Who Are The 8 Sultans Behind The Newly Renamed Roads In KL?

This morning, we woke up to news that the DBKL has renamed some of the major roads in the city

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To understand the rationale for renaming these roads, we take a closer look at the Sultans, from their accomplishments to their hobbies. Get to know them better:

1. Jalan Tunku Abdul Halim (Jalan Duta). Tunku Abdul Halim is our current Yang Di-Pertuan Agong. Did you know he's a week older than world's longest reigning monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand?  The Penang Second Bridge is named after him too!

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The bridge was officially opened on 1 March 2014 at 20:30 MST and was named after the fourteen Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah and was assigned with the route number

2. Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (Jalan Khidmat Usaha). Our seventh Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, he's a big fan of football and even had a competition named after him.

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The Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup, more popularly known as Charity Cup, is an annual football match contested by the champions of the previous Malaysia Super League season and the winners of the Malaysia Cup. The fixture is ranked below the FA Cup and Malaysia Cup, in terms of importance.

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3. Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah (Jalan Ipoh). The late Agong was known as the "Father of Malaysian hockey" for his contribution to the sport. Fun fact: He became the youngest ever Lord President of the Federal Court, the highest judicial post in Malaysia.

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Raja Azlan Shah was admitted to the English Bar on 23 November 1954. He returned to Malaysia, becoming the Assistant State Secretary of Perak. He joined the Judicial and Legal Service of the Federation of Malaya and soon became the President of the Sessions Court. He continued rise quickly through the legal ranks, serving as Federal Counsel and Deputy Public Prosecutor, Legal Adviser of the State of Pahang, Registrar of the High Court of Malaya, and Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia. In 1965, Raja Azlan Shah, aged 37, became the youngest judge ever appointed to the High Court of Malaya. He was appointed to the Federal Court in 1973. In 1979, he was appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Malaya. Finally, on 12 November 1982 he became the youngest ever Lord President of the Federal Court, the highest judicial post in Malaysia.

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21-year-old Sultan Azlan Shah looks like Taylor Lautner, right?
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4. Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (Persiaran Duta). The current Raja Of Perlis, the Tottenham Hotspur fan is known for his dedication and care to his people. He holds education in high regard and has created a foundation to help reward deserving students.

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Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin is renowned for his dedication towards his people and takes great interest in education. With the establishment of the Tuanku Syed Putra Foundation in 1986, many Perlis students have been able to further their studies locally and abroad. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin is the Chairman of this foundation. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin is also active in sports. Among his favourite sports are golf, tennis, football and is a fan of Tottenham Hotspur football club. He has been the Chairman of Putra Golf Club, Perlis since May 1971, and the patron of the Association of Football Referees of Perlis since 1967. He was also the Chairman of the Football Association of Perlis for 18 years.

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5. Jalan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (Jalan Khidmat Setia and Jalan Ibadah). The Sultan became the youngest ruler of a federal state when he became the Sultan of Terengganu in 1998. A mosque in Putrajaya is named after the ruler besides this road.

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Mizan became the youngest ruler of a Malaysian federal state when he was appointed as the Sultan of Terengganu on 15 May 1998 following the death of his father, Sultan Mahmud. Mizan was crowned as the 17th Sultan of Terengganu on 4 March 1999.

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The "Iron Mosque" features a district cooling system, and fans or an air conditioning system. The mosque employs "architectural wire mesh" imported from Germany and China, which is also constructed at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid and the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris. The main entrance is strengthened with glass reinforced concrete to increase the integrity of the structure and uses fine glass to create an illusion of a white mosque from afar.

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6. Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar (Lebuhraya Mahameru). The late Sultan Iskandar was no stranger to drama with the most controversial one being The Gomez Incident. He was also known for his love for motorbikes. Oh, he also had a peacock as a pet.

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He was also known to be a motorbike enthusiast; documentaries on national patriotism would feature Sultan Iskandar, the then-Agong, riding out on a police motorbike and his flamboyant appearance during a few public ceremonies. In addition, he kept a large collection of pets, particularly peacocks, at his Istana Bukit Serene compound, where he lived with the Sultanah.

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7. Persiaran Tuanku Ja’afar (Persiaran Mahameru). Tuanku Ja'afar and his family is known as the "Royal Family Of Sports" as they played a wide variety of sports. An international school was named after him as well.

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Tuanku Ja’afar and the royal family of Negeri Sembilan are known as the “Royal Family of Sports”. He and his family have shown great interest in cricket, tennis, badminton, squash, hockey and golf within and outside Malaysia. His son HH Tunku Imran has been the President of World Squash for seven years.

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Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (or KTJ) is a co-educational international school in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, founded in 1991. Its Primary School is a day school for pupils between the ages of 4 and 11 while its Secondary School offers boarding for students from the age of 11 to 19. Day schooling is also possible in the Secondary School. It is a British curriculum school, which also has an option for local students to enroll in the national stream, using the Malaysian syllabus. This option is only open for students in Form 5 in the year 2014.

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8. Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra (Jalan Semarak). Yahya Petra of Kelantan was the sixth Yang Di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. He had a suburb and a bridge named after him in Kuching and Kelantan respectively.

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Yahya Petra ibni Ibrahim, GCMG, (December 10, 1917– March 29, 1979) was the sixth Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia from September 21, 1975 to his death, and twelfth (by some reckoning tenth) Raja of modern Kelantan (1960–1979).

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The Raja Yahya Petra Bridge in Kelantan was named after him. Besides that, Petra Jaya, a suburb in Kuching, Sarawak was also named after the late Sultan.

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[PHOTOS] Netizens React To The Annular Solar Eclipse That Only Happens Once Every 20 Years

By now, you should know about the annular solar eclipse that happened today, 26 December, or at least saw someone posting about it on social media

Today's event was special as the National Planetarium told New Straits Times that an annular eclipse only happens once every 20 years.In contrary to the partial and total solar eclipses, this natural phenomenon occurs when the moon covers the sun's centre, causing the sun's visible outer edge to form a ring-shaped shadow or a 'ring of fire'.According to Malay Mail, the last formation of an annular solar eclipse was on 28 August 1998, and the next such eclipse will happen on 21 May 2031.

Visitors looking at the annular solar eclipse during a viewing in Penang today, 26 December.
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Of course, people shared their experiences and pictures of the rare occurrence on social media:

Some people took phenomenal photos

Incredible solar eclipse in Malaysia. My first time witnessing this beauty. #solareclipse2019 pic.twitter.com/PZZ9EniElG— Rafiq Farhan (@rafiqsfarhan) December 26, 2019

2019 Solar Eclipse shot by me using my Own camera Nikon Coolplix P530#solareclipse2019 pic.twitter.com/EkKhISAoWD— Juneeeeeeeeeh (@jae__juneeeeeh) December 26, 2019

We were watching too! This was taken at the SAYS office.

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While the cloudy sky affected the experiences of others

"Expectations versus reality," tweeted this netizen who did not get to witness the extraordinary event.

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While another was actually thankful for some clouds.

thanks to the clouds i get to see the eclipse without being blind #SolarEclipse Malaysia pic.twitter.com/NAW07tKxwZ—    (@5hineonyou) December 26, 2019

There were also crescent-shaped shadows everywhere

According to the University of Illinois, the shadows appear as the eclipse progresses and as the moon covers more of the sun.Colours begin to lose their contrast and shadows on the floor appear much sharper.Anything that can cast a shadow while still allowing some light to filter through, such as the tiny gaps between the leaves of a tree, creates tiny-crescents on the ground.

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The shadows look so weird The shadows of the leaves don't usually look like this, and even my shadow looks trippyI wouldn't notice this if I never looked down #SolarEclipse pic.twitter.com/5lMohshBXp— YiXuan. | Temporary freedom (@YiXuannn__) December 26, 2019

Some netizens showed how important it was to view the solar eclipse with the right equipment

As mentioned in Forbes, you need to wear solar eclipse glasses to protect your eyes from damage, and place a solar filter on your camera to protect it too.

solar eclipsenaked eye vs. solar view shades pic.twitter.com/kvOVSIHhed— KICHOP  (@kichopp) December 26, 2019

But some people found a workaround and watched the solar eclipse from a bucket of water!

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As this Twitter user said, any protective measure is better than watching the eclipse with your bare eyes.

When you watch #SolarEclipse with bare eyes pic.twitter.com/OXLV4xBhgi— Savage_नारी (@atram_shatram) December 26, 2019

Meanwhile, we think some people didn't actually see the right eclipse

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Oh, and if you missed the whole episode this afternoon, here is how you can recreate the solar eclipse any time at home

HOW TO SOLAR ECLIPSE... #TikTok https://t.co/vKtF9D9dLH pic.twitter.com/ducpj6XZYu— Latest on SAYS (@saysdotcom) December 26, 2019


'Plash Speed': Man Hires Fake WiFi Router Serviceman To Sneak In PS5 Into Home

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If you are a gamer, chances are you have seen the hilarious 'Plash Speed' video by Jangbbijju

The two-minute animated short tells the story of a husband hiring a serviceman to install a new PlayStation 4 Pro on the pretext that the bulky device is a WiFi router called 'Plash Speed'. The husband does that in order to deceive his wife while sneaking in a game console into the house.

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The 2019 video went on to garner 10 million views on YouTube, spawning countless memes online.

Fast forward two years later, a man in Vietnam decided to pull the same trick to bring a brand new PlayStation 5 into his home

Using the same modus operandi as demonstrated in Jangbbijju's video, the man — named Lê Gia Hưng on Facebook — hired a WiFi router serviceman under the false pretence to fix his Internet connection problem.In the caption of the post, Lê cheekily concocted how the situation began."The first story of the year about the service provider. At the beginning of the year, my family found that the Internet was a bit fluttering, I called the operator to take care of it," Lê wrote, as translated by UNILAD."(As a) Viettel's customer, I was totally surprised [by] Viettel's other way of taking care of Viettel's goods. Around one hour after the call, Viettel's party confirmed the problem was in the device's place, so the staff gave the latest generation WiFi upgrading equipment."For context, Viettel is the largest telecommunications service provider in Vietnam.

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Based on the photos, Lê's plan is practically flawless. The serviceman was wearing a uniform belonging to Viettel.

The serviceman's solemn expression shows that he was focused on the job. He was merely trying to get the mundane, no-nonsense task over with.To avoid his grand plan from being exposed, Lê even had a Viettel's customer service sticker pasted on the PlayStation 5. Genius!

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At the time of writing, the post has gone viral all over Facebook

Gamer Secret, a Malaysian video game media company, re-uploaded the post and it has garnered over 7,900 shares since."Real-life 'Plash Speed'," a netizen remarked while laughing, while another asked, "Did he learn from the South Korean guy who bought PS4?"

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"Modern world problem requires a modern solution," said a person, and this Facebook user added, "All hail the brother who staged this and survived!"

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If you have never watched the 'Plash Speed' video, check it out below:

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In December last year, Jangbbijju released a sequel to the short here.


AJ Hair Studio Owner: Models Are My Friends & Photos Were Shared Online With False Caption

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The owner of AJ Hair Studio Puchong has pleaded with netizens not to defame his salon as so much is at stake for him to launch and grow it into a successful business

In a Facebook Live broadcast last night, 8 June, the 35-year-old owner said his business has been severely affected by the visits from the police, the criminal investigation department (CID), and the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) since the controversy."All of them came to my shop. Wow! Thank you for the support. [...] Everyone has helped me share about my business and let people know about AJ," he said in the 50-minute livestream."But I have to stress that I am an honest man and I am not fooling around." The hairstylist said he had spent six years thinking about the grand opening of his salon, understanding full well the importance of the ceremony as it is how people find out about his business."If the grand opening does not have a sports car or amoi (young women), no one would want to watch it," he said."I am afraid of losing money. I am young, and up till now, I do not have much money. I gathered some money to open the shop." "I am very happy that it is now open but netizens accused AJ of offering 'special massage' services."

The owner of AJ Hair Studio Puchong appeared in a live stream yesterday, 8 June, to talk about the recent controversy.
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"Abang and amoi, please. You got the wrong idea," the owner clarified.

He said that he understood Malaysia is a multiracial country but defended his business over the recent controversy as the grand opening attended by slinky-dressed models was just a marketing gimmick."I uploaded the photos to my personal profile but I don't know who took the photos and uploaded them to a Facebook group, writing a false statement to claim that AJ Hair Studio Puchong has 'special services' with the prices listed down," he said."I am telling you now that (the information) did not come from me. I didn't do that. Here is Malaysia and I am a Malaysian. I only do good things."Over the past two days, he said authorities have visited the establishment while his customers were receiving haircut and hair colouring services."Abang, how do I make money?" he lamented."My father is old. If I have no money, how do I survive in Malaysia?"He also shared that the lockdowns during the pandemic made it difficult for him to make a living as a hairstylist and he is glad to see the country is recovering in the endemic phase.He said he borrowed money from people around him to start the business, relating emotionally that "I cannot afford to fail".

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Throughout the livestream, he reiterated multiple times that the models are his friends and the photos were uploaded on his personal profile

"I want to tell everyone that AJ Hair Studio (is run) by me alone, my friends came to the grand opening to support me, to take photos," he stressed, adding that the photos were shared among themselves for fun."Don't share photos of my friends to another group but you can share the photos of my face. Don't share faces of my friends because we are a family."He said netizens misunderstood the content shared on his personal profile just because it has Thai music, justifying that it was just to create a "feel".The owner also refuted news reports that stated he is operating without a license, saying that neither he nor his father is a 'Tan Sri' or 'Datuk'.

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The 35-year-old then brought his livestream audience on a tour of his salon, proving that there are no secret rooms at the premises to offer shady services

He showed that the front of the salon has four seats offering haircut services for men, while the back has six seats offering hair colouring services for women.He explained that he made the separation because he understands that his female customers do not like men looking at them while receiving hours worth of services.The owner said AJ Hair Studio offers a transparent "1Malaysia flat price" for colouring at RM150 and RM250 for bleaching and colouring.

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The livestream can be found below:

On the day of its grand opening, AJ Hair Studio Puchong offered a RM1 haircut promotion:

                "Our Shop Doesn't Have Special Services" – Salon Raided Following Viral Hairdresser Photos

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This Shah Alam Place Lets You Play FootGolf. It's Like Football + Golf & It's Super Fun

Bored of doing the same ol' things every week? Try this fun activity in Shah Alam that's a combination of two sports — football and golf!

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As its name suggests, FootGolf is basically individual players kicking a ball into several different holes with the occasional obstacles. It's like playing golf, except you're using a much bigger ball and your legs to aim and kick.FootGolf Malaysia has two outlets: one in Bukit Jelutong Golf Centre, Shah Alam and another in The Els Club Desaru Coast, Johor.

The Bukit Jelutong outlet is stretched out across 30 acres of land and was previously used as a regular golf course before FootGolf Malaysia took over.There's also Disc Golf available, where players can throw a flying disc at a pin or elevated basket.

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All ages are welcome to play! All you need is to put on your shoes and challenge a group of friends to a game or two.

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A maximum of five players are allowed per session. You can keep score on a point sheet that will be provided. Or you can just aim and kick for fun. It's a total workout but an extremely fun activity, especially for anyone who just wants to release some stress. :D

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Rates are as follows

Weekdays:18 holes – RM35 per person / 9 holes – RM25 per personStudents: 18 holes – RM30 per person / 9 holes – RM20 per personWeekend & public holidays:18 holes – RM50 per person / 9 holes – RM35 per personStudents: 18 holes – RM40 per person / 9 holes – RM30 per personThere's an additional RM5 fee for renting a ball. You can also rent a trolley and a cooler box for RM5 each.

Opening hours

3pm – 7.30pm (Tuesday to Friday)7.30am – 7.30pm (Saturday, Sunday, & public holidays)Closed on Mondays.To book or find out more, check out their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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"Pabila Pontianak Bertemu Werewolf" - Maya Karin Akan Muncul Dalam Filem Hollywood 'Alone'

Pelakon terkenal, Maya Karin, meluahkan rasa terujanya bakal muncul dalam sebuah filem Hollywood berjudul ‘Alone’ di bawah arahan Johnny Martin

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Maya memberitahu, bekerja dengan pasukan profesional diketuai Johnny Martin selaku pengarah dan penerbit bersama merupakan landasan awal untuknya melebarkan langkah di pentas antarabangsa.

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Menariknya, beliau dipilih sendiri oleh eksekutif Hollywood Innovation Group (HIG) tanpa perlu menghadiri sesi temuduga mahupun uji bakat.“Apabila eksekutif HIG menyuarakan hasrat meminta saya menyertai pasukan produksi mereka di sini, saya rasa bertuah kerana dipilih tanpa perlu menjalani uji bakat," katanya kepada Berita Harian.

Dalam filem tersebut, Maya akan memegang watak seorang saintis dari Malaysia bernama Dr. Zulaikha

Biarpun hanya satu babak penting, Maya Karin tetap berasa teruja berpeluang menimba pengalaman membintangi filem Alone yang membariskan pelakon ternama seperti Donald Sutherland, yang berlakon dalam siri filem Hunger Games, serta Tyler Posey yang terkenal dengan wataknya sebagai serigala jadian dalam siri drama Teen Wolf.

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“Walaupun sebabak, berada dalam suasana baharu, dikelilingi kru profesional dan dapat bertukar idea dengan ramai karyawan di sini termasuk pengarah Alone, menyemarakkan semangat.“Kepercayaan mereka dianggap permulaan baik untuk saya terus mencari ruang di Hollywood. Apatah lagi, sepanjang minggu ini saya turut dipertemukan dengan beberapa produser dan pengarah lain.

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“Sebelum ini, saya tak terfikir boleh sampai (berlakon) di Hollywood. Malah, tidak pernah terdetik mencuba nasib atau menghadiri uji bakat... Mungkin sekarang tepat pada waktunya,” tambahnya.

Menurut pengarah filem terbabit, Johnny Martin, beliau melihat potensi Maya untuk berjaya melakar nama di sana berdasarkan kesungguhannya walaupun menerima skrip hanya dua hari sebelum penggambaran bermula

“Saya mengenali Maya ketika pelancaran hotel milik Paramount di Bali, Indonesia, dua tahun lalu. Ketika itu, saya dan HIG nampak potensinya. Apabila dia dapat 'terbang' ke AS dan bersama kami, itu bermakna hajat kami sudah direalisasikan.

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“Maya beri komitmen penuh biarpun masih keletihan dan ‘jetlag’. Babak membabitkan Maya hanya satu, tetapi skrip panjang hingga lima muka surat,” ujar pengarah itu.

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[VIDEO] Zuckerberg Uses this Video to Explain Why He Wants Everyone to Have Internet

WATCH: Every one of us. #ConnectTheWorld

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Mark Zuckerberg launches plan to connect entire world to Internet

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., last March. On Wednesday, Mr. Zuckerberg announced his company's intentions to get more of the world's 7 billion people online through Internet.org, a partnership with some of the world’s largest mobile technology companies.

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Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that his social networking empire will be teaming up with six high tech and mobile companies to bring Internet access to the masses.

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By launching Internet.org, Facebook, Ericsson, MediaTek, Nokia, Opera, Qualcomm, and Samsung are setting out to help the remaining two-thirds of the world’s population get online so that they can have “the same opportunities" that "the connected third of the world has today.”

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In a press release posted to Facebook, Zuckerberg argued that the motivation for helping expand global access to the Internet was not simply in the best interest of the companies involved.

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The focus of the initiative will be..

Facebook has updated its News Feed algorithm in an attempt to flag and display more "high quality" content from Pages that users engage with.

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Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. -NYTimes
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The focus of the new plan will be on lowering cost of access through projects such as low-cost smartphones and working with mobile operators to deploy Internet connectivity in under-served communities.

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Facebook and partners also plan to reduce data usage by apps and other services through data compression tools, networks that handle data more efficiently, systems that better cache data and frameworks for apps to reduce data usage.

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The initiative will also aim at localization of content and services through partnerships and also creating sustainable business models for delivery of Internet at affordable prices, with incentives for operators, device makers, developers and other businesses

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The Internet.org website is now up and running providing an overview of the initiative's mission and goals. It will feature the latest news on the project's activities as well as interviews with technology leaders and experts.

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The Open Compute Project, for example, is working on an open network switch design for Internet data centers, Zuckerberg wrote.

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Facebook had 699 million daily active users on an average in June this year, and about 80 percent of these came outside the U.S. and Canada, indicating large opportunities for the company in developing markets.

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TNB Bakal Umum Penurunan Kadar Tarif Elektrik Bagi Tahun 2021

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) menjangkakan akan berlaku penurunan kecil kadar tarif elektrik bagi tahun 2021

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Penurunan ini adalah berikutan penyusutan kos pengeluaran arang batu dan gas semasa. Walau bagaimanapun, menurut laporan, Presiden/Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan menegaskan keputusan itu bergantung kepada Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) yang akan membuat penilaian lebih terperinci sebelum mencadangkan perkara itu kepada Kabinet.ST dijangka mengumumkan tarif baharu pada penghujung tahun ini bagi tempoh Januari sehingga Jun tahun 2021 selepas mendapat persetujuan Kabinet.

Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah turut berkata harga arang batu pada masa ini adalah sekitar RM43 satu tan berbanding RM65 satu tan pada tahu lepas.
Ia sekaligus memberi sedikit penjimatan.

Presiden/Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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Selain itu, beliau menegaskan penilaian kadar tarif itu akan turut berdasarkan pergerakan dan anggaran harga arang batu dan gas bagi tempoh sehingga penghujung tahun ini."TNB adalah di bawah pengawasan ST dan ini berdasarkan skim kawal selia berasaskan insentif (IBR). Segala perbezaan di antara harga arang batu dan gas akan diletakkan di bawah Kumpulan Wang Industri Elektrik (KWIE). Oleh itu terpulang kepada Kementerian (Tenaga dan Sumber Asli) serta ST (bagi memutuskannya)."Jika kita lihat, apa yang dibuat oleh kerajaan dalam Mac sehingga hujung tahun ini adalah menggunakan sebahagian wang daripada KWIE bagi tujuan diskaun (untuk pengguna ketika tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan," katanya.

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Pizza Hut Malaysia Responds To Woman's Claim That They Only Serve Non-Muslims After 8.30pm

In a tweet posted on Monday, a woman has alleged that a Pizza Hut branch in a shopping mall in PJ declined to serve her in the evening as the restaurant will only start serving non-Muslims at 8.30pm

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According to the Twitter timestamp, the tweet was posted at 7.17pm on Monday, 5 June. As of 1.30pm today, it has been re-tweeted over 700 times. At the time of writing, her account - and subsequently, her tweets - have been set to 'Private'.

Her tweet quickly gained traction on Twitter, with several Malaysians urging her to lodge a complaint with Pizza Hut Malaysia's management

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However, in some of her replies, the woman revealed that she has yet to file a formal complaint as she "didn't want to make it seem like I'm disrespecting them".

The tweet soon became a top thread on the r/Malaysia subreddit. While many shared the sentiment that she should lodge a complaint, some suggested that this incident could be the result of a personal oversight.

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Image via Reddit r/Malaysia

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In light of the allegation, Pizza Hut Malaysia has launched an investigation and subsequently released a statement clarifying that their restaurants do not "practice a reservation policy based on race or religious background"

"Pizza Hut Malaysia is aware of a complaint by a Twitter user alleging that her party was denied seating at a Pizza Hut restaurant because the restaurant would not seat non-Muslims until 8:30pm. We take these allegations seriously and are investigating the issue rigorously.Pizza Hut Malaysia does not practice a reservation policy based on the race or religious background of our customers. We treat all our customers equally on a first-come, first-serve basis. Every customer is important to us, regardless of personal background," Pizza Hut said in a statement e-mailed to SAYS.

Following their investigation, the pizza chain also said that the staff could not seat the woman as the restaurant was fully occupied at the time. They have also reached out to her for further clarification of the incident.

"At this point of time, our investigation shows our staff communicated that the customer could not be seated because the restaurant was fully occupied at that time. We have tried contacting the customer to no avail, and will continue in our efforts to reach her and clarify the incident." The fast food chain appeared to have reached out to the woman on Twitter yesterday to apologise and request for further information to assist in their investigations. SAYS has also attempted to contact the woman via her social media accounts for further comment.


[VIDEO] "Seronoknya!” - Gelagat Budak Bermain Gelongsor Dengan Kreatif Buat Ramai Terhibur

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

Pada zaman sekarang, jarang kita dapat lihat budak-budak bermain gelongsor

Kebiasaannya, mereka sering dikaburi dengan keseronokan gajet dan permainan video. Jarang sekali kita lihat mereka bermain di luar terutamanya di taman permainan pada waktu petang.Namun begitu, berbeza pula dengan video yang tular baru-baru ini berkenaan dua orang budak perempuan dilihat bermain gelongsor dengan cara tersendiri. Video tersebut berjaya mencuri tumpuan netizen.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @bellalang272 Teringat zaman kanak2 dulu..  original sound - Kerana Nabila - Kerana Nabila

Guna kotak untuk dijadikan sebagai gelongsor

Menerusi video yang berdurasi 23 saat itu, kelihatan dua orang budak perempuan sedang bermain gelongsor di bawah kediaman mereka yang merupakan rumah flat.Apa yang menarik ialah mereka kelihatan seronok bermain gelongsor menggunakan kotak dan meluncur dari atas ke bawah. Kemudian, mereka tidak berhenti setakat itu, mereka mengulangi perbuatan mereka.

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"Dari rupa rumput dan lalang situ boleh dirumuskan betapa mereka istiqomah - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video ini telah berjaya meraih 482K views, 37K likes dan 3K comments di TikTok. Hasil daripada tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati bahawa rata-rata netizen turut menyokong dan gembira dengan perbuatan mereka. Malah ada yang mengimbau kembali masa zaman kanak-kanak dulu. Berikut merupakan antara komen netizen yang menarik di TikTok:

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Bestnya dik, nak juga main gelongsor macam tu! :D

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29-Year-Old Malaysian Artist Killed After Her Car Crashed Into A Tree On Jalan Kuchai Lama

Emily Kong, a Malaysian singer cum actress, was killed in an accident on Jalan Kuchai Lama at 3.20am on Saturday, 9 March

        View this post on Instagram           39 Emily Emily   EmilyEmily  Our beloved Emily Kong has left us for Heaven to be reunited with our Heavenly Father and her mom. Her contagious laughter, her cheerful personality and the rarest of all, her pure heart of gold will be something we cherish in our memories forever. . . It has always been Emily’s wish to have more people come to know her beloved God through her, to touch more lives. She has a special love and passion for taking care of artists who are in this industry, constantly giving without expecting anything in return. I’m sure the people around her could attest to her sincerity and selflessness. She is beautiful inside out, because she has a wonderful God. Earth doesn’t deserve her, she belongs in Heaven. She must be too too too perfect, that’s why God called her home to be an angel instead. . . Let’s keep the beautiful memories in our hearts forever and you may comment your best moments with Emily below. I’m sure she will see it. . . Thank you for the consolations but we may not be able to respond at the moment, appreciate your kind understanding. . . #OurAngelEmily Emily This post is written on behalf by Emily’s sister. A post shared by  Emily Kong  (@emilykcl) on Mar 9, 2019 at 6:05am PST

According to The Star Online, the 29-year-old lost control of her car and crashed into a tree in front of the NSK Trade City Kuchai Lama

About nine minutes after the accident, the Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call, following which a team from the Seputeh fire station was dispatched."We managed to pull the victim out of the vehicle before she was pronounced dead at the scene," a spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department was quoted as saying.

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The actress reportedly suffered severe injuries to her head

The English daily reported that her body was sent to Hospital Kuala Lumpur for a post-mortem, where her family members were too distraught to speak to reporters.

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The late singer's wake service has been scheduled for 8.30pm on Sunday and Monday. The funeral service has been scheduled at 10am on Tuesday.Location for the wake and funeral:The Full Gospel Assembly Church Kuchai Lama.

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Meanwhile, a 35-year-old woman has been sentenced to 17 years' imprisonment and fined RM39,000 after being found guilty of causing the death of four men and seriously injuring another:

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Ini Kisah Sebenar Isu Murid Sekolah Diarah Minum Kencing Sendiri

Surat aduan waris murid di Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Ibrahim, Kedah tersebar di laman sosial berikutan kenyataan biadab seorang guru sekolah berkenaan

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Penolong Kanan Hal Ehwal Murid dikatakan memberikan ucapan tersebut di perhimpunan sekolah merujuk kepada murid bukan Islam di mana mereka dilarang minum air di dalam kelas, tetapi minum air di tandas sekolah

"Murid-murid yang bukan Islam diingatkan supaya tidak minum air dalam kelas tetapi minum air di tandas sekolah. Sekiranya tidak mempunyai air, maka boleh minum air paip atau air kencing sendiri," katanya.

        thehypemedia.com

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Namun begitu, ada pengguna laman sosial mendakwa bahawa surat aduan yang telah menjadi viral ini merupakan satu fitnah

Menurut seorang pengguna laman sosial. Suresh Naidu yang mempunyai seorang anak yang bersekolah di sekolah yang sama, perkara tersebut merupakan satu fitnah atau salah faham. Menurut beliau, para pelajar sekolah terbabit juga tidak tahu menahu tentang ucapan Penolong Kanan terbabit setelah ditanya sendiri oleh ibu bapa mereka.

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"Anak saya bersekolah di sekolah ini, tetapi dia tak pernah dengar tentang hal ini. Rakan anak saya, seorang India juga tidak pernah dengar tentang perkara ini."

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"Tiada sesiapa membuat bantahan di hadapan sekolah. Setakat ini, tiada bukti ianya diucapkan semasa perhimpunan. Tetapi surat tersebut sudah diedarkan kepada ibu bapa."

"Surat tersebut bukan surat paslu, tetapi tuduhan tersebut mungkin palsu atau salah dengar."

Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan, P.Kamalanathan telah mengarahkan supaya siasatan lanjut ke atas kes ini dijalankan

With regards to the issue that was highlighted regarding a primary school in Sungai Petani, Kedah. We have immediately...Posted by P.Kamalanathan on Sunday, June 21, 2015

Hasil siasatan mendapati, apa yang terjadi di SK Ibrahim, Kedah ini adalah salah intepretasi atau salah faham terhadap ucapan guru terbabit

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Menurut Exco Kedah, Datuk Tajul Urus Mat Zain, guru yang membuat ucapan semasa perhimpunan tersebut menyebut "Jangan sampai minum air kencing pula" dan bukanlah mengarahkan pelajar untuk minum air kencing.

        themalaymailonline.com

Ucapan tersebut diberikan apabila guru itu meminta pelajar beragama Islam untuk terus berpuasa, dan meminta pelajar bukan Muslim untuk tidak minum di hadapan mereka yang berpuasa sebaliknya mereka boleh meminta kebenaran untuk minum di luar kelas atau di tandas.

        themalaymailonline.com

Walau bagaimanapun, pihak Kementerian Pendidikan menegaskan bahawa tiada polisi yang menghalang pelajar bukan Islam untuk minum air di sekolah di bulan Ramadan.

        themalaymailonline.com


Guru Lelaki Buat Persiapan 'Akhir' Untuk Buka Sekolah Maut Terjatuh Dari Tingkat Satu

Satu kejadian yang begitu menyedihkan telah berlaku pada tengah hari tadi di Sekolah Kebangsaan Batu Gajah, Tanah Merah, Kelantan apabila seorang guru lelaki dikatakan terjatuh dari tingkat satu sekolah itu

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Menurut laporan, kejadian tersebut berlaku ketika guru yang mengajar subjek Matematik di sekolah itu sedang membuat persiapan terakhir sempena pembukaan kembali sekolah pada hari esok.Arwah dikatakan telah terjatuh dari tingkat satu selepas memanjat keluar dari dalam kelas ke balkoni belakang sebelum memijak kerusi plastik dan tergelincir jatuh pada ketinggian kira-kira tiga meter. Dalam kejadian jam 12.30 tengah hari tadi, arwah yang berusia 54 tahun itu meninggal dunia akibat parah di kepala.

Ketua Polis Daerah Tanah Merah, Deputi Superintendan Zainuddin Md Yusuf berkata ketika itu arwah sedang melakukan pemeriksaan air bagi memastikan setiap sinki di dalam kelas berfungsi

Tambahan pula, ketika insiden tersebut berlaku, arwah berada bersama dua rakannya di balkoni berkenaan manakala terdapat guru lain di dalam kelas itu. "Ada guru yang melihat kejadian berkenaan dan kami dimaklumkan semua guru ke sekolah untuk melakukan persediaan sempena pembukaan sekolah esok."Mangsa yang mempunyai lima orang anak mengajar subjek Matematik di sekolah berkenaan sejak 17 tahun lalu," kata Zainuddin.

Zainuddin berkata, mayat mangsa dihantar ke Hospital Tanah Merah (HTM) untuk bedah siasat dan kes diklasifikasikan sebagai mati mengejut.

Al-Fatihah buat arwah. Semoga rohnya ditempatkan di kalangan orang-orang yang beriman.
Amin YRA.

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#PregoCares Turun Padang Bersama-Sama Bantu Golongan Terjejas Di Musim Wabak

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Situasi pandemik COVID-19 di Malaysia ketika ini boleh dikatakan masih di tahap yang membimbangkan

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Negara kini sudah mula memasuki fasa pemulihan dengan kes positif mencatatkan penurunan sejak beberapa hari lalu, namun masih terlalu untuk kita merasa terlalu selesa.Paling menyedihkan, ada juga di antara kita yang kurang bernasib baik setelah kehilangan punca mata pencarian. Disebabkan rasa prihatin dengan situasi semasa rakyat Malaysia, #PregoCares mula jadi perhatian di media sosial.

Kempen membeli sambil beramal

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Sejak pandemik COVID-19 mula menular di Malaysia, Campbell Malaysia antara syarikat yang tampil membantu bagi meringankan beban serta memberi sokongan kepada mereka yang terjejas.Terkini, program pengumpulan Dana #PregoCares antara yang menerima sambutan hebat rakyat Malaysia. Dengan hanya membeli produk Prego, anda juga akan turut menyumbang kepada mereka yang terjejas.Bermula 1 Jun hingga 30 Jun 2020, rebutlah peluang untuk membeli mana-mana produk Prego kerana sebanyak RM0.30 daripada setiap pembelian akan terus disalurkan ke tabung Dana #PregoCares. Nak lebih mudah anda boleh buat pembelian produk Prego di mana-mana kedai berhampiran atau terus je beli di Lazada!

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Hasil sumbangan ini, pihak Campbell Malaysia akan menyediakan pek keperluan #PregoCares bernilai RM50 setiap satu yang dijangkakan akan memberi manfaat kepada 1,400 isi rumah.Apa yang pasti, hidangan sihat Prego untuk seisi keluarga jadi lebih bermakna apabila kita dapat berkongsi kebaikan dengan mereka yang memerlukan.

Ambil berat, kongsi berkat

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Selain program pengumpulan Dana #PregoCares, pihak Campbell Malaysia juga tampil dengan inisiatif terpuji melalui satu lagi program amal iaitu Sumbangan Makanan #PregoCares yang telah bermula sejak 27 Mei 2020 dan bakal berakhir 29 Jun 2020 nanti.Sepanjang program ini berlangsung, sebanyak 500 bungkusan makanan seimbang Prego mula diedarkan setiap hari kepada mereka yang memerlukan terdiri daripada komuniti B40 di sekitar Lembah Klang. Lebih mengagumkan, pihak Campbell Malaysia mensasarkan jumlah keseluruhan 14,000 bungkusan makanan selesai diedarkan dalam tempoh 28 hari program.Program amal ini juga mendapat kerjasama penuh daripada Chef on Wheels dalam penyediaan makanan, manakala Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia pula membantu untuk mengedarkan makanan.

Sempurnakan #PregoCares bersama

Ayuh rakyat Malaysia, inilah masanya untuk kita berganding bahu membantu mereka yang ditimpa musibah. Tidak kira sekecil mana pun sumbangan tersebut, ia pasti akan membawa kebaikan lebih besar buat mereka di luar sana.Sempena Syawal yang mulia ini, sambil kita menikmati hidangan sihat Prego bersama yang tersayang di hari raya, marilah berkongsi kebaikan kepada mereka yang memerlukan.Dapatkan maklumat lanjut mengenai #PregoCares dengan melayari laman Facebook Prego Malaysia.

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#Budget2020: Women And Youth Who Return To Work Will Receive RM500 Monthly For 2 Years

Women between the ages of 30 to 50 and graduates who return to work will receive an incentive of RM500 monthly for two years on top of salaries, while their employers will receive RM300 per month during the same period

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng made the announcement at the tabling of 'Budget 2020' today, 11 October.It will apply to all women and youth who have stopped working for a year or more.

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The #MalaysiaKerja incentive is to encourage them to return to the workforce

In addition, income tax exemptions for women returning to work will be extended for another four years until 2023.According to the statement today, more job opportunities will be provided to 350,000 Malaysians over the next five years.Depending on the sector, Malaysians who replace a foreign worker will also receive an additional RM350 or RM500 a month for two years under the #Watankerja incentive.Meanwhile, employers will receive a monthly incentive of RM250 in the same time period.

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7 Most Difficult Things About Watching Football Matches In A Public Place

1. There is a TV. They're showing the match. But it's on mute?

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2. You're watching the game far away on a small, oily screen

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3. It's hard to compete for space with people who are there to eat

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4. The person next to you is cursing your favourite player

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5. You want to take off your jersey and scream 'YES LAH!' but..

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6. Your hair smells of smoke and nasi goreng kampung even before the half-time whistle

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7. Doing the walk of shame in front of everyone if your team loses

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Forget Photo Booths, You Can Now Make Custom Instagram Filters For Your Wedding

From adding animal ears onto your face to snapping photos with dynamic backgrounds, and even finding out what Pokémon you are, we all love playing around with Instagram story filters

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Just like Instagram usually has themed filters for special occasions, you can now create your very own custom filters!

Kalavera is a bespoke creative agency that specialises in creating customised Instagram Face Filters. Using a combination of motion graphics and artificial reality, they'll help you bring your ideas to life in the form of your very own Instagram filter.

Just imagine how amazing it would be to have a unique Instagram story filter for your wedding

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It would make your big day that much more special for both you and your guests. Everyone will be able to have a blast snapping fun photos with the filter whenever and wherever they want, without having to spend ages lining up for a turn at the photo booth.Check out the sample filter below:

         View this post on Instagram           Adam & Sarah. Instagram face filters for your wedding! DM us at [email protected] or head over to thekalavera.com for more information. A post shared by  Kalavera (@thekalavera) on Dec 4, 2019 at 10:52pm PST

Your guests will have a cute photo from your wedding that's automatically saved on their social media forever. Remind them to include your wedding hashtag so that you can look through all the photos too!

Besides weddings, you can create custom filters for whatever reason, such as to promote your event, brand, or product

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Filters are fun, engaging, and highly sharable, which helps them get far more exposure and reach than traditional online advertising. A custom one that's specifically tailored to your product, event, or brand, is a great way to get everyone talking.Here's an example:

         View this post on Instagram           Nom Nom. Instagram face filters for your brand! DM us at [email protected] or head over to thekalavera.com for more information. A post shared by  Kalavera (@thekalavera) on Dec 4, 2019 at 10:53pm PST

Play your cards right and you could even have a viral filter on your hands! Zee Avi actually used Kalavera as part of the marketing for one of her albums. Her custom filter that promoted the launch of the album had 1,000 shares that generated over 500K impressions with absolutely no marketing efforts.Check it out here.

The filter featured the iconic glasses from this image as well as the words 'Who Are U'.
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Kalavera offers different types of Corporate and Wedding Packages, with prices depending on what you want and how customised your filter is

Prices for the Corporate Packages range from RM20,000 to RM35,000, while prices for the Wedding Packages range from RM2,000 to RM4,000.

Interested in getting your own customised Instagram Face Filter? Check out Kalavera's website, Facebook, or Instagram for more information.

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AirAsia Apologises For Its "Sarcastic" MH370 Article After Social Media Backlash

AirAsia today (5 April) apologised and removed its latest in-flight magazine from all its aircraft after an article was criticised for being sarcastic towards the missing MH370

AirAsia apologised and said that copies of its magazine with the offending remark have been removed from all AirAsia flights
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AirAsia has apologised over an article published on its in-flight travel magazine travel 3sixty April edition, which appeared to be sarcastic towards the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 flight.

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In a statement here, AirAsia executive chairman and Travel 3Sixty’s publisher Datuk Kamarudin Meranun apologised for the slight and said that copies of the magazine have been removed from all AirAsia flights.

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The company's executive chairman and publisher of Travel 3Sixty, Kamarudin Meranun said that the airline company will also be taking disciplinary action against its editorial team. His full statement:

Datuk Kamarudin Meranun is Airasia executive chairman and publisher of Travel 3Sixty magazine
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"With deep regret and remorse I would like to sincerely apologise for any offense caused by the Pilot's Perspective article in the latest issue of Travel 3Sixty magazine. The section is a monthly column on aviation written by Capt Lim Khoy Hing, a retired pilot who formally worked with AirAsia as well as Malaysia Airlines and has written books on aviation industry. As a monthly contributor, Capt Lim prepares all of his articles months in advance before the magazine goes to print. Unintentionally and regrettably, the current issue carries an article that discusses GPS and Radar, which was printed a month before its issue date."

        themalaymailonline.com

"We’ve addressed the issue and have improved our editorial approval process to ensure this does not happen in future and ensure that all contents in the magazine are consistent with our brand values. Disciplinary action will be taken against the editorial team as well. We are removing the magazine from all of our flights on all AirAsia aircraft immediately. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the family and friends of the recent aviation incident."

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"This is a truly difficult time for the nation and words cannot describe how I personally feel about this incident. It truly saddens me that this article was released at such an inopportune moment. Again, I repeatedly offer my sincere apologies for any discomfort this may have caused."

        themalaymailonline.com

Tony Fernandes, AirAsia Founder and Group CEO, also tweeted his profound apologies on the issue

Screenshot of Tony's tweet
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Screenshot of Tony's tweet
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The article in question drew criticism among netizens yesterday after a passenger posted this photograph

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The issue first came to light when a passenger flying aboard an AirAsia flight photographed the page and posted it on the microblogging site yesterday, before accusing the airline of being managed by “arrogant douchebags”.

        malaysia-chronicle.com

The last paragraph read: “Pilot training in AirAsia is continuous and very thorough. Rest assured that your captain is well prepared to ensure your plane will never get lost.”

        breakingnews.ie

The article sparked anger on social media after an AirAsia passenger posted a photograph of the text on Twitter
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Those who criticised said the article was inappropriate, giving that how everyone is still grieving and focused on the missing MH370 that disappeared on 8 March

Screenshot of the offending article in full
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However, it wasn't the first faux pas for AirAsia, reports The Indian Express

On the day the plane went missing, Fernandes said on Twitter that the aircraft’s radio had failed and that all were safe, but later deleted the tweet.

        indianexpress.com


"They Have All Left Me" — Man Loses Friends & Girlfriend Because He Isn't Rich Anymore

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While the saying goes that it doesn't matter what others think of you, one can't help but care about what the people closest to you actually think

What is the true quality of a loyal friend? While most would say it is someone who does not question your choices no matter what, others would opt that loyal friends are those who weather through storms with you. Nonetheless, it seems as though one man learned the hard way about the true quality of people around him.A recent confession posted to the popular Malaysian Facebook page, Tantan Confessions Malaysia, on 13 September, is claimed to be by a man who has lost all his friends and girlfriend, after losing his money due to the economic effects of COVID-19.Detailing his entire situation in a lengthy caption, the confessor came to find out how most of the people around him were only his friends because of his wealth. "The world is real, whether you are a man or a woman, whether the relationship is with your friends or a partner," he began.

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Prior to the effects of COVID-19, the confessor stated that his family was wealthy, with his dad owning three factories

However, after the institution of the Movement Control Order (MCO), the production capacity of his dad's company plummeted, forcing him to close down two of the factories. "Now that there is only one factory left, I have shifted from a rich second generation to a poor second generation."Explaining his lifestyle before present day circumstances, the man was candid about his lavish living. "My first car was a BMW 325i, I used to carry around RM1,000 allowance per week, with RM200,000 standby in my bank account, and a credit card with an RM100,000 limit. My dad also bought me an apartment in Sunway so I could commute easily."Nonetheless, the confessor stated that he did not mind paying for a lot of things when it came to his friends and girlfriend, though he wasn't a fool. "I had a friend who stuck with me just to socialise and have a free meal. But I knew what his purpose was from day one. Just because I was rich, didn't mean I was stupid."

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"After my dad's business started to suffer, I gave up my condo and car to help him. It lasted for two years, but the company's name has been damaged."

After making sacrifices to keep his family afloat, the downgrade in lifestyle started to show the confessor who was a real friend through the struggles. "I bought a second hand [Perodua] Myvi for my use and moved into a shared living space with a roommate. My expenses dwindled and I lived a very frugal life," he explained.Around this time, the anonymous user stated that his girlfriend decided to split from him due to 'not being suitable' for one another. He recalls how coincidental it was that only during this period did his circle suddenly reduce in size.

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A big punch in the gut, however, came from a couple of his friends that turned on him once his generosity dried up. "I had a few friends living with me at my apartment. When I asked them to move out, he and his girlfriend complained a lot. Not only did they not pay rent, but I also had three paid parking spots, for which two were occupied by them."The girlfriend of his friend had also borrowed a large sum of money from the confessor through his now ex-girlfriend. "She borrowed RM5,000 from me through my ex so she could get a double eyelid surgery done. She's never paid me back. Others have borrowed money from me too, but have since blocked me out of their life."

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Despite learning the harsh truths of reality, the man explains how these past few years made him realise who his true friends really are

"I now have people who are willing to share a room with me, willing to go to the mamak and eat mixed rice with me, sharing cup noodles together, and have even tried to help me get part-time jobs to sustain myself," he described. Closing out his caption, the confessor pondered over the past two years of events. "I feel like it was a good thing that my father's business suffered. At least it allowed me to finally see the world before I head out and find out for myself."

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Since the post was published, hundreds of people have poured into the comments section to uplift and praise the man for his courageous confession

A number of comments praised the boy for offering help to his father when he needed it. "I'm very moved by your gesture to have sold your car to help your family. Keep your chin up, and your family will rise once again in time," encouraged one user.Another stated, "At least you helped your dad through his hardships, you are a good son. As for those you once called 'friends', I'd suggest you forget about them. As long as you protect yourself, the money your family lost will return again."

Image via Tantan Confessions Malaysia (Facebook)

Image via Tantan Confessions Malaysia (Facebook)

Offering some advice, one commenter told the confessor to never equate love with money in the future. "Reality is so cruel. With love, whether times are good or bad, it will be shared. But if you require money to be loved, that love is as fragile as glass, which can be broken and cause a mess."Another offered some counsel in a different manner. "Relying on yourself is always the best. Those who have been kind to you are practically a gift from God."

Image via Tantan Confessions Malaysia (Facebook)

Image via Tantan Confessions Malaysia (Facebook)

Yet, one of the most valuable comments came from a user who told the confessor that true friends only come in a few, and to keep up the good work. "Remember, people may not be nice to you just because you're nice to them."

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Do you think the value of money should determine one's friendship or relationship?
Read the full confession below:

In perfect irony, one man from another Tantan confession asked how much allowance he should give his girlfriend to be considered a good boyfriend:

                "It's So Little" – Man Who Gives Girlfriend RM2,000 Monthly Allowance Asks If It's Enough

"I earn about RM6,000 a month and would give my partner RM2,000 as her allowance. Is this too little?"

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Living way above his means, one man decided to use the majority of his salary to purchase a lavish car:

                Person Earning RM1.5K Asks For Money-Saving Tips After Buying New Alza For RM900/Month

"Lick your new car, then you'll feel full."

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Malaysians Can Now Travel To Japan Without A Guided Tour, But There Are Some Restrictions

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Yesterday, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the country will start allowing non-guided package tours from 7 September onwards

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According to Bloomberg, Japan will also be increasing its daily tourist cap from 20,000 to 50,000.Besides that, travellers who are fully vaccinated (with three doses of vaccine recognised by Japan) will no longer require to take a pre-departure PCR test.

Prior to this, Malaysians wanting to visit Japan could only do so by being part of a strict guided package tour, escorted by a local tour guide at all times

However, before you get all excited, free and easy travel in Japan is not yet allowed.As outlined by travel booking platform, Klook, the move by Japan allows more flexibility for individual travellers, but Malaysian tourists will "still be required to arrange their visit through a travel agency".

So, can you actually travel to Japan or not leh?
Here are a few things you should know before planning your trip:

1. You can visit Japan without a guided tour, but you still need to book a package tour from a travel agency

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According to The Japan Times, the Japan government will be releasing guidelines on what constitutes a package tour in the coming days. However, every tourist will need to have 'sponsors', a.k.a. a travel agency in Japan they can contact if they get infected with COVID-19.This means you will likely have to book a packaged tour from a verified travel agency in Malaysia.Here's a list of travel agencies that currently organise tours to Japan.

2. You will probably still need to get a travel visa to enter Japan

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As of now, foreign tourists are required to apply for a one-time travel visa to visit Japan.This can be done by making an appointment with the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia. Do take note of the waiting time to get a visa — the website currently says that it will take around three weeks to obtain one. However, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization, it may take longer, especially once travel restrictions begin to loosen.Malaysians are advised to secure a visa and approved travel dates before booking flight tickets and accommodation.

3. Not every type of vaccination is recognised in Japan

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From 7 September onwards, visitors can enter Japan upon being fully vaccinated (with three doses), without having to take a pre-departure test.The following vaccines are recognised by Japan:First two doses: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Bharat Biotech, NovavaxBooster shot: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen, NovavaxThis means that Malaysians with the Sinovac vaccine are not considered "fully vaccinated". However, you can still enter Japan for travel by presenting a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to arrival.


Agong And Permaisuri Show 'Mini Love' To Crowd At Hari Kebangsaan Parade

Crowds of people flocked to Dataran Merdeka, as early as 5am yesterday, 31 August, to watch the heroes of our country parade down the streets

Among them were none other than the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri, who were seen joining in on the celebration.TikTok user @bttrsyv posted a video of the King and Queen enthusiastically waving Malaysian flags and enjoying the moment.

Image via @bttrsyv (TikTok)

Image via @bttrsyv (TikTok)

On multiple occasions, they even popped out with the 'mini love' hand sign while waving to the crowd

Image via @bttrsyv (TikTok)

Video footage captured the King air drumming at one point, presumably to the beat of the background music.

Image via @bttrsyv (TikTok)

People are loving their supportive enthusiasm and how "sporting" they both were at the event

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Image via TikTok

One person pointed out that perhaps the King likes to watch K-dramas.

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What a wholesome sight. You can watch the video below:

  @bttrsyv cuteness overload  [ #merdeka #permaisuriagong #agongkita ]  Tiba-Tiba Speed Up - liriklagu


'Neelofa Perlu Bertaubat' - Pesanan Mufti Perak & Mufti Negeri Sembilan. Deep!

Baru-baru ini, telah viral di media sosial tentang beberapa video ketika majlis pelancaran koleksi tudung Be Lofa oleh pengacara dan pelakon terkenal, Neelofa di sebuah kelab malam

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Namun, ramai yang menentang cara dan konsep Neelofa menganjurkan majlis pelancaran tudung itu. Neelofa juga telah mengeluarkan kenyataan untuk menjelaskan mengenai isu tersebut.Artikel berkaitan: Reaksi Neelofa Selepas Dikecam Oleh Netizen

Tindakan Neelofa telah meraih pelbagai reaksi netizen dan beliau juga telah menerima teguran dari Mufti Perak dan Mufti Negeri Sembilan

Kiri: Mufti Perak, Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria & Kanan: Mufti Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Mohd Yusof Ahmad
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Menerusi laporan yang dikeluarkan oleh Harian Metro, komen ringkas daripada Mufti Perak, Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria berhubung tindakan Neelofa ini adalah beliau (Neelofa) perlu bertaubat.Tan Sri Harussani juga berkata bahawa umat Islam dilarang mendekati tempat maksiat kerana hukumnya sudah jatuh haram jika tempat berkenaan terdapat unsur melanggar syarak.

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Mufti Negeri Sembilan iaitu Datuk Mohd Yusof Ahmad menyifatkan tindakan Neelofa adalah salah kerana bersubahat melakukan perkara berunsur maksiat

Menurut Datuk Mohd Yusof, perbuatan itu haram kerana gerak-geri perempuan ditontonkan kepada lelaki bukan mahram."Apa pun alasan diberikan, saya tetap menganggap ia salah kerana pusat hiburan menjual minuman keras dan memabukkan. Buatlah sesuatu yang baik dengan cara dan jalan yang betul," katanya kepada wartawan Harian Metro.Mohd Yusof juga berkata, Neelofa perlu muhasabah diri dan mengambil iktibar daripada tindakan yang dilakukannya itu dan mohon ampun kepada Allah serta berazam tidak mengulanginya lagi. Bagi kepentingan perniagaannya, lebih elok jika dia mohon maaf kepada sesiapa yang tersinggung dengan perbuatannya itu.

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Sementara itu, Profesor Institut Pengurusan Fatwa Sedunia Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Abdul Shukor Husin berkata, nama kelab malam itu tidak salah jika tiada sebarang unsur bertentangan syarak.“Jika tiada arak, tidak membuka aurat dan tiada pergaulan bebas, tiada masalah walau di mana pun pelancaran tudung itu diadakan.“Yang penting adalah pengisian di kelab itu, jika lancar tudung di rumah tetapi melanggar hukum syarak pun tidak boleh. Jika di pihak Neelofa sendiri mengatakan tiada arak, kita tidak boleh mengandaikan ada benda terlarang itu,” ujarnya.

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Bibir terbentuk pada minggu ke 4 dan minggu ke 7 kehamilan.

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Proses ETIAS ini akan bermula pada tahun 2020.

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Kantoi Curang, Isteri Hukum Suami Pakai Bra, Lekat Pad Di Dahi & Melutut Atas Kulit Durian

Ouch!

Bayangkan diri kita sendiri perlu melutut atas kulit durian. Nak pegang durian pun belum tentu boleh apatah lagi melutut. Mesti sakit kan?

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Begitulah penderitaan yang perlu dilalui oleh seorang suami ini di China, di mana beliau bukan sahaja menanggung kesakitan tetapi turut menanggung malu apabila isterinya memaksanya memakai bra berwarna pink sambil dahinya dilekatkan dengan tuala wanita.

Serius sakit!
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Semuanya gara-gara beliau didapati bersembang dengan wanita lain di aplikasi WeChat

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Mungkin ada yang tertanya-tanya:"Takkanlah bersembang dengan wanita lain pun tak boleh langsung?"Menurut sumber, lelaki berkenaan bukan sekadar bersembang kosong. Malah, beliau turut menghantar gambar peribadi dan berborak mengenai topik yang tidak sepatutnya dibincangkan dengan wanita lain.Si isteri yang menangkap perbuatan curang suaminya itu bertindak berang dengan memaksa suaminya melakukan aksi yang begitu memalukan.

Sudahlah sakit dan malu, maruah si suami dirobek-robek lagi oleh si isteri dengan merakam penderitaan si suami sepanjang hukuman tersebut dijalankan

Video berdurasi 1 minit ini dipercayai dirakam oleh seorang individu yang dipercayai ahli keluarga mereka. Sepanjang menanggung kesakitan, si isteri hanya baring di sebelah suaminya di atas katil sambil merakam beberapa keping gambar.

Dipercayai, perbualan mereka berbunyi seperti di bawah:

Suami: Saya mengaku saya buat kesilapan. Saya tidak sepatutnya menghantar gambar peribadi di WeChat. Saya tidak sepatutnya memulakan perbualan dengan perempuan lain.Isteri: Awak bersembang dengan siapa?Suami: Saya bersembang dengan beberapa perempuan dan bersembang mengenai perkara yang saya tidak sepatutnya lakukan.Isteri: Itulah sebabnya awak jadi begini, betul? Siapa yang suruh awak melutut? Suami: Isteri saya yang suruh.Isteri: Saya suruh awak melutut dan awak akan taat pada saya selepas ini?Suami: Saya rela menerima hukuman berat ini.Isteri: Awak akan bersembang dengan perempuan-perempuan itu lagi?"Suami: Awak, ini kulit durian. Saya tak mampu nak tahan kesakitan ini lagi. Saya janji tidak akan mengulangi perbuatan saya itu.

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[VIDEO] Lebih 23K Retweets, 'Skill' Luar Biasa Adik Ini Goreng Telur Buat Netizen Terkejut

Setiap orang pastinya memiliki bakat yang terpendam dalam diri masing-masing

Gambar sekadar hiasan
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Memiliki bakat serta kemahiran yang istimewa sememangnya adalah anugerah daripada Tuhan kepada hambaNya. Ada dalam kalangan kita yang mahir mengenai bab nyanyian, solekan, masakan dan pelbagai lagi.  Justeru itu, penting untuk kita serlahkan bakat yang ada agar ia tidak terpendam begitu sahaja.Namun yang penting, bakat tersebut perlulah sentiasa diasah agar kemahirannya dapat ditambah baik.

Baru-baru ini, telah viral di Twitter video mengenai seorang kanak-kanak yang memiliki bakat dalam bidang masakan

Video itu telah dikongsikan oleh seorang pengguna Twitter bernama @shitmemeexe dan meraih lebih daripada 23 ribu retweets ketika artikel ini ditulis.

Chef Juna pun menangis melihat ini#kentalmanisbukansusu #GalaxyA31 pic.twitter.com/NL6oTZMzP6— Shitmeme.exe (@shitmemeexe) June 22, 2020

Menerusi video pendek berdurasi 0:24 saat itu, kanak-kanak lelaki itu dirakam melakukan aksi 'luar biasa' menggoreng telur dadar dengan menunjukkan beberapa skill.Apa yang lebih mengagumkan, kanak-kanak itu dilihat sangat bersahaja dan tidak teragak-agak untuk melakukan aksi tersebut sehingga ke akhirnya.

Bakat serta kemahiran yang ditonjolkan kanak-kanak itu telah mendapat perhatian netizen dari Indonesia dan Malaysia

Rata-ratanya berasa terkejut dengan kebolehan yang ada pada kanak-kanak itu dan menganggap ia sebagai satu bakat yang mengagumkan.Malah, mereka juga memuji skill kanak-kanak tersebut sambil berseloroh agar dia masuk ke program masakan terkenal, MasterChef.

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Image via Twitter @shitmemeexe

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Guard Pelik Palang Parking Naik Turun Sendiri, Rupanya Kena 'Gula-Gula' Dengan Lelaki Ini

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Bekerja sebagai pengawal sememangnya berisiko tinggi kerana mereka perlu menjaga keselamatan kawasan tersebut

Disebabkan itu, mereka perlu sentiasa berada di kawasan berkenaan dan meninjau bagi mengelakkan perkara yang tidak diingini berlaku.Jika anda tanya orang yang bekerja sebagai pengawal ini, pasti banyak cabaran yang mereka kongsikan antaranya termasuklah 'paranormal'. Spesies alam ghaib yang tidak boleh dilihat. Siapa saja yang tidak takut bukan? Tetapi, lain pula dengan video lucu di TikTok ini apabila seorang lelaki membuat gurauan terhadap seorang pengawal ketika sedang bertugas telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @vaniccoella Bosan kat tempat keje cmni la #fypdongggggggg  original sound  - ℛ ᥫ᭡

Terkejut tengok palang ternaik dan turun dengan sendiri

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang berada di kawasan parkir. Dia kemudian berdiri diam dibelakang seorang pengawal yang sedang bertugas.Selepas itu, dia mengeluarkan kunci kawalan dan dapat dilihat palang parkir tersebut naik dan turun apabila dia menekannya. Apa yang lebih melucukan adalah situasi itu membuatkan pengawal tersebut hairan dan memerhatikannya beberapa kali sebelum dia tersedar ada orang yang mengawalnya dibelakang.

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"Cuba buat macam tu pukul 12 tengah malam dan ke atas, mahu berderau nyawa member tu dibuatnya" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat pengawal itu dan mengatakan suaranya seperti uncle Muthu dalam cerita Upin & Ipin.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 438K views, 27K likes dan 262 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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A Man Convicted Of Raping And Murdering A 6-Year-Old In Pakistan Has Been Hanged

Imran Ali, the man convicted of raping and murdering six-year-old Zainab Fatima Ameen in January, was executed on Wednesday, 17 October

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The 24-year-old confessed to eight attacks on children in the city of Kasur, including five murders. He was handed four separate death sentences for the rape and murder of Zainab, Channel NewsAsia reported."He was hanged this morning in the presence of a prison official and the father of the victim," an official at Lahore's central prison told AFP.

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"I have bit of satisfaction that justice has been delivered but I am not fully satisfied as he was not hanged in public," said Zainab's father, Ameen Ansari.

Several days after Zainab went missing, her body was discovered in a rubbish dump on 9 January.
An autopsy report suggested that she was raped before being strangled to death.

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Chilling CCTV footage broadcast on television showed the six-year-old walking hand-in-hand with an unidentified man, later discovered to be one of Zainab's neighbours, Imran Ali.

Zainab's murder sparked outrage throughout Pakistan, leading to riots by those who felt that the police had not done enough to stop violence against children

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Candlelight vigils were held across the country and the hashtag #JusticeForZainab trended on social media.Protesters threw stones at government buildings and set cars and a local politician's office alight. According to BBC, two protestors were killed after an angry crowd tried storming into a local police headquarters, prompting police to open fire.

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According to officials, Zainab is the 12th child found raped and murdered within a two-kilometre radius of Kasur in the last two years, Morning Mail reported.


You Now Have To Pay Back Your JPA Scholarships If You Don't Want To Work In Civil Service

In a sudden turn of events, the Public Service Department (JPA) has informed that they will be converting all JPA scholarships into loans starting this year, 2016

JPA's official announcement on the changes to JPA scholarship terms
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This decision was informed through an announcement on their official site, Pembangunan Modal Insan (eSILA). According to JPA, all scholarships will be given in the form of loans, but they can be converted based on three different loan agreement mechanisms, namely;1) The loan can be converted into a scholarship and graduates will be exempted from paying back if they agree to work in the civil service upon graduation. 2) Graduates will have to pay back 50% of the loan if they decide to work with any government linked companies (GLC). 3) If the graduates do not wish to work in the civil service or any GLCs, they would have to pay back the full amount of the loan.

Commenting on the government's sudden move to convert the scholarships to loans, Welfare, Family and Women Development Minister Datuk Fatimah Abdullah, said that it could be due to the country's weak economic state

Welfare, Women and Family Development Minister Datuk Fatimah Abdullah
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Meanwhile, Welfare, Family and Women Development Minister Datuk Fatimah Abdullah, when contacted, said she would not be surprised if the government made such a decision."It does not surprise me. Bitter pills are hard to swallow. I have been expecting something like this to happen because our economy is bad. The exchange rate of ringgit compared to other currencies is really not in our favour.In bad times like this, the government either makes such decision or approve less JPA scholarships. And to me, the second option is even worse," said Fatimah, who has been entrusted with the watch briefing for education in Sarawak.She hopes that when the Malaysian economy turns around, there will be a reverse in JPA’s decision.

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DAP Seremban MP Anthony Loke on the other hand, is under the opinion that the conversion is "an unfair change of policy" that should have been discussed thoroughly before being implemented

DAP Seremban MP Anthony Loke
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DAP's Seremban MP Anthony Loke said concerned students and parents had contacted him about the change, prompting him to look into the matter."Changes in policies should not be done just like that, in a rush, without any discussion or public consultations.This is an unfair and short-sighted change in policy as only about 20 percent of JPA graduates end up working in the civil service. This is according to statistics provided in a written parliamentary reply several years ago," Loke added.“There are 11,000 JPA graduates every year. Are they going to absorb all 11,000 of them into the public service every year if they are unable to pay?” he asked.

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This move comes after PM Najib Razak, informed last month that JPA bursaries will only be granted to students that wish to pursue their tertiary education in local institutions, either private or public.
However, top 20 SPM scores in the country will be given the privilege to study anywhere they choose to in the world.

Malaysiakini's infographics on JPA's scholarship breakdown
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A total of 744 bursaries will be given out for those wanting to pursue their studies locally, he said.Najib said scholarships will also be given to 8,000 students pursuing their undergraduate degrees locally.Only 200 students will receive scholarships to study engineering degrees in Japan, South Korea, Germany and France, he said in his speech when announcing the 2016 Budget revision in Putrajaya.Najib said other programmes, including the MyBrain15 programme for postgraduate studies at local universities, the Skim Latihan Akademik Bumiputera and Skim Latihan Akademik IPTA, would continue.

        malaysiakini.com

On 21 January, the government informed that they will be suspending JPA scholarships due to the country's shrinking revenue:

                Adenan Satem assures help to Sarawak students affected by the suspension of JPA Scholarships

JPA scholarships and bursaries for the Education Ministry have been suspended with no prior official notice due to sh...

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The suspension affected almost 700 local students, with some even forced to reconsider their offers from prestigious international universities:

                Students Affected By JPA Scholarship Suspension Drown In A Sense Of Hopelessness

"JPA dangled a carrot in front of me to follow, and then the carrot disappeared."

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CCTV Shows Man's Narrow Escape From Parang-Wielding Robbers In His Serdang Home

A netizen took to Twitter on 21 February to share his father's narrow experience escaping a group of machete-wielding robbers at their home in Serdang

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"Guys please stay safe, my dad almost got robbed while leaving the house," he wrote.

At 5.41pm, the man opened the gate of his home to park his car.
That was when seven men, riding four motorcycles, rushed into the compound.

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In the three CCTV videos, the man can be seen running into his home as soon as he saw the robbers head towards him."Thank god he made it inside the house in time and we could lock the door," the netizen added.

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After missing the man by mere seconds, two robbers armed with machetes attempted to kick down the front door

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When they realised their attempts were futile, the men broke a window and stabbed the man's car tyre before escaping.

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"The complainant suffered no injuries and follow-up action to trace these suspects are already underway," said Serdang OCPD Asst Comm Ismadi Borhan in a statement released on 22 February.

According to another Twitter user, the modus operandi is suspiciously similar to that of several other robbery cases

Serdang OCPD Asst Comm Ismadi Borhan confirmed that the men are also suspects in other robbery cases in Klang, Puchong, and Kajang, Astro Awani reported.

Orang sama ni pic.twitter.com/XAUMlSBxKG— yon (@YonLikeThem) February 21, 2019

Watch the three CCTV footages here:


MyBurgerLab Is Paying Their Staff To Help Senior Citizens And OKU With Their Errands

It has not been an easy time for many, especially the elderly and those who have issues with mobility

At the start of the Movement Control Order (MCO), supermarkets like Jaya Grocer and Mydin USJ 1 extended their opening hours to cater to the elderly and OKU.Malaysian MPs also set up hotlines for senior citizens to make it easier for them to get groceries.

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Wanting to chip in, myBurgerLab is now getting their available employees to run errands for the elderly and those who struggle with mobility

The local F&B outlet shared that as a result of only doing deliveries and takeaways, many of their part-time staff have slightly more time on their hands and have agreed to use it wisely.

Image via myBurgerLab/Facebook

The team is offering to help any elderly or OKU people to get their errands done, such as grocery shopping or other tasks that allow for social distancing

If they accept the 'job' offer, myBurgerLab 'geeks' will be paid in return by the company."It's not much, but it’s a little that we can contribute to," read their Facebook post.

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Due to the limited number of available staff, the submission of a form does not guarantee the placement of one of their 'geeks' to assist you.However, the team will go through each form and assign the task accordingly on a priority-basis.

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People are advised to minimise outdoor activities during the RMO.

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Only if you have symptoms like runny nose or cough.

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[VIDEO] "Lain Kali Jangan Suka-Suka Nak Kenakan Orang" - Lelaki Simbah Air Pada Jurutol

Semalam, polis telah menahan seorang lelaki yang menyimbah air minuman kepada jurutol seperti tular di media sosial dalam kejadian di Plaza Tol Lebuhraya Shah Alam (KESAS)

Tular di media sosial apabila satu rakaman kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) yang memaparkan tindakan seorang lelaki menyimbah air kepada seorang jurutol di Lebuhraya KESAS.Kejadian yang berlaku pada pagi semalam, turut mengundang pelbagai reaksi warganet. Rata-ratanya mengecam kerana tindakan biadap lelaki tersebut.

Suspek yang memandu Perodua Bezza masuk ke lorong tol dan mahu membuat tambah nilai

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Difahamkan, kejadian berlaku pada pukul 7 pagi apabila lelaki tersebut memasuki lorong itu untuk membuat tambah nilai bagi touch n go. Menurut sumber, mangsa telah memaklumkan kepada suspek bahawa tambah nilai hanya boleh dibuat di lorong bersebelahan memandangkan lorong itu tiada kemudahan tambah nilai. Bagaimanapun, lelaki itu kembali semula ke pondok tol tersebut kira-kira jam 9.20 pagi dengan membawa sebungkus air.

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Sambil menyedut minuman, lelaki itu berkata kepada mangsa, "lain kali jangan suka-suka nak kenakan orang", lalu menyimbah minuman tersebut ke arahnya dan terus beredar.

Lelaki tersebut berjaya ditangkap oleh pihak polis!

Disebabkan kejadian itu, mangsa yang takut dengan ugutan suspek tampil membuat laporan pada 4.25 petang.Bertindak atas laporan berkenaan, sepasukan polis yang menjalankan siasatan mengesan suspek dan berjaya menahannya. Kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 506 Kanun Keseksaan.

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WhatsApp Is Working On A 'Self-Destruct' Feature That Lets You Set When A Group Will End

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If you're someone who always makes short-term WhatsApp groups for events like birthday parties and gatherings, this upcoming feature could be very beneficial for you

Named 'Expiring Groups', WA Beta Info reported that when the feature is released, users will be able to set various expiration dates for their groups, ranging from one day, one week, or a custom date.

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WhatsApp believes this feature will act as a functional tool to save space in the app

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It will also help solve the common issue of certain groups becoming cluttered and irrelevant over time. As of now, there is no fixed timeline for when this feature will be released, as it is still under development.

Stay tuned for more updates!

In case you didn't know, WhatsApp also released a feature last year that lets you leave groups quietly:

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Love it.

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You can make polls on the messenger app now too:

                WhatsApp's New Poll Feature Is Great If You & Your Friends Can Never Decide Where To Makan

For all we indecisive people.

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