

Well, various extracts of the roots of Tongkat Ali do have a history of folkloric use for the treatment of malaria, fever, fatigue, high blood pressure, impotency and loss of sexual desire. But folklore is not scientific evidence.

According to WebMD, while evidence suggests one specific Tongkat Ali supplement might have some role in boosting sperm quality, evidence to rate it for any other claimed use including treatments for cancer, malaria and tuberculosis is insufficient.

        webmd.com

There are numerous studies exploring the properties of Tongkat Ali, just as there are for all sorts of plants with reputed medicinal uses. Over 100 compounds have been isolated from the tree’s root and their molecular structures determined. Quite an achievement!Many were found to have some biological activity in vitro, meaning in laboratory studies using cultured cells. Some extracts were reported to prevent the multiplication of breast cancer cells, others inhibit the activity of the parasite that causes malaria.Nothing unusual here, thousands of plant-derived compounds have biological activity in the laboratory without ever proving to be of any clinical value.

        montrealgazette.com

However, there has been some scientific research investigating potential health benefits of Kacip Fatimah

From various in vitro studies, the plant's extract has been reported to display estrogenic activity, immunomodulation activity, and antioxidant activity. Other scientific research suggests that the plant has other uses, such as weight loss.However, despite its long history of traditional use, the active components and mode of action have not been well studied, though some preliminary research has been published.

What about the supposed aphrodisiac effect? Well, a number of studies have explored this possibility, but almost all involved animals.

Rats have been shown to increase their ano-genital sniffing activities, as well as their mounting frequency. Castrated males increase their sexual activities when given an oral extract, but not as much as when treated with testosterone.E. longifolia extracts also “produced a dose-dependent, recurrent and significant increase in the episodes of penile reflexes as evidenced by increases in quick flips, long flips and erections of treated males during a 30-minute observation period.” I’m not sure what a “quick flip” of a rat penis means, or whether this would be a desirable trait for a man.Another study showed a 20-per-cent increase in libido after 10 weeks of supplementation with an herbal extract that included E. longifolia. The problem is that the study was carried out with boars.

        montrealgazette.com

What about studies with people? Actually, not much.

Only two human trials are listed, both of which show a measurable increase in testosterone levels, with one claiming an improvement in muscle strength as determined by a handgrip test, the other finding that men taking an extract had fewer complaints according to the Ageing Males’ Symptoms Scale, a standardized rating scale.

        montrealgazette.com

That's not exactly the evidence needed to support the claims behind Tongkat Ali that it boosts male libido.

FAKE: In conclusion, it's safe to say, given the dubious amount of actual scientific studies carried out, that the alleged claims behind these herbs boosting male and female libido are sadly not true

Although this herb increases energy levels, it also increases body temperature which can be counterproductive to performance enhancement particularly if the activity is being done in warm weather. Perhaps this herb could help in situations where the outside temperature is very cold, or swimming in cold waters.However, there is also the risk for increased heart rate from the herb which may not be helpful. Overall, I don't think this herb is helpful for athletes except perhaps in situations where cold tolerance is a benefit. Much depends on the dosage used and this would be learned through trial and error.

        raysahelian.com

While it wouldn't hurt to try if you feel that it could help your current situation, do remember that there are lots of fake products out there claiming to include Tongkat Ali as its principal ingredient but in fact consists of illegal substances

Sabah Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry Enforcement personnel checking sachets of the fake premix coffee.
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Late last year, police seized 40,000 sachets of fake Tongkat Ali premixed coffee in Sabah, so do your homework before you purchase. The packaging of the fake premixed coffee was so similar with the original that purchasers would have difficulty telling them apart.


[VIDEO] Watch How This Tesla Avoided An Accident Before It Happened

Dash cam footage suggests a Tesla on Autopilot may have predicted a nearby freeway crash before it actually happened

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At the start of the YouTube clip, a group of cars can be seen travelling down a highway in the Netherland with the Tesla tailing behind.

Suddenly, the Autopilot's Forward Collision Warning started beeping loudly and the emergency braking system sparked into action

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Microseconds later, the vehicle in front of the Tesla rammed an SUV, which then flipped over before quickly coming to a stop.The Tesla was able to stop just in time, preventing itself from getting into the collision in front.According to CNBC, nobody was hurt in the accident.

The Tesla Autopilot is a driver assist technology on Tesla cars. It includes features such as auto-steer, adaptive cruise control, cameras on all sides of the car, and most importantly -a radar.

A Tesla Model X
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A Tesla representative confirmed with CNBC that the beeping heard in the video just before the accident is the sound of Autopilot's Forward Collision Warning.What is Forward Collision Warning? The new feature was rolled out in Tesla's recent software update for the Autopilot mode in its vehicles. One of the main benefits enabled by the new radar processing capacity is the ability for the system to see ahead of the car and anticipate any sudden movements.

Watch the amazing footage below:

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As 2016 comes to a close, here's a recap on some of the major tech headlines of the year:

                The Tech News That Dominated The Year And What You Can Expect In 2017

Overall, a revolutionary year for tech that was marked by a few fails.

Read the full story


Renewed Your Passport Online? Collect Within 90 Days Or Risk It Being Dumped

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Many are renewing their passports online as borders are now open and Malaysians are, once again, starting to travel

Speaking at an event in Perak, yesterday, 24 July, Bernama reported Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin urging Malaysians who have renewed their passports to collect them within 90 days, otherwise they will be disposed of.According to the Immigration Department, around 2,600 renewed passports were unclaimed.

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Hamzah acknowledged that people may not be able to collect their passports once they have been renewed due to certain reasons

"It is not the jurisdiction of the Immigration Department to send the passports to the applicant," he said.Meanwhile, at the 'Kita Demi Negara' event, more than 2,000 people registered as 'Sahabat Kita Demi Negara' to help the government, especially regarding issues involving national security, by acting as their eyes and ears.Those who are involved in this will be able to participate in various activities that are carried out by any security agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Here's how you can renew your passport online:

                Here's How To Renew Your Passport Online

Say goodbye to waking up at 4am and waiting in line for hours outside the immigration office.

Read the full story


“Rasa Nak Kahwin” - Pegang Dagu Suami Masa Live, Netizen Cair Tengok Neelofa & PU Riz

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Siapa je yang tak kenal dengan pasangan pengantin baru, Neelofa dan PU Riz

Mereka dikenali sebagai pasangan yang romantis dan sering memberikan inspirasi buat orang ramai terutamanya perkongsian ilmu agama. Neelofa dan PU Riz sememangnya mudah mendapat perhatian netizen di media sosial.Seperti baru-baru ini, tular video di mana Neelofa memegang dagu suaminya sambil bertentang mata di dalam sebuah live mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @user637484748 Saye dooh tu gak ##neelofa ##lofariz ##neelofaharis ##markaztijaari  original sound  - nhtruelove

Suami jealous dengan kotak, terus tersengih bila Neelofa pegang dagu

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada akaun TikTok @nhtruelove, pasangan itu dilihat sedang membuat rakaman live sambil membuat review sebuah produk.Namun, sebaik saja Neelofa berkata dia jatuh cinta dengan kotak itu, suaminya pantas bertanya "awak jatuh cinta dengan kotak ni?" dan Neelofa pula menjawab "iya, tak boleh eh?" sambil memegang dagu PU Riz.

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PU Riz kemudiannya terus tergelak kecil melihat gelagat Neelofa yang spontan mengusiknya semasa sedang live.

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"Aku pula yang tersengih sorang-sorang, bersemut telefon sweet sangat" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mendapat 668K tontonan, 54.9K tanda suka serta 507 perkongsian di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, rata-rata netizen turut merasa cair melihat adegan sweet Neelofa dan PU Riz sehingga ada yang tiba-tiba rasa nak kahwin.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Semoga cinta mereka kekal hingga ke jannah. Amin Ya Rabbal Alamin :)

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MOE Responds After Parents Call Out Muslim-Only SPM Workshops At Convent School

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It was alleged that SMK Infant Jesus Convent in Johor recently held a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) study camp that invited only Muslim students after informing parents that it was purely for Islamic studies

The overnight examination workshop took place at a hotel. According to a concerned netizen Anne Louis under the Twitter handle @sangria200, the non-Muslim students were not informed of the workshop and had found out from their classmates after it took place, a few days before the Chinese New Year celebrations.

#MalaysiaMadaniFail alertSo this happened few days back at SMK IJ Convent, Johor Bahru, which upset & outraged non-Muslim parents and studentsSchool held overnight 2D1N SPM bengkel exam prep for Muslim students only at a hotel, announcing it as for Agama-subject students— Anne Louis (@sangria200) January 23, 2023

However, it was later revealed that the classes also covered subjects like Chemistry and Additional Mathematics

The Twitter user also called out the management of the high performance school for intentionally leaving out non-Muslim students.She shared screenshots purportedly from the school's Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) WhatsApp group chat, showing the principal informing disgruntled parents that the additional classes were only meant for 40 low performing Muslim students, in hopes of improving their grades.

The principal then denied the allegations of discrimination and asked for the workshop not to be turned into a racial issue

"This is a high performance school that is the hope of the Johor Bahru district education office and the Johor state department of education. The performance of our Malay students is very worrying," wrote the principal."As many as 40 students are failing and will not qualify for the SPM certificate if efforts are not made to help them."She added that the ongoing efforts were to focus on the failing students to help them change and improve their performance."Parents and outsiders will blame the principal if SPM results (do) not achieve the target," she said.According to New Straits Times, Anne said she had contacted Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek to further investigate the matter.

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MOE has stated that the workshop was meant for all races but had been split into two sessions in order not to disrupt Chinese New Year celebrations

Malaysiakini reported that the ministry released a statement saying a second session is to take place on 26 and 27 January for the students who did not attend the first session.When contacted by Free Malaysia Today, the Johor education department said it has investigated the matter and will release a statement soon.


Kedah Teen Transforms Shoeboxes Into Incredible Replicas Of Trailers, Tractors, And Bikes

Meet Muhammad Adam Shakirin Mohd Fuad

A Form One student of Sekolah Menengah Maahad Tahfiz Al-Abidin in Pendang, Kedah, the 13-year-old boy has been transforming shoeboxes into incredible replicas of heavy machinery like harvesters, trailers, tractors, and motorbikes among others.

Muhammad Adam holding up a replica of a rice harvester he made using shoeboxes.
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Muhammad Adam, whose interest in replicas piqued after he saw a paddy machine a few years back, uses stiff paper and shoeboxes

"The first time I saw a paddy machine in the field, I fell in love with it and from there came the interest to build a replica, so I went home and looked for shoeboxes before building it without anyone's help," the 13-year-old told Bernama yesterday, 20 August.He explained that before he starts working on a replica, he carefully studies the design of the machine, spending more time on smaller and difficult parts."Sometimes I ask my mom and dad to find a clearer picture on a website," he added.

Muhammad Adam revealed that he aspires to be an engineer

He claimed that he never learned how to size or build the replicas he has built so far, instead relying on his imagination and uses his creativity.While the shoebox is a key component due to the fact that it’s easy to cut, give shape and easy to attach using adhesive, he also uses waste materials such as skewers, ice cream sticks, buttons, wires, and plastic to add details to his structures.Muhammad Adam said that it only takes him a day to prepare a replica of a motorcycle and three days to produce a replica of heavy machinery like paddy machine.

Muhammad Adam (second from left) posing with his other creations alongside his family at their home.
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According to Muhammad Adam's mother, Norin Puteh, her son's interest in building replicas went back to when he was just four-years-old and would often ask to be bought heavy equipment toys

			When he created a replica of my paddy machine, my husband couldn't believe that it was Adam's own creation, especially at that age.
        Norin Puteh.

According to the proud mother, during last year's National Day, Muhammad Adam took the replicas to decorate his classroom.However, his class teacher did not believe that the replicas were made by Muhammad Adam, until the end of the school year when the teacher asked him to bring the materials to build a replica at the school and he built it in front of them, she said.It was only then that the teacher acknowledged that Adam was talented.

So far, he has built some 30 replicas of various types of vehicles

The boy wonder has also built a replica of a motorcycle workshop where models such as Yamaha RX-Z, Honda C70 and Yamaha 150 or ‘Y-Suku’ adorns his set.

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Despite Immense Growth, Uber Still Lost RM12.3 Billion Last Year

Popular e-hailing service Uber has revealed its financial numbers for the year 2016 and it's not looking pretty

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According to a report published by Bloomberg, the company managed to generate USD6.5 billion (RM28.6 billion) in revenue last year and its gross bookings doubled to USD20 billion (RM88 billion).However, its adjusted net loss was USD2.8 billion (RM12.3 billion), excluding the operation in China it sold last year.

Despite the losses, the company is pleased that its business is still performing well even as it faces unyielding controversy

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“We’re fortunate to have a healthy and growing business, giving us the room to make the changes we know are needed on management and accountability, our culture and organisation, and our relationship with drivers,” Rachel Holt, who runs Uber’s U.S. ride-hailing business, told CNN.

The numbers come out as Uber is trying to address a number of issues concerning workplace culture and its CEO, Travis Kalanick

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The company has been rocked by a number of setbacks lately, including detailed accusations of sexual harassment from a former female employee and a video showing Travis Kalanick harshly berating an Uber driver.Kalanick is currently on the look out for a new Chief Operating Officer to help him put the company back on track.

Two of Uber's high-level executives recently said they intended to leave, and last week the company's communications head announced her departure

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Uber’s head of public policy and communications, Rachel Whetstone, quit the company just less than two years after it poached her from Google.


[VIDEO] Saja Nak Rekod Diri Healing Tepi Pantai, Sekali Ada Pula Yang Selamba Lalu

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Healing di tepi pantai telah menjadi aktiviti kegemaran ramai

Iyalah, dengan suasana yang sangat santai, berangin, pukulan ombak memang akan membuatkan seseorang rasa tenang. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang lelaki merekod dirinya sedang healing namun lain pula jadinya. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @kevinnneedh  #kdttfsquad #foryoupage #fyp #failed #behindthescenes #goo   Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

Saja rekod diri sendiri, tetapi ada pula yang menyibuk

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang merekod dirinya bersantai di tepi pantai. Namun, apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dalam rakaman itu dilihat ada seorang pengunjung tiba-tiba lalu di depannya sambil menjengketkan kaki ketika berjalan. Difahamkan, kejadian itu berlaku semasa Maghrib.

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"Weh macam senja-senja tu aku dah fikir benda lain tadi dengan botaknya, dengan jalannya hm hahaha" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 845K tontonan, 139K tanda suka dan 2K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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"Buat Liputan Isu Lebih Penting" - Respon Syed Saddiq Ekoran Penularan Gambar 'Shirtless'

Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman menggesa pihak media agar membuat liputan tentang isu yang lebih penting dan mustahak

Komen tersebut diberi ketika diminta mengulas isu gambarnya sedang menjalani terapi ais dalam tab mandi dengan tidak memakai baju di Instagram miliknya sebelum ini.Lihat video di bawah:

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Sebelum ini Ahli Parlimen Muar telah berkongsikan gambar beliau di Instagram sempena sambutan Hari Sukan Negara tempoh hari.

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Namun begitu, gambar tersebut  telah mendapat kritikan dan kecaman orang ramai yang menyifatkan ianya tidak wajar dikongsikan oleh kerana statusnya sebagai seorang Menteri, telah pun dipadamkan dari laman sosial tersebut.

Kebiasaanya terapi mandi ais dilakukan bagi mempercepatkan proses pemulihan akibat kecederaan bersukan.

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[VIDEO] "Kejang Terus" - Niat Nak Bagi Monyet Makan, Sekali Melompat Pula Atas Kepala

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Melawat ke zoo adalah satu aktiviti yang disukai ramai

Bukan saja budak-budak kecil yang teruja, malah orang dewasa seperti kita juga ada kalanya teruja kerana dapat banyak pengalaman bersama haiwan-haiwan di sana.Namun, lain pula dengan video di TikTok ini apabila seorang wanita tergamam kerana seekor monyet melompat di atas kepalanya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @itsfiqahamin Bukan setiap hari kan monyet nak makan atas badan kita, so why not #safari #familyday #afamosa #fyp #hijabitiktok  original sound  - THE Fiqah Amin

Terkejut monyet tiba-tiba melompat atas kepala

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang wanita sedang berada di sebuah zoo dan mahu memberi makan kepada monyet.Namun, apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan apabila seekor monyet dengan tiba-tiba melompat di atas kepalanya untuk mengambil makanan tersebut.Situasi itu membuatkan wanita tersebut terkedu dan kaku kerana tidak menyangka haiwan itu akan melompat ke atas kepalanya.

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"Dia buat stunt pula dekat situ" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat video tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 666.1K views, 39.3K likes dan 626 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kita pun terkejut tengok tiba-tiba dia melompat :P

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Gelagat Budak Perempuan 'Ceramah' Dekat Ayah Sebab Kacau Buat Kerja Ini Undang Tawa Ramai

Apabila anak-anak semakin membesar, mereka sudah lebih petah berkata-kata dan mudah tersentuh emosi

Tambahan pula jika kita banyak berbual dengan mereka sejak kecil. Sudah pasti mereka akan mudah mengikut cara kita bercakap.Seperti sebuah video ini yang memaparkan gelagat seorang budak perempuan membebel kepada ayahnya telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @aqilahanuwa Padan muka ayah  #anaknasihatayah #afiyahmengantuk #salahtetapsalah  original sound  - aqilahanuwa

Tengah khusyuk susun barang dalam kotak, sekali ayah datang kacau

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @aqilahanuwa, kelihatan budak perempuan itu sedang menolong ibunya menyusun barang dalam kotak.Dia yang dilihat khusyuk meletakkan satu per satu produk dalam kotak itu tiba-tiba dikacau oleh ayahnya. Si ayah sengaja menolak badannya sedikit ke depan dan membuatkan budak itu terkejut.Apa yang menghiburkan adalah dia dengan spontan membebel dan memberi ceramah kepada ayahnya sehingga membuatkan mereka di situ semua tergelak."Ayah tak sayang Afiyah eh? Janganlah kacau orang. Orang tengah buat kerja nak kacau-kacau. Ayah tu dah macam budak-budak," bebelnya.

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"Ceramah terus dia bagi haha nasib dia tak suruh ayah cium tangan dia sebab ayah yang salah" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.7M views, 188.6K likes dan 5.3K shares di laman TikTok.Rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat budak perempuan itu yang sangat comel dan bijak berkata-kata.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Comel je Afiyah ni. Padan muka ayah kena bebel, siapa suruh kacau Afiyah :P


Firefighter Reunites With Woman After Helping Her Deliver Baby In Kota Kinabalu Traffic

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A woman in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah resorted to giving birth in the car because heavy traffic along Jalan Lintas-Kolombong disrupted her journey to the hospital

The 39-year-old woman was already in labour when she and her husband were making their way to the Sabah Women and Children Hospital in Likas on Wednesday afternoon, 1 June, reported Harian Metro.Sabah Fire and Rescue Department deputy director Farhan Sufyan Borhan, who was on his way back to the state headquarters nearby, happened to come across their Perodua Viva which was pulled over on the roadside.He stopped to check on the car at about 1.45pm and immediately contacted the fire department.

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Photos show the woman in the backseat of the Viva being assisted by Farhan and her husband

The woman gave birth to a baby girl.Farhan was reported as saying that he tied off the baby's umbilical cord and provided her early aid while waiting for the emergency services to arrive.

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"The Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) unit arrived shortly and provided initial treatment before handing over the woman and child to medics who arrived in an ambulance for further action," he was quoted as saying by Harian Metro.Both mother and the baby were in stable condition and taken to Likas Hospital for further observation.

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Today, 3 June, Farhan and the woman he helped were reunited after their encounter on the roadside

In a video posted Facebook by Berita RTM Sabah today, Farhan can be seen gently holding the baby girl and chatting with her mother at their home in Penampang.It seems he did not come empty handed and brought the family a gift hamper.Based on the post, the mother expressed her appreciation and thanked everyone who helped her.

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Perdana Menteri & Semua Jemaah Menteri Bakal Potong Gaji 2 Bulan Untuk Tabung Covid-19

Jemaah Menteri akan memotong gaji selama 2 bulan untuk disalurkan ke dalam Tabung Covid-19

Perkara ini telah diumumkan melalui kenyataan media yang dikeluarkan Pejabat Perdana Menteri pada 26 Mac 2020.

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Dalam kenyataan tersebut, dijelaskan bahawa langkah tersebut dibuat bagi membuktikan kesungguhan kerajaan dalam membantu mereka yang telah menerima kesan akibat penularan wabak Covid-19.

Pada 11 Mac yang lalu, Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin telah melancarkan Tabung Covid-19 bagi membantu rakyat yang tidak bekerja dan terjejas berikutan dikuarantinkan dalam bentuk kewangan

Tabung tersebut dikendalikan Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA), sumbangan boleh disalurkan kepada akaun 16010001138714 (Bank Muamalat - Tabung Bantuan Bencana Negara).

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Menerusi laporan Berita Harian, difahamkan juga kerajaan telah menawarkan potongan cukai bagi sumbangan dan derma yang dibuat sama ada dalam bentuk tunai atau barangan kepada Tabung COVID-19 dan Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM).

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Met Dept Has Put Sabah On Tsunami Watch After 24 Earthquakes In 2 Neighbouring Countries

According to a report in The Star Online, at 1.30am on 11 October, Sabah was hit by a 1.2-magnitude quake, which was detected at a depth of 9km, with its epicentre located 13km northeast of Ranau

The quake prompted the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) to work along with agencies in the Philippines and Indonesia to monitor seismic movements in the region around the clock, reported The Star Online.MetMalaysia has reportedly been on alert for earthquake activities in two of its neighbouring countries, the Philippines and Indonesia.As a result of recent earthquakes in the region, the department fears that a possible tsunami could sweep Sabah's coastline with little or no warning.

A 2015 photo shows people gathered on the road outside their homes in a village in Ranau, with Mount Kinabalu in the background, after an earthquake.
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MetMalaysia has since put Sabah on tsunami watch, more so after two dozen earthquakes in Indonesia and the Philippines

"We are worried that an earthquake could take place in the middle of the sea, resulting in a tsunami which could engulf Sabah's northern or easterly coast towns."If we suspect any tsunami activity, we will issue immediate public warnings to alert residents of the possible danger and activate other emergency protocols," The Star Online quoted a MetMalaysia official as saying in its report today, 13 October.

On the day Sabah was hit by the 1.2-magnitude quake, a 6.0-magnitude quake struck Indonesia, killing at least three people

According to national disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, the victims in East Java's Sumenep district perished after being crushed by collapsed buildings."The earthquake happened early Thursday when they were sleeping and the quake suddenly rocked so they didn't have time to evacuate," Sutopo said.

Channel NewsAsia said the quake struck at a relatively shallow depth of 10km. Shallow quakes tend to cause more damage.

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Here's How To Check If Someone Is A Real Or Fake 'Datuk' Online

Officials are cautioning the public to be alert about the increasing number of fake 'Datuks' who buy their titles online

According to The Star, the Council of Federal Datuks of Malaysia (MDPM) said they have been receiving complaints of bogus titles being sold on Facebook, WhatsApp, and e-commerce stores.Executive-council member Datuk Samson David Maman cited a complaint that there is one particular 'association' selling all kinds of Datuk paraphernalia such as credentials, medals, and car emblems to frauds for about RM80,000 to RM120,000 per Datukship.

Badges, medals, and car emblems bearing Datuk titles have been found on sale online.
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He warned that other than receiving the title from the Agong, sultans, or governors of Malaysia, these would not only be fake but also illegal

Items bearing honorific titles made to mislead people into believing individuals are Datuks, such as medals and car emblems, are also illegal.People reportedly pay dubious sources to get a Datukship not only for personal ego, but mainly for business purposes and instant recognition, he added.Samson advised the public that the best way to verify the legitimacy of an individual's title is by checking with their respective state authorities.

Alternatively, he also suggested that people can check the Ceremonial and International Conference Secretariat Division's official website to see if someone is a real Datuk

The website by the Prime Minister's Department offers an online service to the public to check and verify recipients of awards conferred by the Agong, sultans, or governors in Malaysia.You can either key in a name in the 'Carian' search box or choose a person's State (Peringkat), Title (Anugerah), and Year Awarded (Tahun Kurniaan) to see if they are in the list.Find the checker here.

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The MDPM also advises those who believe that they have been fooled by a fake Datuk to make a police report against the individual

The council said they will then work with relevant state authorities to verify the legitimacy of the person's title.Samson said convicted offenders can be fined RM20,000, imprisoned up to three years, or both, under the Emblems and Names (Amendment) Act.Meanwhile, those guilty of soliciting awards and trying to sell fake titles can face up to 20 years in jail under the Awards Act 2017.At the moment, the government is also planning to set up a national registry of genuine title holders through the Ministry of Home Affairs. Members will be vetted before being issued a special card as proof of their legitimate titles.


Malaysia Gets International Limelight For Modern-Day Slavery In The Electronics Industry

From the New York Times to Al Jazeera, the international media is rife with reports of modern-day slavery in Malaysia's electronics industry

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This follows a report by non-profit group Verité whose invesgation found that one in three migrant worker in the electronic industry here works under forced labour conditions

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Verité, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that people around the world work under safe, fair, and legal conditions, today announced the findings of a first-of-its-kind study on forced labor in the Malaysian electronics industry. The study found that thirty-two percent of foreign migrant workers surveyed, nearly one in three, were working in conditions of forced labor.

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Verité interviewed more than 500 male and female workers across all major producing regions, electronics products, and foreign worker nationalities. Malaysian nationals were also surveyed. The results of these extensive interviews indicate that forced labor is present in the Malaysian electronics industry in more than just isolated cases, and that the problem is indeed widespread.  This could mean that many electronics products reaching American consumers are produced using forced labor.

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This means 32% of nearly 350,000 migrant workers in nearly 200 electronics factories were employed under forced situations. The migrant workers are mostly from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam.

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Nearly a third of some 350,000 workers in Malaysia's electronics industry - a crucial link in the international consumer supply chain - suffer from conditions of modern-day slavery such as debt bondage, according to a study funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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The report said those practices were prevalent among the migrants from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Vietnam and other countries who work in Malaysia’s nearly 200 electronics factories. Those factories, which produce consumer electronics, motherboards, computer peripherals and other electronic goods, account for a third of Malaysia’s exports and produce for many well-known companies, including Apple, Flextronics, Samsung and Sony.

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501 workers were interviewed, of which 92% had paid an exorbitant recruitment fee to secure a job in Malaysia

The report, based on interviews with 501 workers, found that 28 percent of employees were in situations of "forced labor", where work is coerced through factors including indebtedness from excessive fees charged by recruiters.

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The Verité report said that 92 percent of the migrant workers in Malaysia’s electronics industry had paid recruitment fees and that 92 percent of that group had paid fees that exceeded legal or industry standards, defined as more than one month’s wages.

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On average, workers in the survey were found to have paid 2,985 ringgit ($925) to brokers in their home country and in Malaysia as payment for their passage and jobs. That is more than the average per-capita annual income in Nepal.

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Unable to afford the recruitment fee that exceeds legal industry standards, 77% had to take up loans. Half of them spent more than a year repaying the debts.

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The report said about half of the migrant workers who borrowed for their recruitment fees spent more than a year paying off those fees.  Seventy-seven percent had to borrow money to pay their recruitment fees.

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“Workers are paying too much to get their jobs,” Mr. Viederman said. “That leaves them vulnerable to being trapped in their jobs.” “This most modern of industrial sectors is characterized by a form of exploitation that long ago should have been relegated to the past,” said Daniel Viederman, chief executive of Verité. “The problem is not one of a few isolated cases. It is indeed widespread.”

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92% were working more than 60 hours overtime a week to pay off their debt. 85% felt it was impossible to leave their job before the debt is cleared.

According to the study, “92 percent reported feeling compelled to work overtime hours to pay off their debt, and 85 percent felt it was impossible to leave their job before paying off their debt.”

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One in five immigrants were working more than the suggested 60 hours of overtime a week — the industry's international standard limit — the group said. Malaysian law allows employees to clock up to 72 hours of overtime.

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94% of workers had their passport illegally confiscated by their employers, a move which limits their movement. 71% say it would be impossible or difficult to get their passports back when needed.

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The interviews revealed that although it is illegal under Malaysian law, more than 90% of workers had their passports taken by managers at their place of work or by recruitment agents, with most saying they were unable to get them back.

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According to the report, 94 percent of the migrants did not have their passports when Verité's investigators interviewed them, and 71 percent said it would be impossible or difficult to get their passports back when needed. The Verité report found 62 percent of migrant workers said they were unable to move around freely without their passports.

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Some firms were found to charge more than $1,000 for a worker to "borrow" his or her own passport.

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Once the workers arrive at their workplace, they often face further exploition, abuse, and are housed in dire living conditions

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Once in the workplace, migrant workers face further exploitation and abuse due to their inability to leave.

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The report found that 30 percent of foreign workers said they slept in a room with more than eight people, and 43 percent said there was no place where they could safely store their belongings. Twenty-two percent of the workers said they had been deceived about their wages, hours or overtime requirements during the recruitment process.

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Verité’s investigations found that workers were forced to live in cramped and dangerous accommodation, that female workers experienced sexual abuse by their supervisors, and migrants were forced to work excessive overtime under the threat of losing their jobs, which would leave them saddled with large debts they couldn’t pay off.

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Quitting and returning home is not an option as they would be imposed a heavy fine on top of their debts. There is also the problem of getting their passports back.

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Fifty-seven percent said they could not leave their job before their contract was finished because they would be charged an illegally high fine, lose their passport or be denounced to the authorities.

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Daniel Viederman, chief executive of Verité told of a migrant worker from Nepal who spoke good English and was the only one of five children with a college degree. His family paid a recruitment agent $1,500 for his job, which was more than twice the annual income in Nepal, and they borrowed much of that at a 36 percent annual interest rate.

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When the Nepali arrived in Malaysia, his passport was taken from him at the airport, and he has not seen it since, he told the Verité interviewer. “He has now completed 14 months of a three-year contract, and he has not been able to save any money” because he is still paying back the recruitment fees, Mr. Viederman said. The Nepali works 12 hours a day, often seven days a week, and said it would take two years to finish repaying the loan.

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“He doesn’t want to be in Malaysia anymore,” Mr. Viederman said. “He wants to quit and return home, but then he would have to pay a hefty fine and purchase his own plane ticket and still have the loan payment hanging over his head. He wasn’t sure if he could get his passport back.”

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Multinational companies such as Samsung, Apple, and Bosch use Malaysia as their manufacturing base

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A large number of multinational companies from the US, Europe, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea use Malaysia as their manufacturing base. In 2013, more than $2.6bn (£1.6bn) of investment originated from overseas.

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Several U.S., European, Japanese and South Korean multinationals have operations in Malaysia, including Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Sony Corp, Advanced Micro Devices, Intel, and Bosch Ltd BOSH.NE. Some big brands use suppliers such as Flextronics FLEX.UL, Venture Corporation, Jabil Circuit (JBL.N), and JCY International to make parts for smartphones, computers and printers.

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“What was most shocking to us was that this was happening in modern facilities, some of which were owned and operated by major international brands,” said Dan Viederman, chief executive of Verité. “This work has led us to conclude that forced labour in this industry is systemic and that every company operating in this sector in Malaysia faces a high risk of forced labour in their operations.”

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Verité says the electronics industry is prone to such human rights abuse due to its widespread reliance on third-party agents for recruitment of foreign workers

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The report identified the top factors responsible for making this sector prone to human rights abuses. According to Verité's study, the widespread reliance on third-party agents for the recruitment, management and employment of foreign workers limits their protections and blurs accountability for labor conditions.

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Other top factors identified by the research as contributors to forced labor include: unlawful passport retention, high and hidden recruitment fees resulting in widespread indebtedness that can trap workers in their jobs, deceptive recruitment practices, highly constrained freedom of movement, poor living conditions, fines and other penalties that prevent workers from being able to resign, and inadequate legal protections.

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This investigation was funded by the US Labour Department as they frown upon the importation of goods made by forced labour

The U.S. government funding adds credibility to a report which is likely to come as a surprise to many consumers.

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Labor Department officials commissioned the study because the federal government frowns on the importation of goods made by forced labor. They sought an investigation after seeing evidence that the problem was serious in Malaysia.

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Menteri Kesihatan Haramkan Merokok Di Restoran Dan Gerai Penjaja Mulai 1 Januari 2019

Malaysia akan menguatkuasakan pengharaman merokok di restoran, kedai kopi dan gerai penjaja di seluruh negara mulai 1 Januari 2019, kata Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan, Dr. Lee Boon Chye pada hari Khamis, 11 Oktober

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Pengumuman tersebut telah dbuat oleh Dr. Lee semasa mempengerusikan forum kesihatan di Institut Perubatan, Sains dan Teknologi Asia di Kedah. Larangan tersebut meliputi semua restoran sama ada berhawa dingin mahupun tidak berhawa dingin, di kedai kopi, pusat penjaja terbuka dan gerai-gerai jalanan.Mereka yang didapati merokok di kawasan larangan ini akan dikenakan denda sebanyak RM10,000 manakala restoran yang didapati tidak menguatkuasakan larangan itu akan dikenakan denda RM2,500.

Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan, Dr. Lee Boon Chye
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Sebelum ini akhbar The Star pernah melaporkan bahawa Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) telah menyusulkan agar semua restoran terbuka sebagai kawasan larangan merokok

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Perkara ini bukan sahaja untuk menggalakkan perokok untuk membuang tabiat tersebut, tetapi juga untuk melindungi mereka yang tidak merokok daripada asap rokok."Tidak syak lagi perokok akan mengatakan mereka mempunyai hak untuk merokok, tetapi bukan perokok juga mempunyai hak untuk mempunyai kawasan bebas rokok," kata Dr. Lee.

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Tambah beliau, ini adalah antara usaha KKM untuk memastikan rakyat Malaysia terhindar daripada penyakit yang berpunca daripada asap rokok seperti kanser paru-paru, asma dan lain-lain.“Situasi ini sekali gus diharap dapat mengurangkan perbelanjaan kerajaan dalam aspek kos rawatan pesakit yang berpunca daripada asap rokok,” katanya seperti yang dilaporkan Berita Harian.

Ini boleh jadi permulaan bagi perokok untuk cuba berhenti merokok!

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[BREAKING] Ismail Sabri Yaakob Has Been Appointed As The Deputy Prime Minister

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Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

In a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the appointment comes with immediate effect and Ismail Sabri will retain his Defence Minister portfolio."The appointment will help the Prime Minister in governing the country and fulfil the people's needs as the country is currently facing a health and economy crisis," the statement said.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein will be made into a Senior Minister

The statement said that he will take over the Security Cluster which was previously headed by Ismail Sabri."Moreover, the Prime Minister has agreed to let Hishammuddin help him in managing the National Recovery Plan," it continued."Both appointments were made known to the Agong and will be effective immediately."

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Kenyataan Media Pejabat Perdana Menteri - 7 Julai 2021 pic.twitter.com/P4zyXTUX86— Muhyiddin Yassin (@MuhyiddinYassin) July 7, 2021


[PHOTOS] Malaysian Gets Pranked By Friends With An Extra Large AirAsia Boarding Pass

One man was embarrassed by his friends after they pranked him with a boarding pass which was 16 times larger than an A4-sized paper

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Last Tuesday, 10 April, Hu Cheng Jiunn was forced to use the A0-sized boarding pass to go through several checkpoints to catch his flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 to Vietnam.The Facebook post which was shared by Ipoh 怡保 on Friday, 13 April, has since gone viral. At the time of writing, the post has garnered over 3,700 shares and the video has been viewed over 450,000 times.

Hu could not believe his eyes when he first received his extra large boarding pass

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Hu's friends could be seen laughing at his reaction to the document while encouraging him to go through the first checkpoint with it.He was the only one among his group of friends to own the huge boarding pass.

Thankfully for him, airport officials and AirAsia employees saw the funny side of the prank and allowed him to pass through every checkpoint

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Hu appeared to be extremely shy at the boarding gate when the AirAsia employee was inspecting his unusually large document.

Even the AirAsia cabin crew admitted that it was the largest boarding pass she had ever seen

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Fortunately, Hu and his friends were allowed to board the plane without having to reprint his boarding pass.

Last year, one Malaysian was pranked by his friends in a similar fashion as well while another man showed up with an A0-sized boarding pass at London's Stansted Airport

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You can check out the full post here:

Kudos to the airport officials and AirAsia employees for having a great sense of humour!

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Ini Dia 9 Perkara Paling 'Basic' Anda Kena Tahu Bila Pergi Servis Kereta Sebelum Raya

Tak semua orang tahu atau mahir dalam selok-belok kereta, walaupun orang itu berkereta. Setuju?

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Mengaku sajalah, ramai yang hanya tahu pandu kereta tanpa mengetahui sedikit pun tentang bahagian teknikal kereta yang mereka pandu itu.Bila tanya pasal bahagian dalam enjin, mesti susah nak jawab. Bila tanya pasal minyak pelincir dan perkara-perkara lain yang basic sekalipun belum tentu ramai boleh bagi jawapan dengan betul.

Sempena nak Raya ni, apa kata ambil tahu sedikit tentang petua dan tips servis untuk pastikan kereta berada dalam keadaan selamat. Bukan susah pun!

Ada beberapa perkara mustahak yang WAJIB untuk setiap pemilik kereta ambil tahu seperti tayar, enjin, radiator, brek, dan lain-lain lagi. Teruskan baca di bawah:

1. Tayar

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Tayar merupakan antara komponen paling utama dalam memandu. Periksa dulu keempat-empat tayar sebelum balik kampung dan pastikan tayar masih elok dan "sihat". Kalau tayar dah botak, segeralah tukar. Tayar yang botak boleh mengakibatkan tayar pecah atau meletup ketika memandu. Sangat merbahaya dan memang susah nak pandu terutamanya ketika hujan dan jalan licin.

2. Radiator

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Apa yang biasa orang isi ke dalam tangki radiator?Air.Ya, memang air. Tujuannya  adalah untuk menyejukkan bahagian radiator dan enjin yang panas. Rasanya semua orang pun tahu, kereta akan menjadi panas dan perlukan angin atau coolant untuk menyejukkan enjin.Nak lagi best, apa kata isikan coolant sepenuhnya ke dalam tangki radiator. Kita boleh nampak sendiri perbezaannya dari segi kelancaran aircond serta enjin, malah penggunaan bahan api juga lebih jimat!

3. Enjin

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Biasanya, kereta akan dihantar servis setiap 10,000 kilometer. Tapi untuk Hari Raya, apa salahnya kalau tukar minyak hitam dan oil filter dan invest sedikit wang untuk servis bahagian enjin. Maklumlah, kita bakal tempuhi perjalanan yang jauh. Jadi, penting untuk pastikan enjin dalam keadaan tip-top.Untuk prestasi terbaik, gunakan minyak pelincir Shell Helix. Shell Helix dengan PurePlus Technology merupakan minyak pelincir sintetik pertama di dunia yang direka khas daripada sumber gas asli bagi memberikan prestasi enjin yang tahan lebih lama.Maklumat lanjut sila rujuk di sini.

4. Brek

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Setiap kali pandu kereta, mesti kita akan gunakan brek untuk memperlahankan kenderaan. Penting untuk pastikan brake pads masih tebal. Kalau sudah haus, cengkaman brek akan jadi tidak kuat dan sekaligus boleh mudah terbabas. Brake disc pun boleh rosak disebabkan kurang support daripada ketebalan brake pads.

5. Aircond

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Untuk aircond, kereta baru mungkin tak ada apa-apa masalah. Tapi kalau kereta dah lebih 3 tahun, seelok-eloknya pergi periksa. Paling kurang dapat juga tukar filter atau masukkan gas. Mana boleh bawak kereta tak ada aircond kat Malaysia ni.

6. Balancing and alignment

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Bukan setakat tayar, balancing and alignment tayar pun penting. Kedudukan pusingan tayar yang betul, tidak bengkok, sama seimbang dan selari dengan stereng kereta akan menjadikan pemanduan lebih selamat dan selesa. Tak mahal, dalam RM50 je bila servis. Kalau rim tayar bengkok, nak drive pun rasa tak selamat.

7. Segala lampu yang ada pada kereta

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Yang ini straight to the point. Lampu merupakan antara komponen terpenting dalam pemanduan selamat. Pastikan semua lampu berfungsi dan menyala. Periksa satu per satu lampu. Jangan malas.

8. Tayar spare

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Tayar spare ada dalam kereta tak? Kalau ada, pastikan tayar itu ada angin dan boleh digunakan. Sia-sia je kalau bawa tayar spare tapi tak boleh pakai. Tayar inilah yang akan jadi penyelamat sekiranya sesuatu buruk berlaku kepada tayar kereta anda di tengah perjalanan.

9. Air wiper

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Inilah antara perkara paling senang tapi ramai yang lupa nak buat. Sebelum nak berjalan jauh, pastikan isi air sampai penuh ke dalam tangki wiper. Boleh juga isikan air sabun supaya cermin kereta lebih bersih dan licin. Kuranglah sedikit bunyi bising ketika sedang pasang wiper. Kan lebih selesa.

Sempena Hari Raya, Shell akan beri diskaun sebanyak RM30 untuk servis dengan Shell Helix

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Shell ingin pastikan perjalanan balik kampung anda lebih selamat dan sejahtera, dengan prestasi kereta pada tahap tertinggi. Nikmati diskaun RM30 dengan servis kereta menggunakan minyak pelincir Shell Helix pada musim Raya ini.(Tertakluk pada terma & syarat)Maklumat lanjut sila layari www.shell.com.my/helixraya.

Dengan Shell Helix, perjalanan balik kampung anda sekeluarga pasti lebih selamat, tenang, dan ceria!

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[VIDEO] Anda Masih Ingat Bahasa F & W Yang Kita Guna Zaman Sekolah Dulu-Dulu?

Korang masih ingat lagi tak masa zaman sekolah dulu ada banyak gila bahasa yang pernah dipakai untuk sampaikan rahsia kat member korang?

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Contoh bahasa yang sering digunakan adalah bahasa F & W.
So,  kali ini kitorang nak uji rakan-rakan sekerja kat office untuk tengok diorang ni masih ingat lagi atau tak cara nak pakai bahasa-bahasa ini.

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Awal-awal diorang ni semua macam lost... tapi bila dapat teka tu bukan main semangat lagi!

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Agak-agak sejauh mana diorang faham dengan bahasa-bahasa ni? Jom tonton video di bawah dan teka bersama kami!

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[RASMI] Pingat Emas Ziyad Ditarik Balik, Atlet Ukraine 'Protes' Penyertaan Malaysia

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Kejayaan jaguh lontar peluru para negara, Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli meraih pingat emas 'dirompak' oleh protes yang dilakukan oleh kem Ukraine pada pentas final di Tokyo

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Difahamkan, kem Ukraine melakukan protes berikutan tiga atlet iaitu Ziyad, Todd Hodgetts (Australia) dan Jordi Patricio (Ecuador) dikatakan lewat untuk memasuki bilik menunggu sebelum pertandingan dimulakan.Berdasarkan semakan di laman Paralimpik Tokyo, ketiga tiga atlet terbabit mendapat status 'DNS' sekali gus menyebabkan mereka dianggap tidak layak beraksi sekalipun Ziyad sebelum itu memecahkan rekod dunia dengan catatan 17.94 meter.Bagaimanapun, protes terbabit menyaksikan apa yang dilakukan Ziyad tidak dikira.

Keputusan rasmi menyaksikan Ukraine yang melakukan protes berjaya meraih pingat emas dan perak bagi acara lontar peluru F20

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Susulan itu, pingat emas menjadi milik Maksym Koval yang melakukan catatan 17.34 meter sekali gus menjadi rekod dunia sementara pingat perak dirangkul Oleksandr Yarovyi yang mencatat balingan 17.30 meter.Gangsa dimiliki atlet dari Greece, Efstratios Nikolaidis yang melakukan catatan 15.93m.


Are You A Good Cat Parent If You Don't Get Hari Raya Outfits For Your Kitty?

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is fast approaching, which means it's time for those celebrating to get their outfits sorted for the special day

From considering colour schemes to following trends, a lot is taken into consideration to make this year's mandatory raya family portrait better than the last.Thanks to a Malaysian business, you can now include your fur family in the pictures, too!

Perak-based company Geli Geli Kuching is selling a range of traditional clothes for fur babies, so they don't have to miss out on the festivities

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Ameowzing!

At RM45, 'Baju Melayu Devon' comes in a variety of bright colours so cat owners can coordinate with their dashing male kitties

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For a more neutral colour palette, treat your pets to the sleeker 'Baju Melayu Birdman' for RM60.

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There are also two Kurta designs to choose from for the more casual cats out there

For RM42, you can pick between a showstopping coral pink or a subtle dark green.

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To complete the look - because why not? - songkoks for cats are also for sale at RM18

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It even comes with a strap to secure the songkok, so your pets can stretch, run, or roll around in peace!

Female cats can be feline and looking good on raya in this chic peplum baju kurung

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So purrty!And only for RM55. Are you kitten me?

Whether you have a particularly chunky cat or an itty bitty kitten, sizing won't be an issue

Geli-Geli Kucing offers sizes from S to XXL, and specific measurements to refer to in its size chart.

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Check out the full selection of traditional clothes for cats below:

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An additional RM10 will be charged to deliver orders in Semenanjung Malaysia, while it costs RM15 to post the threads to Sabah and Sarawak

The company also ships to Singapore and Brunei, though the prices are available upon request.With over 11,000 shares on Geli Geli Kucing's Facebook post of the Purrfect Raya Collection, those interested in ordering should act quickly!

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