Why Some People Have Higher Tolerance To Spicy Food Compared To Others

People have different levels of tolerance for spicy food

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You probably know some people who cannot resist putting anything spicy - from chilli sauce to wasabi - into whatever that they are eating. You can see how much they love spice when you see the pain they would go through, as they chug down water and wipe away their sweat, just to eat spicy food. On the other hand, you probably also know some other people who would always return their food to the kitchen or just leave it completely uneaten if their food is too spicy.

Have you ever wondered why some people can tolerate spicy food better and they actually delight in savouring those pain-inflicting food?
Here are some common theories:

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1. It's in their genes

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Capsaicin is the active chemical that is usually found in chilis. It stimulates receptors known as TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid), which detect spiciness and these are the same receptors that respond to dangerously hot temperatures.  When stimulated, these receptors transmit pain, which leads to people feeling a burning sensation. Some researchers have theorised that certain people who can tolerate spicy food better might have just been born with lesser TRPV1 - which means they have less sensitivity to spice - or that the receptors itself are less sensitive to spicy food.Food historian Dave Dewitt once said, "The people born with no capsaicin receptors are those you see chugging bottles of super hot sauce. It's similar to an allergy—there are people who are not allergic to poison ivy."

2. They eat spicy food frequently

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Some people might be born with a higher sensitivity to spice and they experience the effects of spiciness more than those with lower sensitivity, but researchers have pointed out that a person's spicy food-threshold is also determined by how much that person uses his or her receptors.  Studies have suggested that people develop a higher tolerance when they eat spicy food repeatedly. An associate professor at the Culinary Institute of America, William Phillips, pointed out that people in some parts of the world such as Mexico or India naturally have higher tolerance for spicy food because they've been eating spicy food since young.  It is said that these receptors can be "trained" to be desensitised to capsaicin over time and cause the person to actually perceive less burn from it. This phenomenon is known as "capsaicin desensitisation".

3. It's in their personality

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A study in 2012  revealed that sensation-seeking individuals are more likely to like spicy food. The researchers found that people who are more open to new experiences and enjoy thrill-based activities such as driving fast cars or riding a roller coaster, tend to love spicy food even if the immediate sensation is unpleasant because of their preference for oral burn.  "Biologically, spice creates a sensation in the mouth that the brain interprets as burning or being on fire. When your body realises there's no real danger, it begins to interpret the sensation as a 'thrill' similar to gambling or riding roller coasters," said Nadia Byrnes, one of the researchers at Pennsylvania State University.  This explains why some people who didn't grow up eating spicy food may still like it. In fact, a psychologist even coined the term 'benign masochism" to refer to such a phenomenon where people enjoy seemingly unpleasant activities.

If you've always wanted to develop a higher tolerance for spicy food, here's some good news: You can actually do it ...with some "training"

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As mentioned earlier, people who take spicy food frequently could be desensitised to the pain. So if you'd like to build your spicy food tolerance, just eat more spicy food and eat them regularly and this will increase your tolerance slowly, over time. Paul Rozin, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, conducted a study and revealed that people are able to develop a liking for innately unpalatable substances such as chilli pepper and black coffee through repeated exposure. It's fair to note that people who like the spicy food do not necessarily think the food is less spicy than those who don't like spicy food. It's just that they like the pain more. As food choice researcher John Hayes said, "Chilli-heads like the burn more, not just perceive it less."

Can you tolerate spicy food and do you like eating pain-inducing food? Let us know in the comment section below!


Wanita Ini Kongsi Itinerari Dan 25 Tips Sangat Berguna Ketika Berbulan Madu Di Boracay

Buat bakal pengantin, anda semestinya sudah memikirkan destinasi yang ingin dituju untuk berbulan madu nanti bukan? Apabila sebut saja berbulan madu, mesti ramai yang terbayangkan Maldives, Bali, Phuket, dan banyak lagi. Tetapi bagaimana pula dengan Pulau Boracay?

Boracay adalah sebuah pulau kecil di Filipina yang cukup indah dengan kecantikan laut dan pantainya. Terletak kira-kira 135 kilometer dari ibu kota Manila, Pulau Boracay adalah salah satu pulau yang paling kecil di Filipina. Namun begitu, ia juga dikategorikan sebagai pulau yang paling indah dengan tebaran pasir halus dan putih seperti gelas kristal yang memanjang. Air lautnya cukup biru dan pastinya akan memikat hati sesiapa saja ke sana.

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Disebabkan itu, hari ini kami ingin kongsikan kepada anda itinerary perjalanan dan 25 tips yang dikongsi oleh wanita bernama Nadia Shahrum setelah 6 hari bercuti berbulan madu di sana

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Hari pertama

Kalibo International Airport: Kena beratur dari luar untuk lepas immigration. Lepas tu boleh collect bag & keluar terus sebab diorg dah scan bag awal2 sebelum released bag pada kita.
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2nd April:1. Depart to KLIA2 at 8.00 a.m.• Flight: AK 608 to Kalibo at 10.35 a.m. – 2.35 p.m.2. Transfer to Boracay by van & speedboat (250peso per person)• Terminal & environmental fee (175peso per person)• Cagban Jetty Port to Station 2 hotel (100peso per tricycle)3. Check in at Backpacker Zone Beach Resort (Landmark: At the back of Mandarin Hotel)• Address: Zone 6 Miralles-Gelito St., Barangay Balabag, Station 24. Prepare for dinner• Sambal Sardin, Telur Dadar & Ulam Timun5. Seafood hunting at D’Talipapa Market

Hari kedua

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3rd April:1. Prepare for breakfast• Maggi & Sandwich2. Check out from Backpacker Zone Beach Resort and transfer to Henann Resort• Address: Balabag, Station 23. Buggy Ride to Mt. Luho (1200peso per buggy + 120peso entrance fee per person)4. Free & easy5. Prepare for dinner• Tomyam Seafood + Mushroom & Telur Dadar6. Nightlife at White Beach

Hari ketiga

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4th April:1. Breakfast at hotel2. Island Hopping (Crystal Cove (200peso entrance fee per person), Magic Island Cliff Jumping, Crocodile Island, 1 snorkeling point & final stop at Puka Beach) (2000peso private boat + 300peso boat fee & 150peso per tricycle ride from Puka Beach back to Station 2)3. Prepare for lunch• Carbonara Seafood4. Free & easy5. Prepare for candle-light dinner• Kangkung goreng belacan, udang goreng tepung, ikan 3 rasa6. Nightlife at White Beach

Hari keempat

Bihun kari seafood buat makan lunch.
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5th April:1. Breakfast at hotel2. Zipline & Cable Car (700peso per person & 150peso per tricycle ride to Zipline location)3. Helmet Diving (600peso + photo & video per person)4. Prepare for lunch• Bihun Kari Seafood5. Free & easy6. Prepare for dinner• Paprik seafood7. Nightlife at White Beach

Hari kelima

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6th April:1. Breakfast at hotel2. Free & easy3. Prepare for lunch• Sotong goreng kunyit & terung belada4. Free & easy5. Prepare for dinner• Kari ayam yeo’s, sambal kupang tin & ulam timun6. Souvenirs hunting/final shopping at D'Talipapa

Hari keenam

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7th April:1. Breakfast at hotel2. Check out at 10 a.m.3. Transfer to Cagban Jetty Port (100peso per tricycle)• Terminal fee (100peso per person)4. Transfer to Kalibo Airport by speedboat & van (250peso per person)• Flight: AK 609 to KLIA2 at 3.05 p.m. – 6.50 p.m. (700peso airport tax per person)

Ini pula 25 TIPS yang dikongsi olehnya. Pastikan anda baca sampai habis:

#1. Percutian paling kurang 5 hari

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Kalau pergi Boracay naik AA better pergi 5 hari sekurang2nya sebab 2 hari dah habis dalam perjalanan je. (Flight 4jam, Kalibo Airport to Jetty naik van/bas 2jam & 15mins boat ride to Boracay + 15 - 20mins lagi naik tricycle to hotel) so sampai mmg dh sunset. Sana gelap awal by 5.30 p.m. Lagi 3 hari InsyaAllah cukup nak spend tapi kalau jenis hantu laut memang still tak puas.

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#2. Tak perlu book transport awal-awal

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Airport transfer dari Kalibo ke jetty tu tak perlu booking awal2 sebab belambak je kat sana. Exit dari arrival hall tu ramailah driver memanggil kita. If pergi 4 orang boleh naik taxi sebab lagi selesa & direct. Kalau naik van dia macam konsep penuh baru jalan lepastu along the way ada stop utk pick up org lagi or turunkan org. So mcm slow la sikit perjalanan tu.

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#3. Boleh beli simcard nombor tempatan di luar airport

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If sejenis manusia tak boleh hidup tanpa internet bolehlah beli simcard kat luar airport. Ada 2-3 operator rasanya mcm lebih kurang je servis kot. 400peso utk unlimited. Sorang beli boleh share data kalau nk jimat. Kalau terlupa kat White Beach tu byk je jual. Tak perlu stress.

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#4. Menginap lama di Balabag, Station 2 jika mahu happening

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Anda suka happening? Haa sila stay di Station 2. Kat situ nightlife dia busy & kat situ juga terletaknya D'Mall & D'Talipapa market.

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#5. Resort di Station 1 agak mahal

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Station 1 pula banyak resort2 & hotel2 mahal. Kalau rasa nak privacy holiday ala Kim K or Paris Hilton bolehlah book hotel kat sana.

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#6. Kena pandai berjimat

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Oleh kerana kami ni pergi honeymoon trip jadi haruslah bazirkan duit Aziz dengan stay kat resort mahal  Tapi dalam kejam2 pon ada simpati juga. Caranya 2nd day tu baru kami transfer ke hotel mahal sebab kan 1st day sampai dh maghrib jadi macam membazir pula nak bayar bilik dekat seribu untuk berapa jam je. So kalau naik AA tu boleh la 1st night duduk hotel or hostel murah & the next day pagi2 tu baru pindah stay hotel mahal. Kalau dia tak bagi early check in pun boleh je chill kat pool or lepak kat vip lounge (ni sebab kami ambil bilik private pool access so anytime boleh lepak free kat lounge tu dari 10am to 7pm sepjg stay kat sana. Makan & minum la air seberapa byk pon. Cuma nasib lah tak halal kalau halal mmg licin makanan kat situ. Kami kembong perut jela minum juice & coffee. Nasib sedap) Jadi boleh la berjimat cermat juga.

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#7. Station 1 ke Station 2 tidak begitu jauh

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Dari Station 1 nak ke Station 2 tu dekat je jalan. Tak jauh pun dalam 15-20 mins cuma penat sebab jalan atas pasir lagi2 kalau tgh panas terik. If malas jalan boleh pergi main road & tahan tricycle 40peso per ride. Mostly 1 tricycle boleh naik max 6 orang.

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#8. Hotel lebih murah di Station 3

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Kalau rasa-rasa anda ni jenis orang yang bajet, suka backpacks & tak kisah peha melecet sebab jalan banyak  boleh stay kat Station 3. Hostel & hotel murah2 banyak je. RM50 1 malam pon boleh dapat.

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#9. Wajib pergi ke Puka Beach

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Siapa tak pergi Puka Beach kat Boracay tu sama je cerita dia tak pergi Eiffel Tower kalau pergi Paris. Puka Beach tu cantik bersih gila air dia, crystal clear dah setanding Maldives. Nak ke Puka Beach tak perlu nak ambil boat pun sebab boleh pergi naik tricycle. Caj 1 tricycle ke Puka Beach dari Station 1 100peso, Station 2 150peso & Station 3 mungkin 200peso. Best time pergi & nak nampak air cantik sesuai buat photoshoot ala2 model is waktu matahari tgh atas kepala. Pukul 10pagi - 3ptg. Pastu confirm balik jadi kulit Naomi Campbell  tapi tak kisahlah kan dah nama pon pulauuu~

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#10. Susah cari makanan halal

Makan halal kat Boracay memang susah. Kalau ada pun tak banyak & mahal. If jenis tak kisah sgt psl hygiene boleh try makan kat D'Talipapa market. Situ ada la 2-3stall yg jual halal tapi macam tak berapa bersih sangat & murah sikit if nak compared dgn resto arab & indian cuisines. If makan luar boleh sediakan duit 200-400peso sekali makan. Depends on resto.

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#11. Bawa periuk nasi

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Nak mudah taknak pening2 pasal makan better la bawa periuk nasi elektrik & masak la sepuas hatinya. Kalau rasa tak cukup masa boleh je masak before tido pastu panaskan la 2-3 kali. Bkn je halal tapi boleh jimat banyakk. Yang buat lagi best kat D'Talipapa tu ada wet market so segala jenis seafood & bahan kering/basah ada jual. Nak senang bawa rempah2, minyak, bawang, beras dari Msia. Sampai sana just beli lauk basah je. Siapa yang jenis suka masak & hantu seafood boleh meroyan jap tgk udang, sotong, ketam, lobster, ikan siakap, kerapu segala benda la.Tapi pepandai la korang coverline dgn staff hotel bila masak tu sebab diorg confirm tak bagi kita masak dalam bilik. Lagi2 kalau 4-5 stars hotel. Bila nak keluar tu rajin2 la simpan rice cooker tu dalam beg semula sebab takut nanti housekeeping nampak time kemas bilik & report kat management. Mcm kami haritu dapat surat cinta (warning letter) from Henann Resort sebab on last night tu Aziz lupa nak sorok rice cooker bila kami keluar. Nasib baik dah nak balik time tu. Diorg just warning jela tapi still la kita rasa tak best nak masak lagi bila dh kena sound kan.

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#12. Beli seafood dan upah masak

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Kat area D'Talipapa tu pon ada cooking service. Kita boleh beli fresh seafood kat pasar & minta diorg tolong masakan ikut selera kita. Harga rasanya tak murah juga sebab dah jadi 2 kali bayar. Beli seafood & upah masak. Still the best bawa rice cooker & masak sendiri

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#13. Island hopping adalah aktiviti wajib

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Aktiviti wajib kat sana harus la island hopping. Tapi utk snorkeling xbest sgt. Ikan mcm takde maybe sebab pantai terlalu bersih kot . Pastu cliff jumping. Kalau nak jump kat Magic Island dh termasuk dlm pakej island hopping tapi kalau nak test power lompatan berani mati boleh pergi Ariel's Point. Nak pergi situ je kena spend 1 day sebab dia sekali dgn pakej makan bbq & free flow air/beer tapi klo muslim tu tak berapa best la sebab makanan tak halal. So kalau pergi memang melompat jela semata. Ariel's Point rasanya dlm 2000-2500peso sorang.

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#14. Ambil pakej yang berpatutan

Berbalik pada island hopping. Make sure kalau anda ambil pakej ni dah termasuk dengan Crystal Cove (kena add 200peso untuk entrance fee), Magic Island Cliff Jumping, 2 snorkeling point/crocodile island & Puka Beach. Mungkin kalau anda bernasib baik dia akan stop kat tempat2 lain. Harga untuk public boat sekali lunch 800peso sorang tapi since makan tak halal we decided ambil private boat sebab tak banyak beza pun. Kami bayar 2300 per boat 3-5jam. Kalau pergi ramai lagi jimat sebab small boat ni boleh muat 6-8 orang. Lagi best boleh sesuka hati suruh dia skip kalau tempat tu boring or berhenti lama sikit. Dah nama pun private kan. Makan boleh la bawa bekal apa2 sebab diorg tak sediakan makan.. Or else boleh je suruh diorg stop kat mana2 resto utk lunch kejap.

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#15. Waktu terbaik naik bot adalah pada jam 9-10 pagi

Kalau ambil private boat utk island hopping best time to go pukul 9-10 pagi mcmtu. Jangan pergi awal pagi sangat sebab air tengah bergelora/current kuat. Nanti tak dapat terjun kat cliff. Diorg mmg suka pergi pagi sebab alasan tak panas nanti kita dgr pon mcm terpedaya so bila byk aktiviti skip sebab tak boleh buat haruslah kita balik awalkan.. End up tukang bawa boat tu boleh buat 2nd trip pula bawa customer lain after lunch. Jadi anda pikir la taknak panas or nak buat aktiviti byk.. Utk helmet diving pun sama. Best time pergi pukul 9-10pagi sebab masa tu ikan tgh byk & diorg still lapar. Kita hulur roti laju diorg makan. Gambar pun cantik. Kalau pergi ptg ikan dan kenyang sebab org lain dh byk bg makan

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#16. Cuba semua aktiviti yang ada

Aktiviti lain harus la zipline & cable car, helmet diving, zorb, buggy/atv to Mt Luho, paraw sunset cruising, stand up paddle, wind surfing & macam2 lagi la. Best sebab murah & silalah bargain harga kaw2. Cakap kita ni Msia pakai RM bukan $.

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#17. Rancang aktiviti anda

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Zipline elok buat tghari sebab nanti boleh nampak view laut cantik membiru. Lepastu boleh sambung atv/buggy to Mt. Luho sebab location sebelah2. If Parasailing pula best buat awal pagi or lewat petang sebab angin tgh kuat. Jadi sila rancang aktiviti anda.

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ATV/Buggy to Mt. Luho.
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#18. Bayaran untuk parasailing agak mahal

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Cuma yang jadi pelik, parasailing lagi mahal dari helmet diving. Mula2 confuse juga tapi bila dh survey 3-4 tour agent, harga parasailing mmg lagi mahal sebab parasailing tu operator/company dia sorang je. Sedangkan helmet diving ada 5 company. So parasailing ni kira mcm xde persaingan la sebab tu mahal. Helmet diving diorg caj 600peso siap cd (photo & video) sedangkan parasailing range harga dari 800-1200peso. Parasailing kat msia pon belambakkan. Lebih kurang harga kat Batu Feringgi, Penang or PD. Jadi lebih baik la ambil helmet diving or main aktiviti lain. New experience kottt.

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#19. Wajib cuba Mango Shake

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Kat Boracay juga wajib minum Mango Shake. Range harga dlm 70-100peso. Mahal juga tapi berbaloi sebab pure manga. Yang famous kat Jonah's Fruit Shake Station 1. Tak jauh dengan Willy's Rock.

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#20. Jangan lupa singgah ke Willy's Rock

Willy's Rock tu Christian temple/church dalam air lebih kurang macam Tanah Lot kat Bali tapi Willy's Rock ni kecil je.

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#21. Rasai pengalaman bersantai di White Beach

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Pagi2 or petang2 boleh la chill2 kat White Beach. Boleh baring2, mandi manda, tulis nama atas pasir, buat rambut or henna tattoo or massage2 murah tepi pantai. Kalau rajin lagi boleh buat morning/evening walk dari Station 1 ke 3. Sambil bercuti boleh la exercise. Hehe. White Beach air sangat bersih & clear tapi setgh tempat ada seaweed/green algae. So pepandai la cari spot if geli dengan sejenis tumbuhan ala2 lumut.

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#22. Banyakkan membaca review di blog dan group travel sebelum pergi

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Before pergi ada la baca2 blog & group travel pasal review semua. Ada yang kata org2 kat Boracay ni kuat scam bagai & suka minta tips tapi bila pergi haritu alhamdulillah ok je. Orang2 dia sgt friendly & bersopan santun. Elok je panggil kita mem/sir bagai. Kalau bargain & tak jadi ambil or beli takde pon nak maki2 marah2 mcm kat Thailand or China. Bab bagi tips pon ok. So far takde pon diorg minta mcm kat India & bila bagi diorg tak kisah pun kita bagi berapa. Diorg terima je dgn senyuman & ucapan tq. Kalau kat India jgn hrp la nk dapat layanan mcmtu. Kite bagi tips siap ckp tak cukup & minta lagi.

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#23. Souvenirs murah boleh didapati di D'Talipapa

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Oh lupa! Kalau nak beli souvenirs murah boleh pergi kat D'Talipapa. Jangan beli kat D'Mall sebab mahal. Beza banyak juga tau. Cuma D'Talipapa tu tak commercial sgt so kalau tak tanya orang memang tak berapa nampak signboard dia. Jadi ringan2lah mulut bertanya D'Talipapa tu kat mana sebab D'Mall kedudukan dia depan White Beach. D'Talipapa pula dekat Main Road.

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#24. Air laut seperti di Maldives

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Overall Boracay sangat best. 10 kali ganda lagi best dari Lombok. Cuma Lombok harus la kita enjoy makan sebab senang halal. Tapi Boracay ni dh equivalent to Maldives dah air dia. Sesiapa tak mampu nk chill kat pantai Maldives boleh la berangan ke Boracay sahaja!

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#25. Pilih travelguide yang betul

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Nak tour guide best? Contact Thor N' Patricio +63 975 501 0559. Fully recommended Cukuplah kot 25 tips. Nak yang ke 26 boleh PM direct. Nak tgk gambar2 berangan poyo boleh cari album Boracay

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How Two Young Malaysians Are Empowering Refugee Children Through Education

According to United Nations High Commission For Refugees (UNHCR), there are around 21,700 refugee children living in Malaysia now, but only 30% of them have access to education

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These children, along with their families, have fled their war-torn countries for a better future in Malaysia, only to realise later that they do not have access to fundamental rights such as obtaining lawful employment, formal education, and legal status - denying them of the basic civil, economic, and social rights as any other foreigner who is a legal resident.This is mainly because Malaysia is not party to the 1951 Refugee Convention, nor does it have any legal framework in place to outline, govern, and champion the rights of refugees in the country. In the eyes of the law, there is no distinction between illegal immigrants and refugees in Malaysia. To put it simply, refugees living here are at a constant risk of arrest, detention, and exploitation. With little money to survive on, most of them resort to working in the '3D' (dirty, dangerous, and difficult) sector, despite the fact that a large number of refugees are in fact educated professionals or skilled workers. The problem is made worse by some unscrupulous employers who take advantage of their situation, by either ill-treating them, paying them very low wages or nothing at all.

The realities of their lives are harsh, to say the least. With little financial stability, most refugees living in Malaysia can't even provide basic education for their children, pushing them into a vicious cycle of poverty.

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Thankfully, organisations like the UNHCR and other local NGOs have education projects where the children are taught subjects like English, Science, Mathematics, and Bahasa Melayu. Sadly, only around 1,000 refugee children benefit from these education projects. Apart from these organisations, some of the refugees also run informal community-based schools with the support of NGOs and faith groups, determined to provide education to as many refugee children as they can.  However, these schools are struggling, restricted by the lack of funds and resources. Without proper education, refugee children risk losing the ability to develop themselves mentally and intellectually - putting them at a major disadvantage in terms of securing jobs and leading stable lives.

That is exactly what E-lluminate wants to change.
The social enterprise aims to empower and transform the lives of refugee children by improving the quality of the community learning centres and helping them  become self-sufficient individuals.

Kim Lim (left) and Teoh Min Chia (right), the co-founders of E-lluminate.
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Founded by two Malaysians - Kim Lim and Teoh Min Chia - in August 2017, E-lluminate was officially launched last week, in collaboration with the sixth anniversary celebrations of local NGO, Street Feeders of KL. Speaking to SAYS, Kim Lim explained that while most refugee families are struggling to put food on the table and send their children to school, the quality of education at the community learning centres are not up to the required standard and is difficult to be optimised according to each child's learning abilities.

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To remedy that, E-lluminate wants to place well-qualified teachers at refugee learning centres and provide vocational training for the students so that they can use the skills to explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the future

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The social enterprise hopes that this can help raise more funds for the schools and turn the students into independent, self-sufficient individuals. "Good education and vocational training are important to ensure that the children develop the necessary skills, knowledge, and values required to realise their pull potential. We take into account the children's individual development process and encourage them to work on their strengths," said Kim.

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One of the teachers at the refugee learning centres, Kat Vee, says that education is one of the most valuable tools in life as it has the power to not only build a nation, but also a better race

There are currently around 150,845 refugees in Malaysia and one fifth of them are of school-going age, but only 29% of them are enrolled in the community learning centres.
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"As Malala Yousafzai said, 'Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons'," quoted Kat, stressing that it is her goal to continue giving her best to the children. "I can't wait to see what amazing things they'll achieve and accomplish in the future!" Another teacher, Danisa, who is a psychology graduate, says that the experience of teaching refugee kids has truly enriched her life. "This is my first job as a teacher, and they have taught me so much, despite the language barriers. Education is very precious to me. It has served as a guidance and helped me in difficult situations and I want these students to have the same privilege," she said.

E-lluminate has already placed three qualified, full-time teachers at two refugee learning centres in Klang Valley

E-lluminate's first entrepreneurial project with the refugee children on jewellery making.
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They've also collaborated with organisations and social enterprises like Biji Biji Initiative, Black Milk Project, and even Petrosains for refugee students to pick up skills such as jewellery and sand art bottles making, and calligraphy. What they currently need are funds, that can help realise their dream of empowering refugee children. E-lluminate is looking to raise a total of RM150,000 per year to cover basic expenses of the teachers' salaries, material, and administrative costs. They are also looking for other vocational training classes such as public speaking, woodwork, and elementary level accounting for their students. If you're interested to help or know someone who wants to, find out more about E-lluminate's efforts here.

Watch Kim Lim and Min Chia talk more about E-lluminate here:

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Kim Lim is also one of the co-founders of The Picha Project, a social enterprise that aims to provide financial stability to refugees in Malaysia through a food delivery business:

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Mina and her family have been living in Malaysia for the past four years.

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Zalora Gave This Woman A YEAR'S SUPPLY OF SHOES. Are You Jealous Yet?

What if ALL you had to do to get one whole year's supply of free shoes was to post on Instagram? Because that's exactly what happened to Mawar Musfirah.
It all started with Mawar posting a picture of shoes on her Instagram account with a caption saying she's quitting Zalora.

Image via Mawar Musfirah

The next thing you know, Zalora Malaysia commented on Mawar's Instagram post, promising her a "little surprise"... which happened to be a whole year worth of shoes supply from Zalora!

Image via Mawar Musfirah

Zalora Malaysia even made the offer known to the public by posting it on their own Instagram account

Image via Zalora Malaysia

Everyone else watched in excitement as they waited for Mawar to respond to the offer. It was a happy ending when Mawar responded that she "can never give up Zalora"!

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Needless to say, everyone else is now green with envy!

Image via Zalora Malaysia

Also, are we the only ones wondering how many pairs of shoes exactly is a year’s supply?

By the way, this is not the first time Zalora Malaysia has cleverly pulled off a sweet surprise for its customers. Last year, a couple was given a full year’s supply of clothes after the husband tried to stop his wife from shopping at Zalora.

                [TERKINI] Si Isteri Dah Dapat Pakaian Percuma, Si Suami Minta Benda Lain Pula

Perhatian kepada para suami, anda mungkin boleh mengambil langkah ini untuk menghalang isteri anda ber'shopping'.

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Teen Abandoned At Birth & Rejected Again By Birth Parents After Reunion Takes His Own Life

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A teenager from China, who went viral for tracking down his birth parents — only to be rejected by them after a recent reunion — has apparently taken his life

17-year-old Liu Xuezhou died on Monday morning, 24 January, at a beach in Sanya, on China's southern Hainan Island hours after posting a long note on Chinese social media app Weibo, in which said he had been "abandoned twice by his biological parents".The teenager was also reportedly cyberbullied after asking for financial help from his birth parents shortly after tracking them down, which resulted in an argument, based on South China Morning Post. Liu wrote that the row with his parents triggered an avalanche of online abuse.

The reunion that was arranged by the Chinese authorities for Liu Xuezhou (left) and his father, Ding Shuangquan (right).
Image via SOHU via The New Paper

A photo shows Liu and his unnamed biological mother, who he tracked down in December 2021.
Image via Weibo via South China Morning Post

"There have been people attacking and cursing me on Douyin and Weibo in the past couple of days," he wrote

"I have been told to 'go to hell' and have been called various curse names, such as 'scheming son of a b****', 'disgusting' and 'sissy'".According to The New Paper, he also said in the note he had been bullied and called a "deserted child" by his schoolmates in the past.Liu also claimed a male teacher had sexually abused him but had kept that a secret for most of his life.

The body of Liu Xuezhou was found on a beach in Hainan province by a search party on Monday, 24 January.
Image via Weibo via South China Morning Post

Liu was sold by his birth parents in 2005 to his adoptive parents via a middleman

South China Morning Post said Liu's parents had him before getting married, and sold him soon after birth for money so his father could pay the bride price to his mother's family.He was loved by his adoptive parents, but an explosion took their lives and destroyed their home when he was four years old.Liu was then looked after by his adoptive grandparents and moved around between various relatives. He was a second-year student at a college in Heibei and took odd jobs over the years while living on a government subsidy for orphans.After what seemed like a happy reunion in December 2021, both the father, Ding Shuangquan, and the mother, who was not identified, have asked Liu to stay away as they believed his appearance disrupted their life since they had since divorced and each had a new family.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know is lonely, distressed, or having negative thoughts, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. BEFRIENDERS KL24-hourContact: +603-76272929Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter2. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook3. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINEDaily (12pm - 12am)Contact: 1800-18-2327Email: [email protected]Facebook | InstagramFor a more thorough directory of resources, head over to the websites of Malaysian Mental Health Association or MINDAKAMI.

On the other hand, these parents fought tooth and nail to find their long lost children across the country for decades:

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[VIDEO] "Melampau Sangat" - Netizen Kecam Kritikan Ryzal Mengenai Pakaian Tradisional Iban

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

Setiap kaum tentunya mempunyai budaya masing-masing yang disanjungi dan diamalkan dalam kalangan mereka

Begitu juga dengan pakaian tradisional. Setiap kaum mempunyai baju tradisional masing-masing yang melambangkan keunikan dan kecantikan budaya mereka. Sebab itu, Malaysia dikenali sebagai multicultural country kerana mempunyai pelbagai budaya dan bangsa yang mencorakkan keunikan negara ini. Hidup bertolak ansur dan hormat-menghormati budaya lain sudah menjadi perkara biasa bagi rakyat Malaysia.Namun begitu, lain pula yang terjadi apabila viral video seorang influencer membuat gurauan yang tidak mempertimbangkan sensitiviti kaum lain. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

So mamat melayu yang kawin dengan minah korea tu have the audacity hina pakaian tradisi org ibanNi dh bukan cultural appropriation ni dah menghina.Golongan ni yang still fikir org sarawak duduk atas pokok, pakai cawat and held back..Fuck you @ryzalibrahim pic.twitter.com/GmmNX2RXoh— fabianrossi (@fabian_rossi21) May 26, 2021

Selamba bergurau dengan isteri tentang baju tradisional kaum Iban

Menerusi Instastory yang dimuat naik berkenaan, kelihatan Maryam yang merupakan isteri kepada Ryzal sedang bersiap dan berdandan dengan mengenakan baju tradisional Iban untuk photoshoot. Maryam yang berasal daripada Korea itu hanya menjawab 'handmade' sebaik saja suaminya membuat gurauan tentang pakaian berkenaan seperti alas TV, syiling yang digantung dan seperti kain buruk. Lantas dengan itu, perkara ini mengundang kemarahan netizen di Twitter dan juga di Facebook. Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati bahawa rata-rata netizen merasa marah kerana dia telah menghina pakaian budaya Iban. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, tangkap layar Instastory berkenaan telah mendapat sebanyak 577K views, 11K retweets, 5K quote tweets dan 10K likes di Twitter.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen daripada netizen di Twitter:

I have a lot to say, tapi ayat 140 twitter nda cukup ngasuh ku jako mayuh. Kalau dia ada di Sarawak, kepala dia akan digantung dekat tiang rumah panjai. Another trophy to win for upcoming Gawai— clark (@itsclrkhns) May 26, 2021

Tengok sampai buta bro @duriankimchi pic.twitter.com/JHTzGuiUsg—   (@shimahhh_) May 26, 2021

Kesian bini dia dapat laki macam ni.. Dah lah tak lawak, try hard, selalu pula prank maryam tu, sian tngok maryam.. Common sense la bro, imagine org kutuk baju melayu "kain meja", sampin "kain buruk letak atas mesin basuh"..  ko rasa— Engat (@Engat6) May 26, 2021

True that. The fact Maryam still pertahankan pakaian tu dgn "handmade" bila laki dia syok cerca show she's the mature and respectful one.—  (@larchvierose) May 26, 2021

Tandah jak. Orang tuyuk ney gaya?Sik guna manas² ngan benda² songeh camtok. Sigek dunia tauk kegagahan orang Iban. Ya pun dah cukup. — tony eusoff (@tonyeusoff) May 26, 2021

Dia ni patutnya bangga Malaysia ni banyak cultural heritage. Dia patut ajar wife dia tu yg Malaysia ni ada byk customs. We live in peace & harmony despite multiple ethnicities and races. Dia ni mabuk fame atas nama bini dia je. Kalau tak, dia tak relevant pun dalam dunia ni.—     ⏱ (@ezypepper) May 26, 2021

Mcm wife dia pulak appreciate handmade — Rangga (@NIAR2019) May 26, 2021

You need too think first before you speak. Jngan sampe helmet kuning singgah kat kau lakk bru tauk. Bedau gik ku mantai pengering ku ngena baju burung enti nda siap dik laban ku — FerFer (@efryVy_) May 26, 2021

Orang yang tidak menghargai kepelbagaian budaya, akan gagal untuk memahami bangsa lain.Kepada dia yang menghina,Terima lah kecaman dari sarawakian.Ayat Maaf tidak dapat memadamkan kata-kata yang diucap.— ᗰƐOᗯ   (@MikasaMichan) May 26, 2021

Dalam pada itu, Ryzal dilihat telah meminta maaf akibat gurauan kasar yang telah dibuat

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Semoga perkongsian ini dijadikan iktibar oleh semua orang di luar sana. Ingat, hidup saling tolak ansur dan hormat menghormati walaupun berlainan budaya! :)

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Policewoman In KL Praised For Helping Deliver A Baby In A Taxi

A police officer in Kuala Lumpur is being praised for going above and beyond when she recently helped to deliver a baby unexpectedly

On Monday, 7 October, Bernama reported that 27-year-old Lance Corporal N Komathi was approached by a pregnant woman who had gone into labour at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS).

Image via New Straits Times

The officer immediately brought her to the nearest taxi stand and escorted her to the hospital.
However, during the journey, the baby began to crown.

Despite having no experience in delivering babies, Komathi was able to successfully deliver the 3.7kg newborn boy in the taxi.Both mother and child are currently doing well at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz.

Image for illustration purposes only.
Image via VisitKL

Meanwhile, people have been complimenting the officer for going beyond her call of duty

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We're glad the baby and mother are doing well. Well done, Komathi!

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Fake Branded Cat Food Is Being Sold Online. Here's How To Check If Yours Is The Real Deal

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A man recently took to Twitter to warn others about counterfeit cat food that is being sold on Shopee

On Thursday, 15 July, Twitter user @ZackAvaricious, also known as Zack, posted several screenshots of a listing on the online shopping platform along with a caption that read, "Fake Royal Canin Fit 32 10kg."

The tweet has since garnered over 4,800 retweets and 3,120 likes.

Image via @ZackAvaricious (Twitter)

Image via @ZackAvaricious (Twitter)

In Zack's post, he included reviews from unhappy customers who claimed that they received counterfeit items.
Some of them even said that their cats experienced side effects after eating the food.

They noted that there's a difference in packaging, appearance, and smell compared to the original product.One person wrote, "Pity my cat vomited after eating. My cats don't want to eat it anymore.""My cat got diarrhoea after eating it. No wonder it is cheaper than any other stores," read another review.

Image via @ZackAvaricious (Twitter)

Image via @ZackAvaricious (Twitter)

Image via @ZackAvaricious (Twitter)

A few people also replied to Zack's tweet, saying that they fell victim to online sellers who sold counterfeit cat food

User Fatimah Zahrah wrote, "How is this seller still on @ShopeeMY? I, too, was a victim of this last April! Wasted more than RM200 on 10kg of fake cat food, my poor babies got diarrhoea, had to buy another pack right after. Reported of course, but no refund, unfortunately. I'm so angry!"

Image via @fzara97 (Twitter)

Image via @fzara97 (Twitter)

Meanwhile, another person said that their cat died from consuming the fake product."My cat died a few weeks ago from eating fake Royal Canin. Including four other small ones that died. This seller is irresponsible and didn't reply to my chat. I am the third person to comment that it is fake and now many have reviewed it but they're still bold enough to sell it."

Image via @strwberl (Twitter)

Netizens then shared ways to identify whether your cat food is the real deal or not

Zack told SAYS that you can tell if your product is genuine by paying close attention to the packaging.The original Royal Canin packaging comes with a circle tab on the top corner. Meanwhile, the counterfeit product does not have the little tab.

Dulu i pernah kena. How to check ori RC and Fake .Ori. Fake pic.twitter.com/ulalzZmhbo— Burrito Sedap (@ZackAvaricious) July 16, 2021

Besides that, the font on the authentic Royal Canin packaging is different compared to the counterfeit item.The real product should have a more elongated and narrow font, while the font on the fake product is noticeably rounder and wider.The appearance of the kibble can also let you know whether it's genuine or not. Authentic Royal Canin cat food should come in a light brown shade while the fake product has a deeper brown colour.

See the difference? pic.twitter.com/uqFPZfRoi6— Burrito Sedap (@ZackAvaricious) July 16, 2021

Fatimah Zahra noted, "When I got scammed, I checked a couple of things on the pack to know if the kibbles were fake. I realised the size and smell of the kibbles weren't like the original. The fake ones were much smaller and it smelled almost sour-ish!"

"At first, I thought it had expired, so I searched for the expiration date and that was when I realised the font was very different from the original Royal Canin. All original packs' serial numbers have a pixelated or dotted font, whereas the fake one probably used Arial."

Image via @fzara97 (Twitter)

Image via @fzara97 (Twitter)

Shopee reached out to Zack and noted that they will look into the matter

"We will forward this to the relevant team for further review and necessary action will be taken upon investigation," they said in a direct message to Zack.Checks by SAYS found that the Shopee listing Zack referenced in his tweet has been taken down.

Under Malaysian law, producing and selling counterfeit goods is a major offence.The goods are to be destroyed according to a court order, pertaining to the Supply Control Act 1961, the Copyright Act 1987, the Consumer Protection Act 1999, the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, and the Trade Descriptions Act 2011.


Love Your Teh Tarik Extra Kaw? Here's How To Easily Make Yourself A Guilt-Free Cup At Home

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Lipton.

There's nothing as satisfying as a hot, foamy cup of teh tarik, right?

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"Abang, teh tarik satu, ekstra kaww!"Ahh, sipping your cup of tea, with a serving of roti canai and curry, that's the way to start the day lah!

Well, you can now bancuh and tarik your own satisfying, foamy cup of teh tarik thanks to Lipton's 3-in-1 sachets, yasss!
The best part is that you'll get to enjoy a guilt-free cuppa without having to compromise on taste.

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It's really that simple to make yourself a frothy cup of tea with Lipton Milk Tea 3-in-1 Teh Tarik, as all you need is an easy-to-carry sachet to satisfy your teh tarik cravings.A single pack contains 12 sachets, with each sachet making one cup of tea that's less than 100 calories, while sharing the same great taste of Lipton. No matter where you are, be it at home, campus, work, camping, or even travelling, Lipton Milk Tea 3-in-1 Teh Tarik has got you covered!

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Still not convinced? Here's everything to love about Lipton Milk Tea 3-in-1 Teh Tarik:

1. It tastes just as good as any teh tarik you can get outside, plus it's extra kaw!

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If you love your teh tarik super kaw, like us, you'll definitely enjoy Lipton Milk Tea 3-in-1 Teh Tarik. Not only does it pack a punch, it's fragrant and balanced in taste, ensuring you'll be satisfied every single time.

2. It's so easy to make, you can have it anytime, anywhere

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The great thing about Lipton Milk Tea 3-in-1 Teh Tarik is that you can fit the sachet in your bag, backpack, or even your pocket. What's more, all you need is some hot water to bancuh yourself a foamy cup of teh tarik, no matter where you're at.

3. Enjoy it just the way you like it, minus the calories!

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If you're conscious of your daily intake, you'll be happy to know that one cup of Lipton Milk Tea 3-in-1 Teh Tarik is less than 100 calories. Enjoy your guilt-free treat without compromising on taste!

With Lipton, you can now enjoy a delicious cup of teh tarik hassle free. Shop for the Lipton Milk Tea 3-in-1 Teh Tarik on their official Lazada page today!

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JB Hawker Stall Owner Was Attacked With A Kitchen Knife After He Smiled At A Customer

Yesterday, 1 April, a 21-year-old hawker stall owner in Johor Bahru was attacked with a kitchen knife after smiling at a man who was recently discharged from Hospital Permai

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China Press reported that the owner, who sells hotplate rice, smiled at the man as he approached the hawker stall.The owner was also heard saying "haha" before he triggered the man who used to be a psychiatric patient at Hospital Permai Johor Bahru.

The man then attacked the owner with a kitchen knife after assuming that he was mocked by the owner

"Are you staring at me? Are you laughing at me?" asked the 33-year-old suspect before attacking the hawker stall owner with a kitchen knife multiple times.As a result, the owner suffered from wounds on his face, forehead, and his left arm. Witnesses also told China Press that the owner's chin was nearly split open by the kitchen knife.

A witness alleged that an ambulance arrived at the scene after the man had been bleeding for more than 30 minutes

Some members of the public and medical officers helped to put the hawker stall owner on a stretcher.
Image via China Press

The owner was sent to Sultanah Aminah Hospital for treatment after members of the public and medical officers helped to put him on a stretcher.

The suspect was detained by Johor Bahru North district police under Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means

Johor Bahru North deputy police chief Superintendent Beh Eng Lai was quoted by China Press as saying that the suspect will also remain detained until June this year.When asked by the police why he committed the act, the suspect claimed that the owner owed money, and he was directed by someone to attack the owner.


PM Ismail: Malaysia To Implement RM1,500 Minimum Wage Starting 1 May

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Malaysia will implement a new RM1,500 minimum wage starting 1 May, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced during his speech at the UMNO general assembly (AGM) last night, 19 March

Ismail, who is one of three vice-presidents of the Grand Old Party, told the UMNO AGM that after listening to the debates brought up by the delegates and the grievances of the people, he would like to take the opportunity to announce that the government has agreed to implement the new minimum wage.He said that the move was needed as the B40 group was struggling with the rising cost of living."Therefore, I would like to announce in this sacred hall, the government has approved the implementation of a new minimum wage rate of RM1,500 per month from 1 May 2022 nationwide," Ismail added.The Prime Minister, to applause from UMNO delegates, said in-depth studies were carried out regarding the impact of the new measure, especially on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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However, the new national minimum wage, which will go up RM300 from the current RM1,200, comes with conditions and exceptions

The new minimum wage will initially apply to big companies and government-linked companies.The policy will also only be enforced on companies with five employees or more.The Prime Minister said that small traders will also be exempted."If there's a restaurant, shop, or warong (stall) in the kampung that has workers, we understand it is not reasonable to force a minimum wage on them. So when 1 May comes, (the new rate) is for big companies, including government-linked companies and such," Ismail added.Discussions will be held between Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar to allow micro-companies with few workers and low income to postpone its implementation since they may not have the financial ability to adopt the policy.This comes after Saravanan told the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday, 17 March, that the RM1,500 minimum wage will be implemented in due time and the government was committed to enforcing it.The Minister had also stated that the government will ensure that employers do not exploit the situation by reducing their manpower by laying off workers once the minimum wage comes into force.Saravanan also said there may be certain sectors that will be exempted from implementing the minimum wage, adding that this exclusion may be for a period of about two years.

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Additionally, the policy announcement comes at the disappointment of groups such as the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF)

Back in February, MEF had told the government to scrap the policy, saying now was not the right time to increase the national minimum wage to RM1,500 and that such a move "will kill businesses".According to MEF president Syed Hussain Syed Husman, the RM1,500 new minimum wage will result in higher unemployment and business debts, as companies will be unable to service their loans.Syed had claimed that raising the minimum wage was not the solution for workers to earn higher wages, and that remuneration should be based on the performance of employees and profitability of employers.The policy, Syed said, will benefit foreign workers more, as locals are already paid higher wages than RM1,500 and this will demotivate the employees whose current wages are well above the minimum wage.Additionally, the outflow of money from the country will further increase, he said."It is estimated that foreign workers, on average, send back some additional RM4 billion each year for every RM100 increase in minimum wages. Thus, the increase of RM300/400 will cause an additional outflow of between RM12 billion to RM14 billion per year," he said, adding that at present, it is estimated that legal migrant workers are remitting about RM34 billion a year through official channels to the source countries.

Read more about MEF's view here:

                MEF: RM1,500 Minimum Wage Will Not Only Kill Businesses But Also Derail Economic Recovery

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Are Malays Okay With Having A Non-Malay As PM?

Ever since our nation achieved independence, the people who won the post as the Prime Minister of Malaysia have always been a Malay

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All of Malaysia's Prime Ministers have always been from UMNO, which is part of the Barisan Nasional coalition since the nation's independence in 1957.However, over the years, certain political leaders from the ruling government have warned against voting for the opposition by saying that a non-Malay might be the next premier. Just recently, UMNO supreme council member Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that Malays should unite to prevent a non-Malay from becoming Malaysia's prime minister in the future.

Who can be the Prime Minister of Malaysia?

The Federal Constitution does not state that the Prime Minister must be of a specific ethnic origin.Among the requirements stated in the Federal Constitution for someone to be the appointed as the Prime Minister of Malaysia include:• he or she must be a citizen by operation of law and not by registration or naturalisation, as per Article 43(7); • he or she cannot be a Senator and must be in the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat), as per Article 43(2)• he or she must command the majority support in Dewan Rakyat, as per Article 43(2)(a)

Facts aside, popular local activist Fahmi Reza's curiosity on whether Malays would accept a non-Malay as Malaysia's Prime Minister, led him to create a poll on it

Berapa ramai orang Melayu yang boleh terima seorang bukan Melayu & bukan Islam sebagai Perdana Menteri Malaysia?— Fahmi Reza (@kuasasiswa) May 25, 2016

According to the poll on Twitter, 39% of respondents said that they could accept a non-Malay as the Prime Minister of Malaysia.Meanwhile, 31% of the respondents said that they could accept a non-Malay as the Prime Minister of Malaysia with one condition - that person must be a Muslim. The other 30%, however, completely rejected the possibility of having a non-Malay premier. A total of 1,344 votes were collected in the 1-day poll.

"The survey results show that there is still a high level of mistrust among the Malay community towards the non-Malay community, which actually reveals our failure as society,” Fahmi told Malay Mail Online in an email response.

"Our education system that is increasingly polarised based on race and our political system that still has racial politics with race-based political parties at its core does not improve matters." "But at the same time, this problem exists because there is a lack of interaction and sharing across races and in-depth understanding among ourselves in society," Fahmi said.

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He acknowledged that there are some weaknesses in his survey but stressed that the main purpose of the poll was to initiate conversation

The methodology of the survey was simplistic and vulnerable to tactics that could easily skew the results. This included the possibility of having non-Malays as respondents although Fahmi had intended for the survey to be strictly for Malays only. However, Fahmi reportedly felt the poll was fine as the main intention for conducting the survey was to get people to talk about the issue.

The graphic designer had posted the same question on his Facebook account earlier but seeing that he could not get a satisfactory conclusion from the responses he received, he resorted to using the Twitter poll instead

Image via The Malaysian Insider

"I posted this question because I wished there are more spaces and opportunities where these exchanges can really happen in real life, and not just on social media,” he was quoted as saying by Malay Mail Online. Fahmi, who has received international media attention this year for his clownish take on Najib's face, is planning to hold a series of workshops to discuss the issues related to racial discrimination and racism, topics which he thinks are rarely discussed in Malaysia.He foresees that there will be more engagement that cuts across racial lines on the topic of racism, and this survey is only the starting point.

The ongoing religious tension in Malaysia intensifies as PM Najib Razak's government backs the Islamic penal code, which is another example of how polarised the community has become

The government on Thursday, 26 May, unexpectedly submitted to parliament a hudud bill that had been proposed by the Islamist group Pan-Malaysian Islamic (PAS).Although debate on the law was deferred to October by PAS leader Abdul Hadi Awang, its submission to parliament brought criticism from leaders across the political spectrum, including allies of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, who represent the ethnic Chinese and Indian communities.The Islamist party PAS is pushing for a constitutional amendment that would allow hudud to be implemented in Kelantan.  Earlier, the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), a key party in the BN coalition, called the submission of the hudud bill to parliament "unconstitutional".

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Meanwhile, Malaysians recently revealed some of the most thought-provoking, burning questions that were buried deep in their hearts, without getting judged, all in the name of discussion:

                Questions You’ve Never Asked Because You Don’t Want To Sound Racist

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Earlier this year, Fahmi Reza posted a graphic political statement by drawing PM Najib Razak with the distinctive features of a clown with the hashtag #KitaSemuaPenghasut:

                Malaysian Artists Release #KitaSemuaPenghasut Posters That Paint Najib As A Clown

"In a country filled with corruption, #KitaSemuaPenghasut?"

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Apple May Use Bayonet Mounts For Swappable Camera Lenses For iPhone 6

Apple Has Been Granted A Patent For Interchangeable Camera Lenses - Which Could Probably Be Used On The Up-Coming iPhone 6

The US Patent and Trademark Office has approved an Apple patent for an interchangeable camera lens for the iPhone
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Apple has been granted a patent by the USPTO for interchangeable lenses for a mobile device, meaning it’s possible future iPhones will have the built-in ability to swap out one lens, say a macro for close-ups, for another, like a wide-angle for sweeping landscapes.

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Bayonet attachment mechanisms
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As noted in Apple's U.S. Patent No. 8,687,299 for "Bayonet attachment mechanisms," the bayonet mount is both utile and aesthetically pleasing, two attributes paramount in any Apple product design. The mount correctly aligns and securely attaches lenses to a device body while keeping a relatively inconspicuous profile when not in use.

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Bayonet Mounts Are Often Used In Cameras And Other Consumer Products To Easily Yet Firmly Attach Two Different Parts

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You push and then twist one part into the other so they lock together. You then simply twist one part in the opposite direction to unlock it. As expressed in the patent filing, Apple sees bayonet mounts as superior to other types of connections, such as magnetic coupling, which are not as secure.

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The one possible drawback to a bayonet mount is that such a mount would protrude slightly from the rear body of the phone. The fixed camera lenses on most mobile devices typically are flush with the device. But that may be a small price to pay for the ability to securely attach a variety of lenses to the phone.

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What Happens If You Drop Your iPhone With A Lens Attached? Could The Drop Damage Both Your iPhone And The Lens Since They're Joined At The Hip?

In the case of just such a "drop event," Apple has proposed a way to automatically decouple the phone and the lens to reduce the possibilty of damage to the phone itself.

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Of course, other manufacturers already offer products to stick a camera lens on your phone. But assuming Apple's idea ever hits the real world, a bayonet-mounted invention could provide an easier and more secure way of attaching a lens.

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Apple's Bayonet Mount Patent Was First Filed For In 2012 and Credits Emery A. Sanford And Dominic C. Toselli As Its Inventors. Here Are Few More Drawings:

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The Patenting Could Mean Nothing, As Apple Frequently Patents Tech It Doesn't Necessarily Use Right Away In Products. But It Could ALSO Mean A Lot.

Leaked photos from inside Foxconn show an iPhone with a raised camera protruding slightly from the back of the device
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Recent supposed leaked photos from inside Foxconn show an iPhone with a raised camera protruding slightly from the back of the device, and the drawings from the patent also show such a design.

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Leaked photos from inside Foxconn show an iPhone with a raised camera protruding slightly from the back of the device
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Of course, the provenance of these images is still sketchy at best, and there are other reasons for a raised camera (devices thickness) so it’s far too early to read anything into that.

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Man In Kota Bahru Ordered To Attend Counselling Because He Wore Futsal Shorts In Public

A Muslim man in Kota Bahru, Kelantan has been ordered to attend counselling after an officer of the Kelantan Islamic Religious Department (JAIK) caught him wearing shorts in public

Wan Khairul Hayyee Wali, 30, was told that he had breached the Syariah Criminal Enactment for exposing his knees, thus revealing his aurat (areas of modesty which must be covered, beginning from the navel down to the knees for Muslim men).

The 30-year-old man was issued the notice when he was buying food from a burger stall while on his way to play futsal. He was also quoted to have said that he was not aware that wearing shorts in public was an offence.

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According the The Star, Khairul tried to explain to the religious enforcement officer that he was on his way to play futsal and and had gotten down from his car to buy a burger for his wife. "If I did not stop to buy a burger, I would never have known that it is an offence to wear shorts even when we are on the way to play sports. If it is an offence, they have to make it clear to the public. How are we supposed to know that it is an offence because even football players wear shorts," he said."Seriously, they can't expect me to wear a sarong to play futsal," he added.

The notice compels Khairul to attend a counselling session next month. If he fails to do so, he would be called to appear before the Syariah court, where he may be fined RM1,000.

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Khairul has said that he will be attending the counselling session.

In light of the matter, JAIK explained that the ruling is not new as it was introduced several years ago

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"This is not the first case. We have issued similar notices to three other men for same offences in our checks since early this year," said JAIK assistant chief (enforcement division) Mohd Fadzuli Mohd Zain, adding that those who attend the counselling sessions are not required to pay any fines for the offence.

JAIK also maintains that the rule is strictly applicable to Muslims only

"We do not take action against non-Muslims. We do not even take action if a female non-Muslim wears shorts in public. We just want Muslims to dress decently when in public spaces, in keeping with our religious teachings," said a JAIK officer, as quoted by The Star, adding that Khairul would not have been penalised if he'd worn shorts on the futsal court.


Gejala Jerebu Ingatkan Tentang Dukhan, Peristiwa Dunia Bergelap Selama 40 Hari

Dunia semakin tenat dan kiamat semakin dekat

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Tiada siapa boleh nafikan perkara ini. Setiap saat yang berlalu mendekatkan lagi kita dengan Hari Kiamat. Bilakah ianya akan berlaku?Itu adalah salah satu rahsia terbesar Allah yang hanya Allah sahaja tahu. Kita sebagai umat Islam haruslah percaya dengan iman bahawa kiamat itu benar dan pasti akan datang suatu hari nanti, dan kita perlulah bersedia menghadapinya dengan amalan-amalan yang diterima di sisi Allah.

Walau bagaimanapun, terdapat beberapa tanda kecil dan tanda besar kiamat yang wajar kita ambil berat.
Sedarkah kita semua bahawa gejala jerebu dan kebakaran hutan yang kerap kali berlaku masa kini adalah salah satunya?

Gejala jerebu dan kebakaran hutan ini bukan sahaja berlaku di Indonesia, malah di serata dunia.Paling ketara baru-baru ini ialah kebakaran hutan hujan terbesar dunia, Amazon di Brazil yang berlangsung selama 3 minggu tanpa henti. Kebakaran ini terlalu dahsyat sehingga Amazonas - negeri terbesar di Brazil - mengisytiharkan darurat pada 19 Ogos 2019.

Kebakaran di hutan Amazon.
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Selain Brazil, negara lain seperti Greece, Sepanyol, Turki, Perancis, dan Rusia juga menerima nasib yang sama apabila sebahagian besar hutan mengalami kebakaran yang amat buruk.Pada akhir 2018, kebakaran besar turut berlaku di utara wilayah Carolina di USA mengorbankan lebih 50 orang. Kebakaran yang digelar sebagai 'Camp Fire' ini adalah yang terbesar pernah berlaku di negara itu dalam masa 100 tahun!

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Peristiwa-peristiwa ini jelas menunjukkan tanda kecil kiamat seperti yang disebut dalam surah ad-Dukhan

			Maka tunggulah hari ketika langit membawa asap yang nyata.”
        (Ad-Dukhan:10)

Seorang lelaki di Instagram, Ervan Rizuan memuat naik satu post yang menceritakan tentang Dukhan (atau Dukhon), peristiwa asap tebal yang menggelapkan bumi selama 40 hari.Apa yang menakutkan tentang peristiwa ini adalah setelah gelapnya bumi, semua peralatan elektronik akan terpadam buat selama-lamanya. Kereta, komputer, telefon bimbit, semuanya tidak boleh berfungsi.

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Menurut Ervan, kita sudah pun memasuki fasa ad-Dukhan ini tanpa kita semua sedar. Kenapa?
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Tahu tak apa itu Dukhon?Dukhon tu asap tebal yang menggelapkan bumi selama 40 hari. Disebabkan meteor menghentam bumi nanti. Jangkaannya adalah bulan puasa di waktu subuh. Gelap dia nanti macam gelap Nabi Yunus dalam perut ikan Nun. Bumi kita ni dah masuk sungai meteor. Anytime boleh kena hentam dengan meteor.Masa tu, semua elektrik2 teknologi ni padam buat selamanya. Sebab meteor tu ada saidrik sejenis zat besi neutral apa entah yang akan membuatkan daya tarikan besi2 lumpuh buat selamanya. Komputer kereta apa semua takleh pakai. Sebab tu kena belajar memanah, berkuda, berenang dari sekarang.

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Orang beriman makanan dia adalah ZIKIR. Masa bergelap tu nanti baca "lailahaillantasubhanakainnikuntuminazzalimin" banyak2.Masa dukhon terjadi tu. Masuk rumah masing2. Masuk bilik masing2. Baca subhanalkuddus rabbunalkuddus.Ingat pesan ini. Kalau kita sempat. Sebab kita dah di fasa 4. Fasa Dukhon. Fasa Imam Mahdi tak tahu sempat ke tak. Kita ni fasa Dukhon sebab kita di fasa teknologi paling canggih. Nset pun touch2 je sekarang ni.Barat dah siap sedia nak hadap Dukhon siap buat rumah bawah tanah lagi tu siap muatkan makanan selama setahun.

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Untuk hadap Dukhon dijangka akan berlaku ni. Korang rasa korang banyak masa lagi ke nak kejar jutawan bagai?Nak hafal Quran ke apa ke baiknya lah sekarang.Bekal untuk generasi muda andai kata kita pergi dulu lah. Kita tetap akan mati. Check diri masing2. Apa bekal yang kita bawa. Ilmu sahaja tiada guna jika tiada amalnya. Sunnah apa yang kita buat, pakai dan ikut.Adakah semua ke arah duniawi?Isteri, anak2 dan waris kita. Apa amalan yang mereka amal? Ketat atau longgar pakaian mereka? Beramal mereka kerana Allah atau manusia?

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Banyak lagi yg perlu kita ambil tahu kerana kita sudah pun berada di akhir zaman. Di mana pakaian sunnah dicemuh, pakaian yahudi diangkat dan dijulang. Solat jika perlu. Sunnah ditinggal. Artis diangkat dan dikenali. Ulama ditolak dan tidak lagi dikenali.Hebatkah kita?Jika kaki gagah melangkah ke serata dunia tapi masjid sekampung tidak pernah dikunjungi, surau bagai rumah kosong tak berpenghuni. Setelah rezeki yang Allah limpahkan, kita tipu Allah, kita lupa Allah.

Semoga tulisan ini dapat menjentik keinsafan dalam diri kita semua dan memberi kita motivasi untuk berubah ke arah yang lebih diredhai Allah

Semoga istiqamah para sahabat Muslim sekalian. Renung-renungkan dan selamat beramal. :)

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[VIDEO] Main Hisap 'Botol Susu' Masa Family Day, Pasangan Manja Ini Jadi Perhatian Netizen

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Keluarga yang mengadakan 'family day' ini pasti sudah terbiasa dengan pelbagai permainan yang menarik bukan?

Konsep permainan yang dilakukan seperti sukaneka. Setiap keluarga perlu berlumba untuk menang dalam menyelesaikan setiap cabaran. Selain permainan merebut kerusi, banyak lagi permainan yang luar biasa sebenarnya. Sama seperti video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila sebuah keluarga bermain game menghisap botol susu telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @alyanxrdini Banyak2 game, game ni paling lucu skali. hahaha   family day 2022. Gojes Family   original sound - Gagorist - Gagorist

Gunakan teknik lain daripada lain, gelagat sebuah pasangan  nampak sweet

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan sebuah keluarga besar sedang melakukan permainan menghisap botol susu yang diisi air sirap. Syaratnya adalah para suami yang perlu menghabiskan air tersebut. Sedang asyik para suami berlumba untuk menghabiskan air, sebuah pasangan di belakang menarik perhatian ramai kerana gelagat mereka yang dilihat sangat romantis. Suaminya itu dilihat terbaring sambil menikmati air sirap berbeza dengan lelaki lain yang hanya duduk itu. Kejadian itu melucukan dan mengundang tawa ramai. Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @alyanxrdini Balas kepada @nurfaaaa46  Manja kali kan pasangan ni   original sound - swieteniamofu23 - swietenia mofu 23

"Pergh yang belakang tu, manja kali dia"- Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 1.5M tontonan, 104K tanda suka dan 2K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen terhibur. Malah, ramai yang mengusik pasangan itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Sempat lagi dia nak bermanja ya. Sebenarnya itu teknik dia nak habiskan air cepat! :P

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The Story Of A Quad Amputee's Fight To Become A Dancer, With Her Sister By Her Side

When Kiera Brinkley works on choreographing a dance, she loses herself in her work

Kiera Brinkley
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Sometimes, the 20-year-old becomes so lost in the movements she forgets for a second that she lacks the hands, fingers and feet to fully carry out her vision

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“I picture myself with arms and legs. When I come to the class [to teach the choreography], I forget don’t have any,” Brinkley told ABC News. “I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m sorry about that,’” to the other dancers.

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Kiera was just two years old when she contracted Pneumococcal Sepsis, a bacterial infection in the blood. It affected her arteries and damaged her extremities.

Kiera became a quadruple amputee after contracting pneumococcal sepsis, a bacterial infection in the blood, at age 2. The infection affected her arteries and damaged her extremities. Doctors had to amputate portions of her arms and legs to save her life.

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Only two years old at the time of her amputation, Kiera ended up having a key friend to help her stay as mobile as the other kids: her younger half-sister, Uriah Boyd

Kiera and her younger half-sister Uriah Boyd (pictured together as babies)
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But instead of living a sedentary life, she took a different route. 'I was never the type of quote-unquote "disabled person" to stay in my wheelchair the entire day and have everybody wait on me,' says Kiera.

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PHOTO: Uriah and Kiera dance together even though Kiera lost four limbs as an infant due to an infection

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As the pair became older, they became so close they could communicate without speaking. The pair would practice movements or just play together using certain dance, almost gymnastic movements

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Boyd was only a month old when Kiera lost her limbs. As Boyd grew up, she wanted to emulate her older sister. Boyd even crawled like Brinkley, scooting on her diaper, instead of using her arms and legs. When Kiera was put in a dance class, she taught her sister movements and they practiced together.

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Kiera and her sister are the subjects of a documentary called “Soar,” currently being edited, that tracks their lives as they deal with becoming adults and full-fledged dancers at different companies in Portland, Oregon. The documentary was inspired by the first dance piece the pair performed together, which was inspired by their close relationship.

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"Soar's" director, Susan Logeais, told ABC News she was amazed by both of the sisters’ abilities. “I was mesmerized and blown away,” said Logeais, who was asked by the choreographer to visit the show. “Uriah moved in a very different way ... because she grew up moving in a way that Kiera has moved.”

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Professional dancing is hard on any body. Amputees, especially, "aren't really supposed to dance," Kiera said. Dancing sharpens Kiera's bones to pencil points.

Even with full limbs, Kiera would have been a hard act to follow. She’s charismatic and confident, assured of what she wants. Her disability -- the moves she makes with clipped wings -- has drawn even more attention to Kiera.
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Every time she relevés -- a ballet move that puts most dancers on their tiptoes and Brinkley on bone ends -- she is edging herself one step closer to surgery.

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Every few years she goes to the hospital. A doctor breaks the sharpened bones off, resets her legs. Brinkley spends the months after incapacitated, depending on family members to help her use the bathroom or make dinner.

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She didn’t want that cycle to be her life, so she enrolled in Benson Tech to study health sciences. She performed in talent shows and occasionally in her own bedroom. She did a short routine for news crews once in a while. But mostly she stopped performing.

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Kiera graduated and studied to become a medical assistant. But she missed what her sister had in the performances. "I was bored," Kiera admitted. "It didn't give me the joy that dancing does."

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She couldn’t get dance out of her head and kept performing at various events. Eventually, she was approached by a member of a professional dance company in Portland.

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However, after being included with other professional dancers, Brinkley said she struggled to fit in, especially without her sister. “I was terrified. [Uriah] was always my security blanket, almost,” said Brinkley. “I didn’t have to verbally speak on how I couldn’t do something, I just had [Uriah].”

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Kiera is now a full-fledged member of the Polaris Dance Theatre dance company, where she both performs and choreographs dance

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Boyd said seeing her sister in a professional company has helped her develop her own dance skills and allow both of the sisters to be more independent from one another. “I can learn a lot of things by watching her,” said Boyd.

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After graduating high school, Boyd joined another dance company in the area. She said she’s debated doing other work, including working in construction, but for now dancing remains her main passion. “Every time I stop for a while and I write or draw. It always comes back,” said Boyd. “Dance has always been that thing where it’s in my life. I’m never really chasing it.”

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Kiera said she's come to accept that dance will always be a huge part of her life, even though she believes her physical limitations will mean a shorter dance career

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"When I got serious about dance, it was an expression, [it's] my voice without speaking," said Kiera.

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WATCH: Sisters Uriah and Kiera Dance Together

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Nokia Redesigned Its Iconic Logo For The First Time In 45 Years. Here's Why

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Nokia, the mobile phone company renowned for pioneering the mobile phone industry before smartphones were invented, recently did a little rebranding with a logo change

A comparison between the old and new Nokia logos.
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First introduced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the new logo revamps the old iconic logo for a more modernised and geometric design. Lippincot, a branding and consulting firm who worked on the logo change, said that the logo was designed as such so that it reads as Nokia when the letters appear together. Additionally, the logo's 'N', 'O', and 'K' letterforms are set to be used across all typography in the company's content, so all communication materials will feel 'distinctively Nokia'.

The reason for this change?
Well, it's because Nokia doesn't make phones anymore.

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According to Creative Review, the logo change is aimed at shifting the perceptions of the public.Many still see Nokia as a mobile phone company, but in reality, they are now a business-to-business (B2B) innovation and tech company. To put it simply, instead of producing phones, the company now makes routers, network processors, and products for telecom infrastructure. This includes services related to the 5G network, as well as cloud services and solutions, as reported by Barron's.

The mobile phone division of Nokia is currently owned by a Finnish mobile phone manufacturer called HMD Global

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The mobile phone division of Nokia was initally sold to Microsoft in 2014, before it was bought out by HMD Global in 2016. According to Gadgets 360, the company has exclusive rights to the Nokia brand for mobile phones through a licensing agreement. Additionally, the HMD Brand is used exclusively for corporate purposes, whereas the name Nokia Mobile is used in advertising and social media.

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Here's How You Can Report A**hole Drivers In Malaysia

Imagine this: You are peacefully driving back to your hometown when a car speeds down the right lane and suddenly swerves into your lane forcing you to slam on your brakes

Reckless drivers are a huge pain, especially when they misuse emergency lanes and constantly cut lanes just to "get back faster".

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According to the Road Transport Department of Malaysia (JPJ),  here is how you can report careless road users

First, start by listing down your full details in an email:- Full name,- Identification card number (IC),- Phone number, and- Address.

Then, state the traffic offence that was committed together with the following information

Include the details below:- Brief complaint report, - Date and time of the incident,- Place of occurrence,- Type of vehicle, - Vehicle registration number, and- Photos, videos, or related documents to serve as evidence.Once you have all of the information listed, send the email to [email protected]

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JPJ will then issue an inquiry notice to the vehicle driver to provide further information on the offence

If they are found to have broken the law, the offender will be issued a summon by the authorities.According to Bernama, some of the offences includes: - Misusing of emergency lanes,- Following too close behind vehicles, and- Cutting traffic queues.

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For CNY 2019, the emergency lane on two sections of the North-South Expressway will be opened to ease traffic:

                Emergency Lanes At 2 Stretches Of North-South Expressway Will Be Open To Ease CNY Traffic

All Touch 'N Go reload lanes will be closed from 31 January to 11 February.

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This State In Malaysia Recorded The Highest Number Of Child Rape Cases In The Last 7 Years

13,272 children have reportedly been raped in Malaysia between 2010 and May 2017, and the state that recorded the highest number of child rape cases is Johor

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In a report by Malaysiakini, Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Rohani Abdul Karim, revealed that 2,089 children were raped in Johor during that time frame. That's 15.7% of the total number of child rape cases in the past seven years. In total, 22,134 children were sexually abused from 2010 until May 2017. In that time frame, there were also 6,014 molestation cases, 1,796 cases of incest, and 1,152 cases of unnatural sex. Unnatural sex is punishable under Section 377 of the Penal Code for carnal intercourse against the order of nature.

Selangor, on the other hand, had the most number of molestation and unnatural sex cases at 1,052 and 235, respectively

Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Rohani Abdul Karim
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The victims involved in all these cases were minors under the age of 18. The age of consent for sex in Malaysia is 16. So, having consensual sex with a person under the age of 16 is considered statutory rape under the Malaysian laws. Rohani revealed these information when speaking at the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, 27 July. She mentioned that the numbers were from police statistics, as reported by the English daily.Out of the 22,134 child sexual abuse cases, child rape cases were the highest at 13,272 (59.7%), followed by 6,014 (27.04%) molestation cases, 796 cases (8.07%) of incest, and 1,052 cases involving unnatural sex, reported Free Malaysia Today on 27 July.

"Most of the victims were girls," added Rohani, when responding to PKR Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin's question on statistics for abuse cases involving minors between 2010 and 2016

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Rohani also mentioned that there were 2,244 cases of non-sexual physical violence cases recorded against minors.

In their efforts to address these abuse cases against children, the government recently amended the Child Act and introduced the Child Sexual Offences Act.
A Special Child Sexual Crimes Court was also launched on 22 June to handle sexual crimes against children.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the launch of a special court to deal with cases involving sexual crimes against children on 22 June in Putrajaya.
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The newly-launched court will hear cases that occur in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Putrajaya but the government is looking into establishing one in every state. "God willing, we will set up this (special) court to all states in stages," said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, after launching the court, as reported by New Straits Times.

Talking about the special court, Rohani said that it will give the victims a sense of security as the victims and perpetrators will be separated during court proceedings in this special court

"They won't feel afraid. Sometimes they see their rapists and they can't even talk. Which is why we've set up the special court, to curb their fears," she explained, as reported by Malaysiakini.In addition to this, the minister also said that the Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry has been running various programmes to educate children on how to protect themselves from sexual crimes.

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"Sampai Kembung Pipi" - Gelagat Budak Lelaki Makan Angin Atas Motor Ini Buat Ramai Ketawa

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Kebiasaannya, kanak-kanak lelaki lebih banyak akal dan suka membuat perangai tidak terjangka berbanding kanak-kanak perempuan

Malah, telatah mereka sememangnya melucukan dan dapat menghiburkan sesiapa saja termasuklah orang awam.Seperti sebuah video ini yang tular di Indonesia apabila seorang kanak-kanak lelaki dilihat syok 'makan angin' atas motor telah mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @herdy2796 Balas @herytrisetiadi  suara asli  - Herdy AL Husaini

Ingatkan tengah buat apa, rupa-rupanya syok tangkap angin

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @herdy2796, kelihatan kanak-kanak itu yang sedang berhenti di lampu trafik sedang menangkap sesuatu.Gelagatnya itu dirakam oleh lelaki yang kebetulan berhenti di belakang motor mereka. Apa yang menghiburkan adalah rupa-rupanya dia sedang menangkap angin dan memakannya.Malah, dia siap membuat pipi kembung seolah-olah angin yang masuk ke dalam mulutnya itu benar-benar wujud.

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"Dia bukan tangkap angin dan makan angin. Tapi dia nak makan kenderaan yang lalu tu, haha" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini sudah meraih 3.7M tontonan, 267.4K tanda suka serta 5.1K perkongsian di laman TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat telatah spontan kanak-kanak lelaki itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Do You Eat MAGGI Noodles The Same Way As Everyone Else? Here's What M'sians Voted For!

In collaboration with MAGGI, we ran a poll to find out how Malaysians eat their MAGGI Kari Noodles. Over 14,000 people revealed their opinions. Here's what we found out:

1. Malaysians enjoy MAGGI all day long—breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, you name it

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That being said, late-night supper and dinner were the obvious preferences for indulging in a bowl of MAGGI, with 61% and 19% of the votes respectively.

2. Malaysians really love their Kari!

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With over 10,000 people voting for it, MAGGI Mi Kari is clearly a CONFIRMED WINNER! But perhaps they have not tried the other flavours? Apart from MAGGI Mi Kari, we like MAGGI Mi Asam Laksa too... jangan tak cuba!

3. Springy noodles are the way to go. More than 10,000 Malaysians love their noodles cooked perfectly until they’re firm and bouncy.

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Psst… do you know why the noodles so firm and bouncy? Because it is made from 100% Australian wheat.

4. It seems that Malaysians enjoy adding fresh ingredients to their MAGGI noodles to make it a delicious, balanced bowl

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Even though almost 1,800 Malaysians said that MAGGI is perfect just the way it is, the rest feel that MAGGI noodles taste even more delicious with added fresh ingredients.Just looking at that photo is making us DROOL!

5. With 64% of the votes, egg is definitely Malaysia's favourite extra addition. It's the simplest ingredient that's packed full of protein!

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It was a pretty close race between the other extra ingredients: seafood got 11%, tofu slices / taupok / fu chuk got 8%, and shredded chicken got 4%.

6. Looks like Malaysians have a clear preference on whether to kacau the telur or not...

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61% said that they would let the telur poach in the soup, 25% said that they would kacau it, and 6% said that they would separately goreng a telur mata.

7. Malaysians also love to tambah sayur into their MAGGI

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55% said they would add sayur, with sawi and cabbage as the top favourites!

8. And finally, it turns out that 48% of Malaysians simply enjoy their MAGGI Mi Kari with just telur and sayur—nothing else!

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Why? Because they just love to savor the kari flavor as it is! Wah, so syok ah? Ya, because it's made from a great blend of 12 spices, cooked sampai pecah minyak, to give THAT delicious signature taste!

We can now all confirm that MAGGI is definitely a Malaysian favourite. It's syok on its own and even more syok with added ingredients!

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That little sachet of powder that's packed full of flavour is made from a signature blend of 12 spices. Cumin, chili, nutmeg, turmeric, clove, fenugreek, black pepper, cardamom, ginger, star anise, paprika, and coriander are all combined and cooked sampai pecah minyak. Mmmm, we can taste all that kari goodness already!Whether it’s a telur, ayam, or sayur, add in your favourite fresh ingredients to make your favourite meal even more delicious and balanced for your family’s enjoyment any time of the day.BRB, we're gonna go make ourselves a bowl with all our favourite ingredients right now.

Got some good makan places to recommend? Let us know in our new SAYS Makan Buddies Facebook Group!

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Kind Man In Klang Helps Stray Dogs Get Adopted & They Still Manja Him When He Visits

A kind man from Klang, Selangor is going viral on Facebook for helping a stray dog and her nine puppies find adoptive homes and loving owners after he saved them from the streets

In a Facebook group called Kelab Pencinta Anjing, 30-year-old Arm Si Awan Biru, fondly known as Oteh, shared how he first met the stray dog, named Tina, loitering near his workplace in Klang."This story starts with Tina coming to my office every single day," wrote Oteh, who is an animal lover and often shares his other rescue stories in the group.He said that this black and brown canine loyally waited for him outside his workplace every day because she knew he always brought food for her.

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The incidents that led to her adoption began when one day he found out that Tina gave birth to nine little puppies under a cabin near his workplace

He started to worry about the fate and safety of these puppies and knew they needed a home, especially when it rained one night and flooded the area under the rundown cabin.Thankfully, Tina was a smart dog and he found that she had carried her puppies, one by one, to a dry spot at his office. But Oteh did not settle as the place was next to a busy highway and still dangerous for the puppies.

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The dedicated man took it upon himself to restore the cabin where Tina gave birth to her puppies to make sure they had a temporary home while they grew bigger

Oteh said taking care of the puppies made him learn to be more responsible as he fed them three times a day, returning even after dark to feed them."I will come to work an hour early to settle the food and drinks for these puppies. Morning, afternoon, and night-time, I will make sure they are fed on time," he said.And he even catered to their demands, feeding them rice along with steamed chicken hearts and fish that were deboned when they were bored of regular chicken wings."There was not a single time I complained about the cost and time spent. To me, as long as they are safe and fed, I'm happy."

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Image via Arm Si Awan Biru (Facebook)

Another challenge occurred when Tina got hit by a motorcycle one day and was limping in pain

"I felt so sad. However, I was quickly relieved when I brought her in for treatment and they told me there were no serious injuries," he said.At the time, he decided to get Tina spayed and vaccinated for her own good and spent over RM900 in the process, including payment for the nine days it took for her to recover from the surgery in the clinic."People asked why I spent so much on her, especially to be warded nine days. However, I have only one answer. I did not want her operation wound to get infected, which would make things worse," he explained.Fortunately, Oteh said he received donations from a group of people who knew him for previously saving a dog named Bobby, and said he was thankful for their help.

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In the meantime, Oteh and his friends started an adoption drive for Tina's puppies so they could find forever loving homes

"I would like to repeat that this was not easy. Things like these take time," the 30-year-old said.But he said dog lovers came from all over to help adopt, and some people even travelled all the way from Melaka to see the puppies.

Image via Arm Si Awan Biru (Facebook)

Image via Arm Si Awan Biru (Facebook)

The final straw was when Tina and one of her puppies were caught by some Klang Municipal Council officers and were locked up in the dog pound

Oteh said he begged and cried for their release, but the incident only hastened his efforts to find them owners and homes to go back to.He thanked God that his prayers at that point were quickly answered."Thankfully, we found Tina an owner then," he shared, adding that he still visits her all the time and she is still very manja with him when he goes over."I'm so thankful for Tina's new owner. He's a good person, just like Bobby's. They allow me to go over anytime but to just let them know," said the grateful man.

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Oteh told SAYS that he hopes his story about Tina will inspire others to keep doing good for all living things, especially those that are vulnerable

"The life of a stray dog is not easy as it seems. They only hope to eat scraps, drink rain water, and sleep wherever their legs bring them," he said."But look at Tina now. From a stray to such a beautiful dog that is loved by so many. She is so gorgeous. All because she was given some love and care."

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Cornetto Is Giving Away Tickets To The Upcoming Ed Sheeran Concert In KL

This Spotlight is sponsored by Cornetto.

Were you one of the victims of the brutal battle of trying to buy tickets for Ed Sheeran's concert in KL?

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You spent hours camped out in front of your computer, endlessly hitting refresh from the second the tickets went on sale, skipped bathroom breaks, and waited in the virtual waiting room for too damn long... only to be left disappointed when the tickets ended up selling out within an hour.

So you hoped and prayed that someone would sell off their tickets. And they did. But for super siao prices. WHY LIDDIS?! :(

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Many, many emotional breakdowns and rants about life being unfair later, you had to resign yourself to the sad reality that you'd be missing out on Ed Sheeran live in KL this time sighhhhhh.

Cornetto's latest contest gives you the chance to finally get yourself Tier 1 (worth RM458, seating) or Tier 2 (RM358, standing) tickets to the sold-out concert

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All you have to do is buy Cornetto ice-cream* and collect the lids, they're worth 1 point each. To win yourself the coveted concert tickets, you'll need to submit 5 points to count as 1 chance towards winning and answer a simple question. The more chances you submit, the higher your odds of winning are, so start indulging in your favourite Cornetto flavour mmmmm!

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*Only lids of Cornetto 110ml and 135ml (no Cornetto mini allowed) with an expiry date of 28 February 2018 onwards are acceptable. There will be no other printed codes on the lids except for the expiry date.

And if you're one of the lucky few who has already managed to snag yourself concert tickets, you can choose to use your points to redeem Ed Sheeran merchandise instead

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All you have to do in this case is submit the required number of points attached to the merchandise that you want. Redemption is instant while stocks last.

This contest will be running from 1 August 2017 to 30 October 2017 so start collecting Cornetto lids ASAP. Don't miss out on your chance to see Ed Sheeran live in KL!

Click here for more information and to submit your entries. Good luck! :D

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