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1. What is Goods and Services Tax (GST)?

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A goods and services tax (GST) is a tax on consumption or in other words, spending.

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GST is a consumption tax based on the value-added concept. GST is imposed on goods and services at every production and distribution stage in the supply chain including importation of goods and services.

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Goods and Services Tax (GST) mechanics

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2. How does the GST work?

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GST is charged and collected on all taxable goods and services produced in the country including imports. Only businesses registered under GST can charge and collect GST.

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Unlike the existing sales tax and service tax, GST is generally charged on the consumption of goods and services at every stage of the supply chain, with the tax burden ultimately borne by the end consumer.

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3. How will I, as a consumer, be affected?

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So long as a person participates in the economy as a consumer – practically everyone does – they will be nett GST payers once the tax is implemented.

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Unlike income taxes, individuals will not need to fill in any forms or file returns; GST is collected on their behalf by businesses. As such, GST is considered an indirect tax.

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4. Are there any goods and services that are exempted from GST?

GST exempted from basic necessities

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GST exempted from basic necessities

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In principle, GST is imposed on all goods and services produced in the country including imports. However, certain basic foodstuff and essential services are not subject to GST. Such exemption is to ensure that the lower income group is not burdened by GST.

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Unless exempted by law, all goods and services (technical term: supply) in the course of furtherance of business in Malaysia are taxable. In international trade, imports are taxable whereas exports are exempt.

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Items to be exempted from GST - rice, sugar, salt, flour, cooking oil, dhal, chilli, herbs, salted fish, cincalok, budu, belacan, piped water, electricity (for first 200 for domestic use), government services, public transport (bus, LRT, ferry, toll) sales and purchase of property or rental of property.

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5. Why does the government want to implement the GST in Budget 2014?

Its purpose is to replace the sales and service tax which has been used in the country for several decades. The government is seeking additional revenue to offset its budget deficit.

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The government is spending more than it earns leading to a 2012 fiscal deficit, which in 2012 was 4.5% of GDP. Introducing a GST could help the government raise additional revenue, as consumption increases, to narrow the fiscal deficit.

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6. How is the GST different from the current Sales Tax and Service Tax (SST)?

How is the GST different from the current sales tax and service tax (SST)

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The sales tax is imposed only at the manufacturing stage that is at the time when the goods are manufactured or when the goods are imported. On the other hand, service tax is imposed on specific services at the time when the services are provided to the consumer

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Compared to the sales and service taxes, GST is considerably more efficient. Critically, GST has a broader tax base and does not have a cascading or compounding tax problem.

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7. When will the GST be implemented? 1 April 2015

The Government has not determined the implementation date of GST in Malaysia. Presently, the Government is actively involved in providing awareness and knowledge on the concept and rules regarding GST implementation.

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Once an announcement on the GST is made, actual implementation of the tax will be subject to a 14-month long implementation period for businesses to familiarise themselves with the new accounting standards.

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8. What will happen to the existing Sales and Services Tax?

Sales tax is currently levied at a rate of 10% and has been in force since the 1970s. Service tax, meanwhile, is levied at a 6% rate.

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What will happen to the existing Sales and Services Tax?
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Sales and service tax will be abolished once the GST is eventually implemented.

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9. Why do we need the GST?

The GST unit of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department considers GST as a ‘method of collecting taxes which works better than others’ to explain the need for GST.

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Economists, meanwhile, believe the government has very rightly approached the GST as a new source of income with a broad tax base as a means to begin to diversify tax revenue sources.

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10. Why are people against the GST?

Another question worth asking is if GST equates to double taxation of income. Technically this is true according to tax experts. Disposable income spent on goods and services that attract GST is income that has already been subject to income tax.

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10. Why are people against the GST?

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“GST is regressive. Evidence has shown that the higher you earn, the less you pay. The people from the middle-income group will have to pay more compared to the higher income group,” Nurul Izzah.

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11. Will GST cause inflation?

Yes and no. Studies allowing for a GST rate of 4% predict some goods and services will increase in price while others may see a decrease. The overall impact is expected to be neutral.

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Will GST cause inflation?
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According to the GST unit of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, any inflation will be one off, because the increase in prices would occur as single event. Following the spike inflation will return to the normal cycle.

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Because the GST is a replacement for the current sales and services tax (SST), goods that now carry a heavy SST tax burden will likely fall in price.

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12. How will the government control the prices of goods?

To protect small businesses there is a threshold of RM500,000 in annual turnover. Businesses below that threshold do not need to register nor collect GST.

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How will the government control the prices of goods?
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The government will take stern measures to ensure that the businesses do not take advantage of the GST implementation to increase prices of goods to make excessive profits.

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Measures to be taken by the government include introducing the Anti Profiteering Act, intensifying enforcement action through the National Pricing Council, distribution of Shoppers’ Guide, as well as making the hypermarkets act as price setters.

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13. Which government body will be administering and monitoring the GST?

The government has decided that the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMC) manages and administers the GST to be implemented in Malaysia.

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GST monitoring committee to be chaired by Minister of Finance II Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah to ensure smooth implementation.

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Presently the related government machinery such as the Ministry of Finance, the Customs Department, the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism has taken steps to prepare the requirements for the GST implementation comprising the legislation, computer system development, logistics and infrastructure preparation, training and publicity including reorganisation.

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Top 10 Most Influential LGBT Voices: Ellen DeGeneres And More

Out Magazine Has Just Released Its 2014 Power List, An Annual Ranking Of The Most Influential LGBT Voices In American Culture

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This is the eighth year (2014) the magazine has ranked the top 50 most influential LGBT voices in American culture.

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56-Year-Old Ellen DeGeneres Landed The No.1 Spot, Making Her The Most Powerful Gay Celebrity In The US

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Ellen DeGeneres is officially the most powerful gay celebrity in the US. The 56-year-old funny woman has landed the No.1 spot on Out magazine’s annual Power List for 2014.

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DeGeneres came in second on the magazine’s 2013 list, but after soaring ratings on her daytime talk show and a wildly successful Academy Awards telecast, she’s now on top.

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“Everybody loves Ellen, and that’s one of the reasons she’s regained the top spot. In March, The Ellen DeGeneres Show shattered its own 10-year ratings record in the episode that immediately followed her Academy Awards hosting gig, which also gave the awards its best ratings since 2004. And her star-studded Oscars selfie almost shut down Twitter when the pic became the most retweeted ever." - Out Magazine

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Came In Second As "The Most Powerful Gay Man In Corporate America"

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Apple CEO Tim Cook — who beat DeGeneres to the top last year — came in second as “the most powerful gay man in corporate America,” while MSNBC personality Rachel Maddow was ranked third for hosting the most-watched show on her own network and “gaining ground on Fox's bottle blonde du jour, Megyn Kelly.”

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Other Celebrities In Top 10 Include "Glee" Creator Ryan Murphy And "How I Met Your Mother" Star Neil Patrick Harris

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Also in the top 10: Glee creator Ryan Murphy, Neil Patrick Harris, Bravo personality Andy Cohen, football player Michael Sam and Good Morning America host Robin Roberts.

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Top 10 On Out's 2014 Power List:

Top 10 on Out Magazine's 2014 Power List.
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Other Famous Names In Top 50 Include "Inception" Star Ellen Page At 29th Place, Ander Cooperson At 14th Place And "Glee" Star Jane Lynch At 20th Place

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Ellen Page makes her debut on the Power List at 29 after coming out in February while Rachel Maddow nabbed third, Neil Patrick Harris seventh, Andy Cohen eighth, Robin Roberts 10th, Anderson Cooper 14th and Jane Lynch 20th.

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Other notable gays and lesbians on the list include Ryan Murphy (6), Suze Orman (35), Tom Ford (37), Marc Jacobs (39) and RuPaul (49).

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Be Careful Of These Flying Black & Red 'Ants' In Hot Weather. They're Poisonous

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A woman in Penang has taken to social media to warn people of an insect that is poisonous to humans, and only comes out in large numbers during hot weather

Facebook user Jamie Chin warned her followers about the existence of Charlie ants and encouraged people to learn what they look like to avoid them."The weather is really hot lately, that's the peak of when Charlie ants come out," she warned in a post that has since garnered over 8,500 shares."Everyone should remind their children that if they see these ants, absolutely DO NOT squash them with their bare hands!"She asked people not to underestimate the damage they can do to a person's skin, and that these 'ants' often lurk in places such as showers, sinks, clothes, and curtains.

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Given the alarming warning, here is what else we learned about the bugs:

We found out that 'Charlie ants' are actually not ants — they are a species of beetle in the Paederus genus

These beetles go by the name 'Charlie ant' in Malaysia due to their similar appearance to ants when they are crawling on the ground.However, the name is a misnomer for they are actually known worldwide as rove beetles.Rove beetles are six-legged creatures ranging from 1cm to 3.5cm long and have distinctive orange bodies with a black head, abdomen, and tip.Bad news: These beetles have wings and can fly. Their wings are hidden beneath the black part of their abdomens and they often look like wasps when they are in the air.

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Although rove beetles can be found around the world, massive outbreaks are more frequently reported in tropical regions of Asia

According to researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), rove beetles can be found in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Iran, Iraq, and throughout Southeast Asia.This is because these beetles thrive in moist habitats such as  crop fields, riverbanks, drains, pools, and lakes.They are commonly found in the northern states of Penang, Kedah, and Perlis in Malaysia, especially around paddy fields.

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These beetles become pests to humans when they suddenly breed in large quantities in warm and humid weather

USM researchers found that rove beetles are actually beneficial in agriculture because they eat other insects and pests in paddy fields.However, with hot weather and human activities that disrupt their natural habitat such as harvesting and ploughing of rice fields, rove beetles reproduce and leave in massive infestations to nearby residential areas.These flying beetles are attracted to fluorescent lights so they will often invade brightly-lit buildings.

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However, most surprising of all, these rove beetles do not bite or sting.
Instead, they are dangerous only when humans try to crush them, causing them to release of a toxin called paederin.

The toxin found in the fluid of their bodies burns the skin and causes dermatitis linearis – a painful rash that is red and itchy and may develop into blisters if not taken care of properly.The lesions appear 24 to 48 hours after contact with the toxin and can take several weeks to heal.The rashes normally appear elongated because a person's first instinct when killing an insect is to squash and smear it across the skin.The painful lesions are also often described as mirror images by doctors, a tell-tale sign that a beetle was squashed between two surfaces of skin such as between the elbows.Many times, victims also accidentally touch their eyes with the toxic fluid still on their hands and develop conjunctivitis.

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So, using what we have learned about rove beetles so far, we now know what to do in case of an outbreak

As also mentioned by this pest control guide:- Switch off or minimise lighting indoors and vigilantly close all doors and windows at night when there's an infestation.- Use mosquito netting, aerosol insect spray, or glue traps to catch and kill the bugs.- If a rove beetle lands on your body, do not squash it. Blow it away then kill it with a spray.- If the rove beetle is crushed on your skin, wash the affected area immediately with soap and water. Do not touch your eyes!- Seek medical attention immediately if you suffer a severe skin reaction after an encounter with the insect.

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How To Spend Under RM1,500 On A 4D3N Trip To Langkawi

As the world slowly gets back on its feet and travel plans are making a comeback, you might be thinking of how to spend your next holiday

If a beach holiday is what you need, look no further. We've got you covered on a budget-friendly itinerary in... Langkawi!

Here's a breakdown on how you can enjoy a 4D3N vacation (with several fun activities) in the Jewel of Kedah, without needing to break the bank:

1. Book your flights early

A round-trip to Langkawi usually costs anywhere between RM100ish and RM200ish. Booking your flights early, and during an off-peak season, usually gets you a cheaper deal than booking it at the last minute.

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2. Renting a car for the whole trip will be time-saving

There are usually people standing around the airport offering car rentals. You can rent a small car for around RM150 for all four days (excluding gas and RM100 deposit which will be returned to you). Having a car throughout your trip saves you on waiting time for a Grab or taxi (when you're hungry, the last thing you want to be doing on a holiday is waiting for a car).Some restaurants in Langkawi also tend to open at different hours (despite what Google says), so having a car makes it easier and more cost-efficient if you find out a restaurant is closed once you've reached.

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3. Book an accommodation you'll be happy with

Langkawi has affordable stays from RM50 per night right up to RM400 per night. Depending on how much of a budget you're on, and what you prefer, there's plenty to choose from. Pick a place based on:– How near you want to be to the beach  – How near you want to be to the town area/eateries– What kind of view you want (optional)– What kind of amenities you want during your stay (Eg: Pool, breakfast, and etc)TIP: If you plan to chill in the resort/hotel/Airbnb, then splurging a little on the accommodation might be worth it. It is nice to come back to a clean room, especially if you're spending all day out doing activities.

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4. Plan your day-to-day activities

Some holiday-goers might prefer to just lie on the beach all day and only venture out for meals. But for those who enjoy an activity of two, there are some fun activities in Langkawi you can add to your itinerary.These include Skytrex Adventure (RM60 – RM80), mangrove kayak tour (RM180), jet-skiing (RM550 – RM600), parasailiing (RM100), and Splash Out Langkawi water theme park (RM40 – RM75), among others. You can check out more activities in Langkawi here. Book them beforehand if you want a better deal.

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5. List options of where you want to eat before heading there (so you don't need to constantly research while on holiday)

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Depending on where you eat, meal prices can range between extremely cheap to tourist pricing. If you want affordable meals, head out to less touristy spots for food. Otherwise, here are some popular suggestions on where to eat.For seafood: – Weng Fung (in Kuah town)– Zhong Hua Lou Seafood – Telaga Seafood Restaurant– PutumayoFor Malay food:– Selera Lubuk Buaya– Nasi Dagang Pak Malau– Restoran Kak Yan Nasi Campur– Ok Boss Asam PedasFor western/Indian food:– India Palace Restaurant /Viva Italia (biryani and pizza is good but menu is on the pricier side)– Red TomatoFor bars: – Monkey Bar– Tapaz (will reopen in July)– Hidden Langkawi– Kalut Cafe and Bar– Yellow Beach Cafe– Charlie's Bar & GrillAlternatively, keep your options open to see where the crowd is eating at while you drive around.

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6. Prep some extra cash for duty-free shopping (if you want!)

Langkawi is known for being an alcohol and chocolate haven due to its duty-free prices. TIP: If you want to get the best deal, compare prices at different shops, as some places might sell certain items cheaper than others.

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Lastly, switch off from work and enjoy your holiday!

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PDRM Arrests 4 Over Online Jewellery Scams Amounting To RM17,000 In Losses

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The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) busted an online jewellery scam syndicate last Thursday, 26 January

According to Bernama, the four suspects, aged between 26 and 45, were apprehended during two separate raids that took place in the federal capital and Selangor.PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said that the four suspects consisted of two local women, a man, and a woman with a permanent resident status who is suspected to be the mastermind of the operation.She said that the syndicate operates via chat groups on Telegram and Instagram to advertise their jewellery, while seeking out potential victims.

PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin.
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Cleverly disguised as a legitimate online business, the syndicate would sell jewellery that the victims would pay for but never receive

"Victims who were interested in the advertised jewellery was contacted by a syndicate member and instructed to make a payment to a specific account," she said in a statement on Sunday, 29 January."However, after the payment was made, the promised jewellery was not received by the victim."During the raid, the police seized six mobile phones, two bank cards, and seven copies of  WhatsApp conversations suspected to be used for fraudulent activities, reported Bernama.

The police believe that at least six cases involving jewellery scams, with losses amounting to RM17,000, have been resolved with the arrests

The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, and all suspects have been remanded for two days starting 27 January."The public is advised to be vigilant to prevent such cases from becoming rampant. They can obtain information and advice from the Commercial Crime Investigation Department, or contact the National Scam Response Center at 997," added Norsiah.


Looking For A Quality Reusable Face Mask? Check Out This Buy 3 Free 1 Promo At Watsons

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Looking for a reusable face mask? Watsons is having a Buy 3 Free 1 promo on Dr. Mama Protect Me Fabric Masks all the way until 31 October!

So worth it! Now's the perfect time to grab them for you and your family.

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Dr. Mama is a clinically certified healthcare brand that offers affordable personal care products that are safe and natural for everyone <3

Dr. Mama wants to keep you and your family protected from microorganisms and pathogens by crafting products for both adults and children. This is why Dr. Mama Protect Me Fabric Masks are high-quality fabric masks made from natural ingredients, are bio-degradable, environmental-friendly, and reasonably-priced.

Designed for daily use, Dr. Mama Protect Me Fabric Mask is a fabric mask that has three layers of protection for added safety and effectiveness

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According to Dr. Mama, the fabric mask is a 'self-sanitising' mask embedded with positively charged silver ions that will act to destroy microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, and fungus.And the mask uses three different layers – one fibre filter and two silver-ion treated fabric that gives you round the clock protection and acts as a protective barrier against microorganisms!

On top of that, you won't have to worry about feeling the strain on your ears from wearing the mask for the whole day

Using Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-certified cotton, Dr. Mama Protect Me Fabric Mask is made to be worn for long hours. It's gentle on your skin and comfortable to wear. Plus, Dr. Mama has masks crafted for both adults and kids, with adjustable earloop straps so that it fits perfectly and comfortably around your face and ears. You won't have to worry about getting the wrong size ;)Most importantly, the mask is soooo breathable!

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It's reusable, washable, and best of all... it's affordable!

It can be worn up to 24 hours before washing. And test results have revealed that it can be washed more than 100 times without losing its effectiveness!Priced at only RM19.90 for one, it's value for money at a cost of about RM0.20 per day. That's cheap!

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And don't forget that Watsons currently has a Buy 3 Free 1 Dr. Mama Protect Me Fabric Mask promo! Grab them at your nearest Watsons store or order online now!

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7 Classic Raya Ads That We'll Never Get Tired of Watching

It's that time of the year! In just a few days, Malaysians will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, a holiday that highlights the importance of faith, forgiveness, friendships, and family.

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Besides cooking rendang, playing with mercun, and helping your parents put duit raya in money packets, a timeless pre-Raya tradition to look forward to every year is binge watching old Aidilfitri ads.

Here are 7 of our favourite advertisements to re-watch right before Hari Raya:

1. Apa Nak Jadi by Petronas (2003)

Seven young boys are helping their mother prepare food for Raya when they realise they had forgotten to buy daging (beef).The panic-stricken boys are repeatedly disappointed on their quest to find beef, until they come across a neighbour who inspires a brilliant solution.

2. Plastic Bowl by Petronas (2006)

A woman decides to care for her elderly father, whose innocent habits start to frustrate the family.When she sees her children imitating the way she and her husband had been treating him, the woman comes to an important realisation. Warning: you may need tissues for this one!

3. Aku Kan Abang by Digi (2007)

In this especially short raya video, we're taken back to a young man's childhood as he describes his shaky relationship with his naughty elder brother.Cut to present day, however, and the same words his brother used to utter when bullying him now brings him comfort.

4. The Journey by Bernas (2012)

Two disabled orphans sneak out of their orphanage on the eve of Hari Raya as one of them yearns to visit his mother's grave.After encountering a series of tribulations during their journey, a kind stranger lends them a helping hand. No surprise, this one's a tear-jerker!

5. Ke Pangkuan Bonda by Petronas (2014)

In this lighthearted video with no dialogue (just one of the all-time best raya songs), viewers follow a large family as they make preparations on the last day of Ramadan and the morning of Raya.The best part? The touching twist at the end. Try not to smile watching this one!

6. Atuk by Nissan (2014)

An elderly man gets lost on a drive with his wife and reminisces about some of his favourite memories with her.When he meets up with his grandson, who had been driving around looking for him, viewers realise that not everything is what it seemed.

7. Ini Baru Raya by RTM (2014)

During a family reunion in the days leading up to Hari Raya, a man is shocked to see his children and grandchildren unable to take their eyes off of their phones.He confiscates their gadgets and assigns everyone chores to remind them what the holiday is really all about.

What are your favourite Hari Raya advertisements? Tell us in the comments below!

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Local Temple Celebrates 9 Emperor Gods Festival With The Biggest Incense In M'sian History

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On the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, many Chinese communities around Southeast Asia celebrate the Nine Emperor Gods Festival.
This year, a temple in Negeri Sembilan is holding a grand celebration for the festival after it was cancelled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Si Thian Kong temple on Jalan Tampin, Kuala Pilah, has been welcoming everyone to its 4.8-hectare premises (about four football fields) since the beginning of the festival.The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a celebration that begins with the welcoming of the gods into the temple where they are to be worshipped for nine days, and ends when the gods are sent off on the ninth day. Observers can choose to practise vegetarianism during the period, which falls between 25 September and 4 October this year.After a two-year hiatus, Si Thian Kong erected three gigantic towers of incense to commemorate the festival.According to China Press, the incense measures 79ft in height (or about 2.4m), the tallest in Malaysia. The incense with dragon embellishments was displayed at the temple for more than a week and it was finally lit yesterday, 2 October.

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Thousands of people held umbrellas in the rain to witness the historic moment

The ceremony to light the incense was initially slated to begin at 8.30pm, but it was delayed until 11pm due to the rain.The Malaysia Book of Records was present during the ceremony and it handed the temple council a certificate in recognition of the biggest incense record in the country, reported Nan Yang Daily.The incense cost RM330,000 to produce in a factory in Muar, Johor. It was fully paid for by a local entrepreneur and philanthropist.

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Based on photos and videos on social media, thousands of visitors can be seen enjoying themselves at the temple

Other than burning joss sticks to pray and observing various Taoism practices, visitors can also scream into a horn by a lake that will cause a faucet to launch water into the sky depending on how loud the scream is.There is also a firecracker show and a night parade where temple-like vehicles will drive into the premises through the Shanmen (also known as the Gate of Three Liberations).There is a stage at the centre of the premises, creating a music festival vibe at the temple. It also features a beautiful water fountain and water stairs for visitors to take pictures with.

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Here is a video of the festival at the Si Thian Kong temple:


Father Of Two Who Sent 33 Nude Photos Of A 4-Year-Old Girl To Her Mum Faces 15 Years Jail

On Thursday, a 56-year-old father of two was charged under Section 8(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 for sending 33 nude photos of a four-year-old girl to her mother

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty at the Ampang Sessions Court for six counts of sending four-year-old girl's nude photos to the victim's mother via WhatsApp.The 56-year-old father of two children is alleged to have committed the offence at a house in Jalan Perdana 6/3, Pandan Perdana, Hulu Langat, between 23 February and 9 March this year, during when he sent the 33 explicit photos to the victim's 40-year-old mother who is an Indonesian and works as a maid.If convicted, the accused, Zaulkefli Ahmad, faces a sentence of 15 years in jail and is liable to whipping not less than three strokes, according to a report in NST Online.

Zaulkefli Ahmad at the Ampang Court, Kuala Lumpur, in purple prison clothing.
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The accused was reportedly entrusted by the victim's mother to look after her safety while she was working as a maid at a house

However, on 10 March, the four-year-old victim was rushed to the Ampang Hospital with serious bleeding on her head. It was reported that she suffered injuries as a result of being abused by an acquaintance of her mother in Pandan Perdana.The little girl was found to have wounds on her forehead, chest and legs believed to have been the result of being abused, reported NST Online.The two men who had taken the victim to the hospital claimed to be acquaintances of her mother and also claimed that she experienced a seizure in the toilet and had fallen.

The accused was not granted bail

Considering the fact that it was a non-bailable offence, Deputy Public Prosecutors M.S. Arunjothy and Nor Hashimah Hashim did not offer bail.Arunjothi submitted that it was a serious offence as it involved a child and the accused was not charged with one count, but several.The Sessions Courts has set May 10 for Zaulkefli's case to be up for mention.

Meanwhile, a couple, who were initially sentenced to death for murdering their Indonesian maid, managed to escape the gallows after the Federal Court on Wednesday, 4 April 2018, amended the charge from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder:

                Couple Accused Of Killing Maid Gets 20 Years Jail After Federal Court Amends Murder Charge

The Indonesian maid starved to death at the couple's residence in Petaling Jaya.

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12 Things That Are A Hundred Times Better With Wasabi All Over Them

Are you one of those whose sauce plate looks like this in sushi places?

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Yeah, we know, we know. We can't get enough of wasabi either!

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Who cares if you get a bit teary-eyed or runny nose after eating too much of it? Nothing can ever compare to the experience of wasabi pleasure!

It's just SO GOOD with sushi and sashimi but the love doesn't have to stop there! You'll never turn back after trying these things:

1. Your classic potato chips suddenly get even more addictive now with some sprinkling of wasabi magic

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First you take a bite, and next thing you know, the bag is empty!

2. Have you tried Wasabi Kit Kat before? It's life-changing.

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Chocolate candy with WASABI?! We know, this seems crazy but it works.

3. It even makes a simple avocado salad super bomb dot com

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Because eating avocados can feel like eating straight up butter sometimes, and that's no way to live.

4. Wasabi peas or peanuts are perfect when you need to stay awake at work or during long travel journey

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Not the kind of kick in the face you want, but definitely the kick in the face you need.

5. Mix some mayo with wasabi and you'll have a condiment that goes well with everything, especially fried foods

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Put it in your sandwich, on your fries, in your tortilla wrap, or just... EVERYTHING. So simple, yet so heavenly!

KFC clearly took a cue from this genius condiment, which birthed their new, fantastic creation - the Wasabi Rice Wrap

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Especially great for when you're in a rush, the Wasabi Rice Wrap is where it's at! Consisting of the trademark Zinger strips, uniquely delicious Wasabi mayonnaise, savory seaweed rice, crunchy cucumber strips and diced tomatoes, all neatly and conveniently wrapped in a warm tortilla, your taste buds are bound to scream for more.

6. Whip up some wasabi dressing you can use to oomph up your salad...

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Psssh, boring salads are so yesterday. It's all about dat salad life now. Go green or go home! ;)

7. ...or add an interesting element to your noodle dishes

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Just don't slurp the noodles. You might not feel your lips for the next hour. :p

8. You'll never get jelak of your mashed potatoes again after adding some wasabi in them

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Seriously, just trust us on this! #noregrets

9. Spice it up with a non-alcoholic Bloody Mary that is perfect for all ages and all occasions

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Bring on all the fancy parties and brunch dates. You've got the drinks covered.

10. Redefine boring ol' tofu with a touch of wasabi in your soy sauce marinade

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Extreme tofu makeover: SUCCESS!

11. With some wasabi in your pea puree, you'll turn any seemingly boring or bland dishes back to life! #makepeasnotwars

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It might just be the thing that converts pea haters to pea lovers...

12. On days you wanna be ~fancy~, just add some wasabi butter to your dishes! Mmmmm...

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Just look at how juicy and luscious that steak looks with some wasabi butter!

So, the next time someone pranks you with wasabi, just laugh if off because the joke's on them!

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Not only do you love wasabi, but hey, got them for free as well! #winning

Because when life gives you wasabi, make wasabi EVERYTHING!

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Man With An Itchy Throat For 2 Months Actually Had A 10cm Long Leech In His Windpipe

A 60-year-old man in China had a shock when he discovered why he had been suffering from an itchy throat for two months

Mr Li, who had been coughing up blood, received several misdiagnoses from medical professionals before seeking the help of a doctor at the Xingwen County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Yibin, China.It was there that doctors performed an endoscopy on him to see if they could locate the source of his discomfort, Mirror reported.

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During the endoscopy, the doctor found a large, pulsating leech clinging onto the 60-year-old's windpipe

Dr Zhang Dadong, who conducted the endoscopy, had to seek the help of his colleagues and an aerosol sedative to placate the leech before extracting it with a pair of forceps.

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He was eventually able to retrieve the slippery 10 centimetre-long parasite from the man's throat.

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The doctors believed that Mr Li had swallowed leech eggs when he drank unboiled water two months prior

The larva hatched in his throat and fed on his blood for two months, increasing in size until it grew to its current 10cm.Dr Zhang has advised locals to boil their water for their own safety, Mirror reported.

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8 Manfaat Dan Kesan Air Mani Boleh Beri Kepada Kesihatan Menurut Sains

1. Merupakan agen anti-stres semula jadi yang mencegah kemurungan

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Seks secara umum boleh meletakkan senyuman kembali pada wajah, tetapi ramai tidak terfikir ia mempunyai kaitan dengan air mani. Menurut kajian yang dijalankan ke atas 293 pelajar kolej wanita di State University of New York di Albany, pendedahan kepada air mani boleh menurunkan tanda-tanda kemurungan.Menurut penulis kajian itu, "Data-data ini adalah selaras dengan kemungkinan bahawa air mani mampu menghilangkan gejala kemurungan kerana faraj wanita menyerap beberapa komponen air mani ke dalam saluran darah." Pada dasarnya, wanita menyerap air mani dengan cepat, dan dengan itu manfaatnya mudah dikesan dalam aliran darah mereka.

2. Membantu untuk tidur lebih baik

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Selalunya, ramai yang akan rasa penat selepas mengadakan hubungan seks dan boleh tidur nyenyak pada malam itu. Namun sebenarnya, tidur nyenyak itu bukannya disebabkan oleh penat sahaja, tetapi air mani turut main peranan.Air mani mengandungi melatonin iaitu sejenis bahan kimia semula jadi yang mendorong seseorang untuk tidur dan relax. Sama ada melalui mulut, atau melalui hubungan kelamin, ia akan memasuki saluran darah dan membantu anda tidur lebih baik daripada kebanyakan ubat tidur lain.

3. Mengandungi multivitamin yang melambatkan proses penuaan

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Satu teaspoon air mani mengandungi lebih 200 protein serta beberapa vitamin dan mineral yang baik termasuk vitamin C, kalsium, klorin, asid sitrik, fruktosa, asid laktik, magnesium, nitrogen, fosforus, kalium, natrium, vitamin B12, dan zink.Walaupun jumlah setiap vitamin berbeza mengikut umur dan kesihatan si lelaki, biasanya mesti akan ada jumlah zink kira-kira 3 peratus, yang merupakan antioksidan yang membantu melambatkan proses penuaan. Jadi selain senaman, seks juga memberi kesihatan kepada tubuh badan.

4. Seks oral boleh menurunkan tekanan darah

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Satu kajian baru-baru ini menunjukkan bahawa menelan air mani secara konsisten mampu menurunkan tekanan darah. Wanita yang menelan sperma pasangan lelaki mereka semasa seks oral mempunyai risiko yang lebih rendah untuk mendapat preeclampsia iaitu komplikasi semasa mengandung yang menyebabkan tekanan darah tinggi. Jadi, air mani sebenarnya berguna bukan sahaja dalam membuat bayi, tetapi membantu proses kandungan pasangan.

5. Mengurangkan risiko kanser prostat dan kanser payudara

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Jurnal Persatuan Perubatan Amerika melaporkan bahawa, "kekerapan ejakulasi sperma mempunyai kaitan dengan penurunan risiko kanser prostat."Ini bermakna, sama ada anda melakukannya sendiri atau dengan pasangan, jika ada ejakulasi secara konsisten, risiko untuk menghidap penyakit kanser prostat di kemudian hari berkurangan.Selain itu, penyerapan air mani melalui dinding faraj juga telah dikaitkan dengan pengurangan risiko kanser payudara. Ini disebabkan oleh glikoprotein dan selenium yang terkandung dalam sperma.

6. Menggalakkan ovulasi dalam faraj

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Satu kajian dari Universiti Saskatchewan di Canada mendapati bahawa protein dalam air mani bertindak ke atas otak wanita untuk menggalakkan ovulasi - dan molekul yang sama ini turut mengawal pertumbuhan, penyelenggaraan, dan survival kepada sel-sel saraf.Oleh itu, jelas menunjukkan di sini bahawa sperma memberi isyarat hormon, yang tercetus melalui hipotalamus dan kelenjar pituitari dalam otak wanita. Ini seterusnya mencetuskan pengeluaran hormon lain yang memberi isyarat kepada ovari untuk melepaskan telur.

7. Mencegah keguguran

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Sesetengah kes kemandulan dan keguguran adalah disebabkan oleh kehadiran antibodi yang memusnahkan protein atau antigen di dalam air mani. Salah satu cara untuk tangani masalah ini ialah dengan mengadakan hubungan kelamin. Antigen sperma yang menyerap ke dalam saluran darah melalui faraj boleh membantu menjadikan kehamilan lebih selamat dan lebih berjaya.

8. Melebat, mencantik, dan menyihatkan rambut

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Pada masa ini, air mani lembu telah digunakan untuk mengembalikan seri kepada rambut kusam dan rambut rosak. Rupa-rupanya, air mani mempunyai agen penyembuhan vitamin E yang juga kaya dengan protein lima kali lebih banyak daripada produk penjagaan rambut di pasaran. Kandungan protein di dalam sperma ini saling melengkapi dengan molekul protein di dalam rambut.

Meskipun sperma memberi manfaat kepada kesihatan, masih ada beberapa perkara yang perlu dititikberatkan sebelum mengadakan hubungan seks seperti penyakit STD dan kehamilan. Jadi kenalah beringat sebelum terkena!

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Mungkinkah penduduk China paling bahagia di dunia?

                China Sekali Lagi Mengungguli Carta Negara Paling Kuat Seks

Mungkin sebab itulah penduduknya terlalu ramai.

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2 Malaysian Students Accepted Into Harvard College Despite Lowest Admission Rate Ever

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Two Malaysian students defied the odds and made it into Harvard College, the undergraduate school of world-renowed Harvard University, this year

According to the Harvard Club of Malaysia, Muhammad Hamdi Ahmad Hakimi and Jarell Cheong Tze Wen will be joining the Ivy League school's undergraduate class of 2025.Both the 20-year-olds were selected out of 57,435 applicants, making them part of the 3.4% (1,968 students) — the lowest admission rate Harvard College has ever seen in its 385-year history.

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The Harvard alumni club also proudly announced that both students are products of the national education system

It is said that Hamdi completed high school at Sekolah Menengah Sains Alam Shah in Kuala Lumpur and A-Levels in Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar as a Bank Negara Kijang Scholar.Meanwhile, Cheong studied at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Bintang Utara in Kuala Lumpur and took A-Levels at Sunway College, Petaling Jaya.

Speaking to SAYS, Hamdi said he is extremely grateful to be studying at an Ivy League school, despite not even knowing what that meant just a few months ago

Coming from a humble background in Kuantan, Pahang, Hamdi said, "I feel very grateful to Allah to be given the opportunity to even attend university because I, like many others, come from a family that does not have the resources to send their children to university."Hamdi, who plans to major in Economics at Harvard, has been described as driven, inspirational, and philosophical.His interviewers revealed that he had to work several jobs to help his family make ends meet, as well as lessen their burden when he decided to attend boarding school.However, rather than lament his fate, the student delved deep into school and became an avid reader and competitive debater. When not working or reading works of other deep thinkers such as Noam Chomsky and Za'aba, he gives debate tuition to other students in need.

Muhammad Hamdi Ahmad Hakimi.
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Hamdi told SAYS he is excited to be pursuing a Liberal Arts education, and although he plans to major in Economics, he will be no stranger to other classes

"I like the idea of freedom to study anything that I want. Be it sociology, theology, philosophy, mathematics, or computer science, I do not want to impose a constraint on myself."Not forgetting his roots, Hamdi added, "I hope I can do this opportunity justice and later give back to the community where I come from."Hamdi also encouraged future applicants to "be courageous and actively seek advice; not everyone wants to help you, but some do", as his own mentors and advisors have guided him in life so far.He said that it is important to never let racial stereotypes, life circumstances, or the opinion of the public to get in their way of success, as he, too, had to encounter."If I had let my circumstances become my limiting factors, I will never be where I am today," he said, hoping that his story can be a testament to everyone.

Meanwhile, Cheong from Kuala Lumpur, said he hopes that Harvard will keep challenging his limits and offer him a great undergraduate experience

Cheong was described by the interviewers as a rare individual who is both a gifted student and a Malaysian dancesport athlete.Besides scoring A+ in all nine SPM subjects and A* in all of his A-Levels exams, Cheong represented Malaysia at the 2019 SEA Games in competitive ballroom dancing.He also competed under the Malaysian flag in the Asian Pacific Mathematical Olympiad and various international chess tournaments.More recently, despite COVID-19 restrictions, Cheong managed to continue his passion and taught dance classes over Zoom. He also pursued his interest in Mathematics independently, going beyond the A-Levels curriculum to explore proof-based math."I plan to major in Mathematics, but I look forward to also taking a bunch of computer science and statistics classes. In particular, I look forward to experiencing the iconic CS50 and joining Math 55, allegedly the hardest math course in United States," he told SAYS.

Jarell Cheong Tze Wen.
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Staying humble, Cheong also said getting accepted into Harvard still seems extremely bizarre and surreal to him

"I am slowly coming to terms with the fact that I may end up studying where esteemed figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates once studied, and live where they once lived," he said."It is such an honour to be able to challenge myself in the rigorous liberal arts education offered at Harvard along with my amazingly awesome and diverse class of 2025!"Cheong also advised potential applicants to not hesitate to apply to Harvard if they always seek excellence in everything that they do."My advice for applying would be to take some time to truly reflect on what unique traits you have and how to use your application to tell a story."He added that interested students can also always reach out to him if they would like any help or advice.

The two impressive students were interviewed by Malaysian alumni, Nadiah Wan and Nick Khaw, who sang nothing but praises for them

"Super proud that these two Malaysians beat the odds. It's a testament to our public schools and commitment to education, but it also shows how two wildly different, talented kids can excel. Congratulations!" tweeted Nadiah, who is currently the group CEO of TMC Life Sciences and CEO of Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara.Meanwhile, Khaw, who is the director of research at Khazanah Nasional Berhad, said he would like to see more Malaysian undergraduate students represented at Harvard."Both Jarell and Hamdi, like many Malaysian Harvard College alumni before them, went through the public education system and have demonstrated that it is indeed possible if they have the talent and the drive to achieve it."

This year Harvard College had the lowest admission rate in its 385-yr history (3.43%). Super proud that these 2 Msians beat the odds. It’s a testament to our public schools & commitment to education, but it also shows how 2 wildly different, talented kids can excel. Congrats! pic.twitter.com/W26SmCzStP— Nadiah Wan (@lapetitemaligne) April 13, 2021

Congratulations, Hamdi and Cheong!

Both of them will be joining the other two inspiring Malaysians who were accepted into Harvard College last year:

                2 Malaysian Students Have Been Accepted Into Harvard College For The First Time Since 2017

Both students have, impressively, been chosen out of 40,248 applicants to Harvard College this year.

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#GE15: Syed Saddiq Wins Muar Seat

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Pakatan Harapan's (PH) candidate for the Muar parliamentary seat, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, has won the constituency, according to official results

According to REV Media Group's microsite for all things election, MyUndi, Syed Saddiq has retained the seat for a second term with 19,961 votes in the 15th General Election (GE15).The MUDA president won the seat, which he also won in the 2018 general election, with a majority of 1,345 votes.He faced Mohd Helmy Abd Latif of Barisan Nasional (BN) and Ustaz Abdullah Husin of Perikatan Nasional (PN) in this year's election.

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Saintis UTHM Berjaya Temui Ekstrak Biji Bambangan Untuk Bunuh Sel Kanser Payudara

Setiap orang mempunyai sel kanser di dalam tubuh masing-masing. Sel kanser ini tak dapat dikesan melalui ujian biasa sehingga ianya membiak ke jumlah yang besar.

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Sel kanser hanya akan dikesan apabila ianya semakin membesar. Namun, apabila sudah dikesan, untuk menghilangkan kanser ini sangatlah sukar. Kita hanya boleh mencegah daripada ianya merebak sahaja.Terbaru, perkongsian dari page Facebook Borneo8888 ada menerangkan cara untuk mematikan sel kanser payudara. Perkongsian tersebut telah mendapat 18k shares kerana rata-rata masyarakat masih belum tahu.Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

Seorang saintis dari Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM) kongsi pendedahan Buah Bambangan yang mampu membunuh sel kanser payudara. Sebelum itu, kenali Buah Bambangan ini dahulu.

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Buah Bambangan (magnifera pajang) merupakan salah satu buah terkenal di Borneo terutamanya Sabah dan Sarawak mempuyai nama lain antaranya buah mawang, buah embang dan juga buah embawang. Mempunyai ciri-ciri persamaan dengan mangga namun mempunyai tekstur yang lebih kasar selain daripada mempunyai rasa yang masam.Buah ini mempunyai pelbagai saiz dan bentuk yang kecil biasanya mempunyai bentuk yang lebih bulat, manakala jenis yang besar berbentuk agak bujur dan boleh mencapai berat sehingga 3-4 kilo sebiji.Ia merupakan tumbuhan hutan dan tersenarai sebagai tumbuhan terancam dalam senarai IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) dengan klasifikasi VU. Mempunyiai taburan yang lebih banyak di Sabah sebagai tumbuhan liar dan adakalanya ditanam oleh penduduk asli di kawasan penempatan mereka.

Kenali ciri-ciri Buah Bambangan yang anda perlu tahu. Jangan tersalah pula ya!

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Seperti juga dengan buah-buah hutan tropika yang lain, ia mempunyai bau yang agak kuat (seakan-akan manis) namun rasanya tetap masam. Warnanya isinya juga adalah lebih terang namun lebih kasar seperti juga bacang.Kulitnya berwarna coklat dan agak tebal manakala rasanya lebih mirip kepada buah bacang.

Untuk menikmati buah ini, anda perlu tahu kaedah mengupasnya yang agak berbeza daripada buah yang lain

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Masyarakat tempatan biasa menggunakannya sebagai jeruk ketika ianya masih muda. Ia sesuai juga dijadikan sebagai kerabu atau dicampur bersama sambal belacan.Untuk menikmati buah ini kulitnya perlu dikupas dengan kaedah yang agak berbeza iaitu dengan mengoyakkan kulitnya yang tebal tersebut. Buah yang masak juga dikatakan lebih enak sekiranya dinikmati dengan garam dan cili.

Kajian telah membuktikan bahawa Buah Bambangan mampu membunuh sel kanser kira-kira 15% daripada sel-sel mati dalam masa 24 jam

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Seorang saintis Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM) berjaya menemui ekstrak dari biji Bambangan bagi menyekat pertumbuhan sel kanser payudara dengan menghentikan kitaran pertumbuhan sel pada titik tertentu bergantung kepada laluan sel.Berdasarkan ujian yang dijalankan ke atas sel kanser payudara, didapati kira-kira 15% daripada sel-sel mati dalam masa 24 jam.Kajian penyelidikan baharu menunjukkan bahawa Bambangan mungkin mempunyai manfaat melawan kanser.

Kanser merupakan musuh utama manusia.
Ia boleh merebak pada bila-bila masa tanpa anda ketahui. Anda digalakkan untuk lebih bersenam dan jaga permakanan bagi mengelakkan kanser daripada membiak. Semoga berjaya!

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Gadis ini hilang sebelah ovari akibat kanser. Sedih sangat :(

                Aku Kuat Kerana Umi - Gadis 20 Tahun Kongsi Detik Pahit Hilang Sebelah Ovari Akibat Kanser

Sedihnya baca :(

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She Forgot Her Husband After A Brain Injury. 2 Years Later, She's Engaged To Him Again

A woman in Canada recently announced that she is once again engaged to her husband, whom she doesn't remember after suffering a brain injury two years ago

Lauran Hart Faganello took to Facebook on 20 August to share the news about her engagement with husband Brayden James Faganello.

9 months after I married Brayden I sustained a brain injury that completely changed our lives. While setting up for an...Posted by Laura Hart Faganello on Monday, August 19, 2019

Her post has since gone viral and received over 68,000 likes and 21,000 shares.

Before Lauren lost her memory, the couple had originally exchanged handwritten letters over a duration of eight months

According to the couple's website Faganello Productions, Brayden was from South Africa while Lauren lived between Belgium and Spain. The couple eventually met for the first time in Victoria, Canada and they tied the knot in 2016.

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Nine months after their wedding, however, an accident took place that changed the couple's life forever

The woman shared that a large pole had fallen on her head while she was setting up for an event, causing her to suffer from a brain injury that resulted in memory loss.When she woke up from the injury, she thought she was 17 years old, and had no recollection of any events that took place beyond that."My memory of meeting, falling in love with, and marrying Brayden was gone," she wrote.

Over the next two years, Lauren had to relearn everything, including how to read, write, and speak coherently while also learning how to live with the short and long term memory loss

"(I had) to come to terms with the fact that I’m married to someone I don’t truly know."I went through a period of anger and depression; I felt like so much had been ripped away from me," the woman wrote in her post, adding that she desperately hoped her memory would return but it has yet to happen. Although Lauren had forgotten who Brayden really was, he was still patient with her, which led to her wanting to try to make their relationship work."I took off my rings, and I told him I wanted to date him. So, we started dating again," Lauren said.

She shared that during their course of dating, Brayden became her best friend, crush, and her love

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"I haven’t miraculously gotten my memory and all my old feelings for him back, but I have new feelings and new memories," her caption read.

			I've learned that love is a choice, and I am choosing to love Brayden.

"Today he proposed to me (again), and I said yes (again)!" she said, adding that she's grateful for their new beginning and for their happy future ahead of them.

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Love truly knows no bounds <3

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[VIDEO] Gadis Ini Tetap Profesional Walaupun Terpaksa Uruskan ‘Wedding’ Ex-Boyfriend

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Setiap pasangan pasti mengimpikan hubungan mereka akan kekal sehingga menjenjang pelamin

Namun apakan daya, penentuan jodoh ditentukan oleh Tuhan. Kadang kala, ada pasangan yang terpaksa putus dan berpisah dalam proses berkenalan itu. Sama seperti video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila gadis ini terpaksa menguruskan majis pernikahan bekas teman lelakinya curi tumpuan netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @apriliafano09 Jadi dia adalah asisten mua...dtinggal nikah ma pacarnya ( team videographer ) krn harus profesional,dia brusha kuat! #fyp #fypmua #viral   original sound -       -

Gadis itu tetap profesional walaupun terpaksa uruskan wedding bekas teman lelakinya

Menerudi video yang dimuat naik oleh @apriliafano09 di laman TikToknya, kelihatan seorang gadis yang dipercayai bekerja sebagai make-up artist itu perlu menguruskan majlis sanding teman lelakinya. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah dia kelihatan sangat profesional merias wajah bekas teman lelakinya dan pengantin perempuan. Dia kelihatan mengetepikan semua emosi demi bekerja dengan profesional. Tugas gadis itu bukan saja merias wajah pengantin, malah dia juga yang menguruskan mas kahwin mereka. Tambahan lagi, dia baik hati membantu mengiring pengantin perempuan ke dalam kereta menuju ke tempat majlis diadakan.

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"Ya Allah, sedihnya tengok, semoga dijodohkan dengan orang yang lebih baik" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut  kagum dan bersimpati dengan ketabahan gadis itu. Malah, ramai yang mendoakan gadis itu. Selain itu, ada juga yang berkongsi pengalaman mereka. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu telah meraih 2.7M tontonan, 140K tanda suka dan 916 komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kuatnya dia, semoga dapat jumpa jodoh yang lebih baik! :)

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Isu Vellfire Jadi 'Kenderaan Rasmi' Menteri, Kementerian Kewangan Tampil Beri Penjelasan

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Kerajaan memutuskan menggunakan Toyota Vellfire 2.5L sebagai Kenderaan Rasmi Jawatan (KRJ) Menteri Kabinet bagi menggantikan Proton Perdana 2.4 Premium yang ditamatkan pengeluarannya pada 2014

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Kementerian Kewangan dalam satu kenyataan di Facebook memaklumkan, pertukaran itu diputuskan mengambil kira pelbagai perbincangan pertukaran KRJ di media sosial.Katanya, pemilihan Toyota Vellfire 2.5L berikutan kos sewa bulanan model berkenaan lebih rendah iaitu RM4,851.61 berbanding Proton Perdana 2.4 Premium (RM4,854.41)."Cadangan penggantian Proton Perdana kepada kenderaan lain seperti Vellfire sebenarnya sudah dipertimbangkan ketika pentadbiran kerajaan terdahulu tetapi ditangguhkan dan hanya dilaksanakan pada tahun ini."Untuk makluman, usia KRJ bagi jemaah menteri sebelum penggantian pada tahun ini ada yang mencecah enam tahun sedangkan penggantian KRJ bagi jemaah menteri sebenarnya dijadualkan setiap empat tahun sekali," kata kementerian itu.Berikut di bawah adalah kenyataan penuh daripada Kementerian Kewangan:

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Terdahulu, penukaran kereta Toyota Vellfire 2.5L sebagai kenderaan rasmi untuk kegunaan menteri kerajaan Persekutuan telah menimbulkan kontroversi baru-baru ini

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Ia berikutan satu posting yang dimuat naik oleh ahli Parlimen Bayan Baru, Sim Tze Tzin di laman Facebook rasminya mendakwa Bajet 2022 yang dibentangkan baru-baru ini dilihat kononnya sangat mesra rakyat, namun tanpa disedari menteri-menteri mendapat bantuan kenderaan Vellfire itu.Katanya lagi, golongan menteri yang terdiri daripada Barisan Nasional (BN), Perikatan Nasional (PN) dan Pas itu mendapat model kenderaan berkenaan sejak April tahun ini ketika rakyat sedang kehilangan kerja, syarikat lingkup dan kes membunuh diri yang semakin menjadi-jadi tahun ini.“Contohnya, orang muda dapat ewallet RM150 secara one off, penjawat awam pula mendapat RM700 one off. Rakyat pasti gembira kerana menerima bantuan tersebut.“Namun di sebalik pemberian sagu hati kepada rakyat ini, tanpa disedari, Menteri-Menteri Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional dan Pas itu sebenarnya dapat menikmati bantuan yang paling banyak apabila mereka mendapat ‘bantuan kereta Vellfire’ sebanyak RM 5,759.35 sebulan.“Hutang negara juga telah mencecah sehingga RM1.3 trillion. Hutang kerajaan telah mencecah 65 peratus Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK). Adakah kemewahan ini satu keperluan?,” ujarnya.


[VIDEO] Ayam Goreng Tak Basuh Sebelum Jual, Netizen Ini Sedih Dengan Sikap Peniaga Bazaar

Bazaar Ramadan merupakan tempat yang paling digemari orang ramai kerana pelbagai makanan yang dijual

Ada yang sampai beli berplastik-plastik bila kunjung saja bazaar Ramadan. Terpulanglah pada individu itu sendiri asalkan tidak membazir kerana ia bukan amalan yang baik. Malah, ada juga yang sanggup beratur panjang untuk mendapatkan juadah kegemaran mereka itu. Namun, tidak semua rasa makanan yang dijual di bazaar menepati cita rasa kita.Tular baru-baru ini, posting yang dikongsikan seorang pengguna Twitter memaparkan dia kesal selepas membeli rangka ayam di bazaar telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat posting itu di bawah:

Sampainya hati jual dekat orang yang puasa macam ni.Abah ada beli rangka ayam RM5 dekat bazaar. Bila nak berbuka tu, terkejut tengok dalam rangka tu penuh isi perut ayam. Tak siang ke? Tengokla pedal pun tak cuci. Semata rangka celup tepung. pic.twitter.com/PsZ84aMw5T— Phikasuuu (@pikasekri) April 5, 2022

Rangka seperti tidak basuh, masih ada lagi isi perut

Menerusi perkongsian itu, dia meluahkan rasa kesalnya terhadap peniaga bazaar selepas dia dan bapanya membeli rangka ayam dengan harga RM5.00.Namun, apa yang menambahkan rasa kecewanya adalah ketika dia mahu berbuka puasa, mereka seisi keluarga terkejut melihat rangka ayam itu seperti langsung tidak dibersihkan.Bukan itu saja, dia juga menunjukkan pedal yang dibelinya turut tidak dicuci bersih selepas dipotong dengan pisau.Lihat video itu di bawah:

Mak tak puas hati jadi mak potong. Memang betul pedal pun tak siang. Rezeki bagi kucing dengan anjing je makan. Kalau tak mampu berjual, janganlah aniaya orang macam ni sekali. Sedih abah balik beli untuk anak- anak makan. Sama-sama puasa kan? pic.twitter.com/RfgjY6kwJA— Phikasuuu (@pikasekri) April 5, 2022

"Tak kira lagi tu yang jual air berbekas-bekas, berbalang-balang bancuh guna air paip" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut meluahkan rasa kecewa mereka terhadap segelintir peniaga bazaar Ramadan yang mengambil kesempatan.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, posting tersebut telah meraih 13.7K retweets, 1,805 quotes tweets dan 10.7K likes di Twitter.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di Twitter:

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Nak berniaga kenalah ikhlas, jangan bagi pelanggan makan macam ni. Memang tak selera dibuatnya :/

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Fotografi & 5G Terbaik. Maxis Kini Tawarkan Dua Peranti HUAWEI Siri P40 Dengan Satu Harga!

Artikel ini ditaja oleh HUAWEI.

Pasti ramai yang tahu akan ciri-ciri hebat yang ada pada telefon pintar flagship terbaru daripada HUAWEI iaitu Siri P40 bukan?

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Mana tidaknya, HUAWEI Siri P40 hadir dengan keupayaan fotografi terbaik dan kadar sambungan 5G yang lebih hebat dan laju.Bukan itu sahaja, kami ada berita baik buat anda yang berniat untuk dapatkan HUAWEI Siri P40 ini. Maxis dengan kerjasama HUAWEI ada promosi menarik untuk semua!

Lebih menarik, anda boleh dapat dua peranti telefon pintar ini dengan satu harga!

Ya, betul. Beli 2 peranti dengan satu harga, TANPA bayaran pendahuluan!

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Dengan pakej Maxis Zerolution, anda boleh dapat 2 telefon pintar dengan 1 harga yang berbaloi tanpa sebarang bayaran pendahuluan. Bermula serendah RM159 sebulan*, anda boleh jimat sehingga RM2,542 pada recommend retail price (RRP).

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Memandangkan ramai yang tidak dibenarkan untuk pulang ke kampung halaman, memang sesuai sangat kalau anda dapatkan peranti HUAWEI Siri P40 ini untuk reward diri sendiri.Nak beli sebagai hadiah kepada ibu bapa di kampung pun sesuai juga. Sekurang-kurangnya ia dapat menjadi 'pengganti' diri yang tidak dapat pulang ke kampung bukan?*Tertakluk kepada terma dan syarat.*

Pelbagai hadiah percuma menanti anda!

Anda juga akan mendapatkan hadiah percuma bernilai RM796 untuk setiap HUAWEI P40 Series yang dibeli. Freebies yang ada untuk anda semua adalah seperti:HUAWEI P40 Wireless Charging Case bernilai RM289 atau HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Car Charger bernilai RM2891 tahun waranti dan 1 bulan perlindungan skrin bernilai RM2483 bulan langganan HUAWEI Video bernilai RM113.4050GB storan HUAWEI Cloud  selama 12 bulan bernilai RM46.803 bulan langganan Maxis Safe Device bernilai RM99

HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Car Charger.
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HUAWEI P40 Wireless Charging Case.
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Tak tahu nak buat apa jika memiliki dua peranti?

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Jangan risau! Kalau anda nak beli satu peranti sahaja pun boleh. Hanya dapatkan HUAWEI Siri P40 secara individu dari RM99 sebulan dengan Maxis Zerolution atau RM1,299 dengan kontrak biasa. Boleh pilih mana satu yang sesuai.

Nak tahu apa yang menarik tentang HUAWEI Siri P40 ini?

1. Hasil fotografi yang pastinya mindblowing!

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HUAWEI Siri P40 masih mengekalkan kedudukannya sebagai kamera telefon pintar terbaik dan sambungan terbaik. Dilengkapi dengan Ultra Vision Leica Camera, P40 Series menghasilkan gambar yang luar biasa tak kiralah subjeknya dekat atau jauh.Selain itu, dengan adanya AI, ia melengkapkan sistem kamera bagi memastikan gambar dihasilkan berkualiti tinggi pada bila-bila masa.

2. Sambungan 5G yang sememangnya laju dan memuaskan hati!

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Dikuasakan dengan Kirin 90 5G, HUAWEI Siri P40 menyokong mod rangkaian non-standalone (NSA) dan standalone (SA). Ia menyokong jalur frekuensi 5G untuk memberikan perjalanan global tanpa gangguan.HUAWEI Siri P40 menyokong Wi-Fi 6 Plus. Dengan standard Wi-Fi 6, ia menyokong saluran jalur lebar 160MHz dan 1024-QAM untuk mencapai kadar transmisi puncak 2400Mbps. Anda akan dapat isyarat yang lebih baik dan akan nikmati sambungan 5G yang tiada tandingan. Nak live streaming dengan resolusi 4K pun tiada masalah.

3. Adanya HUAWEI AppGallery. Lagilah syok!

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HUAWEI AppGallery ada lebih banyak aplikasi yang boleh kerap diguna seperti Facebook, WhatsApp, WeChat, Netflix, Instagram, TikTok, Lazada, AirAsia dan pelbagai lagi. HUAWEI AppGallery juga aplikasi paling selamat digunakan kerana ia dilengkapi dengan 4 lapisan perlindungan yang dah disahkan dan menepati piawaian industri tertinggi.Paling menarik, HUAWEI AppGallery turut memperkenalkan fungsi Quick Apps yang membolehkan anda mengakses aplikasi tanpa perlu memuat turun dan berfungsi dengan segera di telefon tanpa syarat. Jimat storage, masa dan data.Buat pengguna HUAWEI Siri P40 dan MatePad Pro pula, anda boleh menebus hadiah bernilai sehingga RM2,381 di HUAWEI Member Center. Siap dapat FREE 50GB storan HUAWEI Cloud selama 12 bulan. Dan, HUAWEI Malaysia turut memberikan 3 bulan akses premium ke HUAWEI Cloud untuk semua pengguna P40 Series dan MatePad Pro.Untuk maklumat lanjut, boleh klik sini.

Jom grab HUAWEI Siri P40 ini sekarang juga!

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Jom segera dapatkan HUAWEI Siri P40 dengan Maxis Zerolution outlet Maxis berhampiran. Jadikan HUAWEI Siri P40 ini sebagai peneman untuk anda dan yang tersayang sepanjang PKP ini. Untuk info lanjut tentang promosi 2X HUAWEI Siri P40 dengan Maxis Zerolution, boleh klik sini.

Scan kod QR di bawah untuk merasai sendiri data tanpa had dengan HUAWEI Siri P40melalui Maxis Fibre dan rangkaian 5G!

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Young Malaysians Are Taking Up Jobs As Cleaners To Earn A Living

The tough economic situation has compelled a number of young Malaysians to take up jobs as domestic cleaners

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Quite a number of young people in the country may still be looking for jobs that suit their skill sets but in the meantime, some are so desperate for jobs to the point that they wouldn't mind taking up manual labour or blue-collar jobs. According to Maideasy chief executive officer Azrul Rahim, the number of university students taking up jobs at the agency to provide on-demand cleaning services has been increasing. Maideasy is like the Uber of cleaning services, as the start-up connects local cleaning service providers with individuals seeking to obtain their services. "To get Malaysians to work for us as maids was initially very hard. I had to beg them to accept this job.""But eventually, many of them were willing to take it when they found that they could generate an income that was two, even three, times more than if they worked at a fast food restaurant," he told The Malaysian Insight.

As unemployment grows, so does the number of qualified people who are resorting to doing any job that pays.
One such person is Siti Nursyazalina Zailani, who graduated as a materials engineer but now works as a domestic cleaner.

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Nursyazalina was a hopeful jobseeker who had tried secure a job for several months following her graduation but she couldn't find anything suitable. Instead of sitting around and waiting for a job that meets her expectations, she took matters into her own hands and became a domestic cleaner with Maideasy. "I was attracted to this job because of the flexible hours, and if I work hard, we can take home about RM2,000 or more (a month)," she was quoted as saying by The Malaysian Insight. The last thing on her mind was to worry about social stigma associated with the job, because the filial daughter who came to Kuala Lumpur from Ipoh wanted to help her single mother cope with the rising cost of living.

"I'm getting paid to work eight hours a day, five days a week, and I can earn the same wages as a university graduate, if not more."

Nursyazalina revealed that she can earn RM80 for every home that she cleans and Maideasy takes a RM20 commission from each job. It was reported that her job scope as a domestic cleaner includes tidying up the house, mopping the floors, and cleaning the toilets.

Meanwhile, Nursyazalina's sister, Siti Nurdiyana, is also working as a domestic cleaner with Maideasy

The 21-year-old is a student at Intec College in Shah Alam and is studying for her Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) certification. Nurdiyana recently joined her sister to earn some income while she studies.

While there are prevailing negative perceptions about blue-collar workers, Nurdiyana said that there is no shame in earning an honest living

"Lots of people will always ask, 'Isn't it disgusting to be cleaning someone else's house?'" "For me, if you want to work, there's no need to think or care about what people say," she said, adding that there they are "not doing anything wrong" for working as domestic cleaners. Nursyazlina also shared the same sentiments with her younger sister although she told The Malaysian Insight things could get awkward sometimes when some of her clients found out that she is actually a university graduate. "When they communicate with me in English, sometimes they are surprised and will ask my how it is that my English is so good." "They can never guess that I am a university graduate, and will ask me all sorts of questions, like why I'm cleaning people's homes," Nursyazlina said.

Although both Nursyazalina and Nurdiyana do not feel ashamed of their jobs, many of their peers are still afraid that people might find out what they are working as domestic cleaners

Azrul revealed that university students generally prefer to work at fast food outlets but Maideasy is starting to see an increasing number of university students who are applying work as domestic cleaners. "They do it secretly, and don't want others to know. Recently, there are more students who are doing it, and they even invite their friends to join them," he said.

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Maideasy only works with Malaysians due to the expensive and complicated process of hiring foreign workers and the risk of hiring immigrants without valid working documents

While locals are slowly starting to show more interest in taking up cleaning jobs, Azrul said that the main challenge is to change the public's perception towards such jobs that are usually aimed at foreign workers.  "They never hear of Malaysians working part time as maids. We always only hear of foreigners or illegal migrants doing it."

Do you think fresh graduates should consider taking up blue-collar jobs? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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12 Amazing Things To Look Forward To In 2017

Last year's all done and dusted and we're looking forward to having an amazing 2017 ahead! :D

There's a lot to look forward to: from highly anticipated Hollywood releases to some exciting stuff right here at home. Including, some amazing new postpaid plans from redONE that are the lowest in Malaysia. They start from as low as RM8 and only go up to RM48. So no matter what plan you choose, you're sure to be saving money.

^ You when you see how cheap your phone bill is every month.
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Here are our top picks of exciting things to look forward to this year:

1. Fan favourite series will be coming back with new seasons

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'Game of Thrones' (Season 7), 'Stranger Things' (Season 2), and 'Pretty Little Liars' (Season 7) are just some of the shows that will be airing soon. The waiting will finally come to an end and (hopefully) all our questions will be answered!

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2. There are SO MANY blockbuster movies coming out

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Okay first of all, there are the superhero movies like 'Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.2', 'Spiderman: Homecoming', 'Thor: Ragnarok', and 'Justice League'. Then, there are the sequels like 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales', and 'Star Wars Episode VIII'. And there's even the live-action 'Beauty and the Beast'. Looks like a pretty significant chunk of our year is gonna be spend in the cinema and we're so excited!

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3. Public holidays and long weekends YAAAASSSS!

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Here's a guide on how to take advantage of them and get the most days off without using up too much of your annual leave:

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4. There will soon be not one, but two highly renowned French pastry shops opening their doors here in Malaysia soon: PAUL and Ladurée

We can't wait to fill our tummies with their yummy treats, mmmm! :9

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5. Top artists will be dropping brand new albums

Keep an eye out for Katy Perry, Drake, Lorde, The Chainsmokers, Fergie, and Iggy Azalea, all of whom are expected to be releasing new albums sometime this year. Also, rumour has it  that Eminem will be collaborating with Adele for a couple tracks on his new album. :O

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6. The original Digimon Virtual Pet/Digivice toy is coming back

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Japanese toy maker and video game manufacturer Bandai  recently announced that it will be bringing back the original Digivice toy we all grew up playing with in honor of Digimon's 20th anniversary!

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7. Techies will be able to get their hands on loads of exciting new gadgets...

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It's the 10th anniversary of the iPhone so Apple is sure to have something big in store for the new model.

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The Nintendo Switch is probably one of the most revolutionary gaming consoles to date. As a hybrid gaming machine, it let's you literally switch back and forth between a traditional and handheld console.

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Samsung is gearing up to redeem themselves with two new and improved phone models (the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy Note 8) as well as something yet to be revealed on the virtual and augmented reality fronts.

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8. ...and gamers can look forward to some big releases

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Some highly anticipated games are slated for release this year such as:- 'Resident Evil 7: Biohazard' (January 24)- 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' (March 21)  - 'Persona 5' (April 4)- 'Outlast 2' (no official date announced yet)

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9. We'll be able to see two lunar eclipses

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The first is a penumbral lunar eclipse, predicted to be happening on 11 February 2017, and the second is a partial lunar eclipse, predicted to be  happening on either 7 February 2017 or 8 February 2017.

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10. The MRT is finally going to be fully completed

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Though the MRT has already been up and running for a couple months now, the final stage of the Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT line is only expected to be fully complete and operational later in July.

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11. It's our turn to play host to the SEA Games

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The 29th SEA Games will be taking place from 19 to 31 August 2017. This will mark the 6th time that we've hosted the SEA Games; the last time it was held here was 16 years ago in 2001.

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12. We'll be celebrating our 60th year of independence! #merdeka

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WOW that's a huge milestone! :D The celebrations are sure to be really gempak this year especially since our Merdeka day coincides with the closing ceremony of the SEA Games so the double celebration will definitely be something worth watching.

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BONUS: You can now also get an amazing deal from redONE who is offering the lowest postpaid plan in Malaysia

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Here's a breakdown on the various plans they have on offer:1. Amazing48: 20GB of mobile data (8GB of 4G LTE + 12GB of basic Internet) & free 200 minutes worth of calls to all networks at RM48/month.2. Amazing28: 10GB of mobile data (4GB of 4G LTE + 6GB of basic Internet) at RM28/month.Find out more about redONE and their plans/services here.

Sounds like we're in for an amazing year ahead! What are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below. :)

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[PHOTOS] We Thought All These Signs Were Jokes But They're Actually For Real...

This bank's got your 'back'...

Spotted along the Federal Highway
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We hope this bag never gets sold to innocent children :O

Spotted in Summit USJ
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OMG WHY

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Made in chia seeds

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We'll never see 'rasa sayang' the same way again

Spotted in Penang
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So harsh :(

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NO, NONONONONO

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Okay, at least it's funky and not obscene

Restoran Phang Key
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Instead of tossing it into the sea, why not...?

Spotted in a bank
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When your keyboard's having a bad day...

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Okay, I'm hungry! So 'imam' gonna name my kampung...

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Kampung 'dry chest' :(

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Kampung Penajis... Who are naming all these places? Are there no rules?!

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When a club and a sponsor are a perfect match... #therereallyarenorules #theyhaveallbeenbroken

PUBC Haier...
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Seen any signs or unfortunately funny names like these lately? Send them to us on Facebook.


Gelagat Pekerja Tengah Bersihkan Restoran Tiba-Tiba Penyapu 'Hilang' Ini Bikin Dekah Ramai

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

Setiap orang pasti pernah mengalami situasi seram dalam hidup bukan?

Kejadian misteri sudah tidak asing lagi dalam masyarakat Melayu. Ada yang berani untuk melihat entiti atau hantu di depan mata sendiri. Ada juga yang tidak boleh melihatnya kerana takut disampuk.Namun, lain pula yang berlaku dalam sebuah video ini apabila seorang pekerja restoran lari lintang-pukang kerana 'dikacau' semasa sedang menyapu lantai mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

pic.twitter.com/nI7qpWejQ3— . (@anthraxxx781) October 12, 2022

Pelik penyapu tiba-tiba 'hilang', sekali terus lari lintang-pukang bila terjatuh dari ketiak

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh pengguna Twitter bernama @anthraxxx781, kelihatan pekerja restoran tersebut sedang menyapu lantai.Apa yang membuatkannya cuak dan seram adalah apabila sebaik saja dia mengangkat telefon, dia perasan penyapu itu sudah hilang dari tangannya.Kemudian, dia pergi ke belakang restoran untuk mengambil penyapu baru. Apabila dia ingin mengambil penyodok, penyapu asalnya tadi terjatuh dari ketiaknya dan perkara itu membuatkan dia terkejut lalu berlari kerana takut.

Image via @anthraxxx781 (Twitter)

"Nasib dia sedar awal kalau tak dia bawak balik rumah penyapu tu 2 tahun kemudian baru sedar terkepit kat ketiak" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini sudah meraih 598.5K views, 2.4K retweets dan 3.3K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat pekerja restoran berkenaan.Malah, ramai juga yang berkongsi pengalaman sama sepertinya kerana terlupa di mana mereka meletakkan barang.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

Image via @anthraxxx781 (Twitter)

Image via @anthraxxx781 (Twitter)

Image via @anthraxxx781 (Twitter)

Image via @anthraxxx781 (Twitter)

Image via @anthraxxx781 (Twitter)

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Hmm, tak tahu nak kesian ke nak gelak kat akak ni :D

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[PHOTOS] Check Out The Latest Mall In Cheras That Has People Hyped

Good news, Cheras-ians! A new shopping complex called EkoCheras Mall has just opened. :D

The mall's soft launch took place this week on 18 September and will officially open on 1 October.A Facebook post with photos of the mall has received over 3,600 shares so far in less than 24 hours.

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Located along Jalan Cheras, the mall is about nine kilometres from Kuala Lumpur City Centre and is easily accessible via Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)

A dedicated covered link-bridge connects the mall directly to Taman Mutiara MRT Station. The mall is also near to a Tesco branch, Leisure Mall, UCSI University, SJKC Taman Connaught, and SMK Seri Mutiara.There are approximately 2,000 parking bays in the car park – so, (hopefully) less time spent looking for parking and more time spent shopping.

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The mall has a total of 288 retail stores, from fashion outlets to food and beverage spots... including an eight-screen cinema!

Late night movies ftw.

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If you get hungry while shopping, the mall has a 'Food Street' on its Lower Ground floor with the "best street flavours of Cheras and Malaysia"

Spoilt for choice.

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... and more spots to chill with friends and family

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Here's how to get to the mall:

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You can also check out their website or Facebook page here.

New malls may be great. But here why some of these classic malls still exist in Malaysia:

                10 Iconic Malls That Still Exist In Klang Valley And Why People Loved Visiting Them

There's a reason why they're still around.

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Man Just Discovered That His Wife Stole From Him & 3 Other People Before They Got Married

A 31-year-old man from Kulim discovered that his wife was not at all what he had thought after finding out that she had stolen from him and disappeared

For the past three years, the husband Tang had observed her to be ‘kind-hearted and lovely’.

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However, things turned sour when banks started calling him for outstanding credit card bills – a total of about RM40,000

It was reported that his 26-year-old wife Chen, also ran off with his money and belongings worth RM60,000.

In October, she told him that she’ll be working at her mother’s granite company in Kuala Lumpur

“Since then, she only came home twice. The last time I saw her was in December where she gave me a bounced cheque,” the mechanical engineer said, adding that Chen had gone missing since then and was uncontactable.“I trusted her and gave her two supplementary credit cards. I even let her handle the payment for the credit card bills,” he said, according to The Star.She also apparently asked him for a RM20,000 loan for her family who needed the money for a business issue.However, he later discovered that her family denied any need for the money.

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To add to it all, Tang checked her luggage at home, only to discover hard truths about what else his wife had done... he was not her first victim

To his dismay, he found credit cards that belonged to other people. After tracking them down, he found out that she had cheated three other men before he met her in 2014. He shared that he wants the public to know that he has nothing to do with her if there are any more loans being taken. Those with information about Chen’s whereabouts are asked to call 05-253 8455 or 05-253 6981.

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Lakukan 11 Perkara Ini Untuk Hari Raya Yang Lebih 'Best' Dan Lebih Bermakna

1. Letak telefon jauh-jauh and be offline

Terutamanya masa makan. Luangkan masa yang ada tu dengan bersembang dan bertanya khabar.

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2. Puji pakaian atau rupa seseorang dengan ikhlas

Pujian paling simple seperti "Awak nampak cantik hari ni" atau "Cantiknya baju awak!" sudah cukup untuk membuat seseorang happy.

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3. Jangan hanya tahu makan. Belajar masak dan ambil tahu resipi rahsia saudara mara.

Ayam Masak Merah yang Mak Long selalu buat tu terlalu lazat? Dah tiba masanya untuk belajar dan dapatkan resipi rahsia Mak Long.

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4. Main bunga api

Serlahkan aura kebudak-budakan yang dah lama tersimpan dalam diri anda dengan bermain bunga api. Kalau main dengan kanak-kanak lagi best.

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5. Buat video call untuk kawan-kawan yang terpaksa beraya overseas

Bukan senang nak beraya tanpa mak ayah dan ahli keluarga di sisi. Sekurang-kurangnya, call lah kawan-kawan tu dan ceriakan hari mereka. Barulah BFFAETJ! (Best Friend Forever And Ever Till Jannah)

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6. Ziarah kubur kenalan yang dah lama kita tak pergi

Kalau bukan sebab Hari Raya, peluang untuk pergi menziarah kubur memang tipis. Apa kata ambil masa dan inisiatif untuk ziarah kubur kenalan masa Raya ni. Kan lebih baik. :)

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7. Bagi Duit Raya kat budak-budak, sikit pun jadilah

Masukkan RM1 dalam sampul dan berikan pada kanak-kanak yang ziarah ke rumah. Confirm mereka akan tersenyum lebar dapat Duit Raya!

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8. Berborak dengan datuk dan nenek tentang kehidupan

Mereka dah hidup lama. Jadi, tentulah mereka ada banyak pengalaman yang berguna untuk kita praktikkan dalam hidup.

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9. Peluk mak ayah dan tengok pada kedutan yang ada pada kulit mereka

"While we are busy growing up, we often forget our parents are growing old too"Sedarlah anak-anak, ibu bapa kita semakin hari semakin tua. Peluklah mereka, kucuplah mereka, dan hargailah mereka.

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10. Kumpulkan semua family dan ambil gambar ramai-ramai

Bukan selalu dapat berkumpul, kan? Setahun sekali je boleh dapat moment macam ni.

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11. Ambil gambar raya yang epik dengan sepupu-sepupu!

Ambil gambar dengan pose yang sama, lepas tu boleh tengok perbezaan pada gambar lama dan gambar baru. Serius seronok!

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Abadikan segala kenangan terindah ketika Hari Raya ini dengan kamera mirrorless Canon EOS M10

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Kamera mirrorless ini memang sesuai untuk dibawa ke mana-mana kerana saiznya yang kompak dan ringan. Walaupun bersaiz kecil, kualiti gambar yang dihasilkan melalui lensa 18-megapixel pada kamera ini sememangnya menakjubkan.Canon EOS M10 mempunyai sensor APS-C yang mampu menghasilkan gambar DSLR gred tinggi yang sangat sempurna buat mereka yang tidak mempunyai pengetahuan mendalam tentang fotografi.

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Bukan sekadar mempunyai variasi creative shooting modes dan paparan skrin yang boleh dicondongkan ke atas untuk mengambil selfie, Canon EOS M10 turut serasi dengan lebih 70 kanta keluaran Canon yang lain apabila dipasangkan dengan Mount Adapter EF-EOS M.Ia juga mempunyai skrin sentuh yang mesra pengguna dan senang digunakan. Selain itu, nak muat naik gambar ke sosial media pun senang. Transfer sahaja gambar menggunakan fungsi wifi yang terbina dalam kamera ini terus ke telefon anda.

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Sempena Raya, Lazada menawarkan diskaun RM20 bagi setiap pembelian Canon EOS M10 di laman web mereka

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Gunakan kod promo Canon20 dan dapatkan diskaun hebat ini di laman web Lazada sekarang. Selagi stok masih ada!Lebih menarik, Canon kini bekerjasama dengan Pokémon untuk mempromosikan kamera EOS M10 yang didatangkan dengan 'Pikachu Shoulder Plush' sebagai teman pengembaraan anda yang sempurna. Ketahui lebih lanjut di sini.

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Abang Botak Hentak Cermin Kereta Dengan Helmet Bebas Dari Penjara

Sebelum ini riuh mengenai kes Danial Abdullah Tan atau ‘Abang Botak’ yang dijatuhi hukuman penjara 12 bulan gara-gara memecahkan cermin hadapan kereta milik Siew Chean Voon

Walau bagaimanapun, mengikut laporan dari Sinar Harian, Abang Botak hanya sempat bermalam selama enam hari di penjara sebelum dia dibebaskan sementara daripada menjalani hukuman tersebut.

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Perkara ini berikutan Mahkamah Majistret Petaling Jaya yang membenarkan permohonan penangguhan pelaksanaan hukuman tersebut yang mana pendengaran permohonan itu telah berlangsung di hadapan Majistret Nur Shahira Abdul Salim, Jumaat, 7 Jun, yang lalu.

Mahkamah turut menetapkan RM 6,000 sebagai jaminan dan memerintah Danial Abdullah Tan untuk melaporkan diri sebanyak dua kali setiap bulan di balai polis berdekatan.

Semakan juga mendapati bahawa Danial turut memfailkan semakan terhadap hukuman penjara 12 bulan di Mahkamah Tinggi Shah Alam pada 3 Jun lalu

Peguam yang mewakili Danial, Nur Rafiuddin Maswari mengesahkan perkara tersebut.

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Danial pada 31 Mei lalu telah dijatuhi hukuman penjara 12 bulan oleh Mahkamah Majistret Petaling Jaya selepas mengaku bersalah memecahkan cermin sebuah kereta di Jalan Kasturi, Seksyen 12, Taman Bukit Serdang, Seri Kembangan, 5.30 petang, 28 Mei.

Ekoran insiden itu, dia terpaksa dihantar ke penjara kerana tidak membuat permohonan penangguhan perlaksanaan hukuman.

Terdahulu, tular video di laman sosial mengenai kejadian tersebut di laman sosial sebelum pihak polis berjaya memberkasnya

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Apabila ditanya mengapa dia bertindak sedemikian, Danial berkata, "Puncanya dia (pengadu) hendak melanggar saya dan menghimpit saya. Saya berhentikan dia untuk berbicara, namun dia menunjukkan tanda jari dan disebabkan itu saya buat keputusan bodoh."


Oxford Dictionary Just Added A Bunch Of Malaysia's Favourite Words To Its Latest Edition

Our local eateries must have a fan within the ranks of Oxford English Dictionary's (OED) editors, because the words "mamak" and "kopitiam" have been added to its list of new words!

A mamak.
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A kopitiam.
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Continuing with the food theme, "char koay teow", "rendang", and "chicken rice" - dishes popular among Malaysians and Singaporeans - are also included in the list of new entries

Char Kway Teow.
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Beef rendang.
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Dishes made popular in the Philippines such as 'balut' (a developing bird embryo boiled and eaten from the shell) and 'pancit' (noodles) have also been added to the list.

Some words familiar to Malaysians also booked a spot in the list, such as "ang pow" and its Mandarin equivalent "hong bao", "Ah Beng", exclamations "aiyoh" and "aiyah", as well as "atas".

Ang pow or hong bao.
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"Ang pow" and "hong bao" refer to red packets containing money, typically received during Chinese New Year and weddings."Ah Beng" is a term typically used in Malaysian and Singapore to describe loud, unsophisticated Chinese men, while "aiyoh" and "aiyah" are usually used to express frustration and disappointment respectively."Atas", an unexpected addition to the list, describes a high social status or a luxurious lifestyle.

The recent update to the OED contains more than 500 new words, phrases, and senses, including "clickbait", "moobs" (a portmanteau of "man" and "boobs"), "YOLO", and even Star Wars character "Yoda"

The September update also paid homage to Roald Dahl, with the addition of entries connected to the author's writing such as "splendiferous", "scrumdiddlyumptious", and "human bean" to mark his 100th birthday. You can check out the full list here.The Oxford English Dictionary is updated four times every year i.e. in March, June, September, and December.