You Won't Be Able To Avoid A Toll Rate Hike In 2014

Will The Toll Rates Increase This Year? Here's Some Good News From Muhyiddin Yassin.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
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Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced today that there would be no toll increase this year, but the government would need to pay RM400 million in compensation to the concessionaires involved.

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“There are altogether 29 highway concessionaires, but only the ones in the Klang Valley are involved (getting compensation). If I’m not mistaken, there are nine of them,” he said.

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“So, there won’t be any toll hike in 2014 as rumoured,” he was quoted as saying by news portal Malaysiakini.

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Muhyiddin said the committee today resolved to direct the Works Ministry to explore the possibility of renegotiating existing contracts with the highway concessionaires to keep toll rates unchanged.
“If there are terms that both sides can agree upon, including extending the concession period as a means to ensure that toll rates will not be raised in future, these can be discussed,” national news agency Bernama reported Muhyiddin as saying.

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Muhyiddin said the government made the decision not to raise tolls in the light of increasing criticism from various quarters over the rising cost of living, with hikes in prices of goods and subsidy cuts.
He said that this is one way of addressing the people's concerns on the rising cost of living.

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He said the move will cost the government RM400 million which has to be paid as compensation to the various toll concessionaires, which Putrajaya said it could not afford under a plan to cut the federal deficit.

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DAP Says The Government's Sudden Change Of Heart Was A Tactical Decision To Win Hearts In The Kajang By-Election

Tindakan kerajaan membekukan kenaikan tol bagi 2014 semalam merupakan satu taktik oportunis dan sebagai usaha untuk memenangi hati pengundi bagi Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Kajang yang akan berlangsung pada 23 Mac ini walaupun terpaksa membayar RM400 juta kepada syarikat konsesi, kata Lim Guan Eng.

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"Pengumuman yang dibuat Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yaasin bahawa Kabinet tidak akan mengenakan sebarang kenaikan tol pada 2014 adalah satu taktik oportunis yang jelas digunakan oleh BN untuk menyenangkan hati pengundi BN di Kajang pada 23 Mac 2014.

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"Walaupun mereka berjanji dalam manifesto PRU13 untuk mengurangkan kadar tol antara bandar, kerajaan persekutuan BN mengumumkan akan terdapat banyak kenaikan kadar tol pada tahun ini. “Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar malah memberitahu bahawa mereka yang tidak bersetuju dengan kenaikan kadar tol boleh menggunakan jalan alternatif yang tidak bertol, meskipun tidak ada sebarang jalan alternatif untuk sesetengah laluan,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan pagi ini.

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"Langkah taktikal demi pilihan raya kecil Kajang ini menunjukkan bahawa BN sudah terlupa bagaimana untuk mentadbir dan hanya melakukan pendekatan memerintah sehari demi sehari hanya berdasarkan ketergesaan politik dan bukan prinsip kepentingan umum," katanya.

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DAP Says The Government's Sudden Change Of Heart Was A Tactical Decision To Win Hearts In The Kajang By-Election
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Increase In Toll Rates Will Inflate Prices Of Consumer Goods By Up To 30%, Says Survey

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has warned that an increase in tolled road charges will raise prices of consumer goods.
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The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has warned that an increase in tolled road charges will raise prices of consumer goods.

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The FMM recently conducted a quick survey among its members to gather feedback on the proposed increase in rates by toll concessionaires in the Klang Valley.

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According to the survey, all respondents, out of which 68 per cent comprised small and medium entreprises operating in the Klang Valley, were certain that the hike in toll rates would have an impact on the cost of doing business.

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FMM warned that the hike in toll rates, coupled with the increase in the price of raw materials and electricity tariffs, would definitely increase manufacturers' operating costs.
"This increase in operating costs will be passed down to the consumers, which will lead to higher inflation, lower domestic consumption and affect Malaysia's export competitiveness," FMM added.

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"Given the recent increase in electricity rates, the proposed toll hikes would definitely put pressure on inflation and FMM foresees that these increases would dampen domestic consumption and affect export competitiveness.
"FMM strongly urges the toll concessionaires to review their decision to increase the toll rates and the government to intervene to prevent any further increase in the cost of doing business in Malaysia," said FMM.

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New Toll Rates Will Raise Prices Of Consumer Goods By Up To 30%
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Unconfirmed Reports Of The New Toll Rates Show Steep Increase Between 50 sen To RM2

Unconfirmed Reports Of The New Toll Rates Of 15 Highways Shows Increase Between 50sen To RM2
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Selangor State Government Will Try To Block The Rate Hike For The LDP, Sprint And Kesas Highway Tolls

Selangor's Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
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The Selangor government will use its position as shareholders in three highway companies in Selangor to halt the planned toll hike.

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Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ask Selangor Government which has 30% stake in Kesas as well as Sprint and 20% stake in LDP to object to plans by Putrajaya to increase toll rates.

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The Selangor government has ordered PKNS to stop the proposed toll hike at the three highways in which it has a stake.
Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said the exco decided on the move as it did not want the public to be burdened.

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Anwar said the Selangor government will also impose strict terms and conditions on companies involved in building new highways like DASH, KIDEX, SUKE and KLORR, he said.

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Why Raise Toll Rates When Highway Concessionaires Earn 121% Profits Annually, Says PKR's Rafizi Ramli

PKR's Rafizi Ramli.
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Profit margins as high as 121 per cent enjoyed by some highway concessionaires cast doubt over the need to raise toll charges by as much as RM2.00 next year, said PKR’s Rafizi Ramli today.

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Kesas Highway recorded 121 per cent profit annually from 2008 to 2012.

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PAS wants the government to re-negotiate the terms of agreement with concessionaires of tolled highways which have already made a profit and recovered their costs so that these highways can be made toll-free sooner.

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This could be done by changing the duration in which a toll is imposed, so that it is based on the amount of money a highway operator makes and not on how long the concession is supposed to last, said PAS central committee member Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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I Never Said That Toll Rates Will Increase By RM0.50 - RM2, Says Works Minister

Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof.
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The Works Ministry has not finalised its rates on selected highway tolls, saying that any decision on the matter will depend on the Cabinet.

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When contacted, Fadillah said he did not say 15 major highways would see a rate hike from Jan 1.

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“No, I never confirmed (that) but I’m saying as per (the) agreement. There is no decision from the Cabinet yet,” he was quoted as saying by the English daily.

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Toll Rates Are Increasing Despite BN's Promise Of "Gradually Reduction Of Intra-City Tolls" In Their GE13 Manifesto

In the GE13 campaign, the Barisan Nasional (BN) pledged to reduce intra-city toll rates in their manifesto but their political foes and analysts now say the ruling coalition have gone back on their word as 13 highways are to see higher rates next year.

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DAP Klang MP Charles Santiago said BN had "played games" with voters from the start, as they had known all along that toll rates would go up and subsidies would be cut, resulting in a higher cost of living.

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Part of the BN manifesto for GE13.
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The Toll Price For PLUS Expressway Will Not Increase In 2014 Due To Najib's Bajet 2011 Speech

PLUS Expressway will not increase their toll rates for the next five years after 2011.
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In Najib's Budget 2011 speech, he said that four highways belonging to PLUS Expressway Berhad will not increase their toll rates in the next 5 years.

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Use Other Roads If You Don't Like The Toll Rate Hike, Says Minister

Motorists upset with the proposed highway toll hike can use other routes, although highway concessionaires will adjust rates according to traffic volume, Putrajaya's economic czar Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar said today.

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Calling the hike unacceptable, UMNO Youth's vice-chief Khairul Azwan Harun said the study must take into consideration the volume of traffic, projection of road users and profits made by toll concessionaires.

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On the other hand, Lim Guan Eng also said Putrajaya’s failure to practice open tender for project awards had led to lopsided toll concession agreements, which he alleged had ultimately forced the government’s hand in increasing next year’s rates.

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Minister in Prime MInister's Department Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar.
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In 2014, 13 Highways Could See A 30 sen To RM1 Increase In Toll Rates

A newspaper reported that the increase would likely be between 30sen and RM1, involving 13 highways.

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In 2014, 13 Highways Could See A 30 sen To RM1 Increase In Toll Rates
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Toll Rate Hike For 2014 Is "Unavoidable" Says Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar

Toll Rate Hike For 2014 Is "Unavoidable" Says Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar
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The toll rate hike next year is unavoidable as it is an express condition in the concession agreement between the government and highway concession companies, according to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Abdul Wahid Omar.

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He said the hike was a fair measure for taxpayers, coupled with the fact that highways were alternative routes which they don't use everyday.

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The Toll Rate Review Is To Comply With Concession Agreements Between The Government And Highway Concession Companies

According to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar the toll rate should have been revised in 2011, as stated in the concession agreement.

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“However, as the rate was maintained, the government had to fork out RM400mil in compensation from taxpayers’ money, which could have been used for other purposes.
“And now, it’s time (again) to fulfil the condition,”.

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The Toll Rate Review Is To Comply With Concession Agreements Between The Government And Highway Concession Companies
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DAP's Gobind Singh Deo Says Putrajaya Should Have The Right To Control Toll Rates To Help The People

DAP's Gobind Singh Deo Says Putrajaya Should Have The Right To Control Toll Rates To Help The People
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With impending toll rate increases adding to the list of price hikes that Malaysians have had to endure so far, an opposition MP has warned Putrajaya that it must be responsible for signing lopsided agreements with highway concessionaires, which burdened the people.

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DAP's Gobind Singh Deo said any agreement which had an impact on the people, like concession agreements, should contain clauses giving Putrajaya the right to control toll rates.
"This includes the right to reduce toll charges where it is shown that the volume of traffic on that highway has increased.

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"This includes the right to reduce toll charges where it is shown that the volume of traffic on that highway has increased.
"This means, the profit expected to be achieved has been realised much earlier," he told The Malaysian Insider yesterday.

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Gobind, who represents the densely populated Puchong constituency in Selangor, said Putrajaya should take proactive steps to renegotiate contracts which imposed heavy financial burdens on the people.
"It must find ways to solve the problem."

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Many Malaysians Need To Travel Across Highways To Get To Work

Michael Edward, 30, who started working in real estate sales and valuation two months ago, lives in Klang and works in Petaling Jaya.
“I take the Kesas Highway to work, which costs me RM2. Coming back, I take the Federal Highway and go through two tolls, for which I pay RM1 and RM1.10,” he said.
“I also work on Saturdays so altogether, I spend RM24 a week on toll fees alone.

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Kathleen Gillian, 22, a freelance writer who drives daily from Subang to Mid Valley, said she was “disappointed” as she had just bought her car a month ago.
“I did not budget for such a hike. I take the NPE to work and the toll costs RM1.60. Going back, I go through two tolls, which adds up to RM2.60,” she said.

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Siti Noor Arfa, 25, drives from Puchong to Pudu daily.
“If I am on the 9am shift, I take both the Kesas Highway and the MEX Highway to work, and both toll fees are RM2,” she said.

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Many Malaysians Need To Travel Across Highways To Get To Work
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Road Users Agree They Would Feel The Burden If The Toll Rates Were Increased

“Petrol prices are more of a concern for me, as I spend at least RM50 on petrol every two days.
“Furthermore, the Federal Highway was built long ago. Tyhe concessionaires should have recouped a major portion of their costs, so the toll should be going down, not up, and eventually abolished.”

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Siti Noor Arfa, 25, drives from Puchong to Pudu daily. “I have been working for a year now. Prices are rising for everything but not salaries,” she said.

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Road Users Agree They Would Feel The Burden If The Toll Rates Were Increased
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Companies Can Support Their Employees By Offering Higher Transportation Subsidies, Or Work From Home Options To Reduce Travelling Expenses

Companies Can Support Their Employees By Offering Higher Transportation Subsidies, Or Work From Home Options To Reduce Travelling Expenses
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Tak Tipu, Dengan Hanya RM8 Anda Boleh Makan Apa Saja Di Restoran Ini Sampai Kenyang

Pernah atau tidak anda terfikir, dengan hanya berbekalkan RM8 sahaja anda boleh makan sepuas-puasnya di sebuah restoran? Ya hanya dengan RM8 sahaja. Percaya atau tidak?

Mungkin ramai yang belum tahu, Restoran Hersha yang terletak di Bukit Kapar, Klang ini menawarkan pakej buffet masakan Melayu dengan harga RM8 termasuk air minuman.

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Terdapat lebih 30 jenis lauk masakan kampung yang disediakan di sini dan kebanyakan mereka yang berkunjung ke sini memberitahu rasa dan keenakan juadah yang dihidangkan benar-benar asli dan menyelerakan

Antara lauk atau hidangan yang menjadi pilihan ramai ialah Asam Pedas Ikan Patin, Gulai Nangka, Ayam Goreng Berempah dan banyak lagi. Senang cakap, pada anda yang menggemari masakan kampung pasti akan berasa puas makan di sini. Yelah, mana nak cari restoran boleh tambah makanan free?

Asam Pedas Ikan Patin.
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Gulai Nangka.
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Ayam Goreng Berempah.
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Bukan setakat itu sahaja, buat peminat ikan bakar inilah masa yang sesuai buat anda untuk menikmati hidangan ikan bakar sepuas-puasnya

Pelbagai jenis ikan bakar yang disediakan di sini. Yang penting saiz setiap hidangan juga pastinya amat memuaskan. Kata orang, kalau makan seekor tu. confirm kenyang!Tapi rugilah kalau anda makan seekor sahaja, sebab tiada bayaran dikenakan sekiranya mahu makan kali kedua.

Ikan Bakar.
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Lebih menarik, harga buffet yang dikenakan untuk golongan OKU pula hanya RM6 dan percuma buat kanak-kanak di bawah 6 tahun

Inilah juga antara faktor yang menjadikan restoran ini sangat viral dan disebut-sebut orang ramai. Malah, air minuman juga disediakan secara percuma. Menurut sumber, restoran ini akan menukar menu air minumannya dari sehari ke sehari. Jadi jika anda datang hari ini dan minum jus oren, esok anda akan rasa air minuman yang lain pula. Menarik bukan?

Air yang disediakan.
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Lauk-pauk
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Ulam-ulaman.
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Pemilik restoran Sahlawati Norman, 43 memberitahu idea untuk menyediakan buffet RM8 ini tercetus kerana lokasi restoran itu sendiri yang terletak di Batu 8, Bukit Kapar, Klang

Selain itu, disebabkan kini adalah zaman ekonomi meleset, beliau mengambil jalan untuk berniaga melalui pendekatan tersebut. Menurutnya lagi, beliau dibesarkan di daerah tersebut dan sudah hampir 40 tahun menetap di sana. Mungkin ada yang tertanya-tanya sama ada beliau memperoleh untung atau tidak melalui perniagaannya. Tetapi apa yang kami tahu, boleh dikatakan hari-hari restoran ini akan dipenuhi dengan manusia.

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Jadi apa tunggu lagi. Anda mahu ke sini?

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Male Workers At A Chinese Firm Apparently "Begged" Their Female Manager To Slap Them

So...there's a video floating on the Internet that shows six men, presumably employees at a Chinese firm, who are standing in a line as a woman, in similar attire, slaps them one by one, back and forth

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The six men apparently begged for the unique punishment for not working as hard as they should, claims the unnamed real estate firm

According to multiple reports, the male employees of the real estate agency in central China came up with the idea after they were criticised for not working hard enough and failing to live up to their responsibilities as employees.An employee at the real estate company reportedly claims that woman, who is the female manager, had asked the agents "what should the punishment be for not working hard", to which the male agents urged her to slap them in the face.However, when the female manager did not agree to the punishment, the six male employees then begged her repeatedly to do so, according to Daily Mail.

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Reportedly, both the employees and the female manager were said to be crying during the punishment. Watch the video here:

The above punishment, however, is not a one-off thing

Companies in China routinely subject their employees, male and female both, to some absolutely absurd ways of discipline and punishment in the name of "inspiring" them.In January 2017, Tencent, the largest Internet company in Asia, organised a humiliating and sexually suggestive game at a division's annual party, where female employees were made to give their male colleagues simulated blowjobs on stage.Prior to that in 2016, Changzhi Zhangze Rural Commercial Bank in China hired a motivational trainer to publicly spank a number of its employees with a wooden plank for failing to "exceed themselves" during training.

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Hairdresser Who Lost RM46K Said Police & Bank Failed To Resolve His Case After 6 Months

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RM46,200 was stolen and withdrawn from a hairstylist's bank account in March

At a press conference held on Monday, 19 September, the victim, only known as Mr Tan, stated that on 11 March, he attempted to do an online transaction to a friend's bank account but failed to log into his online banking profile, reported Oriental Daily.He proceeded to contact his bank's customer service on 12 March and was told that online transactions could not be done until 13 March."When I was finally able to check my account, I discovered that RM46,000 had been transferred out of my account through five separate transactions to five separate accounts," Mr Tan said.He added that the accounts to which his money was transferred were not known and he did not receive any Transaction Activation Code (TAC) from his bank that could have approved any of the transactions.

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Mr Tan filed five reports to multiple bank branches and the police department, but his efforts were futile

He stated that after learning he had been robbed, he went to one of the bank's branches in Alor Setar, where he now resides. He was then transferred to the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.Mr Tan proceeded to report the case to the National Bank in Penang but was told that they could only supervise the case behind the scenes and could not interfere with the victim's bank's investigation.He also filed police reports, but he claimed that the officers were unkind to him and he felt like the police suspected that he was the perpetrator in this case, reported Sin Chew Daily.Mr Tan stated that the investigation had been ongoing for six months and that even though all relevant information had been turned over to the police and banks, his case was still unresolved.

In August, a woman shared on Facebook that a huge sum of money had been transferred from her business current account to someone else's bank account without her permission:

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In June, a woman from Petaling Jaya, Selangor could not believe her eyes when RM14,360 of her savings was transferred out of her bank account without her consent within the span of a minute:

                "Gone Within A Minute" – Woman Loses RM14,360 Of Savings In Unauthorised Bank Transfers

She said the hackers were also able to change her transfer limit without a Transaction Authorisation Code (TAC).

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M'sian Divemaster Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Chinese Tourist While Underwater

A 27-year-old local divemaster was arrested for allegedly outraging the modesty of a tourist from China in Semporna, Sabah

According to New Straits Times, acting district police chief ASP Arif Abdul Razak said the incident happened at 1pm last Friday, 5 May."The complainant lodged a report on 6 May before going to Tawau airport and flying off to her country," said the police officer in a statement."The suspect is a 27-year-old local who works as a freelance divemaster at a dive centre here. He was arrested on 7 May at about 12.50am in Semporna," he added.

The victim uploaded a photo of the divemaster kissing her while underwater.
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The issue went viral over the weekend after the victim posted photos of the incident, as well as screenshots of the conversation between herself and the divemaster

She also wrote a lengthy account of the ordeal.Sin Chew Daily reported that the victim said other than being kissed while underwater, the divemaster also contacted her on WeChat repeatedly after returning to the coastline, inquiring for the address of her hotel and asking her for a night out."I don't want them. I just want to spend time with you only... Don't be shy. I already [rented] this car for us," read some of the messages. The victim also uploaded a photo of the police report she lodged against the divemaster.Arif said the case is being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code for assault or use of criminal force on a person with the intent to outrage the victim's modesty.If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in jail, a fine, whipping, or any two of such punishments.The 27-year-old is currently being remanded until 11 May to facilitate investigations.

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HUAWEI turut mencatatkan perkembangan baik melalui AppGallery apabila pelbagai aplikasi popular di Malaysia boleh digunakan di platform HUAWEI seperti Maybank2U, RHB Bank, PB Engage, Touch n go e-wallet, Shopee, Lazada, Facebook, Whatsapp, Astro Go, Here WeGo dan banyak lagi.Malahan, dengan 4-lapis perlindungan keselamatan untuk aplikasi dan perisian, ia mampu menghalang penggodam dan boleh terus yakin dengan keselamatan aplikasi yang dimuat turun dari AppGallery.

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Selain itu, HUAWEI AppGallery juga bakal terus memberikan manfaat buat penggunanya seperti:-Pelbagai ganjaran dan faedah yang boleh ditebus melalui AppGalleryAkses aplikasi yang dibangunkan dari seluruh dunia berbanding Google (sesetengah aplikasi dikunci mengikut wilayah)Lebih selamat, lebih storan dan ganjaranSementara HUAWEI terus memenuhkan galeri mereka dengan aplikasi kegemaran, mesti ada yang nak aplikasi tertentu tapi tidak boleh dimuat turun dari AppGallery bukan?

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Jangan risau, sebab anda boleh muat turun FindApps di AppGallery. Ia merupakan ‘hub‘ untuk membantu mendapatkan aplikasi yang diperlukan terus dari sumber dipercayai seperti Grab, Facebook, Telegram, Facebook lite dan banyak lagi.Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai HUAWEI AppGallery, layari laman web HUAWEI.

Dapatkan HUAWEI Y6p bersama peranti menarik HUAWEI yang lain hari ini!

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Kalau anda dah baca ciri-ciri HUAWEI Y6p tadi, sebenarnya lagi best kalau anda dapatkan sekali peranti HUAWEI yang lain seperti HUAWEI Matepad T dan HUAWEI Band 4 Pro pada harga RM3.69 sehari dengan pelan ansuran mereka. Klik SINI untuk maklumat lanjut.Kalau anda dah berada dalam ekosistem HUAWEI, senanglah nak buat panggilan video dengan HUAWEI Y6p, layan filem dengan HUAWEI Matepad T dan jalani gaya hidup aktif dengan HUAWEI Band 4 Pro!Malah, anda juga boleh menebus storan cloud sebanyak 15GB percuma untuk 12 bulan, langganan HUAWEI Video dan VIU percuma untuk 1 bulan (penebusan boleh dilakukan bermula dari 25 Mei, siapa cepat dia dapat!)

Tawaran istimewa untuk produk baru!

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Bukan itu sahaja, HUAWEI turut mengadakan tawaran istimewa sempena bulan Ramadan untuk produk baru bermula 16 Mei lalu. Semua produk terbaru HUAWEI akan tersenarai dalam kempen promosi terhebat mereka dari telefon pintar, tablet, komputer riba dan speaker.Sesiapa yang membeli mana-mana produk HUAWEI bermula 16 Mei akan menerima hadiah percuma!HUAWEI turut mengumumkan harga runtuh untuk peranti HUAWEI Y5p yang boleh dibeli pada harga RM359 sahaja!Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai tawaran dan promosi produk baru, layari laman web HUAWEI atau dapatkan HUAWEI Y6p anda hari ini pada harga hanya RM559 di kedai online HUAWEI.

Artikel di atas dipetik daripada portal OHBULAN! dan diterbitkan semula oleh SAYS Seismik.


Malaysian Guy Works Hard To Buy LV Handbag For His Girlfriend Because She Has Back Pain

Guys, how far would you go to make your significant other happy?

For one Eugene Ng from Klang, his goal was to work hard, save up, and splurge on a Louis Vuitton handbag for his girlfriend

His quest was shared on Instagram and a Facebook post which has garnered over 14,000 shares at the time of writing.In the post, the hopeless romantic says every man should give "everything" - consisting of love, money, fame, and time - for his partner.He also made sure to subtly "PS" the fact that his girlfriend earns more than him.

Ng and his girlfriend.
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A series of Instagram Stories documented in Ng's Facebook post details how it all started: The girlfriend had been complaining about back pain from carrying a heavy bag

Ng said his heart breaks every time he sees his girlfriend carrying the bag, which he revealed is weighted at 3-4kg.When he persuaded her to change to a small one, she said she did not like small bags. But the observant boyfriend knew her weakness: Louis Vuitton.

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Not one to let his girlfriend suffer another day of heavy lifting, they went shopping in Pavillion the very next day

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The couple went to Gucci first, but no luck.

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"Then we went to LV. She got a lot of love inside."

Ng's girlfriend tried out different models and narrowed it down to three bags.

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Image via Eugene Ng

And a decision was made.
Ng was not going to let this opportunity to pamper his girlfriend slip. It was time to prove that he can afford a branded bag.

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"But THIS TIME! She is damn wrong."

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Ng then imparts his nuggets of wisdom:

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He could not be more proud to reduce the weight of her bag from 3kg to a precise 0.7kg

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His next goal? To buy one for his mother.

He had already bought her a car and a house, apparently.

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Remembering his roots:

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He wraps up the inspiring thread with his definition of a man:

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Here's the full post:

Maybe Hermès next?

                What Are Hermès Birkin Bags And Why The Heck Are They So Expensive?

Customers wait for years on waiting lists just to purchase these bags.

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9 Reasons KL Drivers Fear For Their Lives When Driving In Penang

1. Two words - Penang drivers, notorious for being crazy the moment they hit the road

Penangites are generally nice people, but it's a whole different story on the road. Some Penang drivers always seem to be in a hurry - cutting queues, beating traffic lights, honking at drivers who stick to the speed limit etc.

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2. You never know which lane to stick to because they switch lanes every five seconds. Oh, they like driving on dotted lines too.

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3. P***ed off a hot-tempered one? Prepare to be greeted with a special hand sign throughout your journey.

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4. There are so many motorbikes everywhere. SO. MANY.

No, you cannot ram through them even though they are in the middle of the road. That's illegal.

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5. You gotta be careful when making a turning, coz there could be a car randomly (and haphazardly) parked on the side

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6. To make things worse, the roads are reeeaaally narrow

So narrow you feel like you're gonna bump into the car next to you if you move 1cm to the side.

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7. Not only that, they can be pretty confusing! A two-way street today might become a one-way street the next time you're in Penang. What even...

Don't even get us started on the many, many random lorongs branching out from the main roads.

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8. Think KL traffic is bad? Wait 'til you see Penang's peak hour chaos...

Good luck trying to switch lanes; Penang drivers are most likely to inch closer to the car in front of them than let you cut in front of them.

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9. To put it simply, if you don't have a 'P' number plate, you're definitely gonna get bullied on the road. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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KL drivers, what's the scariest thing about driving in Penang? Let us know in the comments below!


Meanwhile... A Chinese Woman Scratches A Luxury Car To Force Her 'Young' Husband To Buy It

A YouTube video emerged on 29 November showing a Chinese woman scratching a luxury car at a motor show in apparent fury that her husband still had youth on his side.

It’s never a nice feeling when you believe your partner looks so much younger than you.
But for this Chinese woman the frustration of her advancing years prompted a very public outburst – with potentially expensive consequences.

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A Chinese woman scratches a luxury car on display at a motor show in a apparent anger that her husband looks younger than her.
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A video emerged yesterday showing her scratching a luxury car at a motor show in apparent fury that her husband still had youth on his side.

        dailymail.co.uk

The woman's husband pulls her away fearing that he will have to pay for any damage

Marriage crisis
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She was reportedly trying to force him to buy the vehicle because she believed she deserved it for contributing so much to their marriage

As the husband tried to pull her away, she reportedly shouts something to effect that it isn't fair she is getting old and her husband still looks young, according to LiveLeak.

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She was reportedly trying to force him to buy the vehicle because she believed she deserved it for contributing so much to their marriage.
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Eventually, several staff at the show in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, move in to separate the couple.

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Eventually, several staff at the show move in to separate the couple (pictured, left and right)

Damage limitation
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"Habis Lencun" - Sakan Bergambar Tepi Pantai, Sekali Lain Pula Jadinya Bila Ombak Kuat

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

Aktiviti di tepi pantai sudah tentu menjadi kegemaran ramai semenjak ini

Namun begitu, baru-baru ini kerajaan menyarankan semua pihak supaya tidak melakukan aktiviti air di pantai kerana cuaca monsun timur laut. Disebabkan itu, kemungkinan paras air akan naik dan akan berlakunya air pasang. Tular sebuah video di TikTok baru-baru ini mengenai seorang gadis yang habis basah lencun akibat ombak yang terlalu kuat di tepi pantai telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @kerryberry._2 Jalan2 kelate @xnhosniey cancel  original sound - Khyerulbryyh Ahmad Zamil - Khyerulbryyh Ahmad Zamil

Seronok bergambar di tepi pantai sampai baju basah gara-gara ombak kuat

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang gadis sedang cuba mencari tempat untuk bergambar di tepi pantai. Tidak lama kemudian, dia dilihat posing berdiri di atas batu berlatarbelakangkan laut yang indah. Namun begitu, lebih melucukan lagi apabila ombak yang kuat dilihat membasahi gadis itu sehingga bajunya basah.

Image via @kerryberry._2 (TikTok)

Image via @kerryberry._2 (TikTok)

"Kat pasir depan tu kan boleh ootd. Nak jugak kat atas batu, ghisau aku" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video yang kini meraih sehingga 125K tontonan, 5K tanda suka dan 300 komen itu, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat gadis itu. Malah, ramai juga yang menasihatinya supaya lebih berhati-hati. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kesian member lencun habis baju, korang hati-hati kalau nak pergi pantai tu ya! :)

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

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[SHARE] How One Malaysian's Kindness Gave Him A Sweet Surprise In Return!

In our first Feel Good Friday revelation of 2015, we stumbled upon this post on Facebook by Khairol Izwan

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The stranger who passed him the note told him to read it five minutes after she left. Here's what it said:

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When was the last time you rewarded someone for their kindness? Pass this on!

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[VIDEO] 'Kekasih' Suami Tiba-Tiba Datang Minta Izin Dengan Isteri, Rupanya Ada Sebab Lain

Siapa saja tak suka bila dapat surprise kan? Lebih-lebih lagi daripada orang yang tersayang. Tentu berbunga-bunga hati ini.

Walaupun ia hanya kejutan kecil tetapi itulah yang akan menjadi kenangan terindah buat diri anda dan dia.Namun lain pula dengan video yang viral baru-baru ini apabila seorang isteri menerima kejutan daripada suaminya dengan cara yang tak disangka.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Datang seorang perempuan tiba-tiba minta izin nak kawan dengan suami

Menerusi video perkongsian di TikTok, Nisa yang merupakan seorang isteri telah didatangi oleh seorang perempuan tidak dikenali yang mahu berjumpa dengannya.Setelah bersemuka perempuan berkenaan memberitahu untuk meminta izin berkenalan dengan suami wanita tersebut.Wanita itu kemudian dilihat terkejut sebaik saja diberitahu sedemikian dan cuba mengawal perasaannya.

  @deechanteq mlm ni kit keja overtime ,,1.00am 02/01/2021..Husband kt sabah buat surprise utk wife...sorry prank kasaq sikit sbb requested by her husband  original sound  - MANA||MILIK||KITA

Rupanya suami saja berpakat dengan perempuan tersebut nak prank isteri

Tidak mahu mengeruhkan keadaan dengan keadaan yang lebih teruk, si isteri kemudian memberikan izin kepada perempuan tersebut untuk berkawan dengan suaminya.Walau bagaimanapun, adegan berkenaan bertukar menjadi sedih apabila perempuan tersebut memberikan kejutan kek ulang tahun daripada si suami.Difahamkan dalang utama adalah si suami yang kini sedang bertugas jauh di Sabah.

  @deechanteq Dia nk arwahkan suaminyaspjg jln bcng dgn TUAN ni,, katanya wife dia ratu airmata.tlg buat dia smpi ngis dee so setelah dipersetujui makanya part 2.  original sound  - MANA||MILIK||KITA

Sementara itu, rata-rata netizen menyifatkan si isteri seorang yang tenang dan tidak cepat melenting

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Image via @deechanteq (TikTok)

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Cool je tengok isteri dia walaupun kena prank, nasib baik tak jadi benda buruk :p


Federal Agency Director Arrested For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting A Female Employee

A director of a federal government agency based in Selangor has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting his staff

According to New Straits Times, the director, aged 35, was on Saturday, 13 February, called to the South Klang district headquarters for investigation over the allegations made by his subordinate, aged 29.The alleged sexual assault took place in one of the rooms in the office at 2am on Tuesday, 9 February.South Klang district police chief ACP Shamsul Amar Ramli said that he received the report on 12 February at about 10.30am after the woman filed a complaint at the Pandamaran police station, reported The Star.According to ACP Shamsul, the director was arrested at about 9am yesterday, shortly after he was called in to assist in the investigation of the case, Sinar Harian reported.

South Klang district police chief ACP Shamsul Amar Ramli.
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It has been alleged that the government agency director tried to use his position, influence, and religion to exert control over the victim

In the 2am incident on Tuesday, he had reportedly asked the woman to make him a drink before telling her to remove her scarf and massage him, justifying to her that it is all part of her official duties.New Straits Times and Harian Metro reported that the man then persuaded her to become his secretary or risk losing her position in the agency, besides asking her to swear on the Quran to keep his actions secret.The 35-year-old director then asked her to enter the asset room at the office and told her strip down before demanding that she "satisfy him", the English newspaper reported while citing sources.When she refused, he slapped her, causing her to fall.He then forced her to perform oral sex and slapped her again when she shouted for help.

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He is said to have recorded the incident on his mobile

He used the recording to threaten disciplinary action if the victim reported the matter to the authorities.However, the victim, while traumatised, lodged a police report at the Pandamaran police station.ACP Shamsul said that the case is being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code for assault or use of criminal force to a person with the intent to outrage modesty.Upon conviction, the punishment carries imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years or with fine or with whipping or with any two of such punishments.

These Malaysian organisations aim to help survivors of rape and sexual assault:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-79563488SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 5.30pm)Contact: +6082-422660SMS/WhatsApp: +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 2pm)Contact: +6088-280200Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm)Contact: +6016-2273065 | +6016-7213065WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal


Get Up To 50% Off Shoes And Sports Gear At Al-Ikhsan Sports This Ramadan

This Spotlight is sponsored by Al-Ikhsan Sports.

Feeling a little lethargic the past few days?

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With Ramadan in full swing, it's no surprise if you're a little more tired than usual. But that doesn't mean you should be lazing around all day long! :P

Whether you prefer hitting the gym, doing yoga, or going for a casual walk, you can maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout Ramadan by staying active

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While you shouldn't be performing intense workouts during the fasting period, light exercise and stretches are important to keep your body fit. To avoid dehydration, the best time to exercise is right before buka or three hours after. Working out in an air conditioned room may also help.

To help motivate you to stay fit, Al-Ikhsan Sports is having awesome Ramadan promotions you won't want to miss. Check out some of the deals you can get for yourself or your loved ones:

1. Look stylish and feel comfy with all Teva sandals that are 30% off

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2. Stay active with a new pair of Skechers sports shoes at 20% off

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3. Dress to impress with fresh, trendy shoes. Enjoy RM20 off when you purchase any lifestyle shoes at RM200 and above!

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4. Two is better than one, so don't miss out this special two for RM99 deal on Adidas round neck tees

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5. Plus, enjoy lots and lots of amazing freebies!

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Purchase any products at Al-Ikhsan Sports and receive these freebies (while stocks last):Free drawstring bagFree packet of kurma

Also, you'll get to enjoy even more freebies, such as:Free Al-Ikhsan Sports raya packets with purchase of RM150 and aboveFree non-woven bag with purchase of RM200 and aboveFree exclusive Adidas merchandise with purchase of Adidas shoes of RM250 and aboveFree Puma backpack with purchase of any Puma items of RM250 and above

Whether you need to replace your old sneakers or want to get a gift for your loved ones, Al-Ikhsan Sports has got you covered!

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Head over to your nearest Al-Ikhsan Sports outlet today to enjoy all these amazing deals!

Check out the latest #lifestyle stories below:

                Netizens Share The Heartwarming Ways Their Non-Muslim Friends Show Support During Ramadan

"I pity them for being hungry, but they do it to show respect."

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                This Video Of Ripped AF Uncles Working Out Will Inspire You To Go To The Gym

These guys are officially our new #fitspo.

Read the full story

                13 Food Promos You Need To Check Out This Ramadhan

Selamat berpuasa!

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Got cool brand news to share?

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Hooded 'Men In Black' On Shooting Spree In Kota Kinabalu Just Some Naughty Teens?

On 12 January, A Group Of Hooded 'Men In Black' Went On Shooting Spree In Kota Kinabalu At Around 11.45pm

Pizza Hut supervisor Dominic Peter pointing the bullet mark at the Pizza Hut outlet in Damai.
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Forensic police officers measuring the bullet hole at one of the targeted premises in Inanam.
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The shooting at more than 20 establishments, including hotels and banks between midnight and 1am Saturday, was the work of at least six people in three cars using air guns firing ball bearings, said Kota Kinabalu police chief Asst Comm Jauteh Jikun.

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Three groups of men dressed in black and wearing hoods went on a shooting spree here, attacking about 30 establishments including hotels, banks and restaurants.

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The Men Used Air-Rifles And Marbles As Bullets, Targeting Glass Doors And Windows Of Hotels, Restaurants, And Other Business Premises

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    1. The places hit in Kota Kinabalu are:
Karamunsing area-
Agro Bank
Standard Chatered Bank
Wisma Merdeka
Behind Hotel Hyatt
Entrance KK Plaza
Maxis Warisan Square
Gate B Warisan Square
Malar Hotel in KK Times Square
 Aeropod KK Times Square
Office of Sutera Avenue KK Times Square
Office of MAA Api-api
Entrance Wisma Sedco wawasan plaza

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    1. Luyang area-
DM Hotel Damai
Ambank Damai
Southern Station Damai
Pizza Hutt Damai
Pearl Karaoke Damai
Secret Recipe City Mall
Hair Made Saloon City Mall
Hair Shampoo Saloon City Mall

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    2. Inanam area-
1.Public Bank
2. CIMB Bank
Penampang area-
Public Bank
CIMB Bank
Giant Supermarket

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Locals Didn't Hear Any Gunshots And Only Realised What Had Happened When They Saw Shattered Windows

The discovery of three marbles at the one of the damaged premises led police to believe that the culprits might have used air rifles loaded with marbles.
"We did not find any bullet shells at the scene and information gathered from witnesses also showed they did not hear any gunshots and only realised the incident when they saw the shattered windows," he said.

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They Were Not Terrorists

Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries.
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In Pasir Gudang, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Bakri Mohd Zinin brushed off suggestions that linked the incident to terrorism. "This group has nothing to do with terrorism. There have been no arrests yet, but police have set up a team to investigate the incidents."

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Investigations Based On 25-31 CCTV Footages At Affected Premises Led Police To Suspect A Group Of Delinquent Teenagers

No reports of any injuries were received.
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"Half of the information was gathered from closed circuit television footage which brings us to believe that three vehicles, namely two four-wheel-drive and one Saloon car were used," he added, adding that 19 police reports were lodged but no arrests had been made so far.

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“However, it’s too early to tell whether they are moving individually or as an organised crime gang, or is it masterminded by a certain quarter wishing to cause uneasiness among the people,” he told reporters here last night.

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One Of The CCTV Footages From A Budget Hotel Showed Two Armed Men In Black Shirts And Surgical Masks, While Another Footage Showed A Man Holding A Pistol

The footage showed two menacing-looking men holding what appears to be a firearm rushing away from the scene. One was wearing a black shirt with a surgical mask while the other wore a cap and hooded sweater. Both were in slim fit jeans. -TheStar
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However, Sabahans Think The Crime Was 'Too Organised' For It To Be Carried Out By Mischievous Teens And Suspect That The Perpetrators May Have Ulterior Motives

Many were sceptical as they felt that the acts were not a case of a fun night out, but appeared more like a planned attack with ulterior motives that could include sabotaging Sabah's booming tourism industry to lingering security threats linked to the Sulu intrusion in Lahad Datu.

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Even though police seemed sure that the smashing of glass doors and panes of over 30 businesses in Kota Kinabalu and Penampang were the acts of "naughty boys", many people felt that the incident was too organised to be carried out by teenagers.

        asiaone.com

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The Group Was NOT Shooting People At Random As Shared On Facebook, Neither Was A Picture And CCTV Footage Of Two Men Shared On Facebook Related

City police chief Assistant Commissioner Jauteh Dikun said pictures of two individuals and CCTV footages on Facebook suggested that they were among the culprits were unrelated to the case.
"That picture was from a snatch theft case, where we have not made any arrests," he said.

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He advised people against speculations that the culprits were shooting people randomly, as suggested by postings on social media.

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A Special Investigative Team Led By  Sabah's Criminal Investigation Department Chief SAC (Senior Assistant Commissioner) Omar Mammah Has Been Formed

Sabah's Criminal Investigation Department Chief SAC (Senior Assistant Commissioner) Omar Mammah
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Man Identified As 'Lim Guan Eng' Killed In Car Accident

A 37-year-old man identified as 'Lim Guan Eng' (the namesake of Penang CM) was killed in an accident earlier today, 29 October

The badly damaged Perodua Myvi at the scene of the accident.
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Mr. Lim, from Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, died on the spot

According to a report in The Rakyat Post, the incident happened around 1.40am when Perodua Myvi, the car he was driving, skidded and crashed into a tree in Jalan Selangor. The victim suffered severe head injuries.

According to Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zani Che Din, the case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987

“The victim was removed from the car by firefighters as he was trapped in the driver’s seat. The body was sent to the University Malaya Medical Centre for post-mortem."

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Meanwhile, due to the victim being a namesake of the Penang CM, social media users couldn't help notice and express shock:

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Previously, on 10 October, a Bukit Meru family of three paid with their lives after their Mercedes-Benz was crushed by a falling signboard at 399.8 Kilometre of the North-South Expressway:

                Falling Signboard Near Tanjung Malim Crushes A Family Of 3, Killing Them On The Spot

The freak accident caused the highway to be closed for 90 minutes.

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Young Boy In China Traumatised By Granny Who Tried To Kiss Him Inside A Lift

This disturbing video of an elderly lady forcing kisses onto a young boy in a lift has gone viral on the Internet

【发现最热视频】遇见前世情人了！实拍老太太电梯里强吻小男生

According to Chinese news portal, Sina News, the senior citizen became infatuated with the boy after entering the elevator together in an apartment

Surveillance footage showing a very creepy encounter between an elderly lady and a teenage boy in an elevator has gone viral on the Chinese internet. According to Sina News, after the two entered the lift of a residential building, the senior citizen seemed to have fallen in love at first sight with the innocent boy.

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Unable to contain her excitement anymore, she moves in closer to the boy... and gives him a quick smooch

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Encouraged that she successfully kissed the boy, she goes in for another one! She's pretty aggressive, to say the least...

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Knowing that this elderly lady is up to no good, the boy rejected and pushed her away

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Poor boy, he won't be taking an elevator anytime soon...

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Awhile back, a YouTube video showed a man, said to be a toy-car operator, forcibly kissing a little boy went viral:

                A Man Was Caught Forcibly Kissing A Little Boy In A Mall But That's Not The Worst Part

The video showing a man forcefully kissing a little boy who was driving a battery-operated car went viral earlier thi...

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MP Tony Pua Is Going To Debate 1MDB President LIVE On TV. Here's What You Should Know

PAC Chairman issues gag order on Tony Pua from speaking about 1MDB

The Newly appointed Public Accounts Committee chairman Datuk Hasan Arifin.
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Staunch 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) critic Tony Pua can no longer talk or make any statements about the troubled firm, said Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Hasan Arifin. He said this was based on his interpretation of speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia’s ruling earlier today that DAP’s Petaling Jaya Utara federal lawmaker must quit the bipartisan panel if he wanted to participate in the proposed debate with 1MDB president Arul Kanda Kandasamy.“We have heard the ruling from the speaker this morning and as PAC chief, I adhere to it. This means Pua cannot talk about 1MDB outside,” he told reporters at the Parliament lobby today."As a Member of Parliament, he should adhere to this.”

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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia threatens to step down from his post if the debate between DAP’s Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua and 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) president Arul Kanda Kandasamy happens.Pandikar said the job of the executive was to manage the country and to be responsible to Parliament, and he as the Speaker would observe and make sure the rules of Parliament was followed.“I must do my job as Speaker and not allow the debate because now the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) who are investigating 1MDB must follow the standing orders. If the government has the agenda, and the debate continues, I will not involve myself with it and I will quit as Speaker,” he said when making the decision in Parliament, today.

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Earlier this morning, speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia ruled that Pua needed to quit PAC if he wanted to proceed with the debate with Arul Kanda as participating in the debate would make the DAP Petaling Jaya Utara MP a “prosecutor”, not “investigator”, and thus, eroded PAC’s credibility.He added that if the debate were to go ahead, Arul Kanda should also abstain from being the star witness in the 1MDB probe by PAC.“Why can’t this debate wait until after the PAC probe is completed?”

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Meanwhile, Tony Pua has asked why should he resign from PAC to debate Arul Kanda

Commenting on a ruling by speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia earlier today, barring the debate unless Pua resigns from PAC, the Petaling Jaya Utara MP said he did not see any such conflict arising."Where is the conflict? I don't see it. The speaker cited Standing Order 23 and 85. I have seen both and I don't see what's the problem," he told reporters at a press conference at the Parliament lobby today.Pua was not in the house when Pandikar made his ruling earlier today.The DAP national publicity secretary said he would seek clarification from Pandikar in the house tomorrow and ask that the speaker revise his decision. "Where does it say that I have to resign (from PAC)?" he asked.But Pua said it was more important to retain his seat in PAC, adding that he would rather forgo debating Arul Kanda if it meant having to quit the bipartisan panel."Why should I leave PAC for the sake of a debate with him. Who is he? Malaysians will be angry with me if the PAC investigation into 1MDB is jeopardised by this debate."Pua said he had already declared the questions he meant to ask Arul, none of which were based on information obtained in PAC hearings."I didn't use any PAC information for my questions. If I actually used PAC information during the debate, then I can't be impeached."

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These are the 10 questions Tony Pua has for 1MDB's Arul Kanda

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Tony Pua has revealed 10 questions he plans to ask Arul Kanda Kandasamy during his highly-anticipated debate with the 1MDB chief."While we wait for the much anticipated face-off, I would like to offer Arul Kanda the heads up, so that he can prepare the necessary answers whether during replies or debate speech," the DAP national publicity secretary posted on his blog.This, he said, would preclude any reasons for Arul Kanda not to answer as he would have ample time to prepare the necessary documents and replies. Pua said that all 10 of the questions were financial in nature and that "none of the questions are political"."No confidential Public Accounts Committee information has been utilised to raise the above questions. All information are derived from publicly available sources. Hence, this is not a case of scoring political points but one of which is meant to expose the truth since Arul has consistently insisted that 1MDB has 'nothing to cover up'," said Pua.

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The 10 questions:

1. Why did Bank Negara withdraw its approval for 1MDB to transfer more than USD1.8 billion overseas? Was it because most of the funds were transferred to an account which is unrelated to the 1MDB joint venture project with Petrosaudi International Limited as revealed in the leaked Board meeting minutes which Arul Kanda has acknowledged to be true? How much was transferred to this unrelated account? Did this unrelated account belong to Good Star Limited and who owns or controls Good Star Limited?2. Is it true that 1MDB had invested the initial USD1 billion cash to acquire 40% of 1MDB-Petrosaudi while Petrosaudi only need to invest its rights to certain oil reserves in the Caspian Sea and in Argentina for its 60% stake? In addition, were the rights to the Caspian Sea oil reserves terminated by Petrosaudi within 2 months after the signing of the joint venture agreement, which meant that Petrosaudi secured their 60% stake without investing anything significant?3. Is it true that 1MDB had proceeded to sign the joint venture agreement with Petrosaudi in a rush, without securing the necessary Board of Directors approval at that point of time as revealed in the same Board minutes?4. 1MDB Financial Statements dated 31 March 2013 and 2014 stated that USD1.4 billion was held as a deposit by International Petroleum Investment Corporation (IPIC) as a condition for IPIC to guarantee 1MDB's USD3.5 billion bond issue. However, the IPIC Financial Statements dated December 2013 and 2014 audited by Ernst & Young did not disclose any such condition for the provision of the guarantee. The balance sheet of IPIC also did not reflect any such refundable deposit received or held. Why hasn't 1MDB sought IPIC to clarify where the money has gone?5. Did 1MDB pay USD993 million from the USD1.22 billion it partially redeemed from the Cayman Islands investment fund AND another USD975 million borrowed from Deutsche Bank led consortium to terminate options 1MDB granted to Aabar Investments as part of another condition by IPIC to guarantee 1MDB's USD3.5 billion bond issue? What exactly is the total sum paid and payable to Aabar or IPIC? Why is it that IPIC disclosed in its December 2014 Financial Statements that 1MDB still owes IPIC a sum of USD481 million for the said termination? In addition, if the USD993 million from the USD1.22 billion redeemed from Cayman Islands was not paid to Aabar or IPIC, where did the money go?6. It has been disclosed in 1MDB’s financial statements, parliamentary replies and media releases that 1MDB Global Investment Limited borrowed USD3 billion in March 2013 for the purposes in investing in a 50:50 joint venture with Aabar Investments Limited where the joint venture will invest in the development of Tun Razak Exchange. The question is, how come more than USD1.5 billion of the borrowings have been utilised for purposes other than specified as disclosed in the March 2014 Audited Accounts, particularly since the joint venture has yet to be activated to date?7. Arul Kanda had earlier informed Malaysians and 1MDB Directors, according to the above leaked minutes, that the balance of the Cayman Islands investment amounting to USD1.108 billion was fully redeemed and was held in cash in BSI Bank Singapore. However, the 1MDB President has since admitted that the redeemed amount was not cash but they were "fund units" worth USD940 million. Why are these "fund units" which were redeemed from the Cayman Island fund still in the form of "fund units" and not in cash or, raw assets like property and shares? If they were in "fund units", doesn't it mean that the Caymans fund was never redeemed in the first place?8. Arul Kanda announced the "debt for asset-swap" deal with IPIC where the latter assumes some RM16 billion of 1MDB's debts in exchange for 1MDB's assets. IPIC has already advanced more than USD1 billion in the deal. Where is 1MDB going to produce these RM16 billion worth of assets to transfer to IPIC by 30 June 2016? The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has also indemnified IPIC in the "debt of asset-swap" arrangement. Does it mean that if 1MDB fails to produce the necessary RM16 billion worth of assets by 30 June 2016, the MoF would have to compensate IPIC accordingly?9. Arul had declared that the disposal of its subsidiary, Edra Energy will allow it to remove RM16-RM18 billion of 1MDB's debt. However, the total debts associated to 1MDB's energy arm amounts to approximately RM36 billion, comprising of USD3.5 billion of bonds, RM5.7 billion of direct loans and more than RM8 billion of inherited loans. Hence reducing up to RM18 billion of debt via the disposal of Edra Energy will still leave 1MDB with more that RM18 billion of outstanding debt associated with its energy acquisitions. Therefore how will the sale of Edra solve 1MDB's cash flow problem since there'll be no assets left to pay the balance of the RM18 billion debt?.10. Did the Federal Government issue a "letter of support" in May 2015 to Bank EXIM to borrow USD150 million (RM600 million) where the funds was utilised by 1MDB to pay for its land acquisition from Tadmax Resources Bhd for approximately RM300 million? If so, what was the balance of the proceeds from the borrowing used for?

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Recently, DAP MP Tony Pua, who is also a member of the PAC, challenged 1MDB President Arul Kanda Kandasamy to a LIVE talk show or debate on controversies surrounding the state fund

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In response, the 1MDB President initially said that he is willing to debate Tony Pua LIVE on TV albiet with a condition if the Petaling Jaya Utara lawmaker resigns from the Public Accounts Committee

“YB Tony Pua has challenged me this morning to a ‘live talk show’ with him. I hereby accept his challenge and look forward to answering his questions,” the 1MDB chief said in a statement.“It is a known fact that Tony Pua is a member of the PAC, which is in the midst of conducting an investigation into 1MDB. In order to maintain the integrity of the PAC’s investigation, and to avoid any conflict of interest, Tony Pua must first resign from the PAC.”“Despite his efforts to do so, Tony Pua cannot be judge, jury and executioner. As such, I trust he will have the courage to do the right thing and resign from the PAC in order for us to have, in his words, a ‘no-holds barred’ discussion on live television.”

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However, on 31 October, Arul Kanda withdrew the condition and said that he will meet Pua for a "LIVE televised discussion or talk show or debate, Tony can choose which, without any conditions"

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He added that he still believed his request for Pua to step down was "reasonable", given the lawmaker's role in PAC."How would you feel if you were in court, and the judge presiding over you wants to meet with you on television to debate on the case? It doesn't make sense. So, I just made that request. But Pua, just like any other opposition member, has a different rule for himself, and a different rule for others."

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Before going any further, we would like to point out a major flaw in the 1MDB's President Arul's argument about calling Pua a judge

Equating Tony Pua, a member of the PAC, to that of a judge is not only wrong but also misleading the general public about his role in the committee and its general nature.Neither Pua nor PAC is the judge here.They are an investigative body appointed by the Parliament to investigate a state fund and only the Parliament will decide what to do with the PAC's findings (if any).If Pua has to be considered anything, it should be in the line that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is more like a police force and Pua is one of the officers, and asking questions (publicly or not) is part of his job and agenda.

Moving on, Tony Pua has welcomed the move

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Speaking to The Malaysian Insider, Tony Pua said that he accepted Arul Kanda's declaration to debate on a LIVE platform."I accept (the challenge). We can do it anytime," Pua said.In a statement later, Pua thanked the 1MDB president for the "gentlemanly acceptance of the invite without attaching any conditions", adding that he "would also like to thank the Communications and Multimedia Minister, Datuk Salleh Said Keruak for offering RTM to host the LIVE talk show even before the invite was accepted."

However, Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed, the former chairman of the PAC, thinks the LIVE debate should be called off as it would damage the PAC's integrity and credibility. He added that the taunting between 1MDB's Arul and DAP's Tony is "childish".

Nur Jazlan said the PAC was "a committee of Parliament at the highest level" and whatever was discussed there should stay within it."If this is being turned into a public debate, that will be demeaning to the PAC process and its investigation of 1MDB," said Nur Jazlan."So, I am suggesting to Arul and Pua to stop all this," he said. He urged Arul and Pua to step back and let the PAC proceed as planned without interference.

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About the debate (as we know so far)

. It will be a LIVE talk show and NOT a debate, according to Tony Pua."It should be a question-and-answer session and not a debate because I am asking the questions. There's nothing for Arul to ask me," Pua told Malaysiakini.. Salleh Keruak has offered Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) to broadcast it LIVE.Salleh, who is the Communications and Multimedia Minister, said the readiness of RTM to broadcast the debate LIVE proves the openness of his Ministry. "We can broadcast live the debate," he told Bernama in Kuala Lumpur.. Interestingly, Ramesh Rao has offered to act as moderator for the debate.According to Ramesh, he was volunteering himself as the leader of a 'non-partisan' NGO which champions the interest of the rakyat. "I will render a fair moderation to both parties for the rakyat to know the real truth about 1MDB," he said.What's interesting here is that Ramesh, who leads the Pertubuhan Minda dan Sosial Prihatin, is best known for accusing Sarawak Report's Editor-in-Chief Clare Rewcastle Brown of fabricating allegations of misappropriation against 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and for his police report against her.. The date and time of the debate have not been finalised yet.According to Tony Pua, the details about the debate will be sorted out over the course of the following week by both parties.

We will update as we get to know more about the LIVE debate!

In the meantime, take our poll to let us know your views:


[PHOTOS] This Kitten Has 2 Faces And 3 Eyes

Meet Bettie Bee, a kitten born with two faces and three eyes

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The little critter was born in Eastern Cape, South Africa, on 12 December. Today she turned 12 days old.

While just like any other kitten she has four paws, one tail and two ears, Bettie has two noses, two mouths and three eyes.Due to her extra "features", she is called "Janus cats" after the Roman god of the same name, who is usually portrayed as having two faces.

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It's a case of craniofacial duplication

Craniofacial duplication is an extremely rare congenital condition that causes certain facial features to double in the womb.

While animals affected by this trait often die in the womb or shortly after birth, Bettie's case has been different. She's thriving.

A surprising fact that has made Bettie Internet famous, with a Facebook page created especially for her to keep the people curious about her informed.Bettie, who currently weighs 227g, has 28K Facebook fans.

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Bettie is currently under the care of a cat rescuer in Eastern Cape who is known for taking in special-needs cats

According to a report in Newsweek, the cat-owner, upon facing difficulty in nursing the kitten, brought Bettie to a nearby cat rescuer.The rescuer, a female who wishes to remain anonymous, has started tube-feeding the kitten. According to the rescuer, Bettie can feed through either mouth as both are functional and both lead to the stomach.

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The tabby-coloured kitten is growing like a normal kitten

The rescuer said that Bettie has been to the vet when she was one day old."We decided it's best to take her back for scans etc when she is a bit bigger," Newsweek reported the rescuer as saying via email.

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We wish Bettie, who is surviving against the odds, a happy life :)


Survey Says 36% of Malaysian Graduates Leave Their First Jobs In Less Than A Year

More than a third of fresh Malaysian graduates end up quitting their jobs in less than a year, citing the need for better growth opportunities and a desire for higher pay

This, according to a new research by Monster.com, which claims that young Malaysians jump ship within their first year despite 58% of fresh graduates believing that their first ever job is highly important to pave the way for their future careers.The research, which surveyed over 700 fresh graduates and employers in Malaysia to uncover insights, challenges and expectations around the recruitment process for young local talent, revealed that 36% of young talents leave their first jobs within a year, with 74% attributing this to a lack of professional development and 43% saying they pursued a higher paying role.

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Mismatches between talent and employer expectations

While 80% of employers believe they provide sufficient support to help fresh graduates succeed, a worrying 24% of fresh graduates said they struggled with a lack of mentorship, and 22% said they faced challenges with their boss, with 21% saying they felt they should have been better compensated.

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Sanjay Modi, Managing Director at Monster.com, APAC and the Middle East, said the mismatch between the sentiments of employers and fresh graduates was "worrying"

"This shows a worrying mismatch between the biggest challenges young talent say they face in their starting jobs and local employers’ belief that they are providing adequate support for young talent to flourish. This should obviously be a concern for employers looking to attract, hire and retain young talent in the long-term," Sanjay Modi said."However, there is also a realisation that young talent perhaps expects too much too soon. While salary will always be important for young talent, employers need to work harder to manage expectations around promotions within the first 12 months. This is a time where young talent needs to prove themselves, work hard, and hit their targets as per their job description," he said, adding that before achieving these goals, "fresh graduates should not expect to be handed promotions and additional responsibilities."

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The survey also found important insights into what Malaysian employers are looking for on CVs, and the biggest mistakes young talent make during job interviews

67% of employers say they spend less than three minutes reading your CV, with 50% scanning it for one to three minutes and 17% only glancing at it for less than 60 seconds.When considering a CV, employers care most about any experience a seeker might have that is relevant to the role (68%), followed by qualifications and education (58%) and ensuring the resume is well-written and easy to read (45%).Interestingly, they don’t care much about proper spelling and grammar (11%), links to your portfolio of work (8%) or any volunteer experience you might have (5%).

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Malaysian job seekers agree that the hardest part of writing a CV is the career summary (26%). When it comes to job interview mistakes, 54% of Malaysians say not doing enough research was their biggest regret, followed by not asking questions (46%).

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How can fresh graduates help themselves?

Well, according to the survey, one way young talent can help themselves progress faster is through completing relevant internships prior to their first job search.However, while 91% Malaysian employers say that internship is important, only 42% of local employers currently offer an internship programme.


5 Things You Must Know About Proton's Special Discount For Hokkien Federation Members

It was reported yesterday that Malaysians of Hokkien descent could be entitled to a special discount when buying new Proton cars

Proton Group's manufacturing arm, Perusahaan Otomobil National Sdn Bhd (PONSB) CEO Dr Li Chunrong
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An exclusive report published on Nanyang Siang Pau yesterday, 18 January, revealed that members of Chinese guilds under the Federation of Hokkien Associations of Malaysia can get a special, discounted price when they buy any of the entire range of Proton cars.The special discount announcement was made recently during a dinner with local Hokkien businessmen by Dr Li Chunrong, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Proton Group's manufacturing arm, Perusahaan Otomobil National Sdn Bhd (PONSB).It is learned that the federation is an umbrella body representing about 200 different guilds.

Here are five things that you should know about this special discount:

1. Members of the Chinese guilds are entitled for discount up to 10%

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Nanyang Siang Pau cited PONSB vice-president of sales and marketing Abdul Rashid Musa, who said that the special discount ranges from 5% to 10% depending on the car model.He added that interested individuals will be subjected to strict vetting and must comply to criteria set to quality for the promotion.This special discount will be valid beginning 12 January until 31 March 2018.

2. The deal has been described as a "mutual collaboration" between Proton and The Federation of Hokkien Association of Malaysia

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Nanyang Siang Pau and Malaysiakini both reported on a correspondence from Abdul Rashid to Federation of Hokkien of Malaysia president Tan Sri Khoo Chai Kaa that they sighted, in which Abdul Rashid said there are "vast opportunities for mutual collaboration" between the two entities. "We hope that our gesture will be a good starting point for many more collaborations to come," Abdul Rashid said in the letter.

3. There have been allegations of racism following the announcement that a special discount rate will be given to Hokkien guild members

ISMA vice-president Abdul Rahman Mat Dali
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Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (ISMA) and MIC both had hit out at Proton over the special discount, saying that the policy is racist and discriminatory. "Is Proton playing the caste or clan game. This offer not only discriminates Malaysians of other races but also Chinese Malaysians of other clans," said MIC treasurer-general Datuk Seri S. Vell Paari, as reported by Malaysiakini. Meanwhile, ISMA vice-president Abdul Rahman Mat Dali was quoted as saying on the NGO's website, ISMAweb, that he did not rule out the possibility of the discount being linked to the growing importance of China in Proton."Displaying racism after just acquiring the biggest share in Proton. I am worried that they will do all sorts of other things towards Proton after this," he said, adding that the promotion is "strange" as something like this has never happened in Proton.

4. Proton has since clarified how the special discount came about

Proton Holdings Bhd issued a statement yesterday, 18 January, saying that it is a "common business practice in the automotive industry" to offer special discounts based on bulk purchase and fleet sales.The national carmaker explained that the special offer given to the Federation of Hokkien Association of Malaysia forms is part of the special corporate sales arrangement for fleet sales customers."We wish to reiterate that Nanyang also reported that, 'Proton always provide corporate/fleets sales promotion to corporate customers, associations, organisations, and institution (including media), therefore, Hokkien Federation is not the special case'," it said in its statement."Based on the large number of members of the association and its employees, we are able to custom make a special package that both parties have agreed upon," Proton added.

5. Proton added that this discount is not exclusive to the Federation of Hokkien Associations of Malaysia

"Any cooperatives, organisations and associations that buy certain volume of cars are also entitled to this corporate sales special arrangement, subject to terms and conditions between Proton and the said parties," Proton said.It was learned that Proton currently has similar arrangements with various Malaysian cooperatives, associations, as well as major corporate organisations.

Do you think that the special discount is a racist policy as some have claimed? Share with us in the comment section below.

Speaking of which, Malaysians can expect Proton's first-ever SUV to be in the market later this year:

                Proton Will Reportedly Launch Its First SUV Later This Year. Here’s What It Will Look Like

Based on the Geely Boyue.

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8 Port Pekena Ais Kepal Milo Viral Sekitar KL & PJ. Jom Serbu!

Meleleh air liur tengok ais kepal Milo pekat yang semakin viral ni?

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Trend yang bermula di Kuala Kangsar ini kini boleh dinikmati di beberapa tempat sekitar Lembah Klang! Ikuti senarainya di sini:

1. Milo Kepal Ketagih @ Puchong

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Ais Kepal Milo yang dihidang tinggi menggunung di sini bertambah lebih sedap dengan mangkuk besi old-school yang digunakan. Alang-alang di sini, jangan lupa untuk cuba Laksa Telur Goyang sekali.Alamat: Gerai Kiosk MPSJ, Jalan BPU 1, Bandar Puchong Utama, Puchong, SelangorWaktu Operasi: 1 petang - 7 malamNo. Telefon: +6012 680 8240Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook | Instagram

2. Johnny's Ice Kepal @ Kampung Datuk Keramat

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Ais kepal Milo yang dihidangkan di gerai popular ini cukup meriah dengan pilihan topping berwarna-warni. Bancuhan Milonya yang extra pekat membuatkan ramai sanggup meredah queue panjang di sini!Alamat: Johnny's Ice Kepal, Taman Sepakat, Jalan AU3/12, Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala LumpurWaktu Operasi:11 pagi - 7 malam (Selasa - Khamis)2.30 petang - 9 malam (Jumaat)11 pagi - 10 malam (Sabtu & Ahad)Tutup setiap IsninNo. Telefon: +6012 216 5234Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook

3. Ais Kepal Milo Danau Kota

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Peminat Ais Kepal Milo jangan terlepas untuk mencuba dessert ini di sini, dengan sos Milo yang tidak kedekut dan pilihan topping Honey Stars,  M&M's dan kekacang. Nak lagi best, semangkuk ais kepal Milo diberikan percuma untuk anda yang sedang menyambut hari jadi dan juga kepada wanita hamil!Cawangan: Taman Setapak Indah | Uptown Danau KotaNo. Telefon: +6018 207 8422Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook

4. Ais Kepal Milo Viral @ Taman Medan

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Terletak di Taman Medan, berhadapan Speed Char Kuey Teow, gerai Ais Kepal Milo legend ini melengkapkan lagi manisan viral ini dengan Nestum, kekacang, serbuk Milo dan wafer gulung. Gerenti puas!Alamat: Ais Kepal Milo Viral, Taman Medan, Jalan PJS 2C/2, Petaling Jaya, SelangorWaktu Operasi:12 tengah hari - 9 malam (Jumaat - Rabu)Tutup setiap KhamisNo. Telefon: +6011 2717 1774

5. Kopi Siam 129 @ Cheras

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Tengok gambar Ais Kepal Milo di sini saja pun dah terliur! Ais kepal menggunung dituang dengan Milo pekat meleleh ini memang sesuai untuk cheat day anda - lagi-lagi kalau dinikmati bersama Roti John Cheese di sini.Alamat: Kopi Siam 129, No. 1, Jalan Teratai 1/2E, Taman Bukit Teratai, Kuala Lumpur, SelangorWaktu Operasi: 5 petang - 1 pagi (setiap hari)No. Telefon: +6017 555 1790Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook

6. Ais Kepal Milo Viral @ Sentul

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Inginkan Ais Kepal Milo yang ekstra special? Di gerai ini anda boleh take it to the next level dengan topping ais krim, serbuk Milo dan chocolate rice!Alamat: Ais Kepal Milo Viral, Jalan 1/48A, Bandar Baru Sentul, Kuala LumpurWaktu Operasi: 1.30 petang - 7 malam (setiap hari)No. Telefon: +011 1153 0267Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook

7. Daughter's Kitchen @ Sungai Buloh

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Bebola ais bersalut Milo likat yang disediakan di Daughter's Kitchen ditabur dengan sedikit kekacang. Memang layan! Sambil-sambil enjoy ais kepal, anda boleh juga mencuba bermacam-macam hidangan Western dan tempatan yang sedap di sini.Alamat: Daughter's Kitchen, Lot 105 Kampung Melayu Batu 13 1/2, Sungai BulohWaktu Operasi:12 tengah hari - 11 malam (Selasa - Ahad)Tutup setiap IsninNo. Telefon: +6013 367 8494Status: HalalDapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook | Instagram

8. Ais Kepal Milo Mr. ABDS @ Sentul

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Yang menariknya di sini, bukan perisa Milo saja yang disediakan. Ais Kepal Horlicks pun ada! Ditabur pula dengan Oreo, versi ini memang wajib anda cuba.Alamat: Ais Kepal Mr. ABDS, Jalan 1/48a, Bandar Baru Sentul, Kuala LumpurWaktu Operasi: 1.30 petang - 7 malam (setiap hari)Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook

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Grab Signs MoU With Perodua. Here's What Grab Drivers Will Gain From The Partnership

Local car maker Perodua has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with e-hailing service Grab to provide value-added services for Grab drivers

Country Head of Grab Malaysia Sean Goh (third from left), exchanging the document with Managing Director of Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Dato' Dr. Zahari Husin (second from right).
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The MoU was signed yesterday, 31 May at Perodua's flagship 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare parts) centre in Petaling Jaya.

The value added services will range from special price packages to competitive hire purchase rates

Perodua Bezza.
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According to The Edge Markets, the special price packages cover the Bezza, Myvi, and Alza.“The items within the MoU include a special price package through Perodua’s Corporate and Government Sales Department,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Datuk Dr Zahari Husin.

The partnership will also provide a one-stop centre for drivers to service their vehicles and renew their insurance and roadtax

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Grab Malaysia Country Head Sean Goh said the company was continuously identifying mutually beneficial partnerships to help reduce the cost of driving and car ownership, which was a major concern.“We look forward to working alongside our driver-partners in these areas, as well as extending access to safe, reliable, efficient and affordable transport options,” he added.

Goh also said that in view of the struggling economy, many have turned to Grab as a viable source of income while seeking other job opportunities

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Grab has the largest network in Malaysia, with a presence in 20 major cities and towns across the country, which includes Langkawi, Kuching, Miri and Kota Bahru, with more to come.

Which e-hailing service do you use? Grab or Uber? Let us know in the comment section below.


A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama: 6 Popular Korean Words & Phrases To Help You Get Started

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Looking to familiarise yourself with Korean words and phrases now that you're getting into the K-drama verse? :D

Fret not, we've got you covered! After all, every K-drama fan has to start somewhere. In fact, as you continue to binge-watch all of them, you'll soon reach a point where you won't even need subtitles to understand what's going on! But now that you're still new, we've compiled some popular Korean phrases across different genres, so that no matter which drama you watch, you'll be able to, at the very least, understand some words. We even included several K-dramas on Disney+ Hotstar that we highly recommend you watch too. More details at the end of the story!

1. Bogoshipo — I miss you

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You're probably familiar with the term, saranghae (I love you), but there are so many lovey-dovey terms that Koreans use too, including bogoshipo. Bogoshipo is an informal way of saying, "I miss you", so the term is often used in romance K-dramas. For example, a girl who has not seen her oppa in a looooong time would text or call him, saying "Bogoshipo, oppaaa." If you like romance K-dramas, check out the following recommendations on Disney+ Hotstar: - Kiss Sixth Sense, starring Yoon Kye Sang, Seo Ji Hye, and Kim Ji Seok- Soundtrack #1, starring Han So Hee and Park Hyung Sik

2. Dowajuseyo — Help me

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Dowajuseyo is one way of asking for help in everyday life or an emergency. It's frequently used in action K-dramas — for example, when a character gets into an accident and calls for help, he'll say, "Dowajuseyo!" Aside from that, you can also use the phrase when you need a favour from someone. If you love action, catch these K-dramas on Disney+ Hotstar:- Big Bet, starring Choi Min Sik, Son Suk Ku, and Lee Dong Hwi- Shadow Detective, starring Lee Sung Min and Jin Goo

3. Wageurae — What's wrong?

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In K-dramas, when one person is looking sad, crying, drinking alone, or letting out a deep sigh, the other person will immediately ask, "Wageurae?", which means, "What's wrong?"It's an important K-drama vocabulary to know, as it's often used in emotional scenes or even melodramas, where the character reveals their problem or deepest secret. If you like melodramas, check out these recommendations on Disney+ Hotstar: - Snowdrop, starring Jung Hae In and Jisoo- Bloody Heart, starring Lee Joon Kang and Han Na

4. Aigoo — Oh dear! / Oh my god

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Aigoo is a phrase or slang used to express surprise, frustration, confusion, or disappointment. Someone pranked you? Or your crush driving you crazy? Say aigoo! In other words, you can expect that there will be plenty of scenes in K-dramas, especially comedic scenes, where the characters will blurt out the phrase, hehe. If you love comedy, catch these shows on Disney+ Hotstar:- One Dollar Lawyer , starring Namkoong Min, Kim Ji Eun, and Choi Dae Hoon- The Zone: Survival Mission starring Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Kwang Soo, and Kwon Yuri

5. Geojinmalhaji maseyo — Don't lie

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This phrase is used in formal settings, where if a person catches a suspect or witness lying, he says, "Geojinmalhaji maseyo!" You can commonly catch this phrase, which means "don't lie", in crime and legal dramas, especially in interrogation scenes. Detectives and lawyers also love saying wae geojinmalhaji maseyo, which means 'Why did you lie?'Enjoy crime or legal dramas? Check out these K-drama recommendations on Disney+ Hotstar: - Big Mouth, starring Lee Jong Suk, Im Yoon Ah, and Kim Joo Hun- May It Please The Court, starring Jung Ryeo Won and Lee Kyu Hyung

6. Simkung — Heart throbbing

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Ever had your heart go 'bedok bedok' when you saw your crush? That's simkung — a phrase that describes that feeling of your heart skipping a beat when you see someone, hehe.You'll usually catch this phrase in romance and high school K-dramas, especially when the female lead sees her oppa, and her heart starts thumping loudly. Cue a love song in the background. ;) If high school dramas are your cup of tea, check out these recommendations on Disney+ Hotstar: -  Rookie Cops, starring Kang Daniel and Chae Soo Bin- The Golden Spoon, starring Yook Sung Jae

Now that you're all familiar with the popular Korean phrases and words, what’s next? Start binge-watching K-dramas and try to spot them, of course!

Home to some of the world's most iconic brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, Disney+ Hotstar also carries many K-dramas great for binge-watching.There's something for everyone! From crime to mystery, fantasy, and thriller, enjoy them all on Disney+ Hotstar.

Plus, they have some of the latest and popular K-dramas now. Check 'em out:

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1. ConnectConnect is a mystery thriller about Ha Dong Soo (Jung Hae In), who has healing powers. When he survives a murder attempt, he discovers one of his eyes is missing. Soon, he mysteriously begins to see what office worker Oh Jin Seop sees. What will become of the two men's fates?2. Revenge of OthersThis drama follows Ok Chan Mi (Shin Ye Eun), who transfers to her twin brother's school to investigate his sudden death. With the help of another student, Ji Soo Heon (Lomon), she unravels the truth behind her brother's past and takes revenge on those who caused his death.3. The First RespondersThis drama tells the story of Jin Ho Gae, a fierce yet skilled detective who is all about catching low lives, and Bong Do Jin, a fearless firefighter who takes good care of his victims. These first responders must work together in crises to fight against crime and fire. 4. Call It LoveSet to release on 22 February, the drama follows a woman whose father dies, subsequently getting kicked out of her family home by his mistress. Things take a turn when she starts falling in love with the mistress's son.

Head over to Disney+ Hotstar to start streaming all the K-dramas today for only RM54.90 for three months!