Dr Noor Hisham Shares How Malaysia's COVID-19 Situation Could Become Like Italy

Since 14 March, there has been a steady rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. As of today, 19 March, there are 790 cases.

Just yesterday, 18 March, a total of 117 new COVID-19 cases were recorded.Almost all the new cases are linked to a cluster from the ijtimak tabligh gathering that was held at the Sri Petaling Jamek Mosque in Kuala Lumpur during the last week of February.The religious gathering was attended by over 14,500 Malaysians out of the 16,000 total attendees from around the world, according to Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

TERKINI: 117 kes baru #COVID19 di Malaysia menjadikan 790 kes, 18 Mac 2020. 11 lagi telah pulih menjadikan 60 pesakit telah pulih dan discaj. 80 daripada kes baru yang dilaporkan hari ini berkait kes kluster perhimpunan di Sri Petaling. Kenyataan penuh menyusul.— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 18, 2020

While the situation here has not yet escalated, the current scenario has left "only a small window of opportunity" for us to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus, according to the Health director-general

Dr Noor Hisham, who has been at the forefront of Malaysia's fight against COVID-19, took to his official Twitter last night to warn against "the third wave" being unleashed if we miss that window of opportunity.His warning came after reports about Malaysians not adhering to the nationwide Restriction of Movement Order (RMO). In fact, an estimated 40% of the country did not comply with the RMO on its first day.According to him, Malaysia might see the two-week-long RMO being extended if people continue to defy the order to stay home, which could result in a worsening situation here.

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In fact, Malaysia's COVID-19 situation could become like Italy

The COVID-19 situation in Italy has deteriorated with an alarming rate.According to the latest stats from the World Health Organisation (WHO), the death toll in Italy has almost touched the 3,000 mark with an 8.34% mortality rate that's much higher than China.In Italy, the number of total cases was reported at 35,713, out of which 2,978 have died and 4,025 have recovered. The total number of active cases there currently stands at 28,710.Dr Noor Hisham highlighted that a similar situation could unfold here given how the trajectory of the new cases in Malaysia follows how the disease spread in the worst-hit European country.He shared this infographic showing the steady rise in numbers between the two countries:

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And last night, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, too, warned about extending the RMO period if people are not isolating themselves:

                PM: 14-Day Restriction Of Movement Order May Be Extended If COVID-19 Continues To Spread

This isn't a time for you to return to your hometown or attend kenduri.

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A Man Was Gang-Raped For Three Days By A Group Of Women After Getting Into A Taxi

A young man has been left traumatised after he was allegedly drugged and raped by a gang of three women in an ordeal that lasted for three days

Pretoria, South Africa.
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The 23-year-old victim had hailed a communal taxi in eastern Pretoria, South Africa, when he first encountered his alleged abusers, according to South African daily Times Live.

The car started navigating in a different direction and he was ordered to sit in the front

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The man was then forcibly injected with a substance. It’s not known what it was, but it reportedly caused him to immediately pass out.

When he woke up, the man found himself locked in a room where he was allegedly raped by the trio

South African Police Force.
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"He stated that he woke up in an unfamiliar room on a single bed. The female suspects then allegedly forced the man to drink an energy drink‚ before taking turns raping him numerous times a day," South African Police Service Captain Colette Weilbach told Times Live.

The victim was later dumped semi-naked in a field, where he managed to flag down a passing car

“The South African Police Service take all sexual offences seriously regardless of the gender of the victim involved. We assure all victims of these types of sexual crimes that we will carry out robust investigations to bring all the offenders to justice," said Weilbach.The police are currently seeking help from the public to locate the offenders.

But despite the police’s reassurances, many in the country still don’t feel enough is done for male victims of sexual violence

Rees Mann, of the South African Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, said nearly 20% of sexual violations reported were on men.He said, "Male victims are much less likely than females to report sexual abuse because police don't take it seriously."

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Lemon Meringue and Other Amazing Things About My First Calligraphy Class

We all have those weekends when we just want to laze around, do nothing but eat boxes of pizza and binge-watch TV shows.
I had exactly that planned out, till I got an invite to cover a calligraphy workshop.

Okay, everything I know about art is mostly from spending my afternoons, excitedly watching Art Attack on the telly back in the 2000s and spending the weekend making paper mache mountains and figures. So, a class on the intricate art of calligraphy seemed a little far fetched for my amateur art skills.

Nevertheless, I was looking forward to reliving my Art Attack days, so off I went to my first calligraphy workshop, with nothing but an open mind and plenty of excitement.

Here's what I discovered; calligraphy on a Sunday is so relaxing, therapeutic and an amazing way to just clear your thoughts from all the flurry and buzz of the week.

So, with my new-found love for this inctricate art of writing, I put together a little list of all the things I loved about DC Calligraphy's beginners class:

1. I wrote with a calligraphy pen and ink for the first time. Close enough to using a quill!

I mean, with the world rapidly moving towards getting machines to do everything for us, the thought of humans not being able to write sometime in the future is a possibility. You would think that the process would be tedious or even complicated, but it isn't. Once you figure out how to hold the pen, you can already start writing, and then it's just a matter of knowing the amount of pressure you need to apply to get the strokes nice and cursive. Writing alphabets, repetitively was actually fun!

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With every intricate stroke, it felt like stepping back in time...

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2. I received a complete calligraphy kit!

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Sumi moon palace ink that has a shiny, smooth finish on the paper
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You'll receive a set of calligraphy pens (oblique and straight holders), two nibs, a jar of sumi moon palace black ink, along with calligraphy notes and practice sheets.

3. The class wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be - I took breaks to sway to Nat King Cole

Imagine a playlist with Dean Martin, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald's amazing numbers playing in the background? What could be more relaxing that that!Denise is really flexible about the class. Just pay attention to her super quick explanation on things like the calligraphy pens, ink, the styles and her writing demonstrations. After which, you can try out writing and take breaks either for a quick bite or walk about the venue.

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4. There was food spread that I didn't expect; Lemon meringue, quiche, tuna and pasta salad, macadamia chocolate chip cookies... need I say more?

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5. It was calming to spend about 4 hours in the peaceful, rustic venue

Denise picked the perfect place for the class, it had plenty of natural lighting and was cosy enough without being too crammed for a small group of people.I walked out of the workshop feeling all relaxed and happy, almost like walking out of a meditation class!

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6. I had the pleasure of learning the intricate art of calligraphy with a group of very helpful and encouraging calligraphy enthusiasts

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It was my first time trying out calligraphy, so I wasn't sure if I was getting the strokes right. But, the group I was with, was really nice with their positive encouragements throughout the workshop!

Curious about the person and design studio that gave me an amazing first experience with calligraphy?

Started by Denise Chen, DC Calligraphy is a design studio that offers customised calligraphy and hand-lettering services and products. Be it wall art, messages or inspirational quotes on glass, wood or even fabric, DC will cater to all your personalised requests. When speaking to SAYS, Denise mentioned that the most popular requests she gets, are usually handwritten wedding, baby shower and birthday invitations. But, she added that she can basically work with any surface that you want the message or quote to be on. The passionate, 36-year-old self-taught calligrapher and hand-letterer believes in adding a personal touch to things around her, especially when it comes to gifts, letters and cards. Denise was previously in the marketing line, till she decided to take her love for calligraphy and hand-lettering and transform it into a full-time business. When asked about her future plans, Denise excitedly spoke about her ideas to start fountain pen writing classes for children and teaching intermediary calligraphy classes for adults, starting sometime next year.

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Denise Chen, DC Calligraphy
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If you'd love spending a quiet weekend over good music and food, learn something new while doing just that by trying out DC Calligraphy's beginners class in December!

DC will be holding two more beginners calligraphy workshops next month, on 5 and 6 December.Denise likes holding the classes in different artistic venues to mix things up a little, so this time around, the class will be held at THE CO. in Bangsar. A beginners class costs RM280 and runs for about 3.5 hours. You will receive a calligraphy kit that contains; a jar of ink, calligraphy pens, two nibs, notes and practice sheets on calligraphy. For registration and details, click here.

THE CO.
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THE CO.
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Student Duo Grow From Oden Stall To Having 500 Agents Selling Their Pastes Nationwide

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Two students' online business, which had a humble beginning as a stall on their campus last year, has grown to become a six-figure business

Speaking to Bernama, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) graduate Wan Azehan Helmi Wan Abdul Halim said he and his partner – final year student Jibril Mohd Nasir – ventured into selling oden paste after being inspired by a well-known Japanese convenience store franchise.24-year-old Wan Azehan told reporters of their humble beginnings when met at their King Oden shop in Kota Bharu.The duo began their business in early 2020 on their campus, selling oden to fellow students.They used to sell oden — a Japanese one-pot dish — using their self-prepared recipes for the broth and served with fish balls, crabmeat, sausages, and more at a stall on their university's campus.

Wan Azehan Helmi Wan Abdul Halim and colleagues packing products at the King Oden shop in Kota Bharu.
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"At present, we have 500 agents nationwide, and there is demand for the paste from neighbouring countries such as Indonesia," Wan Azehan said

He added that the idea to expand their business emerged when their oden stall on campus became a crowd favourite among UMK students.However, the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic last year had caused a sharp drop of students on campus. Hence, they started selling the oden paste online in April 2020."Our online strategy using Facebook and Instagram paid off when we were able to get about RM500 in sales in a month at that time as we were only processing the oden paste manually without a machine at home," Wan Azehan explained.The business partners used several marketing and sales techniques, which also included hiring around 10 UMK students as product agents. This move indirectly cultivated a side income for those students involved.Currently, the business boasts 500 agents around the country.

The oden soup is best served with eggs, vegetables, fish balls, crabmeat, noodles, and sausages.
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Wan Azehan and Imer Jibril are now owners of a processing plant in Bachok, Kelantan

The processing plant started operating in March 2021."To meet customers' demand, we are also able to produce and market 30,000 to 40,000 packs of oden paste a month," Wan Azehan added.He explained that there are three flavours of the oden paste to choose from, namely natural, spicy, and asam laksa.Each pack is sold for RM10 and has a shelf life of up to eight months.The business graduate mentioned that their target is for sales to reach RM1 million by the end of 2021."We hope our success will inspire more people to venture into business," he said.


There's A Cute Little Bird Shop In Singapore Called 'SMLJ'

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If you are looking to own a pet budgie in Singapore, next time check out this cute little bird shop in Geyland East with the cheeky name 'SMLJ'

The store's logo states that the acronym stands for "small medium large jiao (birds)", which is appropriate, given the many different breeds and species of birds that they sell.However, native speakers would know the acronym stands for a more common phrase that is a profanity in Hokkien. If you know, you know.

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Regardless of the name, SMLJ has a variety of pet birds for sale, such as adorable budgies, lovebirds, parrots, and cockatoos

According to their Facebook page, the shop also sells all kinds of bird supplies and accessories, such as cages, feeders, bird food, and all kinds of perches and toys.Check out some of the cute birdies they have in store:

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Image via Small Medium Large Jiao - SMLJ (Facebook)

Image via Small Medium Large Jiao - SMLJ (Facebook)

The shop also updates social media about the current birds that they have for sale

Not to mention, the shop also has a TikTok account to showcase new stock for purchase.Besides that, they also often use the account to show their adorable in-house mascot, a cockatoo named Gucci that often acts cute and dances for customers.

  @s_m_l.j Meet our mascot, Gucci! Address: 48 Jalan Eunos  #birdsoftiktok #sgtiktok #fyp #birdbusiness #singaporebusiness #moluccan #cockatoosoftikok #dancingbirdsoftiktok   Funny Song - Cavendish Music

If you'd like to visit SMLJ, the shop's address is:48 Jalan Eunos,419506 Singapore

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Wash my eyes with soap pls.

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HUAWEI Tawar Skim Ansuran Untuk Pelajar Serendah RM9 Je Sehari. Boleh Beli Laptop Baru!

Kalau bercakap pasal teknologi, students boleh dikatakan golongan yang paling arif

Selalunya, golongan inilah yang banyak guna pelbagai jenis peranti untuk selesaikan tugasan di universiti terutamanya waktu nak buat presentation, research dan banyak lagi.Tapi kebanyakan harga peranti dengan teknologi canggih yang ada dekat pasaran sekarang ni boleh tahan mahal. Students pulak mana lah ada duit sangat kan. So, atas inisiatif yang ditawarkan oleh HUAWEI melalui kempen Together 2020, students tak perlu lagi pening kepala untuk keluarkan perbelanjaan besar sekaligus untuk beli peranti.

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Kalau korang nak tahu, salah satu pakej yang diperkenal oleh HUAWEI ni membolehkan pelajar untuk memiliki peranti HUAWEI dengan cara bayaran secara ansuran serendah RM19.39/sehari. Dalam pakej tu, korang boleh memiliki HUAWEI MateBook 13, telefon pintar HUAWEI nova 5T, Watch GT2 dan FreeBuds 3. Best kan?Haa… Korang mesti nak tahu kan apa kelebihan kesemua peranti ni? Jom kita sama-sama check it out.

HUAWEI nova 5T

Telefon pintar ni dilengkapi kamera Quad AI dengan 32MP untuk kamera swafoto. HUAWEI nova 5T juga hadir dengan mod AIS Super Night yang membolehkan korang untuk tangkap gambar dalam tempat yang kurang cahaya. Telefon ni didatangkan dengan AI chipset Kirin 980 yang juga merupakan chipset 7nm pertama di dunia tau.

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Pasal bateri pulak korang tak perlu risau, sebabnya baterinya dilengkapi dengan teknologi pengecasan SuperCharge yang membolehkan bateri telefon ni dicas sebanyak 50% dalam masa 30 minit je tau. So, kalau nak cepat-cepat ke kuliah tu memang tak ada hal.Telefon ni juga didatangkan dengan 3 warna yang berbeza iaitu Midsummer Purple, Crush Blue dan Hitam. Pendek kata, semua warna ni memang kena dengan jiwa orang muda! Berikut antara gambar yang diambil menggunakan HUAWEI nova 5

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HUAWEI MateBook 13

Zaman sekarang ni boleh dikatakan semua student wajib ada laptop untuk buat assigment, presentation dan lain-lain tugasan. Dengan adanya HUAWEI MateBook 13, ia lebih mudah sebab korang boleh connect terus dengan telefon pintar HUAWEI dengan hanya 1 tap.

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Ianya juga mampu untuk gunakan interface melalui semua peranti HUAWEI supaya senang untuk korang control. Dengan menggunakan smartphone nova 5T, korang juga boleh share files dan foto korang ke laptop ni dengan satu tap je tau. Laju pulak tu. Hanya 1 minit je masa yang diperlukan untuk transfer 500 gambar.

HUAWEI Watch GT2

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Bila dah bergelar students, sibuk dengan assignment, kuliah dan program universiti tu perkara biasa. Kalau korang ada Watch GT2 ni, korang tak perlu risau dah pasal terlepas pandang sebarang mesej atau peringatan penting ni kalau korang pair kan jam ni dengan telefon pintar korang.Jam ni jugak mampu mengawasi kesihatan dan kadar degupan jantung korang serta membolehkan korang untuk tahu laporan penuh tahap kesihatan korang dekat smartphonekorang tu. Paling best, korang juga boleh jawab serta buat panggilan tanpa perlu bawa telefon korang sewaktu tengah bersenam tau. korang boleh dengar muzik terus dekat jam ni.

HUAWEI FreeBuds 3

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Peranti FreeBuds 3 ni agak unik sikit sebab ianya dilengkapi dengan ciri-ciri noise reductionyang membolehkan korang nikmati muzik tanpa diganggu dengan bunyi-bunyi daripada luaran. Peranti ni juga membolehkan korang dengar muzik dengan lebih jelas dan membolehkan korang menjawab panggilan melalui FreeBuds 3 ni.Design juga sangat simple dan selesa untuk dipakai dekat telinga untuk jangka masa yang lama. HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 ni dicipta berdasarkan algoritma generasi Bluetooth yang secara dinamiknya akan menghalang sambungan daripada gangguan WIFI dan secara cepatnya akan mengaktifkan noise cancellation, membolehkan korang untuk menikmati audio dengan lancar.

Banyak lagi pakej ansuran yang menarik!

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Bukan pakej student je yang ada tau, banyak lagi pakej-pakej menarik daripada HUAWEI yang kena dengan personaliti dan gaya hidup untuk korang nikmati dengan harga yang bermula serendah 8.97/sehari je. Paling best kesemua pelan bayaran ansuran HUAWEI ni, 0% interest tau!

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So, apa korang tunggu lagi? Cepat-cepatlah pergi dapatkan pakej-pakej yang gempak ni. Kunjungi website HUAWEI sekarang untuk mula melanggan atau ingin mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut berkenaan dengan pakej yang ditawarkan ni.

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[VIDEO] This Guy Can Recite The Qur'an Better Than You

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Ismail Sabri Now Says 4 Can Dine In Together If The Table Is Big Enough

Restaurants under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) can now allow a maximum of four patrons to a table, instead of two, provided the table is big enough, according to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Seri Yaakob

The Defence Minister said that the National Security Council (MKN) has reviewed its earlier decision, which comes one day after the start of the CMCO in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya."Dining in restaurants is allowed, subject to standard operation procedures (SOPs) and is limited to two persons per table but if the table is big, up to a maximum of four persons per table," he said during the daily COVID-19 national security briefing on Thursday, 15 October.

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Ismail Sabri said the current measures are similar to the ones implemented in the CMCO in May

"People may ask why we allow people to dine in. Truthfully, we did the same during the first CMCO in May. Initially, we only allowed two diners per table. If the table is big, we allowed four people maximum," he explained."But under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period, we allowed tables to be joined together and for big tables to allow three to eight individuals to dine together as long as there was physical distancing," he added.According to The Star, many restaurant and eatery operators welcomed the revision made yesterday and hoped the government will continue to revise conditions under the CMCO to ease difficulties faced by business owners.

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The Senior Minister also reiterated that these SOPs must be adhered to and physical distancing must still be maintained

He encouraged people living in the CMCO areas to opt for takeaway, delivery, or go to a drive-thru to get their food instead of dining in.

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The PKR Flag Just Popped Up At The Least Likely Place On Earth

First, it was at this year's World Cup. Now, it has made an appearance at Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium.

The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) flag seems to have been making waves around the world recently. Literally.

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The flag was previously spotted flying around a stadium in Russia during the France vs. Australia football match on 16 June

Although the Malaysian national football team did not make it to the World Cup, the PKR party flag sure did.

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It also recently popped up at Tomorrowland, one of the world's largest electronic music festivals held annually in Belgium that attracts 185,000 people from 75 countries

Recap videos of the two-weekend festival this year have been up on the net since it started on 20 July. A Reddit user spotted the flag soaring high in the crowd right below a Malaysian flag and uploaded a screenshot of the image on Thursday, 26 July.

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Since then, netizens have said that the flag seems to be turning into a meme by appearing at random events

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Some netizens were not too pleased about the whole idea, saying that the flag should not be "mistreated" outside of elections...

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... while others felt that waving it is a representation of national pride

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[PHOTOS] IKEA Malaysia Introduces Affordable & Lip-Smacking Plant-Based Options

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IKEA Malaysia has introduced a series of plant-based options that are not only mouth-watering, but also come at an affordable price

In a press release made available to SAYS, the home furnishing retailer cum restaurant said the roll-out of these new menu items is in line with its efforts to make healthy and sustainable food more affordable and desirable to people.Priced between RM4.90 and RM12.90, there are seven options to choose from, namely plant-based burger, plant-based schnitzel, plant-based fishless fingers, veggieballs tomato pasta, veggieball wrap, scrambled egg croissant with plant-based pieces, and salads.All items are available every day from 11am onwards. Other than the plant-based burger — which is only available until 31 October — all other items will remain on the menu even after this month.

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Image via IKEA Malaysia (Provided to SAYS)

Additionally, IKEA Malaysia is also running a charity campaign with HOPE Worldwide Malaysia in conjunction with World Food Day, which falls on 16 October

"If you feel like eating good and doing good, from 16 October to 31 October 2021, be sure to get the World Food Day Combo which includes the plant-based schnitzel and mushroom soup priced at RM12.90," it said."For every portion of the combo sold, RM2.00 will be channeled to HOPE Worldwide Malaysia to fund food distribution programmes."

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All new plant-based options are available for in-store dining, takeaway, and IKEA Food Order & Collect service

For more information, visit IKEA Malaysia's website here.

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Reactions Pour In After Government U-Turns On PLUS And Decides To Lower Toll Rates Instead

On Thursday, 16 January, the Pakatan Harapan Cabinet decided that Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan (PLUS) Malaysia Berhad will not be sold. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

"We have studied all the bids made by the private sector, and also the bid by Khazanah Nasional," Dr Mahathir was quoted as saying yesterday."We decided that the best way is not to sell PLUS to anybody, but to keep it with Khazanah Nasional and Employees Provident Fund."

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PLUS, the country's largest highway operator, has two owners

The largest highway concessionaire in Malaysia is controlled by the United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM Group), which is a subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad.While 51% of the stakes in PLUS is with Khazanah, the remaining 49% held by the EPF.

Dr Mahathir also said that PLUS toll rates will be reduced by 18% from this year and that there will be no hikes for the next 20 years

"They (Khazanah and EPF) will have to reduce the toll by 18%," Malay Mail quoted him as saying."But please remember that this 18% is fixed at today's rate, that means, in 20 years' time, the 18% when compared with the ringgit rate then will not be very high."Traffic will increase, but the value and purchasing power of the ringgit will go down, so what they (PLUS) earn afterwards (in 20 years) is not as big as people think they are going to get," he added.According to a report in Bernama, the toll charges for private vehicle users plying the PLUS-operated highways will be reduced by 18% effective 1 February 2020.The highways operated by PLUS are North-South Expressway (NSE), New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE), East Coast Highway Phase Two (LPT2), Port-Dickson-Seremban Highway (SPDH), Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE), Penang Bridge (JPP), and Malaysian Singapore Second Link (Linkedua).

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Some of the companies that had sent their bids have since expressed their views on the government's decision to not sell PLUS

Halim Saad and Wong Gian Kui through Karongsa Private Capital Sdn Bhd, Widad Business Group Sdn Bhd, Malaysian-led private equity firm based in Hong Kong and Singapore RRJ Capital, and Abu Sahid Mohamed of Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd were those that had shown interest in acquiring PLUS.

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Reacting to the announcement, RRJ Capital welcomed the decision, saying that it was good that the decision was made

"I think the process is fair. We will continue to study other investment opportunities in Malaysia," RRJ Capital chairman and chief executive officer Richard Ong was quoted as saying by The Star."We are happy with the final decision of the Government and will move on to focus on other investments. It is the prerogative of the Government to divest or not."According to the English daily, RRJ had proposed to acquire PLUS for RM3.5 billion.

Meanwhile, Abu Sahid Mohamed of Maju Holdings has lambasted the Government's decision, calling it a "stupid" move

According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the tycoon questioned as to why the decision was not relayed to him, despite his company being invited to make an offer for the buyout."I don't even know why they don't want to sell. They didn't tell me why they don't want to sell," he said, adding that the decision to keep PLUS was "stupid" and that Khazanah was "stealing money".He said his company's cost of resurfacing highways was only one-third of Khazanah's cost."They are paying RM58 per metre square for resurfacing the road. I am paying RM18," the Maju Holdings executive chairman said while calling for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate Khazanah's managing director Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.His company, Maju Holdings, had offered to buy PLUS for RM34.9 billion including debt.

Abu Sahid Mohamed.
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Aside from the bidders, several groups have also shared their reaction

According to them, the government should be coming up with policies and measures that can encourage Malaysians to take public transportation instead of giving toll concession for their private vehicles."The reduction of the toll rates will benefit individual vehicle owners but the focus should be on public transportation, to get the people out of their cars and on the public transport system," Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations chief executive officer Paul Selvaraj was quoted as saying by The Star.

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Selvaraj argued that Malaysia does not have reliable public transportation."So people are actually forced to use their cars, and when you're forced to do that, you need to factor in parking, toll, and other charges, which add up to the cost of living," he added.Selvaraj's viewed were echoed by Malaysian Public Transport Users Association president Ajit Johl, who said that the measure of reducing toll rates does not make sense."Billions of taxpayer funds have been used to improve public transport, but the policies that encourage users to switch modality from private to public transport are hardly seen," he was quoted saying."The reduction of toll rates and the delayed fuel subsidy will only encourage the use of private vehicles. This is definitely a shift back to the 80s mentality, where a person is judged by vehicle ownership."

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Harga Jualan Bermula Dengan RM 1, Ini Mungkin Kedai Bundle Yang Akan Sering Anda Kunjungi

Harga dari RM1? Macam tak percaya je!

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Dibuka sejak November tahun lepas lagi, tetapi baru-baru ni saja kedai ini menjadi bualan orang. Kata mereka, harga barang di sini semua berpatutan dan mampu dimiliki oleh semua. Betul ke?

Bila buka saja laman Facebook Kedai Jalan Jalan Japan, memang betul lah kedai ini menjual pelbagai barangan semurah RM1. Lihat sajalah gambar di bawah, macam tak percaya. Masih ada lagi kedai yang menjual barangan dengan harga sebegini.

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Inilah Kedai Jalan Jalan Japan yang terletak di One City Mall, USJ (Tingkat 1A, Block A). Kedai ini merupakan kedai pre loved barangan Jepun yang terbesar di Malaysia.

Kedai Jalan Jalan Japan ini mula beroperasi pada akhir November tahun lepas sehingga ke hari ini. Kedai ini dibuka setiap hari pada pukul 10 pagi sehingga 10 malam.  Ruang di dalam kedai ini sungguh besar sehingga ada pelanggan yang menyatakan bahawa beliau meluangkan masa di sini selama 10 jam. Wahh besar betul tu!

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Bukan saja murah, tetapi kedai ini menjual pelbagai jenis barangan Jepun yang terdiri daripada perabot, barangan rumah, komik, dan juga peralatan sukan. Harganya sungguh berpatutan dan semestinya anda akan rambang mata!

Terkejut apabila kami dapat tahu bahawa mereka bukan saja menjual barangan seperti biasa yang ada dimana-mana kedai lain. Tetapi mereka juga ada menjual perabot semurah RM30 dan ke atas. Selain itu, kedai ini juga ada menjual peralatan sukan dan pelbagai lagi barang yang menarik.

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Dah namanya kedai menjual barangan terpakai atau pre loved, jadi biasalah kalau barang itu tidak 100% sempurna seperti yang baru

Kedai ini sudah mengingatkan pelanggan mereka bahawa barangan yang dijual adalah seperti yang sudah sedia ada. Para pelanggan perlu memeriksa dulu barangan yang dibeli mereka sebelum membuat sebarang pembelian.

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Tunggu apa lagi, jom lah pergi shopping!

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Here's How You Can Help Promote Penang's Hawker Uncles & Aunties Affected By The Lockdown

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Many hawker owners, who are not tech-savvy or who do not speak English, have been struggling to make a living and to navigate food delivery services

It's not easy to expect them to just promote themselves on food delivery apps, as most of these services take a 25% to 30% commission, which usually leaves hawkers with only 10% to 20% profit.On top of that, being at a digital disadvantage makes life harder for many older folks to promote their stalls on social media.

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A non-profit initiative called Dabao Penang has been started with an aim to help these hawker uncles and aunties, as they battle with dine-in restrictions and lockdowns.
Here's how you can help:

			1. While waiting for your dabao order, you can snap photos or videos of the stall, the hawker, the location, and the menu, and ask about operation hours and for their contact number.2. Submit the details via their submission form link on their Instagram or Facebook so others can discover new hawkers.3. Follow Dabao Penang on social media so you can discover and support these hawkers by dabaoing or pre-ordering your next meal from them.

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If you'd like to share about a hawker or check out DabaoMap with all the stalls in your vicinity, click here.

It takes just a few minutes to help the hawker community and it just might save their livelihoods. Together, let's support each other!


Malaysia's Top Counter-Terrorism Cop Has Received A Death Threat From ISIS

Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter-Terrorism Division head, Ayob Khan, has reportedly received a death threat through a personal phone call from ISIS militant Muhamad Wanndy Mohamad Jedi

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The Bukit Aman Special Branch's Counter-Terrorism Division Assistant Director Ayob Khan, who has been promoted to Principal Assistant Director of the Division, with the rank of Acting Deputy Commissioner, effective from 11 August, received the death threat for his involvement in fighting terrorism and for detaining Muhamad Wanndy's older brother in May, The Star Online reported.

Ayob Khan, however, remains undaunted

“We have managed to quell 9 plots targeting certain institutions and public areas, so far. This will be continued without any fear of any parties linked to terror groups,” he said.

        malaysiakini.com

Apart from Ayob Khan, IGP Khalid and several Malaysian leaders are said to be on ISIS's list of police officers and army personnel

Ayob is not alone as even Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar is on the militant group’s target list.Ayob said government institutions and police officers, especially those involved in anti-terrorism were targeted by the Iraq and Syria-based terrorists as they were perceived to be a “thagut”, defined as those who have crossed religious boundaries.“They are regarding us as supportive of thagut and want to attack us first followed by the non-Muslims in the country,” he was quoted as saying by the English daily.

        freemalaysiatoday.com

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According to Malaysiakini's report, Ayob revealed police actions have seen 213 individuals, including 27 foreigners, detained to facilitate their investigations into suspected links with terror groups

He said Kedah and Perak topped the list with 30 arrests each, Kuala Lumpur (28), Johor (19), Selangor (17), Negri Sembilan (13), Kelantan (11), Pahang and Terengganu (eight each), Sabah and Malacca (six each), Penang and Perlis (four each) and Sarawak (two).Labuan has had zero arrest so far.

        malaysiakini.com

Meanwhile, Najib is among several Malaysian politicians whom the IGP revealed are under the Islamic State's target list:

                IGP Says Najib And His Cabinet Ministers Are ISIS Targets

The IGP has warned that he would not hesitate to act against those who compromise the safety of Malaysia.

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6 Perasaan Yang Akan Kau Rasa Bila Habis Cuti Balik Kampung

"Ho ho ho balik kampuuunnggg. Ho ho ho balik kampuuunnggg. Ho ho ho balik kampuuunnggg. Hati giraaaannngggg"

"Terbayang wajah-wajah yang ku sayangSatu-satu tersemat di kalbuPasti terubat rindu di hatiMenyambut kepulangan ku nanti"

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Setiap kali balik kampung, memang lagu inilah yang sering sekali terngiang-ngiang di dalam kepala kita. Rentak lagunya yang evergreen cukup sesuai menggambarkan perasaan seronok apabila dapat pulang ke kampung halaman.

Namun, dalam berseronok, kita juga mesti pernah dengar pepatah Mat Salleh yang berbunyi 'all good things must come to an end' bukan?

Pepatah di atas bermaksud 'segala perkara baik pasti ada pengakhirannya.' Sama juga macam balik kampung.Tak kisahlah sama ada musim perayaan atau tidak, perasaan balik kampung tu memang best.Tapi paling tak best bila nak kena pulang semula ke rumah dan meninggalkan kampung halaman. Macam-macam perasaan yang dapat kita rasa masa tu.

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Apa agaknya yang kita selalu rasa setiap kali habis cuti balik kampung? Mungkin 6 perasaan ini ada berkait rapat dengan kita semua:

1. Kita rasa cuti macam cepat sangat habis

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Yang mana kampung jauh dengan rumah, kalau nak balik dan stay dua hari satu malam masa weekend saja memang rasa tak berbaloi. Sekurang-kurangnya kena tinggal di kampung selama tiga hari. Baru cukup.Tapi hakikatnya, sebanyak mana pun cuti yang kita ambil, kita tetap tak akan rasa puas tinggal di kampung. Masa berlalu terlalu pantas. Sedar tak sedar cuti pun dah habis.

2. Sedih sebab bukan hanya kampung yang ditinggal, tetapi ibu bapa juga

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Meninggalkan ibu bapa di kampung sememangnya satu perasaan yang paling sukar untuk kita hadapi. Kalau ikutkan hati, lebih baik tinggal dengan ibu bapa saja di kampung. Tetapi demi kelangsungan hidup dan mengejar cita-cita, karier tetap harus diutamakan.Sekali sekala dapat balik kampung menatap wajah ayah bonda memang seronok. Tapi bila nak balik semula ke rumah, perasaan hiba mula menerjah. Untunglah kepada sesiapa yang rumah dekat dengan kampung. Hari-hari pun boleh pergi melawat ibu bapa.Apa-apa pun, life must go on.

3. "Nak sambung cuti lagi boleh tak? Sehari pun jadilah."

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Tiba masanya kita cari alasan untuk tak pergi kerja! Alasan apa yang kita nak bagi pada bos ya? :PJujur sajalah, setiap orang mesti pernah rasa macam nak ponteng kerja. Betul tak? Kan best kalau dapat extend cuti dan tak payah masuk kerja ke pejabat. Bukan selalu dapat balik kampung jumpa mak ayah.Masa ni mulalah rasa tak ada mood nak buat segala benda. Kerja pun jadi bertangguh, buat kerja tapi otak masih fikir benda lain, lebih suka memalaskan diri di rumah, dan sebagainya. MUST FIND EXCUSES!

4. "Alamak, dah start kerja balik."

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Kerja, kerja, kerja.Same old routine is back. Kena menghadap semula trafik sesak setiap pagi masa pergi kerja dan setiap petang masa balik kerja. Alangkah indahnya suasana aman damai di kampung. Jalan clear tak banyak kereta, bangunan pun tak banyak, persekitaran pula segar dan tak tercemar.Tiba-tiba rasa macam nak balik semula ke kampung. Dan kalau boleh, kerja kat kampung terus.

5. "Kan bagus kalau mak ayah dapat ikut balik sekali."

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Daripada tinggalkan ibu bapa di kampung, lebih baik kalau mereka dapat duduk sekali bersama kita di bandar. Selalunya, kita yang akan balik ke kampung untuk jumpa mereka. Tapi tak salah kalau mereka pula datang ke bandar kan. Jarak yang jauh tidak lagi menjadi masalah. Tak semestinya kena drive sebab sekarang dah ada banyak penerbangan domestik. Contohnya AirAsia yang mempunyai rangkaian luas untuk penerbangan dalam negara. Urusan balik kampung kini lebih mudah.

6. Mula berkira-kira pasal trafik. Sama ada jalan jammed atau tak, terpaksa juga redah.

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Ini yang paling tak best. Trafik di Malaysia kadang-kadang memang unpredictable. Kita rasa jalan tak sesak, tapi apa-apa pun boleh terjadi. Kalau berlaku satu kemalangan jalan raya, mesti trafik akan merangkak.Tapi ingat, apa yang paling penting ialah ahli keluarga semua selamat sampai ke destinasi yang dituju. Walau tersangkut dalam kesesakan jalan raya sekalipun, ukirkan saja senyuman agar tak stress.


“Alhamdulillah Syukur, Dr Halina Hamil 13 Minggu & Bayi Kembar Lagi” - Dr Sheikh Muszaphar

Tidak dinafikan, segelintir pasangan sememangnya punyai impian untuk memiliki bayi kembar

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Namun begitu, perancangan untuk memiliki bayi kembar ini tidak semestinya akan berhasil dan menjadi. Ada kalanya, ia bergantung kepada rezeki pasangan itu. Jika mereka tidak ada sejarah dalam kalangan ahli keluarga yang memiliki kembar, maka ia akan lebih menyukarkan pasangan itu untuk hamil bayi kembar.Walau bagaimanapun, ia juga bergantung kepada rezeki dan perancangan yang telah ditetapkan oleh Yang Maha Esa. Mana tahu, tiada sejarah memiliki kembar dalam keluarga, tapi dengan berkat doa, Tuhan kurniakan juga.Semua itu rezeki.

Bercakap tentang bayi kembar, rata-rata rakyat Malaysia mengenali Dr Sheikh Muszaphar sebagai seorang angkasawan negara pertama.
Malah, ramai juga yang menjadikannya sebagai idola atau ikon.

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Semalam, beliau telah memuat naik sebuah posting di laman instagram miliknya @drsheikhmuszaphar untuk memberitahu orang ramai bahawa isterinya, Dr Halina kini sedang hamil 13 minggu. Malah, apa yang lebih mengejutkan orang ramai, bayi yang dikandungkan oleh Dr Halina itu adalah bayi kembar.Kegembiraan berita tersebut telah dikongsikan oleh Dr Sheikh Muszaphar melalui caption gambar mereka sekeluarga yang kini berjaya meraih hampir 140,000 tanda suka ketika artikel ini ditulis.Tambahan pula, ruangan komen juga dibanjiri oleh komen orang ramai mengucapkan tahniah serta mendoakan agar segala urusan keluarga ini dipermudahkan.

Menurut perkongsian yang ditulis, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar menjelaskan bahawa mereka berdua sering mengimpikan untuk memiliki keluarga besar.
Alhamdulillah, Allah SWT perkenankan doa mereka.

         View this post on Instagram           Pic - Expecting Twins again ... Alhamdulillah - Syukur teramat . Dr Halina is now 13 weeks pregnant with twins . I’m just thrilled , speechless and over the moon ... It’s like DejaVu all over again . We have always wanted a big family . But carrying twins during pregnancy is totally high risk as we have experienced that before . Double Nauseous Double Vomiting Double Bloating Double Craving Double Bleeding - which she did It was tough seeing Dr Halina undergoing through her 1st Trimester and still working as frontliners treating Covid patients and she truly deserve my utmost respect . The only thing I could do is to gain weight with her which is part of the deal - Haha Salam Everyone Love As Always Just sharing the good news PS - Do be strong my love . Just hang in there and leave the workload of the kids to me .  A post shared by  Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor (@drsheikhmuszaphar) on Jun 18, 2020 at 3:32am PDT

Bukan setakat itu sahaja, paling menarik apabila Dr Sheikh Muszaphar memperkenalkan isterinya sebagai 'Dr Halina' di dalam perkongsian itu sehinggakan trending di Twitter.
Comel sangat ni!

the way he addressed her as 'Dr Halina' not wife i'm  He respect her as Woman.....he called her name  mana nak carik laki mcm Dr Sheikh Muszaphar pic.twitter.com/oyTxz8jeyQ— iamcrazycowbear (@iamcrazycowbear) June 18, 2020

The way he addressed her as Dr. Halina . And also the last part of his post.May Dr. Halina have a safe pregnancy and upcoming delivery. pic.twitter.com/kSqmI7TOqP— Mc Yah™ is listening to  (@mcyahhobbit) June 19, 2020

I am really love the way Dr Sheikh Muszaphar addressed her wife as “Dr Halina” instead of “wife”. he respects her wife so much. May this happy couple will remain happy with their cute family till Jannah —  (@zafarina_) June 18, 2020

Alhamdulillah, I'm so happy for this beautiful family.The part that I like the most."The only thing I could do is to gain weight with her which is part of the deal."MashaAllah, Dr. Halina is a genius.Dear future husband..InshaaAllah, that's gonna be part of our deal too. pic.twitter.com/C6d3KjgrT8— Amira Suraya (@hana_nishihara) June 18, 2020

Kami daripada team SAYS Seismik mengucapkan ribuan tahniah buat pasangan ini.
Semoga segala urusan Dr Halina ketika mengandungkan bayi kembar ini dipermudahkan. :)

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You Don't Need Front Row Seats To Take Awesome Concert Photos With This Smartphone

Ever struggled to take even one decent photo of your favourite artist at a concert?

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It can get pretty frustrating when you can't get at least one shot of the artists on stage. Of course, you still have your natural memory, but it's always nice to look back at photos and reminisce from time to time. With the immense crowd all around you, constantly bopping their heads and waving their hands around, it can get super difficult to get a good photo of your favourite artist at a concert. It's even worse if you're sitting or standing all the way in the back. :O

There were smartphone photos taken at the Blue concert in KL recently:

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Look closely at each one. It seems like the person who took the photos is standing all the way in the back!

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What is this sorcery?

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Usually when attempting to take a photo like that, all you'll get is a blurry mess. But these photos turned out pretty good, considering the distance at which they were all shot. This begs the question - what phone took these photos?

Believe it or not, they were all taken on the soon-to-be-launched Huawei P30.

This isn't the first time Huawei has wowed us with such amazing camera features. Following the launch of the Huawei P20 series last year, the first smartphone in the world with a triple camera setup, the company unveiled the Huawei Mate 20. This device also sports the triple camera feature, receiving a DxoMark score of 109, identical to that of the Huawei P20 Pro, making the two phones the top smartphones in the world, forever redefining the way we capture life's moments. With its local launch in Malaysia happening on 26 March 2019, Huawei Malaysia has announced that a possible freebie to accompany the launch of the Huawei P30 series would be the Huawei Backup, which is essentially a 1TB external hard drive! Just imagine all the space. Not only will you be able to take awesome photos with extreme telephoto capabilities, you'll also be able to store these memories in a stylish, waterproof hard drive.

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We don't know too much about the phone right now, but we're excited to find out. Stay tuned to Huawei's website for more details to come!


Boeing’s Black Is A Revolutionary Secure Android Smartphone That Can Self-Destruct

Boeing Has Made A Smartphone That Appears To Have Come Straight Out Of A James Bond Movie. Codenamed Black, This Spy-Like Phone Will Erase All Data And Deactivate If Tampered With Or Pried Open.

Plans describing the mysterious Android-powered handset called "Black," filed by Boeing earlier this month with the Federal Communications Commission, surfaced Wednesday.

        reuters.com

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They reveal more details about the long-rumored device, which is designed for government workers who handle sensitive information.

        mashable.com

The secure phone marks an extension of the communications arm of the Chicago-based aerospace and defense contractor, which is best known for jetliners and fighter planes.

        latinpost.com

The Boeing Black Is Designed To Be “Sold Primarily To Government Agencies And Companies Engaged In Contractual Activities With Those Agencies That Are Related To Defense And Homeland Security

In addition to employees of government agencies, the phone is being developed primarily for "companies engaged in contractual activities with those agencies that are related to defense and homeland security."

        mashable.com

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The device will be marketed and sold in a manner such that low-level technical and operational information about the product will not be provided to the general public,” according to the FCC filing.

        techcrunch.com

Although Relatively Little Is Known About Boeing's Black Phone, FCC Records Indicate That It Supports Two SIM Cards, And Works On GSM, WCDMA And LTE Networks

The 5.2-by-2.7-inch handset, slightly larger than an iPhone, uses dual SIM cards and can operate on the WCDMA, GSM and LTE frequency bands.

        reuters.com

Boeing isn't revealing many details about its Black phone, but the device supports two micro SIMs.
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It also offers WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and ports to allow "integrating additional sensors or technology enhancements like satellite connectivity or expanding power," Boeing said.

        wsj.com

The Phone Is Programmed To Self-Destruct If Someone Tampers With It

The Boeing Black Smartphone is based on Google Inc's Android operating system and built into a black, tamper-proof handset capable of accessing multiple cell networks instead of a single network like a normal cellphone, according to Boeing and filings with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

        reuters.com

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"Any attempt to break open the casing of the device would trigger functions that would delete the data and software contained within the device, and make the device inoperable."

        mashable.com

Boeing Even Filed Documents To The FCC That The Smartphone And Its Details Are To Be Private Or Protected By Non-Disclosure Agreements

Although the FCC filings shed a little more light on how the Black phone is used, the public won’t likely learn many more details about the device itself. Citing security concerns, Olcott explained to the FCC why Boeing is trying so hard to keep the Black phone’s design details under wraps.

        arstechnica.com

The Boeing logo is seen at their headquarters in Chicago, April 24, 2013.
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“It is also in the public interest that the design and operational details of products that are specifically intended for use by governmental agencies and their contractors be protected from disclosure in order to ensure the continued reliability and security of such products,” he said.

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Enjoy Free Cocktails, Experience Fine Dining, And More At H.O.M.E. By Martell

Are you ready to experience something new and exciting?

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Look no further because Martell Malaysia is hosting an intriguing pop-up event that's going to be unlike anything you've ever seen before!

The 'Be Curious' pop-up event called H.O.M.E. by Martell will blow you away.

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Set in the lush greenery of Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort, you're invited to experience unique puzzles, secret rooms, optical illusions and more at H.O.M.E. by Martell.From floor to ceiling, entrance to exit, be prepared to look beyond appearances and explore Martell cognac with a 'Be Curious' twist.The event will consist of a walk-in session, which is free and open to the public. As well as special paid sessions: the Martell 'Be Curious' cocktail mentoring workshop and the Martell 'Be Curious' dinner.

There are so many things to see and do at H.O.M.E by Martell:

1. Figure out brain-teasers and clever illusions that will reveal all kinds of hidden surprises at the free walk-in session

Are you a curious explorer? Take note of the walk-in event details:Date: 6 - 11 November 2017Time: 3pm - 5pm Venue: Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort Jalan Bukit Kiara, Off Jalan Damansara, 60000 Kuala LumpurAdmission: FreePlus, you get to enjoy a free Martell cocktail when you bring a friend!

2. Enjoy a gorgeous fine dining experience, prepared by locally-acclaimed Chef Nathalie from Nathalie Gourmet Studio

Gastronomers with a curious palate can whet their appetite at a 'Be Curious' dinner. The delicious menu features a variety of dishes, carefully crafted for pairings with Martell cognac. Here's sneak peek of the 'Be Curious' menu:- Finger Food- Starter: Cherry Chérie Garden- Main: Crusty Cloud Surprise- Cheese: Cellar Spoom- Dessert: Yin & Yang Delight

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Be an early bird and sign up now to get a special price!Dine in style with Chef Nathalie: 7pm - 11pm on 8 November

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3. Broaden your knowledge and appreciation for cognac by attending the mentoring workshop with Martell brand ambassador Pierre Boyer

You'll be taken on an engaging journey through the vibrant history and craft of Martell, followed by a hands-on cocktail-making session to learn the art of becoming a mixologist.Here's a taste of what to expect:- Be Curious Introduction to Martell Cognac- Martell cognac tasting- Mixing your own Martell cognac cocktails

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Sign up now and get the early bird special rate :) Here are the available time slots: - 3pm - 5pm on 7 and 8 November- 5pm - 7pm on 11 November

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Be one of the lucky few to score free invites to a 'Be Curious' mentoring session on 11 November at 2pm - 4.30pm

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Or you can win your invites by playing 'Be Curious' cocktail-tasting games at [email protected] on 26 - 27 October

You can also get free 'Be Curious' Grab rides worth RM10 on Martell Malaysia's Facebook page to stay safe as you enjoy your evening out.

As H.O.M.E. wraps up, be prepared to light up the night with a Martell NCF party in the grand finale you don't want to miss!

Party the night away with Martell's crew of brand ambassadors and influencers, with cocktails on the house!To win passes to the 'Be Curious' mentoring session, receive promos, and score invites to the exclusive party, follow Martell Malaysia's Facebook page for contest updates and more!

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We Tried Santan X myBurgerLab's Nasi Lemak Burger & Here's What We Thought

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Remember when myBurgerLab (MBL) released their iconic nasi lemak burger, and it was all the rage?

Like, even getting hands on the burger proved as a challenge itself. There were long queues in most of MBL's stores and the burger was often sold out before dinner, wahhh. Well, the burger was definitely worth the hype. MBL's juicy fried chicken thigh coated with sambal, peanut butter, a gooey egg yolk, and crunchy ikan bilis left local flavours that literally got Malaysians wanting more.And just when we thought we heard the last of it... MBL brought back their nasi lemak burger, but this time, with an interesting twist that turned the heads of many.

Collaborating with AirAsia's Santan, the duo came up with Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak Burger – a blend of the iconic Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak and MBL's burger recipe. Whaaaaaat?

Image via myBurgerLab (Facebook)

With a plethora of spices sandwiched between two of MBL's signature bamboo charcoal buns, you can expect to taste the iconic flavours of Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak, but in a monstrous burger. To give you an overview of what it might taste like, the burger comes with red onions, a sunny side up, Pak Nasser's sambal, Pak Nasser's rendang, a fried chicken thigh, pickled cucumbers, ikan bilis, and peanut butter. Just from the list of ingredients, it sounds like the burger packs a hefty punch, right?

Upon the notorious burger's release, we just had to get our hands on it! Here's our verdict:

It tastes exactly like Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak (except without the rice, of course)! Out of all flavours, the rendang sauce, which had strong hints of lemongrass, was definitely the one that screamed Pak Nasser's iconic dish. Plus, what took the rendang flavour to another level was the peanut butter spread, which added a good deal of nuttiness to the sauce. Although the burger looked a little dry, the taste was far from it. With MBL's iconic juicy fried chicken thigh, the chicken was moist and complemented the spicy sambal and rendang sauces, as well as the gooey egg yolk from the sunny side up really well.

Image via Timothy/SAYS

And the decision to use pickled cucumbers instead of normal cucumbers was a great one, as it added a bit of tanginess to the spicy and sweet flavours. Not to forget, the ikan bilis, which gave the burger a nice crunch. So, our verdict? It's DELICIOUS! It has absolutely everything that you could possibly want in a nasi lemak burger. And the best part is that you can also enjoy your favourite Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak in a monstrous burger.But, it's available for a limited time only, so you totally have to get your hands on it before it runs out. Note: The burger contains gluten, egg, seafood, and nuts.

Image via Timothy/SAYS

Can't wait to try dy? From now until the end of September, you can get Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak burger via takeaway or delivery from any MBL or Santan stores!


Handsome Cat In Need Of A Holiday Wears Hawaiian Shirt In Singapore

Everyone deserves a break. Even cats.
An orange furball was recently seen sporting a Hawaiian shirt while chilling at an apartment area in Singapore.

Image via Keith Shadowz/Singapore Missing Cats

In search of its owner, Facebook user Keith Shadowz shared a photo of the cat in a public Facebook group on Monday, 18 January.He said that he spotted it at apartment blocks along Tampines Street 45.

Image via Keith Shadowz (Provided to SAYS)

The Internet, however, had mixed reactions to the cat's dapper look.
Although some said it was adorable...

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Image via Facebook

... others were concerned for the cat's safety in the outfit, adding that it may not survive the heat

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Image via Facebook

Speaking to SAYS, Keith said that he went back to the area yesterday, 18 January, but could no longer find the cat.According to Must Share News, he had tried to help by removing the cat's shirt. But he only managed to undo its top button because the cat kept hissing at him.

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Apparently, it isn't a good idea to dress cats in clothing because it can restrict their movement and lead to injuries

Cat Gazette explains that if cats are dressed in outfits, it can get extremely warm for them, even in colder weather. If you're doing it for a few photos, it's fine. But it's best to not leave them in clothing for too long. Watch how your pet feels and you'll be able to tell if it annoys them or affects them in any way.

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Johor Crown Prince Puts DPM Zahid's Delusions About Sultan To Rest

Be it for his statements on the scandal-ridden 1MDB or for his other attention-grabbing quotes, Zahid Hamidi, the newly-minted DPM, sure seems to know the rules to continuously be in the limelight

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And on Friday, 21 August, while officiating the Kota Tinggi UMNO annual general meeting in Felda Lok Heng Timur, the DPM once again made headlines when he said the Johor ruler, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, believes that only UMNO can unite the Malays

However, it seems, Zahid was either merely trying to win brownie points from Malays or simply being delusional when he said so.Because, as Zahid himself admitted, the Sultan actually did NOT say so.It was Zahid, who after an audience with Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar yesterday, simply believed that the ruler is counting on UMNO alone to unite the Malays.

Zahid with the Sultan.
Image via Malaysiakini

But today, 22 August, Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has put Zahid's delusions to rest as he spoke out against attempts to use his father, the state's ruler, for personal gains.
The Crown Prince, who is currently serving as an officer of the Indian Army, also said that he does not support any political party.

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Writing on the Johor Southern Tigers Facebook page, Tunku Ismail said he only supports true leaders who "serve the people with honour, transparency and integrity"

"Of late, many are seen to be trying to get close and be friends with His Majesty, the sultan of Johor, which leads to all kinds of speculations and perceptions.Don’t forget, I am the heir to the throne of Johor, and my voice will be the last one heard after everything reaches His Majesty," he said."My loyalty lies with my father, my sultan. My priority will always be the sovereignty of my state and the welfare of my people.Do not attempt to give counsel to the Sultan for your personal interests. No matter what happens, blood will always be thicker than water," he added.

Tunku Ismail said when he counsels the Sultan, it is sincere on his part as he has no personal interest, adding that his love for his father, his Sultan, is "unshakeable and none can hope to destroy"

"I am not trying to point fingers at anybody or trying to give anybody a hard time.I am merely reaffirming my stand behind the sultan and people of Johor. May Johor always remain Johor. Allah save the sultan," he added.

Image via The Malay Mail Online

However, this is not the first time the outspoken Indian Army officer has aired his views on social media. Previously, he reprimanded UMNO Supreme Council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi for claiming there were no problems between the Sultan and PM Najib.

The crown prince said it was not proper for Mohd Puad to make the statement without knowing the real story.“Don’t speculate if His Majesty has problems with the prime minister or otherwise, for only His Majesty and I know the full story,” he had said.

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Bung Moktar Thinks Smoking MPs Are Not Getting The Same Rights As LGBTs

Following a smoking ban in the Parliament building, Kinabatangan Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin has claimed that the Health Ministry is discriminating against MPs who smoke

Datuk Bung Moktar Radin
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Free Malaysia Today reported that he was responding to an incident yesterday, 16 October, where an MP was fined for smoking in the Parliament building."We think the Health Ministry is discriminating against smokers. If LGBTs (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgenders) have rights, why can't smokers?" Bung told Free Malaysia Today.

Bung argued that the Health Minister should have discussed with all MPs regarding the smoking ban before it was enforced

Enforcers from the Health Ministry monitoring outside the now defunct smoking room in Parliament.
Image via Malaysiakini

Utusan Online reported the Kinabatangan MP as claiming that Parliament buildings around the world have designated smoking areas for MPs who smoke as it is a human right.Nonetheless, Bung denied that he was the MP who was fined for smoking yesterday."It wasn't me who was fined for smoking in Parliament yesterday but to me, no matter who was the MP who was fined, it should not have happened," he told Utusan Online.

Health Minister Datuk Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad declared the Parliament building as a smoke-free zone on 15 October

The smoking ban is enforced in accordance with the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004.It is stipulated under this law that anyone caught smoking in a prohibited area faces a maximum fine of RM500.Failure in settling the initial fine could lead to an additional RM10,000 fine, or a jail term of two months, or both.

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

Bung's statement came after an unnamed MP was fined in Parliament yesterday for smoking:

                An MP Was Fined For Smoking In Parliament On The Same Day It Was Declared Smoke-Free

The Health Ministry has declined to reveal the name of the MP who was fined.

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"One Day I Will Expose The State Of Our Finances"

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Malaysia's finances are not as rosy as they have been made out to be and this is the biggest challenge at the national level, according to Bersatu president and former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

Muhyiddin was speaking during the official launch of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) election machinery in Johor Lama last night, 18 February, ahead of the state election next month.He said that the country's treasury has been extremely stretched after weathering the twin crises of the economy and the pandemic, calling the situation the "biggest challenge", reported Free Malaysia Today."Yesterday [17 February], I asked Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz to deliver a report... I will leak [bocor] it in time [about] the position of our national finance.  I was once there," he said.

He hinted that there might not be enough annual revenue for anything

			How much longer can we keep this up?

"Is our annual revenue enough to pay salaries, development? Is there enough to pay pensions, which is huge," added Muhyiddin, who served as the 8th prime minister from March 2020 to August 2021.

But for now, he cannot say anything more about the situation.

"That is as much as I will say (for now). The country's situation is not as rosy as being let on. This is the biggest challenge at the national level," Muhyiddin said, as reported by Malaysiakini today, 19 February.According to him, when countries such as Vietnam and Indonesia are leapfrogging Malaysia in economic development, a "business as usual" Barisan National (BN) will not be able to secure our future.PN is part of the BN government at the Federal level.

Image via Yap Hang Leng/Malaysiakini

Meanwhile, Muhyiddin also condemned UMNO for calling a fresh state election, saying there was no threat to its government in Johor

He said that Johoreans must think about the country's finances and the prospect of BN having its hands on the Federal purse again and that we will be worse off if they felt like voting for BN again for stability."It is an unusual and extraordinary time we live in, not just for Johor, but the country. We have to repair a spoiled country. I can't imagine what will happen in the future," he added.

On the other hand, MCA is confident that it will win six seats in the Johor state election, as it believes that voters are no longer angry with former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for his corruption:

                MCA Says Voters Are No Longer Angry With Najib So It's Confident To Win 6 Seats In Johor

Johor MCA secretary Ng Keng Heng said the 1MDB scandal is no longer a dark cloud haunting its party.

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The Real Story Of How Our Fave Childhood 'Ubat Batuk' Got Its Iconic Name

Remember this iconic wayang kulit ad that was always playing during our childhood?

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“Kisah seorang anak yang duka nestapa kerana ibu nya batuk tak henti…..”What a major throwback right? Many of us still remember the tune to that ‘Nin Jiom’ ad to this day! The ubat batuk is so popular you'll find it in most Malaysian kitchens for sure. It was (and still is) our parents' go-to cough syrup to soothe our throat during the flu and cough season.Funnily enough, the honey-like syrup doesn't even taste anything like meds and we sure didn't mind having to gulp it down on our sick days - including the pretend ones back in the day when we wanted to ponteng sekolah. ;P

Image via Tenor

But do you know the sweet origin story behind this traditional ubat?

True to the name Ubat Batuk Cap Ibu Dan Anak, it's actually a very touching story of a son's love for his ailing mother.The story dates back more than 400 years ago during the Qing Dynasty, when a young provincial commander's mother fell sick and was suffering from chronic coughing. Her son devoted his life to search far and wide to find a cure for his mother. Everything he tried had failed, until he met a Chinese physician one day who gave him a secret formula.

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SUCCESS! The formula cured the commander's mother!

Many, many years later, before his mother passed away, she left her faithful son one last request; to reproduce the life-saving elixir for the masses! The young commander did as he was asked, and named this golden syrup "Nin Jiom" directly translates to "In the Memory of Mother".And that's how our favourite cough syrup came to be! Sweet kan? This is definitely the mother of all Mother's Day gifts!

What sets Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa apart from the rest is its rich mix of natural ingredients, including soothing honey

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You can find Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa or Pei Pa Koa for short (meaning Loquat Syrup) everywhere today and it's even gained a popular following amongst New Yorkers! It's loved by many not just for its effectiveness, but because of its all-natural ingredients of soothing honey and a blend of 14 Chinese herbs. This means Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa uses absolutely no preservatives to make their yummy golden syrup.The rich syrup gets it healing properties from all the traditional herbs used such as loquat leaves, liquorice root, fresh ginger and menthol, which also gives it the distinct taste that everyone loves!

What loquat fruits look like FYI
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Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa now uses its knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine combined with state-of-the-art tech to produce only high quality medicine for people around the globe!

Image via Giphy

Even two-time Grammy winner Jason Mraz mixes it with his mint tea as a pre-concert ritual!

So whenever you're coming down with the flu or sore throat, have a tablespoon of Nin Jiom to boost your immune system instantly!

Image via Cap Ibu dan Anak

Or you can even have it as a calming cup of herbal tea by stirring it with a cup of hot water! It also comes in the form of fruity-tasting herbal candy that you can bring around with you easily in your pocket for an on-the-go get well kit. ;)Find out more about Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa here.


What Happens If Someone Dies Without A Will In Malaysia? Here's Where The Money Goes

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This Spotlight story is sponsored by AmanahRaya.

One topic we don't really talk about is estate planning or Will Writing — it's super pantang in our culture and most people just think that, "I don't have much, so no need to do lah"

However, this mentality can cause several issues down the road.When someone passes away without a Will, it can take up to years for their assets to be properly passed on to their family members. Without a Will or estate planning, disputes can also arise, delaying the process. Lastly, if the deceased did not inform anyone about their possessions, the beneficiaries may not even know it exists.

When someone passes away without a Will in Malaysia, here's what happens to their estates:

First of all, the death will be classified as 'intestate', a.k.a. death without leaving a Will or instructions on estate distribution — this applies to savings in bank accounts, properties, investments, and other assets.Next, depending on whether you're a Muslim or Non-Muslim, intestacy (inheritance) laws will determine how your estates are distributed. However, this does not include Employees Provident Fund (EPF) or insurance payouts, as nominees for those would have been chosen.Thus, EPF members are encouraged to appoint a Nominee to facilitate and expedite the administration of EPF savings by the appointed Nominee after their demise. For Nomination made by Muslim members, the EPF savings will be administered and distributed according to Faraid Law and that an EPF Nominee is the Executor or Administrator of the said savings same goes to Takaful. For Nomination made by Non-Muslim members, the savings will be administered and distributed according to the member’s instruction.To avoid disputes or fights, the community is encouraged to appoint AmanahRaya as the Nominee for their EPF savings. (The only institution that can be appointed as Administrator or Trustee for EPF savings).

For Muslims:

Surviving family members will need to apply for Faraid Certificate from the Shariah Court. Next, all rightful Heirs must mutually agree to appoint the same Administrator. The estates will be distributed based on Shariah law — it will be given to Baitulmal (Islamic financial institution) if there are no surviving family members or no one claims the estates.Beneficiaries have to apply for a Letter of Administration before the estates are distributed. The letter allows the person named to administer the estate of a deceased who has died without leaving a valid Will.

Image via AmanahRaya

For Non-Muslims:

Surviving family members will need to appoint an Administrator. Similarly, beneficiaries need to apply for a Letter of Administration before the estates are distributed.Upon which, the estates will then be distributed to the beneficiaries based on Distribution Act 1958 after deducting the funeral expenses and outstanding debts.

Image via AmanahRaya

On top of that, for both Muslims and Non-Muslims, the Administrator will need to find two sureties, whose role is to guarantee the same value of assets and ensure the estates are properly distributed. However, no sureties are needed if AmanahRaya is appointed as the Administrator for estates with a gross value of RM600,000.00 or below.

In Malaysia, three institutions have the power to issue the Letter of Administration: AmanahRaya, the Small Estate Distribution Unit of the Department of the Director-General of Lands and Mines (JKPTG), and the High Court (Civil)

AmanahRaya, a premier trustee company wholly-owned by the Government of Malaysia, can be appointed as an Administrator for both Testate and Intestate estates regardless of value. As a One Stop Centre for Wealth and Estate Planning, AmanahRaya will professionally compile and manage deceased’s assets, settle any debts, and distribute the remaining assets to the rightful beneficiaries.

So, what happens to estates that are not claimed — where does the money go?

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Contrary to popular belief, estates are not "frozen" at AmanahRaya.When a person passes away, the estates will be in the name of the deceased until their loved ones begin the process of administering it. The estates will not go directly to AmanahRaya.For instance, if John leaves behind property, cars, bank deposits, and stocks when he dies, all assets will be frozen at the location or agency where they are being kept. The ownership of the assets still belongs to John until his surviving family members obtain a Letter of Administration. As long as this step is not done or delayed, the assets will continue to be frozen.To prevent this from happening, every individual should know the basics of estate management. Better still, you should plan for your inheritance in advance by having Will as part of your Wealth and Estate Planning instrument.

Whether you require Will Writing or Wealth and Estate Planning, AmanahRaya provides free consultation at its 20 branches nationwide

Image via AmanahRaya

AmanahRaya also provides Estate Administration services at reasonable rates.Now, you can even access AmanahRaya services digitally via their online portal. Through their hassle-free online services, you can start planning your inheritance today.To find out more about AmanahRaya's offerings, you can make an appointment online by downloading the ClickMyARB application on the App Store and Google Play, or visit any AmanahRaya branch today.Other ways to contact AmanahRaya:Careline: 03-2723 7273Email: [email protected]Website: www.amanahraya.myFacebook: AmanahRaya OfficialWhatsApp: 03-2055 7557

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Dilabel Pengundi Tidak Hadir, Wanita Ini Luah Rasa Kecewa Tak Dibenarkan Mengundi

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Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah insiden seorang pengundi wanita tidak dibenarkan mengundi di Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur

Hari ini pada 19 November merupakan hari mengundi untuk semua rakyat di Malaysia untuk memilih kerajaan yang bakal mentadbir. Ramai dilihat bertanggungjawab untuk menunaikan tugas mereka sebagai warganegara. Namun tular sebuah bebenang di Twitter yang memaparkan seorang wanita tidak dibenarkan mengundi telah mencuri tumpuan ramai. Lihat posting di bawah:

RO came and explained their tasks and procedures. Showed me 'my' Malaysian address and phone numbers they used to send the ballot. 1) They said they got the info from embassy. Me "Australia takde embassy ye". 2) How can you automatically register me as a postal voter...— Aisha Ocasionalmente Corta AOC (@aisha_adam) November 19, 2022

Tak dibenarkan mengundi kerana tiada maklumat di pusat mengundi

Menerusi posting itu, wanita yang bernama Aisha Adam itu dilihat meluahkan rasa kecewanya kerana tidak dapat menunaikan tanggungjawabnya untuk mengundi di Sekolah Kebangsaan Setiawangsa pagi ini. Apa yang lebih mengejutkan adalah apabila namanya tiada dalam senarai manual pemilih berdaftar di pusat mengundi. Apabila bertanya kepada pegawai bertugas, mereka meminta Cik Aisha untuk membuat rayuan kepada pengarah SPR. Perkara tersebut telah menyebabkan dia membuat protes untuk menunggu sehingga pusat mengundi tutup pada pukul 6 petang. Dia juga akan membuat laporan polis kemudian. "Saya dah 2 kali mengundi, ini bukan first time saya mengundi", katanya. "Yang peliknya, saya didaftarkan sebagai pengundi pos dan kertas undi saya dihantar ke Australia", beritahunya lagi.

Image via @aisha_adam (Twitter)

Aisha memberitahu SAYS bahawa sebenarnya dia mendapat tahu namanya didaftarkan sebagai pengundi pos dalam talian tiga hari sebelum hari pengundian

Walau bagaimanapun, Aisha menegaskan bahawa dia juga telah mengundi dua kali sebelum ini pada pilihan raya umum 2013 dan 2018 menggunakan alamat dan maklunat peribadi yang sama dan tiada masalah sebegini. "Saya menelefon pejabat SPR, tetapi tidak berjaya. Kemudian saya fikir, daftar pemilih telah dimuktamadkan, tetapi saya tetap berharap ia kemungkinan adalah satu kesilapan," katanya.

Tangkap layar maklumat Aisha dalam laman web MySPR.
Image via @aisha_adam (Twitter)

Sebagai bukti, dia juga menunjukkan kepada penulis SAYS bahawa nombor ICnya tidak dipautkan ke akaun MySPR dalam talian, yang mana dia diperlukan untuk mengundi pos. Aisha juga berkata bahawa perkara ini tidak boleh menjadi salah satu alasan SPR tidak membenarkan dirinya untuk mengundi hari ini.  "Ini masalah besar. Ini maklumat peribadi saya dan pelanggaran data. Tambahan lagi, bagaimana SPR tiba-tiba boleh mendaftarkan saya sebagai pengundi pos? Ini penindasan terhadap hak pengundi," katanya.

Follow SAYS Seismik dan dapatkan berita serta liputan politik tanah air terkini di sini sekarang!

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RIUH Is Having A Special New Year's Eve Event And It's The Perfect Way To Bring In 2018

This Spotlight is sponsored by RIUH.

Ring in the New Year with RIUH, everyone's favourite artisanal pop-up event in the Klang Valley

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Check out the details of this special event:Date: 31 December 2017Time: 4pm - 12amVenue: APW BangsarAdmission: Free

Here's a sneak peek of what's going down this New Year's Eve at RIUH:

1. There will be 30 glorious food stalls to feast on so come with an empty stomach!

Image via Riuh in the City/Facebook

Image via Riuh in the City

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It's great when APW, the venue sponsor has a space that's big enough to fit all the food you'll ever need in a day.

2. Be part of interactive art installations that celebrate our local culture by Make It Happen

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The art installation by Make It Happen and sponsored by CENDANA features a collaboration between four local artists: Nawwar Shukriah Ali, Aleff Ahmad, and Nadhir Zuhair Nozi, with music by Orang. Celebrating our rich local culture and roots, these creatives have adapted the traditional to make it modern.

For illustration purposes only.
Image via Nawwar Shukriah Ali

Here are the four unique installations:1. Digital Kompang - a set of 8-10 kompang, revamped with visuals and sounds.2. Teng Teng Teng - the evolution of teng teng we all played growing up, now with more tricks, visuals, and sounds.3. "How To Make It Happen" Booth - a confession booth where you can write down your wish for the New Year, then watch it be projected on to the Anyaman wall.4. Infinity Batu Seremban - level up your batu seremban skills in the rebirth of this classic game that includes reflective materials and effects.

For illustration purposes only.
Image via Nawwar Shukriah Ali

3. Be entertained by 10 live acts that will be performing throughout the day, into the new year!

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The live acts are supported by the Cultural Economy Development Agency (CENDANA) to build a vibrant, cultural economy for Malaysia.

Check out some of the amazing local acts that will be performing at RIUH:

RYÖT JONES, KL's very own 8-piece funk/soul band will have you up and dancing
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The sate dance performed by Anak Seni Asia Production
Image via Riuh in the City/Facebook

Meruked fuses modern music with traditional instruments.
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Joget performed by ASK Company.
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4. Ring in the New Year in style with these specials

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Indoor Picnic NYE Photo Booth Stilt Walkers Glitter Face Paint and Sticks Countdown!

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As always, there's a special GRAB promo code to get you there so you don't have to worry about parking:

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Just key in 'GRABRIUH' when you're booking a ride to APW Bangsar.

Mark your calendar and spend the last day of the year at RIUH! Follow them on Instagram for the latest updates.

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Here's what happened in the previous RIUH events:

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It's highly recommended that you bring an empty stomach along.

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RIUH is back with a carnival theme this November!

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                RIUH Is Back To Celebrate Deepavali With This Awesome Free Weekend Event

Featuring homegrown brands, food, creative workshops, and fun Deepavali-themed activities.

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                Shop, Eat, Join A Workshop, And Enjoy Live Performances For Free This Malaysia Day Weekend

Enjoy creative workshops, pop-up stores, awesome food, live acts, and free traditional games!

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                Get Free Admission To A Weekend Event Filled With Artisanal Goodies, Food, And Activities

Add this to your weekend to-do list!

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[VIDEO] “Idea Kreatif” - Dua Lelaki Ini Main Dam Haji Guna Telur Ini Raih Tumpuan Warganet

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Anda pasti pernah bermain permainan papan, betul tak?

Antara permainan papan yang terkenal adalah dam ular, catur, Monopoly, Scrabble, dam haji dan banyak lagi.Baru-baru ini, tular satu video di TikTok berkenaan dua orang lelaki bermain dam haji menggunakan telur telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @rdwn_alf bukann  original sound - miamanja.alaziz - miamanja.alaziz

Tak ada dam haji, guna telur pun boleh

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @rdwn_alf di TikTok, kelihatan dua orang lelaki sedang duduk bersila di antara satu papan telur.Apa yang menghiburkan ramai adalah apabila kedua-dua lelaki itu mulai mengambil telur di dalam papan itu seolah-olah sedang bermain dam haji.

Image via @rdwn_alf (TikTok)

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“Bang, telur sekarang mahal bagi la saya masak” - Warganet

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Main je lah dam haji telur tu, asalkan abang berdua bahagia :)

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[PHOTOS] Rude And Hurtful Things People In The US Have Said To These Adopted Sisters

When Kim Kelley-Wagner adopted two little girls from China, now aged 13 and 7, she never imagined that her family would attract much (negative) attention

When Kim Kelley-Wagner adopted two children from China, she didn't expect that others from The United States would be rude, mean or dismissive about the adoption, her children, or the fact that the girls were adopted from a different country.

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She quickly learned, however, that even when people weren't being intentionally hurtful, that they were making off-hand comments that were insulting

"The comments began right from the start," Kelley-Wagner says. "We would be shopping, and cashiers or store clerks would say things like, 'How much did she cost?' or 'You could have bought a car for what it probably cost to adopt her.'

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I would answer, 'Are you interested in adoption?' If they said no, I'd say, 'Why are you asking?' My response made them consider the impact of their words and sometimes they apologized."

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It's great that some apologized (and you can bet some people probably got huffy and just said "well, it's the truth!"), but it shouldn't take a gentle reprimand to make people consider what they're about to say before they say it.

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So instead of shrugging these comments off, Kelley-Wagner created a photo project with her daughters showcasing some of the hurtful things she and her two daughters have heard regarding adoption. She writes on Facebook:

I have tried to explain to my daughters that people do not say these things to be mean, they say them out of ignorance, which is why I am sharing some of them. Words are powerful, they can become tools or weapons, choose to use them wisely.

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Kelley-Wagner's photo series is both heartening and hopeful, providing ample food for thought about the things we say and how we choose to say them

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The comments directed at her younger daughter, Meika, who has special needs are especially cruel

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When Kelley-Wagner asked her daughters to make a list of the hurtful things that have been said to them, the girls remembered things that their mother didn't, making it clear that the comments were staying with them

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Fortunately, Kelley-Wagner says that despite the comments her daughters "have never questioned their place in our family or felt out of place." And to those who feel the project is exploitative, Kelly-Wagner has this to say:

"Yesterday, a woman online said that my project was a parental fail," says Kelley-Wagner. "But I want my kids to be aware of the ignorance in the world so they'll know how to handle it."

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She admits that it can be hard for her to stay calm at times; she doesn't want her children to respond rudely but instead to make the other person think. "My advice to them is, leave your offenders speechless," she says.

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Liliana is learning — recently, a couple approached the family and the woman remarked, "I couldn't love someone I didn't give birth to," to which Lily cleverly responded, "Oh, did you give birth to your husband?" before walking away. "I was proud of her," says Kelley-Wagner.

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Does Your Man Finish Too Quick In Bed?

New drug on market given "anti-Viagra" title

From the little blue pill Viagra to Cialis and Levitra, sexual aids for men are already a multibillion dollar business. But the latest drugs tackle an altogether different problem: premature ejaculation, or PE.

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Jeff Abraham, CEO of Absorption Pharmaceuticals, said Promescent sales will hit $1.5 million this year and top $4 million in 2014. He credits the product's growth to referrals from a network of urologists.

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This drug, called Promescent, is for men who end the party too soon (premature ejaculation)

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Promescent is an over the counter product made by a company called Absorption Pharmaceuticals. It's main competitor is called Tempe, this drug was invented by the same maker of Viagra, Dr. Mike Wyllie.

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Promescent uses lidocaine, a pain medication, to reduce a man’s sensitivity so he can perform for longer.

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This anti-Viagra drug is supposed to reduce sensitivity and allow for longer-lasting performance

The product contains lidocaine to reduce sensitivity and allow for a longer-lasting performance. Since it's absorbed quickly, the effect won't be transferred to sexual partners, and its makers say that it doesn't diminish climax for the user.

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An average man reaches climax in about 4 minutes, men who suffer from premature ejaculation (PE) don't last more than a minute

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Men who suffer from PE usually don't last more than a minute. Current treatments include off-label use of antidepressants, which can have side effects. New products aim to avoid that.

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According to AskMen, 30% of men suffer from PE

PE is the most common sexual issue a guy can have. It doesn’t matter how old you are, how much experience you have or how much you know about sex, it can happen to anyone.

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The main symptom of premature ejaculation is an uncontrolled ejaculation either before or shortly after intercourse begins. Ejaculation occurs before the person wishes it, with minimal sexual stimulation.

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Most cases of premature ejaculation do not have a clear cause

Premature ejaculation may occur with a new partner, only in certain sexual situations, or if it has been a long time since the last ejaculation. Psychological factors such as anxiety, guilt, or depression can cause premature ejaculation.

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PE significantly negatively impacts men and their partners and may prevent single men from forming new partner relationships

Men are reluctant to seek treatment from their physicians, although they may be more encouraged to do so through their partner's support and the availability of effective treatments.

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It is likely affecting a man's feelings of self-worth and sense of masculinity, and the man may have simply given up all hope that he could be any other way.

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PE also impacts the woman, a woman's sexual pleasure, orgasm and even interest in sex may wane or simply not happen if the man is a two-minute man.

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