M'sian Guitar Legend Man Kidal Tests Positive For COVID-19 Amidst Financial Struggles

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Legendary guitarist and musician Man Kidal recently tested positive for COVID-19

In an interview with Berita Harian, the 57-year-old artiste's daughter revealed that Man Kidal, whose real name is Abdul Rahman Mahmood, tested positive for the coronavirus disease after a swab test at a private clinic.His wife, Norlaila Yusof, had been infected with the virus before him and he was a close contact. However, Norlaila has recovered while Man Kidal's health is still declining.The woman said, "My condition is a bit better compared to my husband who is still weak and lifeless. His condition is quite bad because he has a high fever and he became restless due to the illness.""Thankfully, he is not experiencing shortness of breath. We're supposed to go to the COVID-19 Assessment Centre (CAC) at Malawati Stadium. But since the situation there is quite bad with a lot of people, we chose to stay home and called a doctor to run tests," she added."The doctor advised us to quarantine in our own rooms. However, if there are emergencies, especially if any of us experience shortness of breath, they asked us to contact the Ministry of Health immediately."

Man Kidal undergoing a COVID-19 swab test.
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Besides struggling with his current health condition, the rock star from Johor has been facing financial difficulties over the past two years due to the pandemic

Norlaila, who is also Man Kidal's manager, told Berita Harian that their life has been difficult since the first Movement Control Order (MCO) in March 2020 as the government banned live performances.The woman said that her husband was left jobless since he had always depended on his music career to sustain their livelihood."In the current situation, I am saddened by the fate that has fallen upon my husband. He hasn't worked in two years, now he's infected with COVID-19," she said."In all honesty, we are really hoping for aid from anyone. Doesn't matter what kind of help is given. With Man's condition where he has COVID-19 and no work, we will just accept it. After all, throughout Man's involvement in the arts, we have never asked for help from any party. Even if we did, we never got it," she added.

Man Kidal with his wife Norlaila Yusof.
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Due to his inability to work, Norlaila explained that her husband has tried to find other ways to earn money, including starting a business and working on certain projects.However, those efforts were dampened by the pandemic as well."The last time Man performed was in 2019 in Singapore. When he couldn't work, we used his savings to start a business," Norlaila said."Besides that, Man carried out a few projects including a collaboration with Hillary Ang, guitarist for the rock band Search. However, the pandemic has affected our business and projects had to be delayed. A lot of money has been spent but no money has been earned."Norlaila then said that she understands that a lot of people are affected by the pandemic."As those affected, we really hope that there are people who sympathise with us and are willing to offer help," she said.

Man Kidal at the Selembut Bayu concert in 2016, celebrating the 63rd birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah.
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Man Kidal and his band Lefthanded have been around since the 80s and they are famous for tracks such as Tiada Lagi Kidungmu and Ku Di Halaman Rindu

In the year 1996, their album Nafas won the award for best rock album at the Anugerah Industri Muzik, an award show that celebrates local musicians.Before launching their own album, the members of Lefthanded were part of the ensemble that accompanied stars such as Ramli Sarip and Rahim Maarof.Their tracks have also been covered by newer bands such as Kyoto Protocol and last year, Man Kidal was featured in a song with Naim Daniel entitled Sembah.

Members of the band Lefthanded. From left: Nash, Man Kidal, Samad, Man Dayak, and Yan.
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Man Kidal isn't the only Malaysian artiste that has been affected by the pandemic.
Ross Ariffin, a well-known composer and music producer who has been in the music industry for about 40 years, said that all of his avenues and potential jobs disappeared almost overnight:

                Famed M'sian Composer Relies On Soup Kitchen & Govt Aid To Survive The Pandemic

The 59-year-old has been going to Pertiwi Soup Kitchen almost daily since the pandemic struck the country last year.

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How To Make A Bacon Bouquet Because Flowers Die, But Bacon Is Forever

Everyone knows the only way to a person's heart is through his stomach, so what better gift to give than a crispy, delicious bacon bouquet?

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Making it is easier than you think! Watch the how-to video HERE:

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What you need:

200g bacon stripsToothpicks Oven rackOven panArtificial flowers

Steps:

			1. Roll up the bacon strips, 'meaty' side up and 'fatty' side down. 2. Secure the roll with toothpicks (make sure to create a little stand so the rolls won't fall off the oven rack). 3. Lay the rolls on the oven rack, and the oven pan below the rack for the excess bacon oil. 4. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 220°C (or until desired colour).  5. While the rolls are baking in the oven, prepare your bouquet. 6. Remove on the flowers off the artificial flowers, leaving the stem and the leaves.7. Once the bacon is done, let it cool and remove the toothpicks. 8. Place the bacon roses on the stems(make sure the stems are clean). 9. Display it tastefully, presentation is everything!


[BREAKING] 18 Injured, 2 More Trapped In Rubble After Explosion In Kuching Shopping Mall

[UPDATE] Bomba finds three bodies in wreckage of Kuching mall explosion

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Citing a Bomba spokesperson, Utusan reported that at least three men have been killed by the explosion at City One Megamall in Kuching earlier today. An early report of the incident also revealed that the explosion occurred at a food outlet that was still under renovation.

The explosion is reported to have occurred at City One Megamall in Kuching, Sarawak at about 3.30pm today, 4 December

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Photos and videos showing the aftermath of the explosion are currently circulating on social media. The cause of the explosion is believed to be a gas leak.

4 Dis, 2018TERKINISatu letupan berlaku di City One Megamall di Kuching kira-kira jam 3.30 petang tadi namum punca kejadian dan jumlah mangsa terlibat masih belum diketahui pic.twitter.com/npYWvqQwct— SARAWAK ARITOK (@Sarawak_Aritok) December 4, 2018

BorneoPost reported that initial reports from the Fire and Rescue Department indicated that part of the building collapsed due to a gas explosion.

Local portal Sarawak Daily reported that most of the victims have been evacuated from the building, but two others are still trapped in the wreckage

According to Bernama, the fire department confirmed that 18 people were injured in the explosion, adding that some victims suffered burns to their face and arms.The Malaysian Insight reported that most of the victims are believed to be mall employees and workers renovating a food outlet.

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Satu letupan berlaku di City One Megamall di #Kuching pada lebih kurang 3.30 petang hari ini.Punca dan mereka yang cedera masih belum diketahui. pic.twitter.com/FKa6wGozU6— Astro Radio News (@AstroRadioNews) December 4, 2018

The Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the mall after an emergency call was received at 3.37pm. They are currently working on rescuing the trapped victims.

*MAKLUMAN INSIDEN RUNTUHAN BANGUNAN DI CITY ONE MEGAMALL, JALAN SONG, KUCHING*

Terima panggilan kecemasan pada jam 15:37:00

*BBP Tabuan Jaya* hadir ke lokasi - 1 FRT, 1 RRV, 1 Hilux + 13 anggota diketuai oleh PBT Mosli bin Hj Salim

*BBP Batu Lintang* hadir ke lokasi - 1 FRT, 1 EMRS + 11 anggota diketuai diketuai oleh PBK II Law Kim Hin

*BBP Padungan* hadir ke lokasi - 1 EMRS + 3 anggota

*Pegawai Kanan Di Lokasi*
1. PKPjB Khirudin bin Drahman@Hussaini
2. PgKB I Tiong Ling Hii
3. PgKB I Johari bin Dzulkifli
4. PKPgB Ricky anak Dasep
5. PPgB Chong Bui Chan

*Info Dari Pusat Gerakan Operasi Bomba Sarawak*Posted by DayakDaily on Tuesday, 4 December 2018

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more updates.


A Pahang Mother And Her 4-Month-Old Baby Were Injured After A 1KG Durian Fell On Them

In an incident that happened a couple of days back, a mother and her four-month-old baby were injured after a falling durian hit them

The mother was carrying her son, Megat Muhammad Kays, in her arms on 31 July when a durian from a tree beside her house in Jengka, Pahang fell on her.The roughly one-kilogram durian then bounced off onto the boy's head.While the baby sustained injuries on the side of his face, the mother was more seriously injured and sustained bruises on her chest from the fruit's thorns.

While both of them were rushed to Jengka Hospital, the baby has since been discharged and is as active as ever, his father said

The father, Megat Zarulfais Megat Kamaruddin, explained that his wife had heard the sound of the falling durian hitting the tree's branches and tried to run away. She, however, could not escape the falling durian, reported Harian Metro."But it is the fate of Allah Almighty that the fruit fell onto my wife and child," he said, adding that his wife had not gone in search of durians."It was just a coincidence that the tree is located next to the house."According to the father, despite the incident, it was a lucky escape for the baby."The durian fell on my wife first, then it bounced on to my baby. If it fell directly on top of my son's head, he might have suffered an even worse injury than this," he said.

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After the news broke about the incident, people on the Internet had accused the mother bringing the baby to a durian orchard

However, Kamaruddin defended his wife, Norfarahan Baharuddin, saying she was taking a stroll outside their house to calm down the baby who was crying."I accept that people are criticising because they may not know the true story. I thank them for praying for Megat Muhammad Kays to recover quickly," he said.

			I consider this incident a test for our family.
        Megat Zarulfais Megat Kamaruddin.


The "Squirrel" You See In Your Taman Is Probably Not A Squirrel

Tree shrews are often mistaken for squirrels in Malaysia and it's not hard to see why

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They both have long, bushy tails...

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... And are both usually brown and slender

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However, there are several differences between the two creatures.
To begin with, tree shrews have longer, more pointed snouts compared to squirrels.

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The Common Treeshrew or Tupais glis – usually mistaken for a squirrel – is one of the largest in the tree shrew family with an average length that ranges between 16cm and 21cm. They are commonly brown, gray, or olive in colour and can be found in Peninsular Malaysia, south Thailand, Singapore, and parts of Indonesia.

Tree shrews are mainly predators that feed on insects and other small animals, while squirrels are primarily herbivores that eat fruits, nuts, and seeds

Squirrels mainly eat plants and seeds but they also occasionally feed on insects.
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Only on occasion do squirrels eat insects and other small creatures or birds, while tree shrews sometimes feed on fallen fruit as well.

Both squirrels and tree shrews eat in a similar style, which is to hunch on their hind legs and hold the food in their hands as they eat it

In addition, both creatures have similar-looking ears that are relatively small.Most tree shrews have fur-covered ears, with exception to a pen-tailed tree shrew, whose ears are bare.

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One thing they definitely share in common is that they're both cute!

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So the next time you see one of these little guys scampering about, be sure to not get them mixed up!

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Lelaki Rakam Kedai Makan Guna Pelaris, Tapi ‘Ending’ Video Ini Pula Ada Plot Twist

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Pasti ramai yang suka lepak dan makan di restoran kan?

Meluangkan masa bersama-sama keluarga atau kawan-kawan sambil menikmati makanan yang sedap.Terbaru, tular dalam sebuah video yang menunjukkan sekumpulan lelaki di sebuah kedai makan yang dikatakan ada 'pelaris' telah meraih tumpuan ramai.  Lihat video perkongsian itu di bawah:

  @sodamasakmerah moga tuan kedai dapat hidayah #fyp #fyp #uitmdihatiku #foryou  original sound  - Amirul Hakimi

Pakai 'pelaris' tapi rupanya seekor kucing

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @sodamasakmerahdi TikTok, kelihatan seorang individu merakam dirinya dan kawan-kawannya sedang menikmati hidangan makanan dan lepak di sebuah kedai makan. Dalam video itu, dia telah mengatakan bahawa kedai tersebut telah menggunakan pelaris untuk bagi menarik pelanggan serta melariskan perniagaan. Namun, sebenarnya 'pelaris' yang dikatakan itu hanyalah seekor kucing yang duduk di atas papan di kedai makan itu.

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"Alahai comelnya pelaris tu" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia mencecah sehingga 401.9K views, 37.7K likes dan 310 comments di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terkejut dan jatuh cinta dengan kecomelan kucing itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Min pun terkejut tengok tiba-tiba ada kucing pula :D

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How This Brave 20-Year-Old Escaped From Two Dangerous Kidnappers

A Brave 20-Year-Old Woman Escaped Her Abductors By Jumping Out A Moving Car On Monday, 6 Jan 2014

A plucky 20-year-old woman jumped out of a moving car to escape her abductors during a nightmarish 10km hell ride on Monday evening.

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It All Started When Two Men Attempted To Break Into Her MyVi As She Was About To Drive Home From Work

The ordeal began at 7pm when the woman was about to drive home from work, when two middle-aged men attempted to break into her MyVi, without realising she was in it.

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She Honked To Get Attention But The Kidnappers Threatened Her With A Knife And An Axe

"She honked the horn but they managed to get in and threatened her with a knife and an axe. They drove off with her in it towards the Subang Airport,” said the victim’s sister, who requested anonymity.

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She said the two suspects asked her sister bizarre and threatening questions that made her fear for her life.

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One Of The Suspect Asked The Victim For RM200,000 To Pay For His Mother's Medical Fee

"One of them told her his mother was sick and he needed money and asked her for RM200,000. MY sister said there was no point kidnapping her as she didn’t have that kind of money. They also asked for my sister’s address.

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They Said They Would Leave Her By The Roadside, But They Left Her At A Remote Area Instead

"They said they would leave her by the roadside so she can find public transport, but they drove her into a remote area near the airport.

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They Asked Her "Nak Balik Rumah Pakai Baju Atau Bogel?"

"Then one of them shouted at her 'nak balik rumah pakai baju atau bogel?' (do you want to go home clothed or naked)."

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Fearing Rape, She Decided To Jump Out Of The Car

She was so afraid they were going to rape her that she decided to jump out of the car,” she said.

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Luckily, She Saw A Police Patrol Car Nearby And Ran Towards The Officer, Screaming For Help

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By chance, a police patrol car was nearby and the victim made picked herself up from the pavement and ran toward the officer, screaming for help.

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“Thankfully my sister was not hurt but she is very traumatised by all this,” she said, adding that a police report was lodged at the Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah station.

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Malaysians Hail 'Abang Bomba' For Their Selfless Honesty

Malaysians were shocked over the deadly fire incident at Johor's Sultanah Aminah Hospital which killed six people yesterday, 25 October

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The fire, which broke out at about 8.50am yesterday morning at Johor's biggest hospital, killed six patients at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), while a staff was severely injured. According to eyewitnesses' claims, the fire apparently started on the second floor of the ICU of the hospital. Other victims who sustained injuries were rushed to a nearby hospital to receive medical assistance.

The tragic incident could have aggravated if not for  the proactive and quick-thinking firemen who rushed to the scene

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Johor's Fire and Rescue Department Director Othman Abdullah said that 160 personnel and 10 fire trucks were deployed to help in the operation.It took them about 45 minutes to get the fire under control. "Putting out the fire was manageable, but rescuing the critically ill victims was the toughest part of operations. Once the fire caught onto the mattresses, it spread rapidly and the smoke became very thick,” he was quoted as saying by Malay Mail Online.

The courageous firemen in their wisdom, ordered the patients and staff trapped at the scene to break the windows

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“As soon as I reached the affected area, I could hear screams and see people running back and forth trying to escape the fire,” Johor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Mohd Rizal Buang reportedly said. "We ordered the staff and patients to break the windows to ventilate the building as it was so full of smoke. We could hardly see what was in front of us.” Two staff members were rescued through the broken window and the Fire and Rescue Department provided assistance. The firefighters continued their rescue efforts by heading into the affected areas, barging through the fire to get the victims into safety.  "Most of you might think we are crazy because people are jumping out of windows and we are going in, but it is just what we do," he was quoted as saying by Malay Mail Online.

Netizens applauded the firefighters for their amazing effort in the unprecedented mishap.
They also commended the firemen for their honesty in returning the money they managed to retrieve from the incident.

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) posted a series of photos yesterday on its social media accounts which depicts Dr Tan Cheng Cheng, Head of ICU, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Sultanah Aminah Hospital receiving a sum of money from a few man in their fireman uniform.

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"This is what we call as honest, trustworthy and those who do not take advantage of other's hardship and predicaments. Well done, Abang Bomba! Well done, to all the parties involved!" one Salman Hamid commented.  "Trust me, in this messed up world, there are still good people around. Be one of them," one comment read. "Thanks for the helping hand, Abang Wira!" another person commented.

Thank you, to all the 160 personnel who were involved in the fire and rescue operation yesterday!

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Resort Eksklusif 'Kampung Style' Ini Memang Amat Mempesonakan. Hanya Di Kota Bharu Boh!

Mana-mana resort yang anda cari untuk percutian seterusnya, pastinya anda akan memilih satu yang mempunyai persekitaran cantik, damai, dan menenangkan

Maldives ke ni? Cantiknya!
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Maklumlah, holiday bertujuan untuk bersantai dan berehat. Jadi, resort dengan suasana tenang memang begitu ideal sekali untuk dijadikan pilihan bermalam.

Untuk kali ini, kami terjumpa satu resort yang sangat unik dan cantik. Bila tengokkan pada gambar-gambar, terasa macam nak apply cuti terus dan tinggalkan ibu kota.

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Ini baru sikit. Cuba scroll lagi ke bawah dan lihat sendiri kecantikan resort ini.

Menariknya, resort ini terletak betul-betul di tepi sungai yang bersih. Jadi sambil menginap, deria telinga akan disapa dengan bunyi aliran air sungai yang permai dan mendamaikan.

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Elemen air memainkan peranan penting dalam merehatkan minda. Dengan adanya sungai terletak bersebelahan, penginapan anda pasti menjadi lebih permai.

Nak lagi best, di sini juga ada swimming pool yang agak besar untuk anda bersuka ria bersama teman-teman. Semua orang pun suka kalau resort ada kolam renang kan?

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Resort yang cantik, dicampur pula dengan sungai tenang, dan diadun lagi dengan swimming pool, siapa-siapa yang singgah di sini pasti akan rasa terpesona.

Lihat pula pada interior resort ini. Panel kaca yang digunakan pada ruang tamu memberi pencahayaan semula jadi, dan pada masa yang sama tetamu boleh menikmati pemandangan sungai dari dalam.

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Siap ada balkoni menghadap sungai.
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Konsep yang digunakan cukup bijak dan begitu anggun sekali dengan hiasan dalaman bertemakan perabut rotan dan kayu-kayan.

Bukan itu saja, pengunjung juga boleh menikmati sunset yang begitu menakjubkan dan memukau mata memandang dari balkoni resort. Satu pemandangan yang pasti tak boleh dilepaskan!

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Bersantai di balkoni sambil melihat matahari terbenam bersama secawan kopi panas di tangan. Memang terbaik!

Bagi yang gemarkan aktiviti air pula, di sini ada kemudahan kayak dan bot yang membolehkan pengunjung bersiar-siar di sekitar kawasan sungai

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Nak kayak seorang diri boleh, nak berdua pun boleh. Yang penting, mesti kena pakai lifejacket, walaupun masa naik bot. Keselamatan perlulah diutamakan.

Eh? Kancil pun ada?

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Jadi macam mana? Dah terbayang-bayang diri anda duduk bersantai di tangga resort macam dalam gambar di bawah ni?

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Inilah ALA Riverview Lodge, sebuah tempat penginapan eksklusif untuk pasangan berbulan madu dan percutian keluarga. Resort ini terletak di Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

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Terletak di tebing sungai Pangkalan Datu bersebelahan Jambatan Pulau Melaka, suasana kampung yang nyaman dengan pemandangan alam semulajadi di resort ini pasti mempesonakan setiap tetamu yang datang.ALA Riverview LodgeAlamat: Lot 677 Lorong KP, Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab 2, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan.No telefon: +6019-919 6961Email: [email protected]Maklumat lanjut klik sini.

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Sarawak Will Have Its Own LRT System By 2024, Says Chief Minister

A light rail transit (LRT) system in Sarawak is expected to be operational by 2024, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said yesterday, 29 March

Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
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Abang Johari said the rail system will cover three major divisions in Sarawak, namely Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian. The Borneo Post reported that three of the total six lines have been located for immediate implementation upon the completion of a detailed study. The remaining lines will be implemented at a later stage.

He revealed that the project is part of a wider public transport plan to solve traffic congestion in the three divisions, as their total population has reached one million

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"When it is completed by 2024, the project will benefit four major population centres in the Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions," he said as quoted by the Malay Mail Online. The three proposed lines are:Line One will link Muara Tuang in Kota Samarahan and end at Damai via Sungai Batu, covering 48% of travel demands for Kuching city.Line Two will cover 30% of travel demand for Kuching city with a total of 26 stations along it, starting from Serian and terminating at Senari. Line Three, with about 10.8km in length with 13 stations, will cover the Kuching Centre.

Abang Johari said the LRT project is forecasted to provide at least 20,000 jobs when it becomes fully operational

The trains will be powered by special hydrogen fuel cells, which is known for being cost-effective and environmentally-friendly.The decision to use hydrogen fuel cell trains is in line with the state government's commitment to green initiatives, he added.

The construction for the three lines will cost about RM10.8 billion

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A state government-linked company, Sarawak Metro, has been tasked to handle the project. "The estimated duration for the construction of these three lines are approximately five years, dependent on the procurement strategy and also allowing for long lead items such as Rolling Stock (trains) manufacture and delivery," he told The Borneo Post.

AEON Mall is expected to open its first outlet in Kuching next month:

                AEON Is Finally Opening Their First Mall In East Malaysia Next Month

It will be AEON’s 27th mall in Malaysia.

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Govt Allegedly Spent RM257 Million On The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Within 16 Months

Experienced newsman Datuk A. Kadir Jasin wrote in a blog post that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had a total of RM256.9 million allocated to him within 16 months

Datuk A. Kadir Jasin
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According to Kadir, His Majesty Sultan Muhammad V had a quarter-billion ringgit allocated to him for his upkeep and personal expenditure between January 2017 and April this year.The allocation was intended for the purposes of:- Accommodation,- Residence and palace,- Personal items,- Aircraft and transportation,- Training and escort equipment,- Clothing and ceremonial items,- Gifts and souvenirs,- Overseas visits,- And salaries of palace staff.

With the vast amount, Kadir said the Rulers are "as confident and assured as ever before"

"Why shouldn't they? They are guaranteed by the Constitution, lavishly provided for, wealthy, and even (Datuk Seri) Anwar (Ibrahim) kissed their hands!" he wrote."The Constitution that guarantees the right of the homeless pauper who languishes in the back lane of Chow Kit also guarantees the right of the King who lives in the gleaming RM650 million Istana Negara," he added.

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Kadir also stressed that the rulers have nothing to fear as long as they understand their special position, and perform their duties as listed in the Constitution."The people expect them (the rulers) to be the embodiment of all things good and holy," he wrote.

Free Malaysia Today reported that Kadir was referring to Anwar's interview with political think tank Invoke Malaysia about his recent audiences with a few sultans

The report stated that Anwar's audiences with the sultans were to assure them of the government's commitment to protecting the institution of the monarchy.

You can read Kadir's blog post in full here.

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

In other news, the Agong has given his consent to the appointment of Tommy Thomas as Malaysia's new Attorney-General:

                It's Official: Tommy Thomas Is Malaysia's New Attorney-General

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong also consented to the termination of Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali's service.

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Selamat Diijab Kabul Jam 11.30 Malam, Wanita Kongsi Pengalaman 'Nikah Koboi' Susulan PKP

Kerajaan telah melaksanakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) pada ketika ini susulan penyebaran wabak Covid-19 yang semakin membimbangkan

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Susulan daripada perintah tersebut, sebilangan sektor perniagaan dan kesemua aktiviti sosial terpaksa dibatal dan ditangguhkan buat sementara waktu.Bahkan sepanjang tempoh ini dilaksana, majlis perkahwinan juga terpaksa ditangguhkan terlebih dahulu bagi mengikut arahan yang telah dikeluarkan oleh pihak kerajaan.Namun begitu, ada juga pasangan yang meneruskan upacara akad nikah secara kecil-kecilan mengikut syarat dan peraturan yang telah ditetapkan ketika perintah ini berlangsung.

Seperti sebuah perkongsian yang dibuat seorang wanita di laman Facebook, dia menceritakan semula pengalamannya melangsungkan 'nikah koboi' bersama suami tersayang minggu lalu

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Perkongsian kisah ini telah dibuat oleh seorang pengguna Facebook bernama Nurul Syamimi Ibrahim dan ia telah mendapat lebih daripada 3 ribu shares ketika artikel ini ditulis.Menurut wanita yang kini sudah sah menjadi isteri kepada individu bernama Saufi Aqmar Rostam, upacara pernikahannya telah berlangsung dengan suasana yang begitu ringkas dan cepat.Malah apa yang lebih lain dari yang lain, kata wanita ini mereka telah selamat diijabkabulkan pada jam 11:30 malam 20 Mac yang lalu.Untuk perkongsian penuh, teruskan membaca di bawah:

Kata Nurul Syamimi, upacara pernikahan yang dilangsungkan antara dia dan suami berubah 360 darjah dari yang telah dirancang oleh mereka

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Tiada photographer, tiada baju nikah, tak bawa hantaran, pergi rumah tok kadi dengan pakai selipar. Sebab Allah sebaik-baik perancang. Detik pernikahan yang ternyata 360 darjah tidak mengikut apa yang dirancang. Asalnya rancang nikah 27.03, majlis 28.03. Disebabkan perintah kawalan pergerakan, majlis ditunda dan nikah akan diawalkan kpd 21.03. Bridal habis bayar (pakej nikah+majlis), catering dah bayar separuh, goodies dah settle tinggal nak tunggu majlis sahaja. Jadi bila keadaan ini berlaku, semua yang dibooking terpaksa ditunda dan of course bridal pun tak berani nak buat perkhidmatan bagi pakai baju nikah. Maka, ini lah jadinya.. kita pakai je baju recycle.20 MAC 2020(Jumaat) *tarikh kami bernikah.Selepas maghrib, dapat WhatsApp daripada suami "awak, esok kita boleh ke bernikah ni?" Dengan bagi satu document pekeliling daripada Jabatan Agama Islam Johor yang menyatakan start 21.03 sampai 31.03, segala majlis pernikahan perlu ditangguhkan.Dapat dokumen tu terus bagi pada ayah, ayah pun apa lagi terus guna kuasa veto-nya call tok kadi minta tok kadi nikahkan kita malam ni juga. Ayah call suami untuk siap terus tak payah bawa apa-apa barang (hantaran), bawa diri je datang rumah mai nikah malam ni juga.

Cerita wanita ini, dia dan suami telah selamat dinikahkan pada jam 11:30 malam dengan sekali lafaz sahaja

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Tepat jam 1130 mlm, alhamdulillah dengan sekali lafaz, kami sah menjadi suami isteri di umah tok kadi yang hanya dihadiri oleh 2 orang saksi, wali , juru nikah , pengantin lelaki dan perempuan dan selitlah ibu sekali. Ye, memang ribut kelam kabut seiring dengan perangai kita yang kelam kabut ni.Pukul 8 dapat tahu pekeliling, pukul 11 lari pergi rumah tok kadi dan merasalah kita nikah yang betul-betul simple, dengan tak prepare apa-apa malam tu. Dapat masakkan bihun goreng je untuk tetamu daripada pihak suami yang hanya datang 3 orang sahaja.. haa sempoi kan?Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah! Syukur sebab segalanya dah selesai. Dengan tarikh nikah yang berubah dua kali disaat akhir, dengan sesimple-simple ni dapat rasa keberkatanNya. Baik sangat Allah. Pada awalnya terasa beratnya ujian ni, majlis terpaksa ditunda dengan gelisah hati keadaan sekarang takut tak dapat nikah, tapi rupanya Allah nak bagi kami nikah lagi awal dan jatuh pada Hari Jumaat.

Allah sebaik-baik perancang bukan? Kena ingat, setiap apa yang berlaku pasti ada hikmah dariNya.

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Abdul Gani Patail Claims Ignorance Over His Termination As Attorney-General

Abdul Gani was not terminated, rather declined renewal of post

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Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail was not terminated from office as Attorney-General (AG) but had declined a renewal offer as he suffers from kidney failure, sources close to the government said today.Speaking on condition of anonymity, the sources added that Abdul Gani has however agreed to remain in government service until October when he will then officially retire having reached the mandatory pension age.“He has got kidney failure and undergoes dialysis three times a week. PM had offered him a renewal but he did not accept. In view of his ill health, the government decided to appoint a new AG,” said one of the sources.

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28 JUL: Abdul Gani Patail's services has Attorney-General  has been terminated ahead of his retirement date in October and amidst the ongoing special task force probe on 1MDB, which he is involved in. He is being replaced by the former Federal Court judge Mohamed Apandi Ali with immediate effect, according to Astro AWANI.

Abdul Gani Patail’s service as Attorney-General has been terminated. Mohamed Apandi is the new AG, reports @501Awani. pic.twitter.com/IBeIIR3eeT— Latest on SAYS (@saysdotcom) July 28, 2015

Announcing this Tuesday, Chief Secretary to the Government Dr Ali Hamsa said Gani Patail was replaced due to his health reasons, adding that Gani would continue to serve as the Judicial and Legal Service Officer until his mandatory retirement on 6 October 2015

The matter was revealed by government news agency Bernama, chief secretary to the government Ali Hamsa released a statement this morning stating that Abdul Gani's services were terminated early due to the latter's "health problems".

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He also said Abdul Gani would continue to serve as Judicial and Legal Service Officer until his mandatory retirement on Oct 6 this year."Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail has contributed tremendously to the country as the attorney-general. On behalf of the government, I wish to record my deepest appreciation and thanks for the service he has rendered and hope he will always be blessed with good health," he said.

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Ali Hamsa said the appointment of Mohamed Apandi was made in accordance with Article 145(1) of the Federal Constitution

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He added that the appointment of Apandi as AG received the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah upon the advice of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Mohamed Apandi holds an LLB (Hons) degree from the University of London and is a barrister-at-law of the Inner Temple London. He has also pursued studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, London.He has served as a magistrate at the Kuala Terengganu Magistrate's Court; as a deputy public prosecutor in Kelantan and Terengganu: as a judge of the High Court of Malaya; as a judge of the Court of Appeal and as a judge of the Federal Court.

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However, Ali's statement makes no mention if either Abdul Gani or Mohamed Apandi will be involved with the special task force probing allegations of financial misappropriation in 1MDB

This includes the allegation that RM2.6 billion had been channelled into Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's personal bank accounts.The special task force has already detained at least five people in connection with the case and seized documents from the offices of 1MDB and companies linked to it.Among his notable verdicts as Federal Court judge was when he overturned the Kuala Lumpur High Court's verdict allowing the Catholic Church's organ The Herald to use the term "Allah".

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Abdul Gani Patail, whose services as the AG was terminated on 27 July, who is reportedly in dark over his termination, told Malaysiakini that "I don't want to say a word" about it

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Asked if this was related to the special task force probing 1MDB, he replied: "Never mind. I don't want to say a word. Nanti saya cakap ni banyaklah."It is unclear if Abdul Gani meant that he would elaborate on the matter later when he remarked, "nanti saya cakap in banyaklah."

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Meanwhile, reacting to the development, IDEAS chief executive Wan Saiful Wan Jan said that the sacking of Abdul Gani Patail as Attorney-General is unacceptable and raises questions about the intention behind it

In a statement released today, Wan Saiful said that Gani’s termination in the middle of the ongoing investigation involving the Prime Minister raised a lot of questions about the intention behind his sacking and strengthened suspicions that the Prime Minister was desperately trying to stay in office.“People are already talking about a potential desperate conspiracy by the Prime Minister to stay in office. This action unfortunately strengthens the conspiracy theory and further weakens the moral authority of Najib to stay in office,” said Wan Saiful.“The sacking of Gani does not solve any problem, but instead raises even more questions. I am now worried if other members of the special taskforce investigating 1MDB will be out under pressure by the top. Will critical cabinet members be sacked too?”

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"Mengimbau Nostalgia" - Ini 5 Warung Klasik Melayu Ala-Ala Filem P. Ramlee Di Selangor

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Kedai makanan pada zaman kini bagai cendawan tumbuh selepas hujan

Terlalu banyak pilihan kedai makanan yang boleh kita pilih. Sama ada anda mahukan kedai masakan barat, kampung, Korea dan bermacam-macam pilihan yang ada boleh miliki pada masa kini.Namun, sudah menjadi trend ketika ini apabila kedai makanan bertemakan warung Melayu menjadi pilihan ramai. Sesiapa yang sukakan filem Melayu klasik pasti anda akan suka dengan warung-warung sebegini. Jom kita lihat lima warung bertemakan klasik Melayu di Selangor!

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1. Warung Klasik Kukus

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Warung Klasik Kukus ini terletak di Jalan Tepi Sungai, Klang. Dekorasi dengan menggunakan barang-barang lama membuatkan orang ramai tertarik untuk bersarapan di sini. Tong mo merupakan menu yang wajib dan rata-rata mengatakan bahawa menu itu merupakan menu rare yang ada di Warung Klasik Kukus. Bagi penggemar filem P. Ramlee, warung ini boleh menjadi pilihan anda kerana mereka sering memainkan lagu hits P. Ramlee.Alamat: Lot 1004, Jalan Tepi Sungai 6 , 4110 KlangWaktu Operasi: 9:30 pagi - 3:00 petang

  @jujulkun Restorang Kukus Klasik yang nostalgia dan mengimbau kenangan #fyp #myfoodie #klangfoodie #kukusklasik #klangvalley #breakfast #weekendvibes  Intro Anak Anak Sidek - Aizuddin Azhar

2. Warong Tiga Lima

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Warong Tiga Lima ini terletak di Seksyen 10, Shah Alam. Warung ini juga terkenal dengan dekorasi ala-ala 70-an, malah pekerjanya juga memakai pakaian ala-ala orang zaman dahulu yang membuatkan pelanggan berasa dekat dengan suasana zaman dahulu. Menu utama yang menjadi kegemaran pengunjung adalah  lempeng dengan kuah sambal. Sesiapa yang ingin bersarapan dengan menikmati suasana yang tenang, warung ini merupakan destinasi yang sesuai untuk anda.Alamat: Jalan Songkok 10/15, Seksyen 10, 40100 Shah Alam, SelangorWaktu operasi: 8:00 pagi - 11:00 petang / 4:00 pagi - 11:00 petang

  @putrinrex Trying new cafe in town at Warung Tiga Lima Seksyen 10, Shah Alam with PNR team  #xyzbca #fyp #viral #foodtiktok #shahalamfoodie #jalanjalancarimakan  original sound  - Putri N Rex

3. Warong Che Limah

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Sesiapa yang berada di Meru Klang, anda boleh singgah untuk bersarapan di Warong Che Limah. Warung ini juga terkenal dengan dekorasi ala-ala 60-an. Dekorasi kain batik yang ada di setiap penjuru warung ini juga menjadi tarikan pelanggan. Hal ini kerana, kain batik itu seolah-olah menjadikan simbolik nama warung ini. Menu hidangan yang jadi tumpuan ramai adalah Lempeng Che Limah, Bubur Nasi Perindu dan Roti King Goyang. Alamat:  Lot 2152,Persiaran Hamzah Alang, Meru, Klang, SelangorWaktu operasi: 7:30 pagi - 10:30 pagi

  @jalancutisantai Warong che Limah, Meru  Selendang Mak Inang - Allahyarham Hamzah Dolmat

4. Warong Pak Andak

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Bagi sesiapa yang mahukan sarapan berat seperti nasi lemak, Warong Pak Andak boleh menjadi destinasi pilihan anda! Warung ini juga memilih tema klasik Melayu sebagai tema utama supaya pengunjung dapat menikmati juadah hidangan mereka sambil menikmati suasana ala-ala klasik Melayu. Bukan sahaja makanannya yang sedap, tetapi kopi yang disajikan mereka juga merupakan menu utama yang menjadi pilihan ramai.Alamat: Warong Pak Andak, Jalan KastamWaktu Operasi: 7:00 pagi - 12:00 petang

  @warong_pak_andak Jemput Singgah ke Warong Pak Andak   Это любовь - Амирчик

5. Warong Baba Kafe

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Siapa di sini peminat Nasi Kak Wok? Jika destinasi anda menuju ke kawasan Cheras, anda boleh singgah di Warung Baba Kafe yang berada di Bandar Mahkota Cheras. Warung ini juga terkenal dengan dekorasi ala-ala filem Melayu Klasik. Malah, hampir kesemua perabot yang digunakan adalah berasaskan daripada kayu. Oleh itu, untuk sesiapa yang inginkan suasana klasik Melayu, Warong Baba Kafe ini juga boleh menjadi pilihan anda.Alamat: Jalan Putera 6/1, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 43200 Cheras, SelangorWaktu Operasi: 9:30 pagi - 5:00 petang

  @iamharizazman Warung Baba Kafe Mahkota Cheras   Bila mama pakai celana - Saloma & Tan Sri P. Ramlee

Sesiapa yang ingin menikmati juadah sarapan dengan suasana klasik Melayu, warung-warung ini boleh menjadi pilihan anda. Selamat menjamu selera!

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'Datuk Seri' Cosmetics Entrepreneur Arrested For Trafficking Drugs Worth RM5 Million

Four people have been arrested in a series of raids conducted by police over suspected ties to an international drug-trafficking syndicate. One of the individuals arrested claims to be a 'Datuk Seri'.

The alleged 'Datuk Seri' is a cosmetics entrepreneur from Kelantan.His brother, who is an army officer based in Kuala Lumpur, was also arrested with him.Police conducted the raids around Taman Serdang Perdana, Seri Kembangan in Serdang over the week, according to a report in New Straits Times yesterday, 13 November.

The raids were jointly conducted by the Selangor Narcotics Investigation Department and the Serdang Narcotics Division

"In the first raid, police caught two brothers, aged 25 and 31, who were in a Ford Mustang at the location's roadside," said Selangor deputy police chief Deputy Commissioner Datuk Arjunaidi Mohamed.Upon checking the Ford Mustang, police found 120 Chinese tea packets containing methamphetamine weighing 126.86 kilogrammes, estimated to be worth RM5 million.They also seized the sports car, believed to be worth around RM500,000.The sports car was registered under one of the suspect's wife's name, Arjunaidi said.

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None of the four men has a criminal record

The authorities, however, are investigating the legitimacy of cosmetics entrepreneur's claim.In his business card, he claimed to be a 'Datuk Seri'."The suspects do not have a criminal record. Their urine tests were also negative for drugs," Arjunaidi said while speaking at a press conference at the Selangor state police headquarters.

Following their arrests, police also detained three unemployed men, who are believed to be the middlemen in the drug transactions

"Preliminary screenings showed that they tested positive for methamphetamine. Two of the suspects have a previous criminal and drug record," Arjunaidi said, adding that police also seized three vehicles - a Nissan Almeira, a Toyota Innova, and a Honda HRV as well as cash during the second arrest.The total value of the seizure in the second arrest came to RM158,000.

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All seven arrested are now serving out a week-long remand

They will be under remand until 17 November.The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for trafficking, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction.


We Can't Get Enough Of This Haidilao Malaysia Waiter Who Danced To 'Kill This Love'

Both Haidilao and Blackpink need no introduction

While one is a hot pot place famous for its exceptional service...

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...the other is one of the most popular female K-pop groups of this generation.

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And recently, a Haidilao waiter at the Pavilion mall outlet in Kuala Lumpur gave the patrons there the best of both.
He danced to 'Kill This Love' by Blackpink while serving customers.

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His performance was so good that the patron who filmed and uploaded this short clip on Tuesday with the caption "What a talented waiter" has now gone viral with almost 3k shares:

Posted by Kims Er on Tuesday, 1 October 2019

The fact that the waiter was busting out the moves without missing a beat while serving the customers makes it simply amazing!

BLΛƆKPIИK would be proud!

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Meanwhile, the popular hot pot chain recently introduced an online queueing system that allows customers to enter the line remotely:

                Haidilao M'sia Introduces Online Queue System So You Don't Have To Start Lining Up At 10AM

However, there are VERY limited spots available for online bookings.

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Perodua Just Gave The Myvi A Makeover. Here’s Your First Look at The Brand New Model

Local automobile manufacturer Perodua has announced that the all-new Myvi will be open for bookings tomorrow

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A popular car choice among Malaysians, the 2018 version of the Myvi will be available for booking starting from tomorrow, 9 November 2017, with prices starting from RM44,300.

At first glance, you'd notice that the model comes with a brand new, futuristic logo. But the upgrades don't just stop there.

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Powered by new 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre energy efficient vehicle (EEV) engine equipped with dual VVT-i, the new model comes with a five-speed manual transmission for the 1.3-litre variant or an option of a four-speed E-AT automatic transmission for the rest.The new engines are produced at the Daihatsu Perodua manufacturing plant in Negeri Sembilan.

Perodua was also proud to reveal that the new model is also the first vehicle in its price range in Malaysia to introduce a suite of advanced safety features

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All variants are equipped with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) and VSC (Vehicle Stability Control). The 1.5-litre variants come with six airbags while four airbags are standard in the 1.3-litre variants.The top of the range model is equipped with Advanced Safety Assist (ASA), a set of advanced features that include pre-collision warning, pre-collision braking, front departure alert, and pedal misoperation control.

While the model is not shown to the public until the Malaysia Autoshow which starts tomorrow, these leaked images reveal that the model is longer, lower, and wider than its predecessor

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The model's upper body is completely designed in-house, a first for the company."The all-new Myvi is the first Perodua model to have an upper body designed completely in-house, without foreign input," said Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh, president and CEO of Perodua as quoted by Paultan.org.

Other notable features include new LED headlights, smart entry with push start button, reverse sensors, and a built-in toll reader for the top variant

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The new Myvi comes in six colours namely Ivory White, Glittering Silver, Mystical Purple, Lava Red, Peppermint Green (1.3-litre variants only), and Granite Grey (1.5-litre variants only).

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Prices are as follow (on-the-road, without insurance, with GST, for Peninsular Malaysia):1.3 Standard G (manual transmission): RM44,3001.3 Standard G (automatic transmission): RM46,3001.3 Premium X (automatic transmission): RM48,3001.5 High (automatic transmission): RM51,8001.5 Advance (automatic transmission): RM55,300For more information, head on over to Perodua's website here.

What do you think of the new Myvi? Yay or nay? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.


Father Who Forgave His Son's Murderer In The US Receives Malaysia's First Compassion Award

A father who forgave his son's murderer in the United States was awarded the inaugural 'Compassionate Icon' award in Malaysia yesterday, 19 December

According to New Straits Times, Abdul-Munim Sombat Jitmoud is the first recipient of this Malaysian compassionate award, which is also known as Rahmatan Lil Alamin Icon.Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof handed the inaugural award to Abdul-Munim at the Putrajaya Islamic Complex yesterday.

Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof awarding Abdul-Munim Sombat Jitmoud the Rahmatan Lil Alamin Icon.
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Abdul-Munim's son was murdered by 24-year-old Trey Alexander Relford in Lexington, Kentucky on 19 April 2015

24-year-old convicted murderer, Trey Alexander Relford.
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During the night of the murder, Abdul-Munim's 22-year-old son, Salahuddin Jitmoud, was making a pizza delivery, before being stabbed and robbed by Relford.Relford pleaded guilty to the murder and the court sentenced him to 31 years in prison, reported CNN.

However, Abdul-Munim stunned everyone in the court, including judge Kimberly Bunnell, when he told Relford that he forgave him and proceeded to embrace Relford

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Abdul-Munim's act moved the judge to tears. Free Malaysia Today reported that Abdul-Munim saved Relford's life by agreeing to change the initial death sentence to 31 years' jail.The touching moment caught the world's attention after being reported by international media, reported Bernama.

Speaking at the event yesterday, Abdul-Munim explained that he got the strength to forgive Relford from Allah

"(Actor) Morgan Freeman has asked me the same thing. Allah says in the Quran whoever forgives His servant who is a Muslim or not yet a Muslim, He will forgive us," New Straits Times quoted Abdul-Munim as saying."So I told my five sons, this is a golden opportunity for us to forgive the man (Relford) so that he can have a second chance to know Allah better since he has been misguided by Shaitan (the devil)."

He also prayed that Malaysia will be the centre of goodness, and he contended it will only become a reality only if everyone starts from themselves

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"I look at myself and at what I have done to change myself. We have to work with ourselves first and from there we work with our family," Abdul-Munim said."We have to be more merciful to anyone that is alive and not be wasteful. We have to be mindful of the environment," he said.Abdul-Munim added that more efforts are needed to be in place to create a ripple effect to touch the lives of many.

When honouring the award, Mujahid said Abdul-Munim displayed the true meaning of compassion

"Similar spirit of compassion has become the government policy nowadays," said the minister, before presenting a similar award to a retired Islamic school principal who worked in the US for over three decades.

Watch the moment Abdul-Munim forgave Relford here:

The father of a slain Muslim pizza delivery driver forgave and embraced the man who was sentenced to prison for playing a part in his son's death https://t.co/W72ixxJ6YR pic.twitter.com/M9VqG65zK5— CNN International (@cnni) November 9, 2017

This Muslim veterinarian has been praised for his compassion due to his care for stray dogs:

                This Malay Vet From Klang Treats Stray Dogs Despite Disagreement From His Community

According to Dr Taq, the responsibility of a veterinarian is to treat all animals, including dogs and pigs, without a...

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Gara-gara Soalan SPM, Habis Instagram Wanita Ini Kena ‘Harass’ Dengan Budak-budak Sekolah

Apa perasaan anda kalau tiba-tiba laman Instagram anda dihujani dengan komen-komen yang pelik?

Seorang wanita bernama Laura Melissa William berhadapan dengan peristiwa pelik tetapi benar apabila sebuah foto di laman Instagram miliknya itu dihujani dengan komen-komen bahasa asing. Dalam foto yang dimuat naik pada bulan Julai itu menunjukkan dia mencuba sukan paragliding di pergunungan Alps di Perancis.

         View this post on Instagram           Paragliding in the alps  #France #Paragliding #thermalling #thisgirlcan #thiswomancan #flylikeabird #paraglidinggirls #annecy #lakeannecy A post shared by  Laura Melissa (@lauramelissawilliams) on Jul 2, 2019 at 5:14am PDT

Foto itu sahaja dia mendapat lebih 21,000 tanda suka dan juga hampir 7,000 komen di mana hampir kesemuanya di dalam bahasa Malaysia

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Image via Instagram @LauraMelissaWilliams

Rupa-rupanya, nama Melissa dan sukan paragliding keluar dalam  kertas Bahasa Inggeris Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

Kisahnya, soalan SPM pasal Melissa dan paragliding. Lepas tu tengok memang wujud dekat IG Melissa pergi paragliding.Lepas tu budak-budak berumur 17 tahun ni semua pergi serang IG tu. Lepas tu kita harapkan mereka ini jadi para pemikir untuk mengundi bila menjejak 18 tahun. https://t.co/Tre9AhOU1e— Khuzrin Kamarudin (@_Khuzrin_) November 6, 2019

Perbuatan tersebut ternyata salah malah ia turut memberikan imej yang buruk kepada Malaysia, sepatutnya perkara ini tidak boleh dibiarkan begitu sahaja

Susulan itu, ada netizen yang meluahkan rasa kesal dengan komen-komen yang tidak matang itu

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Kemudian, ada pula yang bertindak untuk menghantar direct message kepada wanita itu untuk menjelaskan situasi tersebut

"I dm-ed her anyway because I feel sorry for her. She did nothing wrong and everyone just can’t calm down like the questions weren’t HOTS at all," tulisnya.

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Watsons Is Going All Out To Celebrate Chinese New Year This Year

This Spotlight is sponsored by Watsons.

This year, Watsons has really gone all out in an effort to give Malaysians a great festive season ahead with their #HappyBeautifulYear CNY campaign. Here's what they've done so far:

1. Announce storewide sales and promos with up to 50% off and tons of freebies

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From haircare and skincare products to cosmetics and beauty products, practically everything's on sale at Watsons! They've been constantly announcing new promos so stay tuned to their FB page for the latest sale updates.So there's no better time to head over to your nearest Watsons and take advantage of all the discounts and promos to stock up on all your favourite supplies and products. Brb it's shopping time! We all gotta look our best for CNY after all, right?

2. They also produced three videos with tips on how to look good during Chinese New Year

#HappyBeautifulYear, Beautiful Luscious HairThe 2 Lengluis are back again with their gorgeous hair do’s this Chinese New Year!
Check out how these Lengluis keep their hair healthy and happy!

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 Get the Beautiful Luscious hair products now from nearest Watsons Stores or shop ONLINE at https://goo.gl/JToQRz.

#HappyBeautifulYear #WatsonsMalaysiaPosted by Watsons Malaysia on Wednesday, 24 January 2018

The video series features two characters, Expert and Fairy, who try to show off their knowledge in haircare, skincare, and cosmetics. You can find all the products featured in the videos at any Watsons outlet, and enjoy great savings while you shop! Here are the videos on skincare and cosmetics:

#HappyBeautifulYear, Beautiful Glowing SkinWant beautiful skin this Chinese New Year? Easy! With these special tips from this two lengluis, your beauty will shine from the inside out! Watch to find out how!

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Wanna get Beautiful Glowing Skin like both of them? Visit the nearest Watsons Store or shop ONLINE at https://goo.gl/nj6XCv.

#HappyBeautifulYear #WatsonsMalaysiaPosted by Watsons Malaysia on Sunday, 28 January 2018

#HappyBeautifulYear, Beautiful LookWatch as these 2 Lengluis battle out on who has the highest level of makeup!
React 'Like' for Team Fairy-Like makeup and 'Love' for Team Beauty Expert!

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Check out what are their secrets to a Beautiful Look at your nearest Watsons Store or shop ONLINE at https://goo.gl/B77UeY.

#HappyBeautifulYear #WatsonsMalaysiaPosted by Watsons Malaysia on Tuesday, 30 January 2018

3. Collaborated with the team behind 'Think Big Big', one of the most highly anticipated movies of the CNY season

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'Think Big Big' is the latest work from director Chiu Keng Guan, who also directed the hit local films 'The Journey' and 'OLA BOLA'. The feel good movie features an almost all-female cast, including the likes of former Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant contestants Serene Lim and Vivienne Oon, singer Ruby Yap, as well as newcomers Moon Yoong, Joanne Lau, and Keigrey Kam.It tells the story of a plus-sized model who ends up having to join a weight-loss competition that requires her to document her weight-loss journey on social media in order to pay off her debts.

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Last Friday, Watsons was proud to collaborate with the team behind 'Think Big Big' to present the premiere screening of the movie. Media reps (including us!) and Watsons Elite members got to attend the exclusive invite-only premiere and were even treated to an exciting lion dance performance as well as a meet-and-greet session with the movie's cast.'Think Big Big' hits cinemas nationwide on 14 February 2018 so don't forget to catch it with your family as part of your CNY celebrations this year!

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4. Create a series of videos to set Malaysians up for a healthy and beautiful Lunar New Year

Watsons Healthy & Beautiful Year Feng Sui tips by Wong Chui LingKeep healthy and stay beautiful this Lunar New Year! Catch us from 5 February till 12 February 2018 everyday at 6pm for Watsons Healthy & Beautiful Year Feng Sui tips by Wong Chui Ling.

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#HappyBeautifulYear #HealthyBeautifulYear #WatsonsMalaysiaPosted by Watsons Malaysia on Friday, 2 February 2018

Titled Watsons Healthy & Beautiful Year, the 8 episode series tackles a different issue in each bite-sized video. From who are right kind of people that are compatible with your zodiac sign, to how to advance your career, let media personality Wong Chui Ling guide you through the coming year with her handy feng shui tips.Check out the full series:Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6

5. Launch their own creative dance contest

WIN RM8,888 BIG BIG ANG POW!*Watch how "Think Big Big" movie cast dance to the tune of “Happy Beautiful Year” Song in our video and submit your most creative dance video to get 10,000 worth of Watsons VIP points, most viewed video gets Big Big RM8,888 reward!

“Think Big Big” movie is directed by the acclaimed Chiu Keng Guan and produced by Astro Shaw.

Let’s dance to our happy tunes this new year!

*Terms and Conditions apply. #HappyBeautifulYear #WatsonsMalaysiaPosted by Watsons Malaysia on Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Watsons invited Malaysians to come up with their own creative dance moves featuring their #HappyBeautifulYear Chinese New Year song, the catchy jingle that has been at the heart of all their CNY promos for years.The video entry with the most views will win a big big ang pow of RM8,888! Plus, every submission automatically gets RM50 worth of Watsons VIP points.

#HappyBeautfulYear Celebrity Dance VideoYour fave celebs are dancing to the beat of the #HappyBeautifulYear song and so should you!

You only have 11 DAYS LEFT to join the Watsons CNY Dance Contest! The most viewed video will WIN RM8,888 WATSONS VIP POINTS, while you can get RM50 WORTH OF WATSONS VIP POINTS for every video submission. It’s that easy! To find out more, visit https://goo.gl/tYvM75 now and upload your video today! #WatsonsMalaysia #HappyBeautifulYearPosted by Watsons Malaysia on Tuesday, 13 February 2018

It's been super fun to watch all the various entries on social media, including ones done by tons of local celebrities such as Amber Chia, Leng Yein, Leng Sean, Sean Lee, Syaa Nasir, Fatina Feefa, Fify Azmi, Arja Lee, as well as the cast of 'Think Big Big'.And of course we just had to join in on the fun by putting together our own fun little muhibah version hehe.

Groovin' Into The New YearThis is our entry for Watsons Malaysia's #HappyBeautifulYear contest. If you think you can do better than us, find out how you can participate here: http://www.watsons.com.my/happybeautifulyear

Good luck! Posted by SAYS on Monday, 29 January 2018

The contest is still ongoing btw! The closing date for entries is only on 24 February 2018 so there's still plenty of time for you to get in on it and stand a chance of winning that ang pow. Maybe you could get your family to join in too :PCheck out the entries submitted by Malaysians everywhere:

Happy Beautiful Year Flash MobGET RM50 WORTH OF WATSONS VIP POINTS simply by dancing to the Watsons #HappyBeautifulYear song! Wherever you may be, break into dance and have endless fun this Chinese New Year! Visit https://goo.gl/tYvM75 for more details.

Only the first 2,000 qualified submissions can avail of the free points so hurry and submit your video today! #WatsonsMalaysiaPosted by Watsons Malaysia on Monday, 12 February 2018

Watsons would like to wish all Malaysians a very Happy Beautiful Year! Gong xi fa cai everyone :D

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[VIDEO] M'sian Woman Horrified After Finding Frog Eggs In Her Nasi Lemak Bungkus

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A Malaysian woman recently shared on TikTok about her experience finding an unusual ingredient in a packet of nasi lemak she ate

In the 12-second clip, the woman showed a few packs of nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaves at a restaurant that is said to be located at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL).She wrote in the video that she had finished a pack of nasi lemak at the restaurant before realising that there was something unusual in the food.The video then cut to her showing a row of mystery round-shaped content inside the wrapping of the nasi lemak, which was sitting right next to the coconut rice and sambal.

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She said that she took a few photos of her unusual find and sent them to her mother for confirmation on what those were

In response, her mother said that those were frogspawn, leaving the woman in shock."My mom said those are frogspawn. Meanwhile, my husband tried calming me down and said that those were basil seeds. I will never eat nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaves again," she said.Upset by the meal, the woman said she reported it to the restaurant's employee, who was also surprised by the alleged frogspawn and offered to replace her meal."I was not going to order another nasi lemak so I agreed to accept an egg sandwich. I left the other pack of nasi lemak on the table. Soon after, the cashier asked for the plate that I used because they wanted to show it to the chef," she added.

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The video had since been removed from the woman's TikTok account, but it was re-uploaded on Instagram by a local news portal, sparking a debate among its followers

Some users commented that the banana leaf used to wrap the nasi lemak might not have been cleaned properly before it was served.

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"Since when do frogs lay eggs in banana leaves?" another user asked, questioning the woman's claims.

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Meanwhile, one user, who is also a nasi lemak seller, commented that she no longer uses banana leaves for her business as they are not hygienic."Sometimes we don't know what kind of animals have been sitting on the banana leaf. Maybe a snail or banana skipper. So I just use polystyrene to tapau (wrap) them and put the sambal in a separate plastic," she wrote.

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Watch the full video here:

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Earlier this month, a Singaporean woman discovered a parasitic worm in her prepackaged meal from Don Don Donki:

                Singaporean Woman Disgusted To Find Parasitic Worm In Her Sushi From Japanese Store

The worm is seen wriggling on the surface of the raw fish.

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Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health recently ordered a fast food chain to close after a video of a rat sitting at the premise's counter went viral:

                [VIDEO] Fast Food Restaurant In Kota Kemuning Ordered Shut After Customer Finds Rat

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has ordered the premise to close from 8 February to 21 February.

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This Stall In KL Serves Monitor Lizard Claypot Curry

Are you an adventurous foodie?

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There’s a stall in KL that serves authentic Indian claypot curry. They have a wide selection of meat choices ranging from exotic biawak to wild boar and of course the go-to staple like chicken.

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Satti Sorru has a signature blend of spices and herbs that makes their curries so delicious and claypots are cooked over a high flame to accentuate the flavours

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Although we’re not sure where they source their monitor lizards from, many adventurous patrons are willing to try the dish

Popular opinion says monitor lizard meat tastes like chicken
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One claypot of monitor lizard curry is meant for one person and is priced at RM15
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If monitor lizard is not up your alley, try the wild boar curry. Tender and full of flavour!

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If you’re not a fan of exotic meat, don’t worry. Satti Sorru has “normal” dishes like prawn, quail, pork, and chicken claypot curry.

Satti Sorru claypot prices range from RM8 to RM15
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Wanna try? Here’s where Satti Sorru branches are in the Klang Valley:

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Kuala Lumpur: Jalan Loke Yew & Persiaran Jubilee, Pudu, 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah PersekutuanPetaling Jaya: KickOff Cafe: VSQ @ PJ City Centre, PJS 52, 46200 Petaling Jaya, SelangorSatti Sorru is also in Kuantan and Klang. More info on Facebook.


Pink Salt Shampoo Is The New Hair Routine You Need To Try. Here’s Why It's Trending

Salt-infused beauty products have been a long-time popular trend with sprays, scrubs, and tubs of goodness in your home

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Salt body and lip scrubs are especially popular, with many people using them in their skincare routines. They're known for their exfoliating powers that leave our skin feeling supple and oh so smooth.

A new type of salt beauty product has been recently gaining popularity—salt shampoo. But what exactly is it?

While we may be used to using salt-infused hair products to give our hair body, or even to make it a bit 'dirty' for hold and texture, using salt products to cleanse our strands is something new to most of us.

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Salt shampoo is the latest must-try hair care product, which is said to detoxify the scalp. These specific shampoos and products usually contain sea salt, which is loaded with minerals that help your hair, such as magnesium, sodium, and potassium.

Basically, when you wash your hair with salt shampoo, you are leaving it with renewed life. Here are some of its benefits:

1. Salt acts as a natural exfoliator, making salt shampoo great for naturally detoxifying your scalp

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Because of its natural granules, salt is a great exfoliator. It's able to get rid of dead skin cells, hydrating and rejuvenating the new skin underneath. This is what gives salt shampoo the ability to clear your scalp of grease and grime.

2. If you've ever coloured your hair, then you'll know just how damaged and itchy your scalp can feel afterwards. Salt shampoo can help with this as it's able to remove itch-inducing chemical residues left on your scalp.

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3. Salt shampoo even helps to rebalance and soothe greasy, irritated scalps, as well as prevent oiliness and dandruff

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Even trusted haircare brands like Dove are starting to use salt in their products

Known for their gentle and moisturising hair and body products, Dove is embracing the salt shampoo trend with their all-new Dove Detox Nourishment series.

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Consisting of shampoo and conditioner, the Dove Detox Nourishment series is infused with Himalayan pink salt moisture to nourish dry hair ends

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It also contains micellar, which deeply cleanses oily scalp by removing excess oil and damaging build up

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The combination of micellar and Himalayan pink salt ensures that the shampoo doesn't dry out your hair and strip it of its natural oils while detoxifying.

Plus, the shampoo's translucent weightless formula cares for your scalp and hair. It gives you lightweight hair, with all-day freshness and nourishment.

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The Dove Detox Nourishment series is available at your favourite retailers. Find out more and buy it online at Guardian!

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If you buy Dove products (inclusive of Dove Detox Nourishment) worth RM30 and above in a single receipt at Guardian, you'll get a free Dove food container, while stocks last.

Have you tried salt shampoo before? Also, look out for more #SAYSbeauty tips and trends!

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"Takda Common Sense" - Pergi Beli Makanan, Ramai Bengang Owner Selamba Tinggalkan Kereta

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

Setiap pengguna jalan raya perlu mematuhi peraturan jalan raya yang ditetapkan

Hal ini untuk mengelakkan daripada berlakunya sebarang kecuaian yang melibatkan kemalangan. Begitu juga dengan isu parking, ada tempat yang boleh kita letakkan kereta, ada tempat dilarang sama sekali. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan sebuah kenderaan sengaja meletakkan keretanya di petak pam minyak dengan lama telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Ini namanya anak babi. setel isi minyak, terus lock kereta, pergi Mcd, order makan tapi kereta selamba park dekat pump minyak. pic.twitter.com/X1mGT055Dq— ISU SEMASA VIRAL (@isusemasaviral) October 19, 2022

Selamba park lama sebab nak beli makanan

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang pemandu kereta Porsche sedang berada di pam minyak Petronas untuk mengisi minyak. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila pemandu itu dilihat meninggalkan keretanya lama di pam itu. Dia kemudian membeli makanan di McD dengan selambanya. Situasi itu mengakibatkan orang ramai tidak dapat mengisi minyak di pam tersebut dan berlakunya kesesakan lintas di belakang.

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"Maybe sebab banyak benda perlu dikorbankan untuk mencapai kekayaan tu, including common sense" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya posting itu yang kini meraih sehingga 7K retweets, 590 quote tweets dan 12K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut berang dengan kejadian itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

sama la jgk jenis park pastu msuk dlm p atm beli jajan baru isi myk— helmytanishi (@HelmyRifadzli) October 19, 2022

Dah bagitahu kepris ke belum? Kalau belum, gi bagitahu dia..— Firdaus (@Firdaus_Razani) October 19, 2022

Kenapa sensor muka? Nak tengok jugak muka si bahlol ni— Åbê (@syaruz_) October 19, 2022

Penat lah nak ulang hipotesis kebanggaan aku.“Semakin besar kereta, semakin kecil lah otak pemiliknya”Iye ke idok??—  (@melife_NAN) October 19, 2022

Nasib baik kereta saya kecik.. so otak masih besar lah kut.— Patatas (@ubi_cantik) October 20, 2022

Haritu aku pernah juga kena. Punyalah aku tunggu dia habis isi minyak. Lepas tu dia lock kereta then masuk station minyak pergi beli barang. Sekarang aku menyesal kenapa tak hon je haritu. Hauliyauuu !— Musafir Rindu. (@elameenrahmeet_) October 19, 2022

Mcm ni punya species selalunya boleh jumpa dkt petronas NKVE before exit Damansara— Zane (@hellocallmezane) October 19, 2022

Btul..sy sbg pekerja station minyak,dh bnyk jmpa org camni..sampaikn dh tulis pump rosak pun diorg Masih xfhm— DoMo-DoMo (@naimah_3) October 19, 2022

Kita hidup bermasyarakat dekat bumi ini, lain kali cuba fikir pasal orang lain ya :)

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All 165 Chatime Outlets In Malaysia Will Continue Under A New Brand Name Soon

In light of the drama surrounding the Chatime brand in Malaysia, Loob Holding Sdn. Bhd. has decided to move towards creating a new brand after its franchise agreement was terminated by La Kaffa International Co Ltd.

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Loob Holding CEO Bryan Loo has confirmed that the company will assume operations in all 165 existing Chatime outlets in Malaysia under the yet-to-be-named brand, adding that the management is working closely with sub-franchisees, outlet supervisory staff, frontline workers, as well as partners and associates to solidify the tea franchise under a new brand.

It all began when La Kaffa - a Taiwan company who owns the Chatime brand name - announced in a press conference that they will be terminating the master franchisee contract with Loob Holding on 6 January

In the press conference, La Kaffa chairman Henry Wang said that the company will be taking over Chatime's business operations and development in Malaysia with immediate effect. Executive vice-president Teresa Wang added that La Kaffa has actually been preparing to take back the Chatime franchise in Malaysia for a year.Loob Holding filed a police report and sought legal advice after news of the purported termination broke. Loo himself revealed that Loob Holding's agreement with La Kaffa was supposed to last for another 24 years until 2041 and that there have been disagreements and disputes over various business and operational matters in the past, but they were eventually dealt with in accordance with the terms of the franchise agreement.

Despite La Kaffa's intention to take over the Chatime business in Malaysia, looks like that's not gonna happen with Loob Holding's latest decision to move forward with a new homegrown brand

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Loob Holding and its sub-franchisees are still operating all 165 Chatime outlets, although they will cease to use the Chatime branding 45 days after handing in a notice to La Kaffa last week. In a statement released yesterday, 23 January, Loo reiterated that the company is still working with the same management team and continue its growth with "its 1,000-strong workforce who is now already serving two million customers each month.""We have the same team, the same people, both employees and partners, in place at the same outlets. We expect consumers to find that we now have a different name, only better," he said.

Loo is also confident that Malaysians will continue to support the company as they start over with a new brand name for the tea franchise

"We are indeed grateful for the support from Malaysians these past six years. In fact, we are encouraged and motivated by the expressions of support for our current dispute, many of which are unsolicited and through various channels, including social media," he said.Besides Chatime, Loob also manages several well-known food and beverage brands in Malaysia, including Tino’s Pizza, Soda Xpress, Llaollao, and Gindaco.

As for existing Chatime employees, Loo said that they will be given an average of two months bonus this year. Frontline service staff will also be getting ang pows.

Loob Holding CEO Bryan Loo (second from left) with Chatime staff.
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"The welfare and livelihood of the entire 1,000 team members are always close to our heart," he said.

What do you think Chatime Malaysia should be renamed to? Let us know in the comments section below!


18 People Who Clearly Regretted Their Decisions Afterwards

1. Lily who clearly regretted her old email address

I hate when I have to give out my old email address I mean pinksunset14 sounds like a 40 year olds stripper name idk man— Lily (@lily_block) May 20, 2013

2. A "professional" who thinks it's cool to shoot a gun like this

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3. The dog who decided it was a brilliant idea to scare a cat

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4. A lady who thought it was cute to dip her feet in a "puddle"

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5. A group of people who thought that delivering their cars by barge is a cheaper option

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6. The busy working man who forgot where the door is

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7. This lady who thought sunbathing in a dog park was a good idea

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8. Any full sized adult who still think they are kids

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9. This man who regretted taking out his anger on his car

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10. This ardent fan who definitely got the full wrestling experience from the front row

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11. There is a reason why there is a barricade...

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12. This Chinese school boy who clearly didn't see it coming

13. The little girl who forgot to check whether the bottle was shaken

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14. This contestant on "The Amazing Race" who forgot how a catapult operates

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15. An annoying child who clearly didn't think it through when he wanted to disturb a fellow grocer

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16. A cowboy who clearly underestimated Mike "The Deer" Tyson in the barn

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17. A golfer who regretted that he has the perfect aim... Or not

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18. The driver who parked under a tree for "shade"

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13-Year-Old Dresses Up As Toyol And Scares Neighbours At Night For His YouTube Channel

A 13-year-old boy was reprimanded in the wee hours of 14 July, after he dressed up as the urban legend 'toyol' and tried to scare residents of a neighbourhood in West Java, Indonesia

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Police officers were making rounds at 2am when they stumbled upon the boy and his group of friends shooting a video

According to The Jakarta Post, the boy tried to run and hide but the white powder made him noticeable.When the boy was caught, he was only wearing short pants and was covered in white powder.

The boy confessed that he only wanted to make a YouTube video with his friends

The police team's chief First Inspector Winam Agus told kompas.com: "We told him not to repeat such behaviour. Some residents got out of their house to check on what was happening; we asked some of them to take the boy home".

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According to South-East Asian folklore, a toyol is a mischievous child-like spirit summoned by bomohs to do mischief

Often resembling a naked toddler, modern depictions often give it a goblin-like appearance with green or grey skin, pointed ears, and clouded eyes.


[FACT OR FAKE #93] I Have A Cold. Can Herbal Tea Help Me Get Rid Of It?

For thousands of years in the East (and now West), Tea has been celebrated as a key to wisdom, happiness and good health

Francis Kan, proprietor of Poh Woh Thong in Ipoh, preparing herbal tea for his customers.
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There are many health benefits attributed to tea. Studies have found that some teas may help with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes; lower cholesterol; and bring about mental alertness.

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But what about the health benefits of herbal tea? Can herbal teas help when I have a cold? How effective is their use?

Made from herbs, fruits, seeds, or roots steeped in hot water, claims into herbal teas that they help to shed pounds, stave off colds, and bring on restful sleep are largely unsupported

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FAKE: Herbal teas do not cure cold!

Echinacea: Often touted as a way to fight the common cold, the research on echinacea has been inconclusive.

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However, if you like herbal tea, drink up. It will help you stay hydrated, which is one key to getting well, says Dr. Stacy Wiegman, a Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board member.She further says that keeping hydrated will prevent the mucus in the lining of your nose from drying out. "Be sure to drink at least eight glasses of caffeine-free, nonalcoholic fluid a day when you’re sick."

While herbal teas may not help in getting rid of your cold, soothing herbal teas can help you feel better while you are sick. Here are two such remedies:

Take the first one for a cold with chills and the second one for a cold with no chills. To make Ginger Cinnamon Tea, put 3-4 quarter-sized slices of ginger into a teapot of boiling water. Add a cinnamon stick, lemon, and some brown sugar to taste.  Drink it twice a day. If you can, drink it in bed and stay under the covers.To make Peppermint Chrysanthemum Tea, use 1 part dried peppermint to two parts dried chrysanthemum. Boil a teapot of water and add the chrysanthemum. Pour the tea into a cup and add the peppermint. Steep for 5 minutes and add brown sugar to taste.

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Some other health benefits of drinking herbal teas:

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Chamomile tea: Its antioxidants may help prevent complications from diabetes, like loss of vision and nerve and kidney damage, and stunt the growth of cancer cells.Hibiscus: A small study found that drinking three cups of hibiscus tea daily lowered blood pressure in people with modestly elevated levels.Rooibos (red tea): A South African herb that is fermented. Although it has flavonoids with cancer-fighting properties, medical studies have been limited.

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However, while most teas are benign, the FDA has issued warnings about so-called dieter's teas that contain senna, aloe, buckthorn, and other plant-derived laxatives

The agency also warns consumers to be wary of herb-containing supplements that claim to kill pain and fight cancer. None of the claims is backed by science and some of the herbs have led to bowel problems, liver and kidney damage, and even death.

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These cautions aside, nutritionists say to drink up and enjoy the health benefits of tea. "I think it's a great alternative to coffee drinking," says American Dietetic Association spokeswoman Katherine Tallmadge, MA, RD, LD.

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“You want to incorporate healthy beverages in your diet on a more regular basis to benefit from these health-promoting properties," says Diane L. McKay, PhD, a Tufts University scientist who studies antioxidants. "It’s not just about the foods; it’s about what you drink, as well, that can contribute to your health."

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7 Sure Shot Ways To Make Yourself Feel Good In Day-To-Day Life

1) List six words to describe yourself

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The trick - do not describe any physical features and use any words other than "nice"! Some creative words to choose from could be:
Loving
Studious
Hardworking
Confident
Friendly
Strong
Clever
Attractive
Sharp
Easygoing

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2) Take a walk

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In case you forgot, here are the quick benefits of walking for the sake of walking:
It helps you stay in the moment.
Allow you to slow down and breathe.
Keeps you sane

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3) Do five minutes of exercise

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Yes, 5 minutes. It’s not intimidating, but it will get the ball rolling. Even a little bit of exercise will boost your energy and could be the start of a routine for you.

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4) Lift someone’s spirits.

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You can turn around bad feelings about yourself right away when you channel your energy into making someone feel good about themselves. It’s crazy how that works.

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5) Dance in front of a mirror

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How can you feel bad about yourself when you are dancing in front of the mirror? I mean really, just look at yourself.

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6) Turn off the computer and connect

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It’s hard to feel warm fuzzies about yourself when your only companion is a computer screen. Go find a living, breathing person and interact with them. They may say something nice to you.

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Seorang Bapa Berdepan 632 Dakwaan Liwat Dan Rogol Anak Kandung Sendiri Berusia 15 Tahun

Seorang bapa dijangka bakal berdepan dengan sekurang-kurangnya 600 dakwaan meliwat serta merogol anak kandungnya

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Seorang lelaki berusia 37 tahun dijangka bakal berdepan dengan sekurang-kurangnya 600 dakwaan meliwat serta merogol anak kandungnya di Mahkamah Kesalahan-kesalahan Seksual Terhadap Kanak-kanak esok, menurut laporan dari Berita Harian.  Lelaki terbabit dipercayai melakukan perbuatan keji itu terhadap anak perempuannya yang berusia 15 tahun sejak dua tahun lalu. Mangsa tinggal bersamanya ekoran perceraiannya dengan isteri.  Suspek kini berada dalam tahanan reman sejak 26 Julai yang lalu.Memetik kenyataan daripda Ketua Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Selangor, Asisten Komisioner Fadzil Ahmad, suspek akan berhadapan dengan 632 pertuduhan yang membabitkan kesalahan mengikut Kanun Keseksaan dan Akta Kesalahan-kesalahan Seksual Terhadap Kanak-kanak 2017 serta Akta Kanak-kanak 2016."Suspek akan didakwa di Mahkamah Kesalahan-kesalahan Seksual Terhadap Kanak-kanak esok membabitkan 599 kesalahan meliwat serta satu dakwaan merogol."Dia juga berdepan 30 pertuduhan mengikut Seksyen 14/16 Akta Kesalahan-kesalahan Seksual Terhadap Kanak-kanak 2017 dan masing-masing satu pertuduhan mengikut Seksyen 31(1)(a)dan Seksyen 31(1)(b) Akta Kanak-kanak 2016," tambahnya lagi.

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Bagi tuduhan meliwat, jika disabitkan kesalahan mengikut Seksyen 377C, tertuduh boleh dipenjara di antara lima hingga 20 tahun dan dikenakan sebatan.Berdasarkan 599 pertuduhan liwat yang dihadapinya, lelaki itu boleh berdepan hukuman penjara berjumlah hampir 3,000 tahun.Bagi kesalahan merogol anak kandung atau sumbang mahram mengikut Seksyen 376B tertuduh boleh dihukum penjara 10 hingga 30 tahun dan dikenakan sebatan.Difahamkan tertuduh ditahan polis selepas mangsa menceritakan nasib malang yang menimpa dirinya itu kepada ibu kandung, selepas mengetahui bapanya itu berhasrat untuk mengambil dua lagi adiknya yang berusia sembilan dan 11 tahun untuk tinggal bersama.

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The New York Times Says Tun M Doesn't Have Time For Mincing Words As He "Is On A Mission"

"He's a man with a mission, driven by the need to get things done in the shortest possible time," the New York Times quoted Lim Guan Eng as saying about Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, adding that the 92-year-old Prime Minister of Malaysia is "moving at a frenetic pace"

Screenshot of the New York Times' cover on Tun Dr Mahathir.
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In a piece published on 14 June by Hannah Beech and Richard C. Paddock, the article says that Tun Dr Mahathir, since taking over Putrajaya after the historic 9 May General Election, has kept to a schedule that would be punishing even for a leader half his age

Here's an unedited excerpt from the New York Times article:This week, he made his first foreign trip, to Japan, to court investors who could counter China’s hold on the Malaysian economy. After returning late Tuesday, he woke up before dawn to pray. He has been fasting for the holy month of Ramadan.Mr. Mahathir's mental agility appears uncompromised, and his judgments are as pointed as ever. He has shown little patience for President Trump, who welcomed Mr. Najib to the White House last year and once called him his "favourite prime minister.""I have no plans to go and see him," Mr. Mahathir said of Mr. Trump, whom he called "volatile." "I don’t know how I can deal with a person who is so much like a chameleon."

According to the NYT article, when  Tun Dr Mahathir and his aides first entered Putrajaya last month they found an alarming sight:

"Oversize garbage bags filled with shredded documents, a snowstorm of loose papers on the floor, even half-consumed food left by former occupants in a hurry to get out."At the Finance Ministry down the street, Lim Guan Eng, Malaysia’s new finance minister, found computers in which even the highest-ranking bureaucrats were locked out of certain accounts. In some cases, vital files were accessible only to a single person: Najib Razak, the nation’s scandal-tainted former prime minister, who had also served as finance minister," said the article, adding that "even without piecing together a single shredded document, Tun Dr Mahathir has discovered that the country is in far worse financial shape than he and his allies had feared."

The new Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, meanwhile, told the New York Times, that he "is having nightmares practically every day, wondering what land mines will I tread on the following day"

Lim Guan Eng told the New York Times that the administration of Najib Razak was "just robbing the country blind", adding that had the Pakatan Harapan coalition not scored its surprise victory in the elections last month, Malaysia "would have become a basket case. We would be at a terminal stage."The Finance Minister, while speaking about his new boss, Tun Dr Mahathir, said that the man that's leading Malaysia is no longer the man many knew."I think it's Mahathir version 2.0. I think it's very different from the version 1.0 we saw when he first became prime minister. He's more reformist."

"Coaxing the nation back to health depends on Mr. Mahathir, whose former detractors contend that he is a changed man," the NYT piece said, adding that his first tenure as prime minister "was marked as much by his authoritarian impulses as his success in shepherding Malaysia’s transformation into an upper-middle-income country"

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[VIDEO] foodpanda Riders Share What Their Job Is Really Like & We Treat Them To A Surprise

This year has been a crazy one. But if there's one thing we can agree on, it's that we're grateful for all our food delivery riders! :D

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What would we have done this year without all the amazing delivery riders? T.TThanks to them, we were able to enjoy our favourite food while we were cooped up at home. They're definitely our heroes, braving the frontlines, going above and beyond just to meet our needs. To all our delivery riders, we want to say a big THANK YOUUU!! :')

To find out what it's really like to be a delivery rider, we invited four foodpanda riders for a chat... and prepared a few surprises for them ;P

Want to find out what the big surprise is? Watch the full video below:

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First of all, meet Shan, Shahridzwan, Liew, and Ahnas!

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- Shan, foodpanda rider for 1 year- Shahridzwan, foodpanda rider for 1 year and 3 months- Liew, foodpanda rider for 6 months- Ahnas, foodpanda rider for 2 years

Before anything else, the riders got their first surprise of the day by getting to order whatever they wanted on foodpanda, WOOHOO!!
But boyyy, we didn't expect this response...

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Liew: "This is my first time ordering [foodpanda]. Before this, other people order for me."

For Shahridzwan, he started off as a part-time foodpanda rider, but ended up having to work longer hours to make a living

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Shahridzwan: "Usually I'm working about 14 hours per day. The peak hours is around 12pm to 2pm, then I usually take a personal break, then usually at dinner at 6pm to 9pm is very peak."

While their work may be busy and stressful at times, foodpanda riders have experienced various acts of kindness from customers

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Ahnas: “There’s this one time a customer ordered. I pushed the pickup button, and I got a message from the customer. They said, ‘No need to send the food,’ because the food is for me.”

For all other foodpanda riders out there, Shan reminds them that everyone is part of the foodpanda family

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Shan: "We will be there. When we entered the job as a member, but after we've joined, we've become a family."Ahnas: "Always drive safe. Always think family."Liew: "Don’t go and langgar the red light."Ahnas: "Don’t do the wrong thing."

And then, it was time for the BIG REVEAL!! :DD We had one last surprise for the foodpanda riders - they could order any groceries they wanted for themselves and their family.

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Ahnas: "This one for my baby. This one for my wife, she loves pasta, I'm gonna cook for her later on. This is for me."

While it's been a challenging year for all of us, we can still share the joy and spread the love to those around us! <3

Thank you, foodpanda, for reminding us that a little act of kindness can go a long way!This festive season, send something yummy to your neighbour, help deliver groceries home to your family, or just share a nice treat with your foodpanda rider. We can all make a difference :)

Feeling hungry, or want to buy some groceries? Head over to foodpanda to get everything you need today!