Things To Do In The Event These 8 Travel Nightmares Come True

1. When you lose your passport

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File a police report immediately within the first 24 hours. Then locate the nearest embassy or consulate in the country you're visiting and schedule an emergency appointment if possible. Explain your situation and provide a copy of the police report as proof. Make sure to be prepared with all the relevant documentation for verification purposes so that you can apply for a temporary passport!

2. When you lose sight of your child

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Losing sight of your child is undoubtedly a terrifying ordeal. Although this may seem impossible, try your best to remain calm. The immediate step is to enlist the help of the relevant and capable authorities such as the police or security personnel. Finding help from the right people is important, especially if they have dealt with similar situations in the past as they will be able to help you better and will also be more understanding.Aside from enlisting the help of the authorities, you can also share a photo of your child (better if it was taken on that day). Include the photo with your contact details as well as ways to reach the police or any relevant personnel in the vicinity where your child got lost. This could be the concierge of a mall, a security guard or a restaurant manager - basically anyone and everyone who could assist you with the process. This is so people will know who to look out for and will be able to identify the physical characteristics of your child, the clothes that he/she is wearing, and who to get in touch with.

3. When you unexpectedly get stuck with an awful hotel room

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The last thing you need after a long day of travelling is having to deal with a terrible hotel room, especially if the room is different from what you were promised. First, try talking it over with the front desk staff, and negotiate for a better room. Approach the situation calmly and refrain from being rude or making any threats to the hotel staff. Explain to them how your expectations weren't met, and show them the comparison between your room and the one advertised.Consult higher-level management if necessary and work out a refund if you can’t get a different room. If you used a third-party reservation site, contact them and find out if they can help to cancel your stay, refund your money and get you a better alternative.

4. When you're pickpocketed

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Your first course of action should be to cancel all your cards and to terminate your phone line. Next, report the incident to the local police to get a statement. Although your stolen belongings are as good as gone and the chances of getting them back are slim to none, keep the police report as proof for when you file for insurance claims. You never know, the authorities might be able to locate it, even after you've left the country.

5. When you run out of money mid-travel

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One of the available, albeit more costly options, is to get a cash advance on your credit card, if you have one. However, don’t neglect the fine print and be sure to go over the policies set by the credit card company. Alternatively, another secure method is to have someone wire money bank-to-bank or through an international wire transfer service. If a trusted family member or a friend has your account information, you could ask them to make an emergency deposit if necessary.Depending on location (and sometimes luck), some backpacker hostels will strike you a deal and allow for an exchange of labour for free stay.

6. When you crash your rented car

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Dealing with a crashed rented car is not too different from when you crash a regular car, except that you have to deal with a few additional steps. If ever you find yourself in this situation, stay calm and make sure that the scene and everyone involved is safe. Next, exchange contact and insurance information with the parties involved, like you would in a normal accident. Take photos of the damage and if you can, don’t mention that it’s a rented car to avoid others from trying to take advantage of your situation.Now comes the tedious bit, which is paperwork. Call your car rental company ASAP to notify them about the accident. Ask them how you should proceed as different companies have different guidelines. Next, call your own insurance company to inform them about the accident as well. Figure out what they would need from you, and whose responsibility it is to file the accident report with the local police. Of course, be sure to go through the fine print of both your insurance plan and the one provided by the rental company.

7. When you miss your flight

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You arrived late, or maybe you got the time wrong and now you’ve missed your flight. Be prepared as this little mishap will cost you some extra cash. Avoid stressing yourself out too much and manage your expectations. You might not get booked onto the next flight immediately but in any case, do stand by for any extra seat opening up at the last minute.Some airlines have also been using Twitter and other social media platforms to connect with their customers. Try corresponding with them on different channels, and you just might increase your chances of jumping onto the next soonest flight!

8. When you're stranded in an airport

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Whether it's because you missed your flight or it got delayed, getting stuck in an airport is unpleasant as it gets. You may want to break things and get your rage on, but keep calm. This is the perfect time to channel your inner Gandhi. There are a number of things you can do to make the most of this dire situation. Find the airport's terminal bar and get acquainted with fellow travelers who are stuck in the same situation as you. If you have some extra money to spend, it doesn't hurt to pay the fee to enter airline lounges. You could also take this opportunity to write down your travels, read a book, catch up on TV series or get some sleep. Basically, just get creative!

AIG Malaysia wishes everyone safe and adventurous travels!

PS: Save this handy lil calendar we made of the long weekends this year for upcoming travels - happy planning!

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A New Starbucks Outlet Just Opened In Penang And It's Run By A Team Of Deaf Employees

In 2016, Starbucks opened its first store dedicated to providing employment opportunities for members of the deaf community.
Today, Starbucks is celebrating yet another milestone with the opening of its second Signing Store in Penang.

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On Tuesday, 19 November, Starbucks announced the grand opening of the Penang Signing Store on its Facebook page.

The post read, "Our second Signing store in Penang is officially in motion and brewing! Penangites, share the good news and enjoy a unique experience of our Starbucks Signing Store."

To make sure this project is a success, the famous coffeehouse chain partnered with the Penang Deaf Association

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According to the Starbucks website, the partnership is meant to support the professional training and development of the store's staff.The president of the Penang Deaf Association Razman Tan Abdullah said that they're excited to provide richer career opportunities and sense of belonging to the local deaf community.

They will also be providing sign language classes for the outlet's seven hearing employees.

This outlet is the fourth of its kind in the world

Standing tall at three storeys, the store was designed specifically to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The outlet is completed with visual alarms, digital trays, and point-of-sale systems with an attached customer display.

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Local deaf artist Lim Anuar brought some life into the space with a vibrant mural that is meant to showcase deaf culture in an art form

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Make sure to give this outlet a visit and support their cause!

Well done, Starbucks!

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Address:403, Jalan Burma,Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Penang.

Opening hours:Sunday to Thursday (8.00am - 10.00pm)Friday, Saturday, and public holidays (8.00am - 12.00am)

For more information, check out the Starbucks Facebook page:

The idea of the Signing Store was birthed right here in Malaysia and then Starbucks US followed suit:

                Starbucks' First Sign-Language Store In The US Was Inspired By An Outlet In Bangsar

American Starbucks employees were sent to Malaysia to study the store after its success.

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M'sian And S'porean Students In Australia Left With Injuries After Alleged Racist Attack

Warning: This story contains descriptions of assault that may cause discomfort to some readers.

A pair of Malaysian and Singaporean students were physically assaulted in Melbourne, Australia last Wednesday, 15 April

According to The Straits Times, the students from the University of Melbourne were out for a grocery run at about 5.30pm when two Caucasian women started following them.The women reportedly hurled racist slurs at the 20-year-old Malaysian and 18-year-old Singaporean, calling them "coronavirus" repeatedly.Mothership reported that the students tried to walk away but it came to a brawl after one of the women said, "We are going to f*cking kill you. Come back here, c*nt."One of the attackers threw a portable speaker at them, leading to one of the students retaliating in self-defence.A viral video capturing the incident shows one of the students being repeatedly hit on the head before being dragged to the ground.The fight was stopped after a passer-by holding a dog intervened.

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A police report was lodged against the attackers following the incident

The undergraduates went to a hospital to get their injuries checked. The Singaporean student did not suffer any serious injuries other than some swelling on her head, as well as a few scratches on her hands and knees."Honestly, physically, it wasn't that bad because I protected myself. But it was more of a mental trauma. Now, we are scared to even go out," the student told Mothership."We get warier of white people, especially if they come up to us or are running towards us."The duo have not left the house since filing the police report after the assault.

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The University of Melbourne has since come to defend the students, calling the attackers a "disgrace" to Australia

In a press release published on its website, Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell expressed his shock that the students were targeted in a deplorable and unprovoked attack in the city."There is no place for violence in a modern, future-facing society like Australia," said Professor Maskell, adding that the university will provide any help the students may need."These senseless and vicious attacks on two young women must never be tolerated in our community. The people who did this are a disgrace."Local news station 9News has also reported the mayor of Melbourne and the premier of Victoria condemning the attackers.Lord Mayor Sally Capp said Melbourne has no place for violence as it does not reflect the city's welcome of people from all over the world to live and study there.

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On Sunday, 19 April, one of the attackers was charged in court but was released on bail

Jakkara Brigham, 21, was released on bail after appearing in Melbourne Magistrates' Court.
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9News reported Jakkara Brigham crying in Melbourne Magistrates' Court when the 21-year-old learned that she could be behind bars for one whole year before she could get a hearing.However, she was later spotted laughing with the guards after finding out that she had avoided jail time.The police are currently trying to identify the second woman involved in the assault.

You can watch the video of the assault here:

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In February, a Singaporean student was attacked by a group of men in the UK over COVID-19 racism:

                Singaporean Student Left With Bruises After Coronavirus-Related Racist Attack In London

"I don't want your coronavirus in my country," said one of the attackers.

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Agong Orders Palace To Hand Out KFC To Media Staked Outside Its Gates

What a chaotic Monday it has been so far. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad resigned. Several Members of Parliament were sacked or quit PKR. And with all the commotion, the media has been working long hours.

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With several important conversations taking place at Istana Negara, it is understood that the media have been waiting outside the palace gates since 7am this morning, 24 February.In a tweet today, TV AlHijrah reporter @zaimzamani wrote that all he had was chocolate for lunch.

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Fortunately, though, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong thanked the crew for their efforts by treating them to KFC

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A video showing the palace team handing out boxes of KFC has received over 7,600 retweets at the time of writing.

Terima kasih team istana bagi kfc! Hargai dan perihatin dengan kami para pengamal media! pic.twitter.com/sg1rs4mSLZ— Zayim (@ZAIMZAMANI) February 24, 2020

After all, 'hangriness' is not the way to go. Thank you Agong and team!

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You can read the full Twitter thread here:

Terima kasih team istana bagi kfc! Hargai dan perihatin dengan kami para pengamal media! pic.twitter.com/sg1rs4mSLZ— Zayim (@ZAIMZAMANI) February 24, 2020

This isn't the first time the Agong has made waves with his kindness:

                Agong Surprised Restaurant's Customers By Paying For Their Meals While Out For Breakfast

He also spoke to and took pictures with customers and restaurant workers.

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                Netizens Touched By Caring Agong Who Stopped To Check On An Accident Victim

YDPA Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah was heading to Putrajaya for a pre-Cabinet meeting with P...

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Education Minister: Schools In Phase 2 Onwards Allowed To Reopen On 3 October

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Education Minister Dr Radzi Jidin announced that schools will reopen on 3 October

In a video uploaded on his Facebook yesterday, 15 August, Radzi said schools in states currently in Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) are excluded.Schools under Phase 2 will open only to examination classes, which includes Form 5 and Form 6 students.As for Phase 3 states, schools will be allowed to reopen fully, admitting all students.

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However, he stresses that all school reopenings are subject to risk assessments by the Ministry of Health and the National Security Council

"We must make sure that the overall education ecosystem is fully prepared and there is minimal risk for all our children when we reopen schools," the minister was quoted as saying by New Straits Times.He says that standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the National Security Council (MKN) must be adhered by all involved to ensure this."MKN's SOPs allow all schools to reopen (in Phase 3) but there is still a clause where the Ministry of Health must conduct a risk assessment together."

Schools across Malaysia had been shut since early May this year in a bid to stem COVID-19 infections amid resurgent case numbers.
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These risk assessments will factor indicators such as vaccination rates and the capacity of health facilities, alongside prevailing conditions in the respective state

"We have to look at it state by state, because some states have good statistics and vaccination rates," said Radzi.He cites the example of Labuan and Sarawak, which has achieved impressive vaccination rates and thus the risk assessment is low for schools there. The two territories have progressed to Phase 3 of the NRP alongside Perlis on 4 August.The minister also highlighted that 92.4% of teachers and 72.4% of school support workers nationwide have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Not sure which phase you're in? Check this website:

                Confused About SOPs? The Govt Has Finally Released A Website To Check The Latest Rules

Since different states can undergo different phases of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).

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In other education-related news, #MakeSchoolASaferPlace campaign founder Ain Husniza's parents counter-sued her teacher after he filed a RM1 million defamation suit against her:

                Ain's Parents Counter Sues Teacher Accused Of Making Rape Jokes For RM5 Million

The student's father, Saiful Nizam Abdul Wahab, said that they have decided to file the counter-suit for "intentional...

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"Jangan Ketepikan Ibu Bapa Atas Alasan Taat Suami" - Pesanan Buat Para Isteri Di Luar Sana

Seperti yang semua sudah sedia maklum, syurga seorang perempuan yang belum berkahwin terletak di bawah tapak kaki ibunya, tetapi bagi seorang wanita yang sudah bergelar isteri, syurganya terletak di bawah kaki suami

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Walaupun tiada hadis sahih yang berkata sedemikian namun ianya boleh dianggap sebagai suatu metafora di mana untuk seorang isteri itu menjadi ahli syurga adalah dengan mentaati suaminya, yang demikian cukup banyak ayat Al-Quran dan hadis Baginda.Allah SWT berfirman yang bermaksud: Wanita (isteri) solehah adalah yang taat lagi memelihara diri ketika suaminya tidak ada dikeranakan Allah telah memelihara mereka. (an-Nisaa': 34).Dalam ayat tersebut Allah SWT telah menghimpunkan beberapa sifat yang wajib ada pada seorang wanita solehah, antaranya adalah taat kepada Allah SWT dan kepada suaminya dalam perkara yang baik, lagi memelihara dirinya ketika suaminya tidak berada di sampingnya.

Namun begitu, seorang wanita walaupun telah berkahwin masih tetap perlu mengingati dan menghargai jasa kedua ibu bapanya

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Perintah ini banyak dimuatkan dalam Al-Quran yang menunjukkan bahawa perkara ini teramatlah penting.“Dan Kami perintahkan kepada manusia (agar berbuat baik) kepada kedua orang tuanya, ibunya telah mengandungkannya dengan keadaan lemah yang bertambah-tambah, dan menyusukannya selama dua tahun, bersyukurlah kepadaKu dan kepada kedua orang tuamu, hanya kepada Aku kembalimu” (Luqman, 31: 14).“Kami perintahkan kepada manusia supaya berbuat baik kepada kedua-dua ibu bapa…” (al-Ahqaf, 46: 15).

Seorang pengguna Facebook, Faiz Mustapha telah berkongsikan satu status yang boleh dijadikan teladan bukan sahaja buat para isteri di luar sana bahkan buat para suami juga

Perunding Imej, Hafiz Mustapha
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Faiz Mustapha yang merupakan seorang perunding imej telah berkongsikan kisah tentang seorang makcik yang dukacita dengan anak-anak perempuannya yang umpama mengabaikan tanggungjawab sebagai anak setelah bergelar isteri.Segala susah payah dan pengorbanan yang telah dilalui olehnya serta suami demi membesarkan anak-anak perempuan mereka sehingga dewasa seakan sia-sia apabila anak-anak mereka memilih untuk berhenti bekerja atas kehendak suami masing-masing.Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

Kesian pula pada makcik ni selepas mendengar kisahnya. Ketiga-tiga anak perempuannya lepas berkahwin tidak bekerja. Anak-anaknya bukannya calang-calang kelulusan.

Anak pertama lulusan Master di Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Habis master bekerja sebagai research assistant tetapi berhenti selepas kahwin sebab jaga anak. Suami tak bagi kerja. Suami kata derhaka jika ingkar. Anak kedua dapat degree Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) terus kahwin dengan coursemate. Sempat kerja kerajaan setahun tetapi kena transfer. Terus berhenti kerja dan beranak. Anak ketiga Degree daripada UiTm dan dua tahun cari kerja. Akhirnya dapat panggilan guru, tapi tolak sebab tak minat. Sehingga sekarang umur dah 30 tahun dan tidak bekerja. Kahwin dan beranak.

Makcik dan arwah suaminya bersusah payah membesarkan anak-anak mereka bagi pelajaran. Makcik pencen kerani kerajaan dan arwah suami kerja kampung.

Anak-anak minta macam-macam waktu belajar. Semuanya dipenuhi daripada laptop, handphone sehingga duit belanja sebab pinjaman yang diterima tidak cukup. Mak saudara pun banyak tolong bantu anak-anak perempuan. Akibatnya, makcik dan arwah suami ketika itu selalu catu belanja. Nak beli makanan pun berjimat sebab waktu tu anak serentak sambung belajar. Orang lain tua-tua mampu pergi umrah atau haji tapi mereka tak berkesempatan kerana masalah kewangan. Simpanan pun habis untuk pembelajaran anak-anak. Kini, makcik tinggal seorang diri. Dia bertuah sebab masih ada pencen. Boleh lah tanggung makan minum sendiri.

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Kata makcik seronok tengok anak-anak saudaranya berjaya dan tolong mak bapak. Kadang kala anak-anak saudara sedekah duit dan beli macam-macam tapi dia malu jugak nak terima. Anak-anak sendiri tak pernah bagi.

Tetapi menyebabkan saya lagi sedih juga geram ialah anak- anaknya masih lagi menyusahkan hidupnya. Kadang-kadang minta pinjam duit ye. PTPTN pun tak mampu bayar. Nak minta suami bayar? Jangan harap.....“Hafiz, tak yah kahwin lah. Kalau kahwin cari perempuan yang kerja tau”. Kata makcik pada saya sambil ketawa. Pertama kali mendengar pesanan macam itu daripada seorang wanita tua. Kejadian dan pengalaman hidup menyebabkan dia berkata begitu. Walaupun kami banyak bergelak ketawa ketika berbual, tetapi saya tahu makcik susah hati. Kepada perempuan, jika ada kelayakan, bekerja lah bantu keluarga. Janganlah mengenepikan ibu bapa dengan alasan taat suami. Your parents raised you up kan? They will be with you forever. Suami tu esok pun dia boleh cerai dan cari perempuan lain.Hafiz CuteCarry.Sejak habis universiti terus kerja non stop!

Kunci utama ke syurga itu ialah mendapat reda Ilahi dan untuk mendapat reda Ilahi, ia bergantung kepada reda ibu bapa. :)

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Authorities Say Utama Cluster Has 105 Cases While 1 Utama Management Claims There Are 22

As of Thursday morning, 15 October, COVID-19 cases from 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Bandar Utama, Selangor, has gone past 100

In an update, the Petaling District Disaster Management Committee (Petaling JPBD) said that the number of infected cases which was at 63 until Wednesday afternoon, 14 October, has now increased to 105 cases.According to the update by Petaling JPBD, the Utama Cluster has seen a spike in cases since yesterday, which now includes 79 security guards (up from previous 44) and 18 cleaners.

Yesterday, Petaling JPBD had issued a statement about the ongoing COVID-19 screening at 1 Utama, stating that there were 63 positive cases that included three shoppers and 44 security guards.

The management of 1 Utama, however, has since refuted Petaling JPBD's report about the 63 cases reported at its premises

In a statement posted at 9am this morning, 15 October, the management refuted Petaling JPBD's Wednesday report that 63 cases were recorded at 1 Utama as of 14 October."[We] wish to clarify that 1 Utama does not have 63 [COVID-19] cases," read the statement."It is misleading to imply that all cases stated in their [Petaling JPBD] report originated from 1 Utama as no index case has been identified as coming from 1 Utama," the management added in the statement.

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According to the management, 1 Utama has 22 cases

Mass testing of 6,000 staff at the complex found 22 positive cases, the statement stated."We have yesterday concluded test results and successfully identified 20 tenant staff and one mall management staff as COVID-19 positive," it said, adding that these 22 persons have been "swiftly quarantined" by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to contain the spread and further minimise potential exposure.However, the management's claim about 22 cases do not tally with the numbers from MOH that were released during Wednesday's press briefing, in which 27 cases were recorded under Utama Cluster.

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On the 44 security guards who have tested positive, the management said that they were "not part of the 6,000 mass testing" exercise

They also "do not originate from 1 Utama's premises", according to the statement."They are, in fact, outsourced contract guards from a third-party service provider where COVID-19 was contracted through a dormitory and not within our premises," the statement read.It added that when MOH informed them of one guard testing positive through the ministry's contact tracing, they "removed all guards under his company for re-testing and to only re-deploy after cleared".

Read 1 Utama's full statement about 63 cases here:

We are not yet sure about the reason behind the different numbers

We will update this story once we get more information from MOH later today, 15 October.

Keep practising physical distancing and wash your hands often. Watch the Defence Minister's press conference below:

Read more about Petaling JPBD's report here:

                1 Utama Cluster Records 63 Cases To Date Including Shoppers

Most of the positive cases involve the security guards at 1 Utama.

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Yesterday, a Tesco Malaysia staff also tested positive:

                An Intern At Tesco Mutiara Damansara Has Now Tested Positive For COVID-19

Tesco Malaysia said that it is working with the Ministry of Health to ensure the health and safety of its colleagues ...

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These three roads in the Petaling district are closed for two weeks:

                These 3 Roads In PJ Are Now Closed For 2 Weeks Under The New CMCO

Road users, however, can use three alternative routes for commute.

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These 7 Insider Tips Will Help You Make The Most Out Of Taobao’s 11.11 Sale

This Spotlight is sponsored by Taobao.

Are y'all ready to shop 'till you drop during the upcoming 11.11 sale?!

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The most anticipated online sale of the year is almost upon us again and we want to make sure you're fully prepared to properly take advantage of it!

So if you're planning to spend your 11.11 on Taobao, here are some  insider tips on how you can get the most out of it:

1. Don't wait until 11.11 to start shopping

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Why risk not being able to get your hands on the items you want? From now until 10 November 2018, you can browse and select from 500,000 available products and start adding them into your cart. You'll even get additional promotional coupons. Then all you have to do on 11.11 is just check out with amazing sale prices.

2. Sign up as a Taobao member now to enjoy exclusive benefits

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Not only will brand new Taobao members receive a RMB20 (RM12.09) voucher, you'll also be exempted from credit card and online banking transaction fees for your first purchase via Taobao's mobile app. Plus, you'll even be able to enjoy RMB2.99 (RM1.81) Flash Deals and free shipping on your first purchase.

3. Use coupons to get extra discounts on your purchases

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Stock up on coupons from your favourite brands and stores from now 'till 10 November 2018 so that you can offset the purchase price of your must-have items and get extra cool bargains on 11.11.

4. Grab as many of Taobao's special red packets as you can

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From 8 November 2018 onwards, Taobao will be giving out red packets (containing vouchers that can only be used on 11.11) at 10am and 4pm daily. The red packets are of various denominations - which one you get depends on how much you spend.Here's the breakdown:Spend RMB499 (RM301.55) = Red packet worth RMB30 (RM18.13)Spend RMB899 (RM543.27) = Red packet worth RMB60 (RM36.26)Spend RMB1,699 (RM1,026.71) = Red packet worth RMB150 (RM90.64)

5. Look out for the daily vouchers, RMB11.11 (RM6.71) flash deals, and promo codes worth RMB555 (RM335.39) from the Tmall Signature Store

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The Tmall Signature Store on Taobao will not only be offering daily vouchers of up to 50% off, but will also be having flash deals with prices starting from as low as RMB11.11 (RM6.71).And on 11.11 itself, Tmall will release promo codes worth RMB555 (RM335.39) when you spend a minimum of RMB1,111 (RM671.38) at the following timings: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm.

6. Shop at the Tmall Signature Store to enjoy free shipping

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All shoppers in Malaysia will get free shipping on up to 2,500 items for any purchases made at the Tmall Signature Store.

7. Take advantage of the fact that no transaction fee will be charged

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On 11.11, credit card users in Malaysia will enjoy exemption on transaction fees and the first 150,000 online banking transaction fees will be waived too!

Now you're all set to shop on Taobao like a pro - you'll definitely be able to buy more for less during their epic 11.11 sale. Happy shopping guys! :D

For the latest updates, stay tuned to our 11.11 feed.

You could also win up to RM60,000 on Taobao Lite. Here's how:

                Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival Is Back, And You Could Win Up To RM60,000

Get a head start to your shopping spree with the Taobao Lite mobile app!

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Still unsure on how to use Taobao? Here's a simple guide:

                From Sign Up To Payment: Here's A Complete English Guide To Shopping On Taobao

We're here to help.

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Thanks To The Internet, HK Actor Anthony Wong Finally Found His Long-Lost Half Brothers

Anthony Wong is one of the most well-known actors in the Chinese entertainment industry, having appeared in over 200 movies. However, he has said that life has always felt somewhat incomplete.

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Anthony Wong Chau-sang was born in 1961 to a Chinese mother and a British father, who used to be a British Hong Kong government official

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In the story, according to BBC,  Anthony’s father, Frederick William Perry left Anthony and his mother, Wong Juen-yee, when he was just four years old. Though they exchanged letters for years, they lost contact by the time Anthony turned 12.

Anthony spent decades searching for his long-lost father, though every lead came to a dead end. That is, until an interview with BBC changed everything.

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In an interview with BBC last month, Anthony revealed that although he has made peace with his past, his father’s departure left him struggling with his identity."You were not quite Chinese and you were not British. That was my childhood in Hong Kong, trapped in between," he said."For a long time I kept thinking, who am I?"

Anthony Wong as a young boy.
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After watching the interview, several of Anthony's fans set up a movement to help him with his search for his dad on Facebook. In just a few days, on 2 March, someone managed to track down his father's family in Australia.

John Perry (left), Frederick Perry (middle), and David Perry (right).
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Australia-based twins John and David Perry, who had no knowledge of their father's other son, received an email from a cousin informing them that there was "a rather sensitive matter that they should know about."Upon seeing photographs from Anthony’s childhood, the 74-year-olds confirmed that the man in question was in fact their father, who died in 1988.It turns out that Anthony had twin brothers all along!

So in an amusing plot twist, Anthony got to meet his newly found half-brothers in Hong Kong for the first time on 20 March!

Anthony Wong with John and David Perry.
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"We hit it off straight away," David told BBC.The twins quickly invited Anthony over to Australia to meet the large Perry clan, saying that, "We want to have a nice get-together and make Anthony feel part of our family – he is part of our family."John and David added that they were not upset that this secret was kept from them for decades. They believe their mother, who died in 1972, did not know about Anthony either.

Anthony called the experience "a life lesson" and the beginning of a new journey

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"Dad used to say in his letters that if I was a good boy, he would take care of everything for me," said Anthony."I think he knows I’ve become a good boy since then and he’s sent two brothers to me."John and David Perry believe that their father would have been pleased to know that the three brothers had found each other.

Wow, the power of the Internet, huh? Earlier this month, this Malaysian has Twitter to thank for helping her find her long-lost biological mother:

                Malaysian Woman Reunites With Long-Lost Biological Mother Thanks To Viral Twitter Post

Motivated by her impending nuptials, Ayu Razak finally made her search public.

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The US President Is Finally Coming To Malaysia After 48 Years

President Obama Denies That Washington Is Bullying Malaysia In TPPA Negotiations

US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak both smile as they participate in a joint news conference at the Perdana Putra Building in Putrajaya
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US President Barack Obama has denied that Washington is bullying Malaysia in the ongoing negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). Instead, he said, he himself was being bullied by his own (Democratic) party on the pact while protests against the agreement was more due to "people being fearful of the future or have invested in the status quo."

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"It is important for everybody to wait and see what is the (final) agreement before they jump into conclusions," he said in response to a question that Washington was bullying Kuala Lumpur in negotiations on the TPPA at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak here on Sunday.  He said it is understandable that there would be objections, protests, accusations of political conspiracies, which is true not only for the US and Malaysia, but for all the negotiating countries.

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In looking ahead towards a conclusion of the TPPA negotiations, he said that "countries and companies must be ready to take the next leap." Najib, in earlier comments, expressed confidence that the overall benefits of the TPPA would far outweigh the disadvantages of the pact, which is still being negotiated by 12 Pacific rim economies although there would be some losers and gainers.

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Activists holds anti Obama and TPPA placquards during a protest against Obama's visit on April 26, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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He also said that Washington understands Malaysia's domestic sensitivities as evident during his bilateral talks with Obama earlier. Obama also said the TPPA would benefit Malaysia in achieving high-income nation status by 2020.  Najib, who is also Finance Minister, said Malaysia was committed to the process of getting the acceptance of people as far as the TPPA was concerned. The TPPA negotiation involved Australia, Brunei, Chile, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, United States and Vietnam.

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Obama's Arrival In Malaysia Marks The First US Presidential Visit Since 1966

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US president Barack Obama has arrived in Malaysia for a three-day historic visit that is hoped to strengthen relations between the two countries to a ‘comprehensive partnership’. Obama, arriving in the Air Force One at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) airbase in Subang at 5pm Saturday, becomes the second US president to visit Malaysia after 48 years.

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The 44th US president is due to meet the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara, where a state banquet is to be held tonight. The last sitting president in an official state visit Malaysia was Lyndon Johnson in 1966 to rally support for the US war in Vietnam. The visit is viewed by Putrajaya as one that will continue to build good rapport between the countries on areas such as “economy, security and people-to-people relations”. However, Obama is also facing pressure on areas such as human rights, democracy and religious issues.

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Obama was greeted by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman. Obama's visit to Malaysia is the first by a sitting US President since President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966. Obama's programme on the first day include a state welcoming ceremony at Parliament Square. He will later pay a courtesy call to the King and attend a state banquet at Istana Negara.

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PHOTO: Obama Walks From Marine One With U.S. Ambassador To South Korea Sung Kim To board Air Force One At Osan Air Base, South Korea, Saturday, April 26, 2014, En Route To KL, Malaysia

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US President Barack Obama Will Finally Make A Historic Visit To Malaysia From The 26 April 2014 To 28 April 2014

US President Barack Obama Will Finally Make A Historic Visit To Malaysia From The 26 April 2014 To 28 April 2014
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President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced he will visit Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines in April, six months after a scrapped tour of the region raised questions about his commitment to an increasingly influential region of the world.

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Obama is due to meet with the leaders of all four nations, and plans to address diplomatic, economic and security issues, the White House said.

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Obama Will Be The First US President To Visit Malaysia In 48 Years

The welcome for President Lyndon Johnson in 1966.
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Obama arrives here on Saturday on a historic trip, the first by a sitting US president in 48 years after President Lyndon B. Johnson came way back in 1966.

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First Lady Michelle will not be accompanying Obama, who was initially scheduled to visit Malaysia last October. The trip was postponed due to the budget standoff in Washington.

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Obama Is Scheduled To Have A Press Conference With Najib And Attend A Town-Hall Event At University Malaya During His Three Day Visit

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Mr Obama is scheduled to hold a joint press conference with Mr Najib on Sunday. The US president is also  due to attend a town-hall event at Malaya University with young regional leaders and meet civil society groups.

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20 Malaysians will come face-to-face with the President of the United States in an interactive session here next Sunday. Obama is scheduled to launch the Young South-East Asian Leaders Initiative – an effort to build relationships across South-East Asia through the engagement of young people – at Universiti Malaya.

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The president will also visit Masjid Negara and meet Malaysian civil society leaders before leaving for the Philippines on Monday.

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His Visit Comes Amidst Anti-US Sentiment Growing In Malaysia Stoked By MH370 Conspiracy Theories

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Mr Obama’s visit to the Muslim-majority country comes  amid anti-US sentiment stoked by wild speculation in the government-controlled media over the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370. This is despite the fact that US agencies have helped search for the plane and assisted the criminal investigation into the cause of its disappearance.

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The government-owned Utusan Malaysia newspaper last month published a report claiming the US was involved in the plane’s disappearance in an elaborate plot to damage ties between Malaysia and China. The government took several days to refute the claim.

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While Obama Will Be Meeting The Prime Minister, He Has Not Planned To Visit Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim

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US officials said Friday that Obama did not plan to see Anwar while he is in Kuala Lumpur, marking the first visit by a sitting US president to the Southeast Asian nation in nearly half a century. They did not rule-out a lower level meeting.

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US national security advisor Susan Rice said while Obama was unlikely to meet Anwar "there may be other engagements at other levels" without elaborating.

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Anwar Says He Is Not Upset But A Meeting With Obama Would Have Been Consistent With US Democratic Ideals

US president Barack Obama won't meet with Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.
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Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today a meeting with US President Barack Obama during a coming visit to Malaysia would have been "consistent with US democratic ideals", after Washington said there would be no such encounter.

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But Anwar, who was convicted of sodomy in March and whose opposition is engaged in a fierce political battle with Malaysia's longtime government, stopped short of criticising the US president.

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"I am not upset," he told AFP, but he added that a meeting would have been "helpful" and "consistent with US democratic ideals and its foreign policy of promoting freedom and justice."

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The Ministry Of International Trade And Industry Has Assured That Malaysia Will Not Be Signing The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) During Obama's Visit

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Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, has indicated that no trade agreement will be signed during US President Barack Obama's visit but a lot of issues will be discussed to strengthen bilateral relationship.

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He said Obama's visit to Malaysia, the first by a US president since President Lyndon Johnson in 1966, would discuss various issues including economic, defence, education and entrepreneurship. "It's an opportunity for us to share our issues and challenges of concern," he told reporters after officiating the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce's (AMCHAM) new office here today.

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Meanwhile, Sanjeev said, the visit was significant in many ways as the ties between both countries were improving amid the efforts from the current administration of Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak. "The foundation of the relationship is the investment and trade ties. The visit will help strengthen it and give a further impetus to the foundation," he said.

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However, Anti TPPA Groups Are Not Convinced. They Say Obama's Trip To Japan Before Visiting Malaysia Will Add Pressure On Malaysia To Sign The Agreement.

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Politicians associated with the parliamentary opposition have called for a public protest against US President Barrack Obama’s visit to Malaysia, saying it may result in more pressure being piled on Putrajaya to sign the controversial Transpacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA).

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Leaders from Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) and Pakatan Rakyat said today that Obama was coming to seek progress on the TPPA and would make it hard for Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak not to sign the trade pact.

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“Obama is visiting Japan before Malaysia,” he said. “If he can do a deal in Japan, then the rest of the TPPA will probably be concluded quite quickly. “With Japan on his side, Obama could threaten Najib that Malaysia will lose out if it still puts forward sensitive issues in the TPPA negotiations.” He also said Obama, who is arriving this Saturday, might capitalise on the disappearance of Flight MH370 and the kidnapping case in Sabah to press its case.

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The US might offer security enhancement as a trade-off if Malaysia compromises on its red lines in the TPPA. The US regime has always used trade and security hand in hand to twist arms of nations to accept its economic hegemony “PSM fears that the weak Najib Tun Razak would submit to Obama’s request.”

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President Barack Obama Was Supposed To Visit Malaysia In October 2013 But Had To Cancel His Trip Due To The US Shutdown

                [BREAKING] Obama Cancels Historic Visit To Malaysia

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Syif 12 Jam, Pakai Sut Panas, Makan Pun Tak - Ini Derita Hari-hari Doktor Melawan COVID-19

Rasanya, majoriti daripada kita tidak tahu bagaimana keadaan sebenar doktor petugas melakukan saringan ke atas pesakit wabak COVID-19 atau koronavirus

Mungkin ramai yang membayangkan makmal berhawa dingin serba canggih serba moden, lengkap dengan kemudahan-kemudahan perubatan yang paling sofistikated, malah anggotanya dibarisi oleh doktor-doktor terhebat yang sudah berpengalaman dalam bidang perubatan.

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Bayangan itu bagaimanapun tidak tepat. Kebanyakan saringan wabak COVID-19 sebenarnya dilakukan di khemah saringan yang dipacak di luar bangunan hospital.Ini bermakna khemah saringan berkenaan terletak terus di bawah panas matahari dan langsung tidak berhawa dingin, dan doktor petugas hanya boleh bergantung kepada beberapa buah kipas yang disediakan.

Beginilah situasi sebenar khemah saringan wabak COVID-19 di Hospital Serdang:

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Bayangkan bekerja dalam keadaan panas sebegitu selama 12 jam sambil memakai sut PPE (personal protective equipment) tanpa sempat menjamah makanan langsung

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Inilah derita yang diharungi oleh doktor-doktor petugas di khemah saringan wabak COVID-19 setiap hari seperti yang dikongsi oleh Dr Ferwahn Fairis di Facebook.Menerusi tulisannya, saringan ini dilakukan secara terperinci sehingga prosedur pemakaian dan penanggalan sut PPE juga perlu dilakukan mengikut turutan yang tertib untuk mengelakkan petugas tersentuh atau terhidu titisan virus COVID-19 yang berpotensi terlekat pada pakaian mereka.

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Selain itu, doktor-doktor petugas juga menderita daripada beban pesakit yang ramai, durasi proses saringan yang lama sehingga memakan masa 45 minit seorang, kekurangan kakitangan, persekitaran tempat kerja yang tidak ideal, dan macam-macam lagi.

"Dah makan dah?"
"Tak sempat lagi doktor."

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Dr Ferwahn menambah walaupun jam sudah menunjukkan pukul 3 petang, doktor-doktor petugas di khemah saringan tidak sempat langsung menyentuh hidangan makan tengahari yang disediakan oleh dapur hospital kerana terlalu sibuk melakukan saringan.Malah, mereka langsung tiada masa untuk melakukan perkara lain kerana mereka bekerja tanpa henti selama 12 jam menyaring pesakit PUI (Person under Investigation). Dari pukul 8 pagi sehinggalah 8 malam, mereka akan terus melihat pesakit sebelum syif bertukar.

Baca status penuh Dr Ferwahn Fairis di bawah:

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OUR BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19"Dah makan dah?" tanya kami kepada salah seorang doktor petugas di khemah saringan wabak Covid-19."Tak sempat lagi doktor.." jawabnya.Jam telah menunjukkan pukul 3 petang. Ada tujuh lagi orang yang belum disaring, manakala 16 telah berjaya disaring.Petugas kami masih belum sempat sentuh makan tengahari yang disediakan dapur hospital. Kenapa iye?Selain dari beban pesakit yang ramai, durasi untuk proses saringan seorang pesakit boleh mengambil masa sehingga 45 minit, petugas perlu menyalin PPE mereka (personal protective equipment seperti mask, double gloves, face shield, Apron, etc) untuk SETIAP pesakit yg disaring.Manakala, pemakaian dan penanggalan PPE pula perlu dilakukan dengan 'sequence' yang tertib untuk mengelakkan petugas tersentuh atau menghidu droplet Covid-19 yang berpotensi terlekat pada PPE mereka.Beginilah keadaan senario yang berlaku di khemah saringan setiap hari.

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Doktor, misi, MA dan Atendan Kesihatan kami bekerja tanpa henti menyaring pesakit PUI (Person under Investigation).Mereka mula bertugas pada pukul 8 pagi tadi, dan akan terus melihat pesakit hingga 8 malam sebelum syif bertukar . Syif mereka adalah 12 jam.Kenapa 12 jam? Kerana setakat ini, jumlah 'pool' kumpulan doktor yang telah dilatih agak kecil dan jumlah ini masih belum membenarkan syif selama 8 jam dilaksanakan (3 syif/hari). Tidak lama lagi, jumlah ini akan bertambah dari 26 orang hingga 40+, setelah doktor yang direkrut dari semua jabatan dan unit lain di hospital melengkapkan modul latihan yang telah ditetapkan. Begitu juga misi, MA dan Atendan.Cuba tuan-puan amati gambar layout khemah saringan.Perlu kami perjelaskan bahawa ruang saringan perlu dipisahkan dari ruang klinikal jabatan kecemasan (Emergency Department, ED). Ini adalah untuk mengelakkan pesakit rutin ED bercampur dengan PUI dan seterusnya menghadkan penularan wabak di ED.Dan kita perlu faham yang ED kami tetap menerima kes kecemasan seperti biasa (statistik 2017 menunjukkan sejumlah 130,000 pesakit menerima rawatan di ED ya).Maka di atas sebab ini, dan juga akibat kekangan ruang, lokasi khemah saring terpaksa diletakkan di luar ED berdekatan dengan bilik dekontaminasi.Jadi, petugas saringan kami, yang lengkap memakai PPE yang berlapis-lapis, terpaksa bekerja di luar bangunan hospital. Unit OSH kami telah mengukur suhu di khemah dan mendapati ianya boleh mencapai 33-35 darjah celcius!Ini bermakna petugas kami terdedah kepada 'heat stress'.Menyedari ini, pihak pengurusan sedang bertungkus lumus mencari portable A/C untuk diletakkan di khemah. Namun ianya perlu diletak di lokasi yang betul untuk mengelakkan potensi droplet dari PUI Covid-19 dari merebak ke kawasan sekeliling.

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Begitulah pelbagai cabaran yang dihadapi oleh pasukan petugas kami.Beban kerja yang tinggi, waktu bekerja yang panjang, dan persekitaran tempat kerja yang tidak ideal. Inilah pengorbanan yang terpaksa dilakukan demi menjaga kesejahteraan dan kesihatan kita semua.Oleh itu, kami amat berharap tuan puan untuk memberikan kerjasama dan sokongan kepada petugas kami. Semoga perkongsian ini sedikit sebanyak membantu masyarakat memahami apa yang berlaku di khemah saringan Covid-19 di hospital-hospital sekitar Lembah Klang kini.P/s: Kudos kepada rakan kami di Hospital Sungai Buloh dan HKL yang merupakan 'Admitting hospitals' yang berhadapan dengan cabaran yang lebih besar merawat pesakit Covid-19 yang telah kami saring dan hantar kepada mereka!

Allahu, besar sungguh pengorbanan doktor-doktor petugas demi kesejahteraan rakyat Malaysia

Semoga urusan mereka dipermudah dan semoga mereka diberi kekuatan untuk mengharungi pertempuran ini. Kamu semua adalah wira kami!

Steady!
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Amoi Cina Excited Pertama Kali Pakai Tudung, Bebel Tak Boleh Berlengan Pendek. Comel Je!

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Perbezaan bangsa bukanlah menjadi penghalang kepada kita untuk bersahabat dan mendalami budaya masing-masing

Tidak salah sekiranya kita mencuba adat dan cara kawan kita yang terdiri daripada bangsa Cina, India dan sebagainya.Secara tidak langsung, ia membuatkan kita berfikiran lebih terbuka dan bukan hanya bergaul dengan orang yang sama saja.Tidak terkecuali dengan seorang influencer di Instagram ini apabila dia mengajar kawan baiknya yang berbangsa Cina untuk memakai tudung buat pertama kali telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Excited pakai tudung, siap minta baju lengan panjang sebab nak tutup aurat

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @nurhayatitahirr, kelihatan dia sedang memakaikan tudung di kepala kawan Cinanya yang mesra dipanggil Wawa.Menurutnya, Wawa sendiri yang meminta tolong gadis itu untuk memakaikannya tudung buat pertama kali kerana ternampak salah satu komen di Instagram.Apa yang lebih membuatkan ramai kagum adalah, Wawa siap membebel ingin memakai baju lengan panjang kerana berpendapat bahawa orang Melayu dan Islam tidak sesuai memakai baju lengan pendek bersama tudung.Sebelum ini, Wawa juga sempat memberikan tazkirah buat Nurhayati apabila dia diprank konon kawannya itu ingin membuka tudung demi konten.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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"Bagusnya, walaupun non Muslim banyak dia tahu tentang agama Islam. Comel pulak tu pakai tudung" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 34.9K views, 4.1K likes dan 170 comments di laman Instagram.Rata-rata netizen pula turut memuji kecomelan Wawa dan berpendapat dia sangat bagus kerana faham dan menghormati agama Islam. Malah, ramai yang mendoakan semoga dia mendapat hidayah dan terbuka hati untuk memeluk Islam satu hari nanti.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Instagram:

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TNB Provides Discounts To Consumers, PPE To Frontliners & More. Here Are Their Initiatives

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).

Since 2020, many Malaysians have been faced with hard times due to a difficult economic environment

That's why Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has stepped up to help those in need by introducing various initiatives to lighten the rakyat's burden! Since the first MCO from 18 March last year, the integrated electricity supplier has been providing help and support with equipment, discounts, rebates, and energy supply.TNB employees are constantly at the ready to offer their services to ensure stable electricity supply for the entirety of Peninsular Malaysia. With many small and big scale programmes being organised, their staff are going out into the field to the city centre, districts, rural areas, and also to areas affected by the recent floods to provide assistance.  TNB has worked with individuals, associations, and even with their own groups to help ease the burden of the people affected.

Here are a few highlights of the initiatives provided by TNB:

1. Each state in Peninsular Malaysia has received contributions from TNB

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The group has contributed back to society in the form of funds and scholarships: - RM10 million was contributed to the Ministry of Health (MOH) for the purchase of aprons, headgear, and face masks from China in response to the ‘Malaysian Corporate Action Coalition Against COVID-19’ initiative- RM17.5 million was donated to state governments in Peninsular Malaysia to curb the spread of COVID-19, including providing 10 units of ventilators (breathing aids) to hospitals in Melaka, Perak, Johor, Pahang, and Negeri Sembilan to treat COVID-19 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)- RM4.3 miliion wakalah zakat money was distributed by TNB staff in 13 states (including 15 stations) in the form of necessities and pocket money to more than 21,000 people, including the poor, senior citizens, the disabled (OKU), orphans, and the B40 group who lost their source of income during the month of Ramadan- RM50,000 per recipient for the continuous housing assistance for the B40 group and beneficiaries of zakat through the Baiti Jannati Project (PBJ) and the Projek Mesra Rakyat (PMR)- 2,500 students pursuing undergraduate studies, diplomas, and certificates from the B40 group were awarded the MyBrighter Future (MyBF) scholarship- 120 students were granted scholarships to further their studies at higher learning institutions

2. The provision of basic facilities in the form of electricity supply

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A supply of electricity and lighting was provided to more than 120 temporary control post locations in Peninsular Malaysia for the security frontliners enforcing MCO compliance. To ensure that electricity supply for rural hospitals and health clinics were secure, 79 sets of mobile generators were provided to these healthcare facilities. Another 425 sets were also provided, just in case of an urgent demand for support supplies.

3. The burden of the people is reduced significantly with electricity discounts for consumers

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From 1 April to 30 September 2020, electricity discounts from 15% - 30% were implemented for the benefit of domestic consumers in Peninsular Malaysia, under the Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi Prihatin Rakyat (PRIHATIN) package by the Government. With Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik (BPE), TNB provided free electricity consumption up to RM77 per month.During March to December 2020, 7.5 million domestic customers were allowed to postpone late payment surcharges and defer their supply cuts. Plus, consumers could pay their bills in instalments until December 2020.For domestic consumers with arrears of less than six months during January to March 2021, an extension of no supply cuts is provided, and are given the option to pay in instalments until 30 June 2021.

4. TNB helps the needy, frontliners, and the community

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Persatuan Wanita Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Pelitawanis TNB) managed to collect more than RM1 million to be distributed in the form of donations to the B40 group, orphanages, care centres for the elderly, and for students stranded in universities.About 20,400 liquid-proof aprons as part of personal protective equipment (PPE) were provided for our healthcare frontliners.User-friendly aerosol boxes, produced by TNB Research Sdn Bhd, were used to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection during the intubation process.

For more info on TNB's initiatives, head on over to their website.

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You May Soon Have To Pay More If You Use Your Netflix Account Outside Your Home

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Netflix users, you may soon have to pay extra if you want to use your account in different locations

Netflix is beginning to crack down on password sharing by introducing a new 'add a home' feature that has users paying more for using their accounts in different locations. While not yet in Malaysia, this feature will roll out this August in a select few countries, such as Argentina, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Netflix users in these countries will have to 'add a home' for each new location. The number of homes you can add depends on your subscription plan.

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According to Tech Crunch, you can 'add a home' by paying an additional fee of (US$2.99) based on your current subscription plan. Basic users: Can add one extra homeStandard users: Can add up to two extra homes Premium users: Can add up to three extra homes

Netizens reacted to the news and... it isn't pretty

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It seems like most people are concerned over the fact that this feature will make it more inconvenient for them to stream their services if they're travelling, moving around a lot, or spend time in more than one house.

However, there were also netizens who welcomed the news

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According to Netflix's director of product innovation, Chengyi Long, this move is an attempt to curb the issue of widespread account sharing

"It's great that our members love Netflix movies and TV shows so much they want to share them more broadly, but today's widespread account sharing between households undermines our long term ability to invest in and improve our service," he said, in a report by Mashable SEA.Netflix also updated that these charges will not be introduced in other countries until they better understand what solution is best for their users.

Last quarter, Netflix lost one million subscribers. However, this loss was better than the initial projection of two million subscribers.

As of now, there's still no news of this feature being added on in Malaysia, but would you guys still be using the global streaming platform if it was?

Netflix also just introduced a new immersive audio experience for its users!

                You Can Now Stream 24 Netflix Titles In M'sia With Cinema-Quality Audio At No Extra Cost

Just go over to your Netflix search bar and search "spatial audio".

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This Container Hotel In Sekinchan Has A Lavish Pool, Giant Trampoline & Miniature Golf

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Farm Ville Cafe & Homestay has been grabbing everyone's attention for their quirky and dynamic layout

Located directly next to a wide and luminous paddy field, Farm Ville Cafe & Homestay has a tonne of activities that would be fun for adults and children alike. If you're looking for a laidback getaway but don't want to travel too far, this sojourn is the perfect place to soak in some much needed relaxation, all just an hour and a half away from the Klang Valley.

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Situated at Jalan Tepi Sawah in Sekinchan, be greeted by the striking red containers standing tall in the middle of nowhere

The checkerboard tiles alternating between grass and concrete flooring contrast the vibrant red and black tones of the metal containers.

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Image via Farm Ville Homestay

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The main attraction of the homestay would definitely be the pool, which rests at the centre of the hub

Don't feel like swimming? Multi-coloured garden furniture is close by if you want to sit back and enjoy the breeze instead.

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Image via Farm Ville Homestay

There's also a small pantry nearby for you to grab some coffee or water.

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The numerous facilities at the homestay will have you dithering back and forth with what to do first

Head atop one of the metal containers and jump your heart out on their ginormous trampoline, all with the picturesque view of the surrounding greenery.

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Image via Farm Ville Homestay

There's even a simple rooftop mini golf course you can access to practice your swerving and pivoting.

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Organise your own homestay barbecue and invite other people for some fun! Just remember to clean up after yourself.

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With six different room options, come here with your partner or entire family for an escape into seas of gold paddy fields

While the most basic room is a Deluxe King Room which can house up to two people, there are an array of Family Rooms which can house up to four people. If you want a better room than your siblings, get the upstairs Family Room with a paddy view that'll make your mornings much more pleasant.

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If you're looking to have a giant sleepover, the Fifth and Sixers Rooms are the perfect options to book. Pretty self-explanatory, each room can house up to five and six people respectively.

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Rates start as low as RM98 for the Deluxe King Room! Note that prices will differ based on date of booking.In accordance with governmental guidelines, only fully vaccinated individuals will be allowed to stay at the Farm Ville Homestay.

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Here's where you can find Farm Ville Cafe & Homestay:

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Address: 11304, Jalan Tepi Sawah, Sekinchan, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor.Website | Facebook

This Kuala Kubu Bharu homestay looks like a treehouse in the clouds:

                This Kuala Kubu Bharu Homestay Has An Immaculate Pool And Picturesque Mountain View

Just a stone's throw away from the Klang Valley, whisk yourself away into complete tranquillity.

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Planning a staycation in the Klang Valley? Check out these places:

                17 Airbnbs & Villas In Klang Valley With Private Pools For A Chilled Staycation

With family or your besties!

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                9 Airbnbs & Hotels With Gorgeous KLCC Views You Can Stay At This Weekend

Escape from the city within the city.

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                11 Airbnbs In KL & Selangor With Projectors So You Can Enjoy Your Own Private Cinema

Bring out all the snacks for a movie night!

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Malaysian Homeschooler Gives Speech On COVID-19 And Wins An Award For It

Nine-year-old Mohamad Daniel Mohamad Yussof recently won 3rd place in the 4SYC speaking competition for his impassioned speech on COVID-19 vaccines

The competition was organised by Sabah English Aspiration Society (SEAS) from 9 to 11 April.According to the SEAS Facebook page, the 4SY public speaking competition for children aged seven to nine-years-old is an event held for rural school children in Sabah.The competition was held online this year with participants sending in four-minute videos of them presenting their speeches.Mohamad Daniel began his speech by introducing himself as being diagnosed with the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and preferring homeschool compared to normal school.He then proceeded to give an informative and impassioned speech about how COVID-19 vaccines work.

Mohamad Daniel provided visual supporting materials to help him explain further on how COVID-19 vaccines work in the body.
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"There is no vaccine for kids."
"So adults, please listen carefully to my talk because this topic is related to you and how your decision on the COVID-19 vaccine will affect us, the kids," Mohamad Daniel urged.

In his speech, Mohamad Daniel advised adults to take the COVID-19 vaccines in his speech. He began by sharing several facts about the vaccine — one of them being that vaccines do not cause autism.His most powerful statement throughout the speech was that "there (are) no vaccines for kids". He said that decisions made by adults regarding receiving the COVID-19 vaccine would affect children.The youngster gave an enlightening explanation about how the body would use the vaccines in order to fight the virus."When a doctor injects the COVID-19 vaccine into our body, an unfamiliar COVID-19 virus will be detected by our immune system," he explained.He added that phagocytes — which are cells found in our white blood cells — will attack the COVID-19 virus injected into the body."By consuming the COVID-19 virus, phagocytes gain data on (the virus) and transmit the data to the lymphocyte," he said in the video uploaded on Facebook.He went on to explain that the T-cell lymphocytes would then research ways on how to eliminate the virus while B-cell lymphocytes would produce proteins called antibodies to help fight and protect the body against COVID-19.

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Mohamad Daniel's mother said that she hoped that her son's participation in the competition would create awareness of stereotypes surrounding autistic individuals

According to New Straits Times, his mother, Lizawati Aman thanked SEAS for giving her son an opportunity to compete with neurotypical contestants in the competition."April is Autism Awareness Month. I hope my son's participation in this competition can improve his focus, English proficiency, public speaking skills and knowledge of what other people do in the real world," she said.Mohamad Daniel came in third place while eight-year-old Marion Rays Samuel from SK Perancangan Ranau brought home the top prize. Meanwhile, seven-year-old Shane Hikialani Wong made second place.SEAS also awarded Aimyra Badrina Aimizal and Nadya Ezzara Azmi for the Promising Award. Sanjanaa Kanthan was gifted the Courage Award.

Here is Mohamad Daniel's informative speech on why adults should get the COVID-19 vaccine:

Remember to limit your movement and keep practising physical distancing. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

Meanwhile, schools and educational institutions around the country have been coping with an increase of COVID-19 cases:

                MOE: Schools Hit By COVID-19 To Close For 2 Days

The announcement comes after a recent spike in COVID-19 clusters appearing in schools nationwide.

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                Here Is A List Of 19 Schools Ordered To Close In Petaling District

The schools were ordered to close after a spike in COVID-19 cases in the areas.

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"Only A Few Died" – Netizens Slam Muhyiddin For Downplaying Number Of COVID-19 Deaths

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A video of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin campaigning for the 15th General Election (GE15) recently went viral after he claimed that only a few Malaysians died during the COVID-19 pandemic

In the one-minute video, the former prime minister stated that the deadly virus had presented the country with an unprecedented challenge that had never occurred in Malaysia's history.The Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman added that Malaysia was on the verge of becoming endemic as a result of how he led the country and Malaysians' lives were saved because of PN's quick response in handling the crisis."In your body, there is a contribution from PN that handled your money to save your lives," he said."Everyone here is safe from the COVID-19 infection, only a few died as a result of the virus."

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The video sparked outrage among netizens who were dissatisfied with how he downplayed the number of COVID-19 deaths

"Dear Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin, my sister, mother, and brother were among the few deaths you mentioned. Sabah's state election (PRN) was the reason why COVID-19 cases spiked. I accept what happened, but I will never forget this until the day I die," said one user.

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Another user said that she was unable to sleep after hearing Muhyiddin's statement."I cannot imagine how the families of those who died feel when he said that," she said.

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Many more netizens also shared about the family members they had lost to COVID-19.

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Watch Muhyiddin's campaign video here:

"Semua yang ada di sini sudah dapat suntikan vaksin?," soal Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin."Dalam badan saudara ada sumbangan kerajaan Perikatan Nasional mengurus duit saudara supaya nyawa saudara terselamat," katanya.#AWANInews #MalaysiaMemilih #undi100peratus pic.twitter.com/bGkiCtUbbV— Astro AWANI (@501Awani) November 14, 2022

Get the latest political updates on SAYS here

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For first-time voters, here are some things you need to know before casting your ballots:

                Voting On 19 November? Here's A Checklist On What To Do On Election Day

Here's a quick refresher for the upcoming elections!

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Here is a quick rundown of the voting process to help you go through polling day smoothly:

                Nervous About Voting? Here's A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Vote This GE15

Let's do our part for the nation!

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Parkson Is Rewarding You With Cool Prizes Like A Nintendo Switch Lite, DJI Drone, And More

This Spotlight is sponsored by Parkson.

Parkson is turning 32 this year, and they're rewarding you with amazing giveaways, promotions, and freebies!

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There are 32 prizes up for grabs, and here's what you could stand a chance to win:

1. Take smooth, breathtaking 4K videos with the DJI Osmo Pocket

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You no longer have to carry around heavy DSLRs and bulky stabilizing equipment! Capture professional quality videos with this pocket-sized handheld camera.

2. Play to your heart's content with the Nintendo Switch Lite

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Designed for gamers on the go, the Nintendo Switch Lite is perfect for handheld play, allowing you to jump into your favourite games wherever you happen to be.

3. Keep your homes effortlessly clean with a robot vacuum cleaner

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You won't ever need a broom or mop again, thanks to the Philips SmartPro Active Robot Vacuum Cleaner, which even has a dry mopping function.

4. And don't miss your chance to win the grand prize, a luxurious 3D2N staycation for your family at Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel

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It comes with a Deluxe Room, and includes breakfast for two and buffet dinner for four.

There are lots of other prizes to be won, including:

Vinnifier Neo Boom Ultra Bluetooth SpeakerDJI Tello Boost Combo (Drone)Samsung SoundbarFitbit VersaMarbella TX1 1080p Full HD Dashcam

Wondering how you could win? All you have to do is spend RM300 with your Parkson Card from 1 Oct to 15 Nov 2019.

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You'll get one automatic entry for every RM300 you spend with your Parkson Card. The more you spend, the higher the chance of winning!If you're not yet a Parkson Card Member, don't fret! All you have to do is go online or head over to your nearest Parkson store to register for free. For more info on how to sign up, check out their website today.

That's not all, 'cause you'll get to bring home exclusive Deepavali paper bag and packets when you spend RM180 at Parkson stores

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There will also be various promotions, so make sure you check it out by scanning this QR code or visiting their stores

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For more info, head over to their website to find out more today!

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Misi Bina Masjid Baiturrahman Alam Sari, Jawatankuasa Mengalukan Sumbangan Orang Ramai

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Masjid merupakan syiar dan menjadi hak bersama masyarakat

Justeru, menjelang bulan Ramadan tak lama lagi, peluang mengimarahkan masjid bagi melipat gandakan pahala tentunya saat dialu-alukan.Sejak pandemik Covid-19 melanda dua tahun lalu, hingga kini memasuki era endemik, pelbagai langkah diambil oleh kerajaan demi memastikan masjid dan surau tetap berfungsi dan orang ramai berpeluang mengimarahkannya.Namun pada masa sama masalah awam berkaitan keselamatan dan nyawa seperti yang ditekankan dalam maqasid syariah sentiasa dipelihara. Semakin banyak rumah Allah, maka semakin luas ruang kita beribadat dengan selesa tak kira di mana jua berada.  Terbaru usaha pembinaan Masjid Baiturrahman Alam Sari, Kajang dengan kos pembinaan sebanyak RM25 juta sedang rancak dibangunkan dan dijangka siap pada tahun 2024.

Konsep Masjid Baiturrahman Alam Sari.
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Masih memerlukan dana dalam RM10 juta untuk melengkapkan proses pembinaan

Pengerusi masjid berkenaan, Datuk Sayed Jaafar Sayed Ibrahim berkata pihaknya amat  memanjat kesyukuran kerana kemurahan hati penginfaq dan penderma menjadi nadi kelangsungan usaha pembinaan masjid itu."Pihak kami sudah mendapat dana terkumpul hampir mencecah RM15 juta. Kita masih memerlukan dana dalam RM10 juta untuk melengkapkan proses pembinaan."Kita sentiasa mengemaskini jumlah kutipan dana di laman www.baiturrahman.my. Malah kalau ada yang bermurah hati mahu menderma atau menginfak boleh layari pautan sama."Jika dana atau peruntukan susah mencukupi, kita akan isytiharkan. Kita takkan terima dan ambil lebih daripada peruntukan kos diperlukan," kata Datuk Sayed Jaafar.

Sesi sidang media bersama Menteri Besar Selangor dan Pengerusi Masjid Baiturrahman Dato Sayed Jaafar.
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Tambah Datuk Sayed Jaafar lagi, masjid yang mendapat kelulusan pembinaan daripada Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor pada 3 Januari 2020 ini dapat menampung sebanyak 4,000 jemaah dalam satu masa masa."Memandangkan penduduk Alam Sari sendiri dan kawasan sekitar boleh mencecah sebanyak 20,000 saat pembinaan siap sepenuhnya, jadi masjid ini diharap dapat dimanfaat dan diimarah dengan baik."Sesuai dengan rata-rata penduduk yang hampir 100 peratus beragama Islam, masjid ini akan menjadi tumpuan penduduk sekitar dan luar dalam melaksanakan pelbagai ibadah dan aktiviti bermanfaat."Masjid ini dibina di tapak seluas 3.51 ekar menggunakan khidmat pemaju I&P Sdn Bhd iaitu anak syarikat SP Setia Sdn Bhd bernaung di bawah Permodalan Nasional Berhad," kata Datuk Sayed Jaafar.

Bakal dilengkapi pelbagai kemudahan untuk kegunaan jemaah dan masyarakat setempat

Menteri Besar Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari turut melakukan lawatan kerja melihat perkembangan pembangunan masjid itu pada 26 Mac lalu.Malah pada masa sama, berlangsung majlis ramah mesra dengan Jawatankuasa Pembangunan masjid itu."Masjid ini akan menjadi mercu tanda baru untuk kawasan itu. Pihak kerajaan negeri juga akan mencuba mencari lebihan dana diperlukan. Malah pada masa sama, pihak pengurusan masjid juga akan meneruskan  kutipan yang dilakukan," kata Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.Sementara itu, pendakwah terkenal yang turut dilantik sebagai duta masjid berkenaan, Ustaz Elyas Ismail memuji sikap pemurah penderma dan penginfaq."Yang menariknya dalam tempoh kita diuji dengan pandemik COVID-19, hingga ramai terkesan tapi Alhamdulillah penyumbang kepada pembangunan masjid ini tak pernah lokek dan tak pernah berhenti menyumbang."Ada sumbang wang ringgit,  ada bagi barang kemas dan macam-macam lagi  demi melihat pembangunan masjid ini siap," kata Ustaz Elyas Ismail.

Ustaz Elyas Ismail, Duta Masjid Baiturrahman Alam Sari.
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Ustaz Elyas juga menyifatkan lokasi masjid itu sangat strategik."Selama ini, tak silap saya surau yang ada di kawasan itu tak banyak. Sangat terhad. Tentunya keberadaaan masjid yang dibina itu akan memberi keselesaan sekali gus menampung keperluan penduduk yang ada," kata Ustaz Elyas Ismail.Manakala wakil pemaju, Timbalan Presiden, SP Setia Sdn Bhd, Datuk Zaini Yusuff turut memuji inisiatif jawatankuasa masjid itu yang sepakat."Insya-Allah kita merancang untuk turut serta beramal dalam perjalanan menyiapkan masjid ini dengan memperuntukkan sumbangan. Nilainya bergantung kepada kelulusan ahli lembaga pengarah pemaju," kata Datuk Zaini Yusuff.Masjid ini akan menyediakan pelbagai kemudahan lengkap untuk jemaah dan masyarakat setempat seperti Dewan Pelbagai Guna, Kuarters Imam dan Bilal, Bilik Tetamu, Bilik Mesyuarat, Kios Perniagaan, Ruang Riadah seperti Gimnasium, Bilik-Bilik Kuliah, Ruang Kanak-Kanak dan pelbagai lagi.


M'sian Mums Talk About Their Heartless Husbands Under TikTok Video On Pregnancy Cravings

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A video on TikTok recently went viral and sparked a discussion among Malaysian women who have faced the struggles of pregnancy cravings

On 8 May, TikTok user @lizadarwisy87 posted a video of her acting in a skit where she is a pregnant mother craving for some durian, but sadly, she cannot afford to purchase it.She walks away from a durian crepe seller as she could not pay RM12 for the whole pack but is also unable to buy only one piece for herself.While holding back tears, she then talks to the baby inside of her, saying, "Little one, please don't ask for anything over the top. You can ask for tapioca shoots. It's easier for me to find. God willing, if I have the money, I'll buy durian okay, love?"

The video has since garnered over 280,500 views and 1,373 comments.

Image via @lizadarwisy87 (TikTok)

Image via @lizadarwisy87 (TikTok)

Other mothers then flooded the comments section with their own experiences.
Several of them cited their husband's unwillingness to fulfil their pregnancy cravings.

One person wrote, "I just wanted satay and my husband ignored me. My neighbour got it for me, Alhamdulillah. After this, I don't want to be pregnant with his child anymore."

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"This happened to me before. I gave my ex-husband some money to buy kelubi fruit but in the end, he didn't even buy it and didn't return my money. Finally, my late father went to the forest and found a whole sack of it for me."

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"Remembered my last child. I really wanted to eat the porridge from McDonald's. At that time it was midnight, but I was really craving for it. My ex then said it was troublesome and don't be so needy. So sad."

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Another person commented, "I once asked to eat roti canai and guava. My husband said I was troublesome. I wasn't even going to use his money."

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"Once while I was pregnant, I only had RM30. Then I was really craving for Subway, but my husband said no need. Then he went and bought himself putu bambu," another netizen wrote.

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These comments then started to make their rounds on other social media platforms, sparking anger among other netizens

The issue went viral on Twitter and several users, both men and women, voiced their opinions on the matter.One person wrote, "Pregnancy cravings are no joke and are not troublesome. I swear it comes from the heart. The feeling of really wanting to eat something. The kind of men who don't care what their wives want while carrying their children can go die. Can't even tolerate something simple compared to the wives' sacrifices during pregnancy."

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Meanwhile, another user said, "To men, once you've married someone's daughter, please take care of them properly as you carry a huge responsibility as husbands. You took their hand to take care of them and to complete your incomplete life, they have to carry your child for nine months, can't you think?"

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"It's so weird seeing people nowadays dreaming about having kids, but when the wife is pregnant, they don't even want to accommodate, say it's troublesome, later when the kid is all grown up and needs this and that, you'll also say it's troublesome. Then, you think it isn't troublesome for the wife to carry your child? To take care of your child, while you laze around," expressed another user.

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Watch the original TikTok here:

  @lizadarwisy87 RODA PART 1#fyppppppppppppppppppppppp  original sound - putriariani - putriariani

Different mothers experience different cravings during their pregnancies:

                Video Shows A Pregnant Wife Doing A GrabFood Delivery Because She Was 'Craving' For It

Talk about weird cravings!

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                A Milo Truck Showed Up On A Pregnant Mother's Doorstep To Fulfil Her Cravings

Her in-laws had chased down the truck on a highway just days before.

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Meanwhile, a breastfeeding counsellor on TikTok has had enough of the many obscene comments left on her videos by dirty-minded netizens:

                TikTok Breastfeeding Counsellor Calls Out Dirty Men For Lewd Remarks On Her Videos

In a recent video titled 'Tips To Solve Flat Nipples', netizens left obscene remarks such as, "Use your husband's mou...

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Tired Of People Stealing Your Fries? Meet The World's First Fry Security System

Have you ever had your fries stolen before? Don't you just get annoyed and wished there was a way to stop fry thefts?

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Now, there is a solution! McDonald's has developed an app called the "Fry Defender", the first French Fry security system

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The app turns your phone into a motion sensor and once activated, a loud alarm will go off when someone steals your fries. Your camera will automatically capture the thief where you can report it on social media.

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In a canny promotional stunt, it has released the Fry Defender, an app that turns your phone into a motion sensor. If you activate the Defender, a loud alarm will go off if someone is stealing a chip while you’ve gone to get more ketchup. A photo will capture the fry theft, which you can then report via #stopfrytheft on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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The app was developed after McDonald's noticed people on social media were complaining of fry thieves

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Hope Bagozzi, senior director for creative and digital innovation at McDonald’s Canada, told Canadian publication Marketing that the idea for a fry security system came after monitoring social media. "We found that there were both a lot of mentions around loving McDonald’s fries and people stealing them – hence creating the need for Fry Defender," she said, adding that the app is a "practical, real world application".

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Watch how the app deters fry thieves in the video HERE:

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The app is only applicable to McDonald's in Canada but you can try your luck by downloading it on both Android and iOS platforms.

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YTL Communications Responds To Reports On MoE's 1BestariNet Project For Malaysian Schools

Earlier in November, there were media reports questioning YTL Communications' (YTLC) role in executing the 1BestariNet project

What is the 1BestariNet project?1BestariNet is an initiative by the Ministry of Education to provide 4G broadband connectivity especially in rural areas. It's a 15-year project worth RM4.47 billion and was introduced by Muhyiddin Yassin, the former deputy prime minister.1BestariNet aims to empower children with knowledge through technology.

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Can you brief me a little about how did YTLC get the project?

YTLC was among 19 companies that had tendered bids for the 1BestariNet project.The company was awarded the project in late 2011 for being the most technically compliant of the lot and for its cost-effective bid, which was at RM663 million.

Soon, the project grew big and even got the attention of Google

Google CEO Sundar Pichai was so impressed that he presented the 1BestariNet story at their Google I/O 2013 annual developers' conference and commended Malaysia for wanting to provide 4G connectivity throughout the country's 10,000 schools to level the playing field.

That sounds impressive. What happened then?

Recently, the 1BestariNet project has come under fire from both the Attorney-General and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for having failed to deliver on time.In reports published earlier this month on local English news sites, the PAC, which is led by Rompin MP Datuk Hasan Arifin, said that the project is plagued with suspicious expenses and its contracts weren't properly managed.Additionally, DAP lawmaker, Zairil Khir Johari, has called the whole thing a "bureaucratic fiasco". He has even questioned the installation of the 1BRIS towers, which intended use was to ensure stable 4G coverage in the schools.

In response, YTLC has released an official statement on the progress of the 1BestariNet project and their role in executing it

The company claims that its bid involved cost-effective factors such as its proposal to fully fund the capital investment in the mobile 4G technology for the project, without any cost to the taxpayers or the Ministry of Education."By providing access through initiatives like 1BestariNet, we can transform lives and transcend barriers that stand in the way of progress," read the statement by YTLC.

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YTLC said that it will bear the full cost of erecting base stations called 1BRIS towers within selected school compounds

The 1BRIS towers, according to YTLC, would also provide 4G coverage for communities living in the vicinity of the schools, meaning their use will not be confined to school premises and will have a commercial purpose.

So what's the problem then?

According to the DAP lawmaker's allegations against YTLC, such a thing is controversial considering that it makes use of taxpayer's money to generate profit for the company.On the other hand, while YTLC's winning bid had said that the Education Ministry will allocate the land for the construction of the 1BRIS towers at no charge, after the project was awarded, the Jabatan Ketua Pengarah Tanah dan Galian indicated that some form of rental should be paid for the usage of the 4m x 4m plots of land.Later, a nominal annual rental fee for each site was agreed upon by all parties.

After the initial issues were sorted and everything seemed to fall in place, the construction of 1BRIS towers got delayed. Why?

Short answer, due to bureaucratic hassles.In Phase 1 of the project, YTLC's task was to construct the 1BRIS towers in order to get the 4G coverage up and running. However, to enable the construction, approval had to be obtained from all local councils, which is a long and tedious procedure.Due to delays in obtaining these approvals, the progress of construction was delayed.

Apart from the above, there are other factors at play

While YTLC's role is to provide 4G Internet connectivity to schools across the country and the Frog Virtual Learning Environment (Frog VLE) platform, usage of the Frog VLE itself is dependent on several factors, that can differ from school to school.On its part, YTLC is voluntarily supplementing the learning content by working with content providers to make additional content available on the VLE, all in the interest of facilitating long-term adoption of the learning platform.

Still, YTLC understands the sustained value of the 1BestariNet project and is committed towards a bright future for students

The 1BestariNet project has many short and long-term benefits.While short-term benefits such as lighter school bags to longer-term benefits like helping children acquire 21st-century learning skills and narrowing the digital divide, this project can and will transform Malaysian lives for the better.

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Visit 1BestariNet to learn more about the project.


Sabahan Overcomes 13,750 Participants From 95 Countries To Win Int'l Investing Competition

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A 22-year-old law student from Sabah, Malaysia has won the 3rd edition of an international investing competition held online after beating over 13,750 participants from 95 countries around the world

The online competition saw record numbers of participants generating a total traded value of over USD8.2 billion by trading in companies with the best ESG rating (environmental, social, and corporate governance), as the aim was to achieve the best impact for future generations, according to the organisers.The competition, 'Reply Sustainable Investment Challenge 2022', was created by Banca Generali and Reply in collaboration with MIP Politecnico di Milano, MainStreet Partners, and CFA Society Italy.The objective was to invest in a sustainable way with the participants tasked to present sustainable but profitable investment strategies, making choices influenced by the ESG ratings of the companies they invested in. It also enabled participants to broaden their general finance and investment skills.The Malaysian student, Nigel Cledwyn Motinius, who is currently studying law at the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol), took first place with a ranking value of 98,852.47.

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Nigel expressed his joy that the investing system he implemented performed well in the international competition's market condition

"From the outset, participants demonstrated an ability to identify and invest in products with a positive ESG rating, in line with the competition's sustainable investing objective," a statement from Reply said.ESG is a scoring system that's aimed at informing investors of the sustainability of companies' business to prevent polluting companies from receiving investments and reward companies that focus on their sustainability efforts. For context, Tesla, the world's largest electric vehicle maker, was deemed no longer a socially responsible company and was kicked out from S&P Global's S&P 500 ESG Index last week.Paolo Fabris, a partner at Reply, was all praise for the 22-year-old Malaysian student."Nigel's report is the best one of all investment editions so far, he presented excellently the investment strategy he was going to follow, and he actually [followed] the strategy he designed," he said.

Malaysian student Nigel Cledwyn Motinius.
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On Malaysia's focus on integrating ESG into the country's economy, Nigel shared the difficulties in implementing a blanket approach

"For example, a law firm will not have the same score weightage when compared to a paper company, these will all have to be coordinated by the government which will then have to abide by international standards. And the standard is being realised by big groups like the EU, US, and big investment firms," the Sabahan said, adding that any country that wants to be competitive will have to double down on this effort.Nigel, however, opined that ESG in Malaysia will grow rapidly through programs and actions taken by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), including a working visit by MITI to the US.According to the 22-year-old, the working visit to the US will reinforce Malaysia's value proposition as the preferred investment destination and trading partner with ESG as the main focus.