Most Gangsters Arrested By PDRM In The Latest Ops Are Young People

The Perak police force has arrested a total of 71 individuals in the Ops Cantas Khas 2 for being involved in various violent offences

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The arrests were made over a period of 13 days, from 6 till 19 August. Ops Cantas Khas 2 was launched on 6 August for indefinite period of time to weed out criminals and eradicate gangsterism in the country.The operation was successfully conducted in Ipoh with 12 officers and 60 members from the state police department deployed to various districts in the state, including Sungai Siput, Ipoh, Teluk Intan, Manjung, and Taiping.

Perak Criminal Investigation Department head Senior Assistant Commissioner Datuk Gan Tian Kee, said that the suspects are aged between 17 and 60.
These criminals have actively been part of heinous crimes like murder, robbery, extortion and drug trafficking.

Perak Criminal Investigation Department head Senior Assistant Commissioner Datuk Gan Tian Kee holding the samurai sword confiscated during the Ops Cantas Khas 2 in Perak.
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"We have evidence of their involvement and they will be brought to court soon and charged."Those who escaped will surely be hauled in. There won’t be any further warning. If you’ve committed a crime, you will be arrested," added Gan, as reported by The Malay Mail Online, today, 26 August. It was reported that dangerous weapons like machetes, knives, a samurai sword and a fake pistol too were seized during the arrests and operation. While there were no shootouts or reports of members of the public being harmed, Gan did say that two reports of gang members threatening the police officers had been lodged.

The Perak police department has identified a total 32 triads in the state and Gan said most of these gangsters are young adults, from the ages of 20 till 30.

He said that the most influential triads in the states were from Gang 04, 08, and 36.From the beginning of the year till now, 75 individuals were investigated under the Prevention of Crime Act (Poca) 1959. When asked on why there were many youngsters joining triads, Gan said the young today were easily influenced.

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Meanwhile, in Selangor, the state police department has arrested 137 criminals tied to various offences like theft, criminal intimidation, cheating, and intentionally causing injury with dangerous weapons

Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Abdul Hamid Mohd Ali said that the operations are mainly focused on entertainment outlets and illegal parking sites, as reported by New Straits Times on 9 August.
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"About 76 among the individuals arrested were screened through their tattoos," said Selangor deputy police chief DCP Datuk Mohd Fuad Abd Latiff, adding that based on the tattoos, some of these detainees are believed to be part of triads like Gang 36, Gang 04 and Gang Satu Hati, as reported by The Sun Daily on 22 August. "The operations would be ongoing until the police are satisfied that the incidences of violent crimes and gang related crimes have decreased," he added.

With the increasing crime rates in the country, what do you think is the best way to put an end to these gangsters? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!


Boring Duduk Lama Dekat Rumah, Pemuda Ini Siap Buat Konsert Dengan Dancing Cactus. Lawak!

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Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) telah memaksa kita untuk terus berada di rumah bagi mengekang penularan wabak Covid-19

Sudah tentu perkara ini amat membosankan kita, tambahan lagi jika tinggal berseorangan. Pasti akan mencari pelbagai aktiviti untuk menghiburkan hati mereka.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang pemuda menyanyi bersama dancing cactus yang dibelinya mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @fayadgojez Harap tak kena kompaun semua penonton konsert cactus saya ##cactus ##cactusviral ##fyp ##fyp  original sound - E-zuone Ketupat - Tik Toker

Buat konsert dengan 100 dancing cactus di rumah

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang pemuda sedang melakukan persembahan parodi bersama dancing cactusnya untuk menghilangkan rasa bosan.Dia juga dilihat melakukan gaya Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza menyanyi seperti berada di sebuah konsert.Bukan hanya satu dancing cactus, tetapi dia melakukan persembahan itu dengan iringan 100 dancing cactus bersamanya. Difahamkan juga rupa-rupanya dia merupakan salah seorang yang menjual permainan viral itu.Lihat video penuh sambungan itu di bawah:

  @fayadgojez Reply to @fadzoners  oh 12 cactus ituhari tak cukup ya?  Tak apa saya belanja, jangan stress tau duduk rumah ##fyp ##fyp ##cactusviral ##cactus  Hati Kama - Pak Ngah

  @fayadgojez Reply to @mrsayu22  ya saya sedih jangan tanya lagi dah ##shouldbeme ##fyp ##fyp ##cactusviral ##cactus  Air Mata Ibu - Siti Nurhaliza

"Sekali semua cakap serentak, dah takut" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur melihat gelagat pemuda tersebut. Malah, ramai yang tidak dapat bayangkan bagaimana jika 100 kaktus itu bercakap dengan serentak.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.3M views, 112.3K likes dan 4,920 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Banyak betul dancing cactus dia, memang boleh buat  konsert :)

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Lorry Driver Who Lost Control Of His Vehicle Caused An Accident That Killed A Family Of 4

On Wednesday night, at around 10.50pm, a family of four were killed after a lorry driver lost control of his vehicle, veered it into the opposite lane and collided with a Honda Civic and another car

The three-vehicle collision happened at KM55 along Jalan Kota Tinggi-Bandar Tenggara on the night of 6 February, according to a report in NST Online.The four, who were in the Honda Civic, died on the spot, and the driver of a Proton Saga suffered injuries, while the lorry driver escaped unharmed.

Among those killed, two were kids aged six and four

The deceased were identified as 34-year-old Mohd Firdaus Januri, who was driving the Honda Civic, his 33-year-old wife Norlia Osman, and their two young children six-year-old Muhammad Adli, and four-year-old Nur Dalili, reported The Star Online.Their bodies have been sent to the Kota Tinggi Hospital for postmortem.

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The lorry driver, who is said to be in his 30s, has been detained

A urine test will be conducted as part of an investigation into the accident.The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

In another accident on 5 February, three people were burnt to death when the BMW they were travelling in caught fire:

                2 Men And A Woman Burnt To Death After Their BMW Caught Fire In An Accident Near Kajang

The fatal accident happened on the Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK).

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[VIDEO] Pelajar Acah Berani Nak Halau Monyet Tetapi Dikejar Semula Ini Bikin Dekah Ramai

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Suasana di asrama amat berbeza dengan suasana belajar di rumah

Iyalah, apabila di asrama kita ada rakan-rakan yang boleh menghiburkan kita. Malah, akan ada banyak kenangan yang boleh dibuat bersama.Namun, lain pula dengan sebuah video ini apabila kenangan bertukar tragis. Pelajar lelaki itu dikejar monyet kerana ingin menghalau daripada terus mencuri makanannya telah menjadi perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @am_kocho Aduhhhh nyet nihhhh, warghhhhh #unipurple #uitmmachang #uitmdihatiku  suara asli - NAMA KOK FIKI - FIKKSTARX

Stock Maggi untuk sebulan habis dikebas si monyet

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @am_kocho di laman sosial TikToknya, dia ingin menghalau monyet yang sedang khusyuk mengigit Maggi.Situasi bertukar kecoh apabila monyet itu ingin mengejar mereka semula. Malah, monyet itu membuka plastik yang lain dan bawa lari makanan ke luar tingkap.Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @am_kocho Replying to @am kocho PART 2 gaisss!!! “Dia makan maggie dengan kaya ke gile???” XD #part2 #unipurple #uitmmachang #uitmdihatiku  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

"Beli patung ular sawa yang besar tu. Letak dekat luar tingkap. Diorang tak berani masuk." - Netizen

Menjengah ke ruangan komen, rata-rata netizen terhibur melihat gelagat mereka dikejar. Malah, mereka juga mengalami perkara yang sama dan memberikan tips untuk takutkan monyet supaya tidak masuk ke bilik mereka lagi.Susulan tularnya video tersebut, kini video berkenaan telah meraih sebanyak 1.1M views, 68K likes dan 978 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Ingatkan keluar tangan kosong, rupanya bawa sekali Maggi tu :D

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World's Second Most Popular Browser Has Been Killing Your Laptop Battery For Years

Google Chrome is the browser of choice for many around the world, but there is a problem with Chrome for Windows that is potentially very bad news for laptop users

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Besides slowing your laptop down, Google Chrome can drastically affect your laptop battery life, Forbes reports

Chrome's battery drain problem was brought to wider attention by Forbes contributor Ian Morris, who noticed that Chrome for Windows was using considerably more power than other browsers. The issue, he wrote, is that Chrome doesn't return the system's processor to an idle state when it's not doing anything. Instead, Chrome sets a high “system clock tick rate” of 1 millisecond, and leaves it at that rate, even if the browser's just running the background.

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This is something that Windows uses internally that you won’t hear about unless you go looking. What Chrome does, as soon as it is opened, is set the rate to 1.000ms. The idle, under Windows, should be 15.625ms. The numbers are a bit confusing, but it’s what’s happening that matters here rather than the figures themselves.

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What is a clock tick anyway, and why does it matter?

In an OS like Windows, events are often set to run at intervals. To save power, the processor sleeps when nothing needs attention, and wakes at predefined intervals. This interval is what Chrome adjusts in Windows, so reducing it to 1.000ms means that the system is waking far more often than at 15.625ms. In fact, at 1.000ms the processor is waking 1000 times per second. The default, of 15.625ms means the processor wakes just 64 times per second to check on events that need attention.

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Microsoft itself says that tick rates of 1.000ms might increase power consumption by “as much as 25 per cent”. It’s also a problem because, by its very nature, the system tick rate is global, meaning that one application is able to spoil everything, and because regular users don’t care about tick rates, most of us would never know this was a problem.

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So, what about other browsers?

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Well, when you open the most recent version of Internet Explorer, the rate stays at 15.625ms until the browser needs to do something where the rate must increase.

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If you go to YouTube, say, and play a video IE will increase the rate to 1.00ms. When you shut that tab, and carry on with normal browsing, it will return to 15.625ms.

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In Chrome though, it is increasing the rate as soon as the browser is opened, and it keeps it high until you shut the browser completely.

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More damning to Google is the fact that this bug was first reported in 2010, but failed to gain any significant bug reports to the Chromium team until November 2012

It has, for the most part, been ignored. The first report was in 2010, but the last confirmed bug addition was made yesterday. If Google doesn’t take the problem seriously, then the bug will remain, and Windows laptops running Chrome will drain the battery faster than the same machine running Internet Explorer or Firefox.

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However, now that the issue has received widespread public attention, Google confirmed that the Chrome team is on the case, having bumped up the bug report to "priority one" internally

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In a statement to PCWorld, the company noted that the bug has been assigned internally, and that the Chrome team is working to fix it—though only after Morris shined a spotlight on the issue. The long-standing bug report has been bumped up to priority one.

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In the meantime, consider shutting down Chrome when you're not using it on your laptop, or trying out a different browser.

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Muar-Born Engineer Appointed Deputy Chief Technologist At NASA's Space Flight Center

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The Sultan of Johor has recently congratulated a Malaysian for her international success at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) headquarters in the United States

In a Facebook post, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar said he is proud of Muar-born Florence Tan for her latest appointment as the deputy chief technologist in the agency's Science Mission Directorate."It is a wonderful achievement, especially because of the position she holds at a globally important and prestigious organisation," said His Majesty."It will also serve as an inspiration to other Johoreans pursuing their various careers, dreams and talents."Tan's achievements at the internationally famous space agency recently caught the attention of Malaysians after her story was shared on Twitter by Richard Ker, the chief marketing officer of Aerodyne Malaysia, who often shares success stories of Malaysians in tech.

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Tan, a mother-of-two, has actually already worked at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center for over 32 years

According to her work profile, she is also chair of the headquarter's Small Spacecraft Coordination Group.She leads a group that coordinates and develops NASA's strategy and vision for small spacecrafts in exploration missions; provides advice to other directorates, and also assesses technology needs for NASA's science projects.Before the managerial roles, Tan, an electrical engineer by training, designed, built, and wrote software for mass spectrometers at Goddard's laboratories to be used on NASA space flight operations, including on the Moon, Mars, Saturn, and Titan (a moon of Saturn).She has received numerous awards for her work, including the NASA Medal for Exceptional Achievement, the Robert Goddard Exceptional Achievement for Outreach Award, the Goddard Division Excellence Award, and multiple other NASA Group Achievement Awards.

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Hailing from a small fishing village in Muar, Tan said she had always wanted to become a teacher like her parents

However, she was later inspired by watching reruns of Star Trek to become an aerospace or electrical engineer.She eventually left Malaysia at the age of 18 after finishing her secondary education at the MARA Junior Science College in Kuantan.Tan then graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland. She also holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Business Administration from John Hopkins University.

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Tan designed and wrote software for mass spectrometers flown on the Cassini-Huygens orbiter (pictured), launched in 1997 to Saturn.
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Tan, who is now a US citizen and lives with her husband and two daughters in Maryland, will still always pay tribute to her parents for where she is today

She said her parents saved money in every way they could when she was young because they understood that education was the way to a better life for everyone."Their plan was that the first two children, my sister and I, would go to school, graduate, and then get jobs to help pay for my two younger brothers to also go to college," she told NASA in an in-house interview."When I graduated, my friends got cars. I pooled my funds with those of my family so that my two brothers could go to college. All of us have done well, thanks to our parents."Tan has made it a personal goal to inspire more students to go into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and actively engages in outreach activities to promote NASA advancements to the public.

Watch Tan tell her story titled "From Malaysia To Mars" here:

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Try Surf Skating, Projection Mapping & More Cool Things At Taylor's College Open Day

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For over five decades, Taylor's has been helping students achieve their potential, opening up a world of possibilities to be leaders in the industry and community

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Taylor's reputation of providing exceptional tertiary education experience is delivering sterling performance for its pre-university programmes. In the last three years, a total of 1,057 Cambridge A Level students have scored 3As and above, with 12 students placed Top in the World, and 21 Top in Malaysia.The good news? Taylor's will be hosting an open day event over the first two weekends in August! It'll feature a fun lineup of activities for those looking to further their studies. But first, let's find out what sets Taylor's apart.

For Cambridge A-Level (CAL) student Nikunj Vig, the institution's unique Taylor'sphere ecosystem and community has not only better prepared him for the business world, but also helped his college experience to be more rewarding

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"The vibrant campus life and community have allowed me to further explore my interests as I got to engage in many extracurricular activities, participate in competitions, and enlist in clubs and societies, which definitely helped me to understand the practical aspects of things," said the student.Just like Vig, students enrolled in Taylor's College pre-university programmes are supported by the institution’s holistic teaching method, robust pastoral care, and student support.In other words, students are provided the right environment, networks, and resources at the college and university level to help them thrive in their academic performance, as well as personal development and future careers.

According to Vig, "The opportunities here at Taylor's has aided in the development of my leadership, communication, and decision-making skills"

Vig and Ms. Sujata Devi Nair, CAL programme director and principal lecturer.
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"This has helped us in winning the Australian National University Business Case Study Competition under the guidance of Ms. Sujata Devi Nair, CAL programme director and principal lecturer. It was a really tough competition to manage alongside studies as it required intensive research and analysis of important business functions but with the support of Ms. Sujata and team, we were able to excel and take so much learning out of it."I believe that my receiving of the Top Achiever's Award is largely due to the Taylor'sphere nurturing ecosystem and community," said Vig who recently graduated in January 2022, before pursuing his studies in Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy) at the National University of Singapore.

Called Taylor's Future Movement, Taylor's College will be opening up its campus for an epic open day event, perfect if you're looking to further your studies and wanna check out your options

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Back for the fifth year with the theme Beyond Digitalisation, Taylor's Future Movement will be held over two weekends from 6 to 14 August. Open to all, participants will get to connect and network with a community of movers and shakers, as well as Taylor's alumnus and industry partners, while learning from the very best in a wide variety of industries.One of this year's highlights showcases how the institution integrates digitalisation into its programmes through a series of XR immersive experiences, providing students with a more engaging learning experience.The lineup of programmes will also feature a series of workshops, discovery classes, exhibitions, and keynote sessions.

Here are three highlights to look out for during Taylor's Future Movement open day:

1. Discover pre-university programmes and progression pathways that align with your passion and learning styles

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With Industry 4.0 changing the dynamics of the future labour market, it has become a major priority for higher education institutions to prepare students for roles embedded in digitalisation and technology.Specially curated for students looking to enrol in pre-university (pre-u) modules like CAL, South Australian Certificate of Education (SACEi), foundation, and diploma programmes, Taylor's Discovery Classes would present participants an opportunity to experience the engaging learning styles and progression pathways offered by the institution.

2. Unsure about your study path? You can get your questions answered through consultations with counsellors at Taylor's!

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With so many pre-u programmes that are widely available these days, you probably feel lost and torn between the options. If you find yourself asking which programmes to choose, be it SACEi, Cambridge A Level, foundation, or diploma, rest assured that you can meet helpful counsellors on campus (or online) for personalised guidance.Taylor's counsellors are ready help you make an informed decision before you make your ultimate choice based on your interest, passion and learning styles.

3. BONUS! Learn the sport of surfing on land and more unique on-ground experiences.

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Taylor's Future Movement will be organising a surf skating workshop, teaching participants this trending sport which has interested youths across the world. You'll also get to immerse yourself in a projection mapping space and snap aesthetic photos at the bamboo architecture exhibition. Plus, go on a tour of Taylor's award-winning Lakeside Campus and see its cutting-edge facilities, including the new Vortex VR Lab!

All in all, Taylor's Future Movement is an experience that introduces students to Taylor'sphere, a learning ecosystem and community that nurtures intellectual, mental, and emotional growth.

Interested in finding out more about Taylor's programmes and Taylor'sphere? Register to join Taylor's Future Movement today!


An Indonesian Maid Was Executed For Killing Her Boss Who Tried To Rape Her

Tuti Tursilawati was an Indonesian maid who worked in Saudi Arabia. In 2011, she was sentenced to death for murdering her Saudi employer.

Tuti (right) met her mother for the last time in April this year.
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China Press reported that Tuti began working for Suud Malhaq Al Utaibi, a Saudi man in 2009.A mother of one, Tuti killed Suud in 2010 for trying to rape her, according to Indonesian workers rights' group Migrant Care.UCA News reported that Tuti was beheaded in the Saudi city of Thaif.

Kabar duka kembali datang dari Arab Saudi. Tuty Tursilawati, pekerja migran Indonesia asal Majalengka, dieksekusi mati pada 29 Oktober 2018 kemarin..Eksekusi hukuman mati ini lagi-lagi dilakukan tanpa ada notifikasi kepada Pemerintah Indonesia.#RIPTuty #stophukumanmati pic.twitter.com/pg5i52IY2Y— Migrant CARE (@migrantcare) October 30, 2018

Tuti was executed by Saudi Arabia on 29 October, a week after Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir's visit to Indonesia

The Washington Post reported Widodo as saying that he has filed a complaint to al-Jubeir and demand an explanation on why the Indonesian government was not notified that Tuti was to be executed on 29 October.According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), Widodo had mentioned Tuti's case during al-Jubeir's visit to Indonesia, and that the case had been brought up on multiple occasions with other Saudi officials such as King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Joko Widodo welcomes Adel al-Jubeir to the presidential palace in Bogor, Indonesia on 22 October.
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The Telegraph reported that al-Jebeir was in Indonesia to discuss migrant workers' rights.The Saudi Foreign Minister's meeting with Indonesian officials included a talk on mandatory consular notification before any capital punishment is carried out against Indonesian citizens."The execution of Tuti Tursilawati was done without notification to our representatives, either in Riyadh or Jeddah," said Lalu Muhmmad Iqbal, director of the Indonesian foreign ministry on 30 October.

Tuti was one of the 11 million foreign workers residing in Saudi Arabia

SCMP reported that the foreign workers in Saudi Arabia come from over 100 countries. About 2.3 million of them work in households, often as maids.According to The Washington Post, 20 Indonesians remain on death row in Saudi Arabia as of March this year.

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"The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ignored principles of human rights, including a right for everyone to live," Abidin Fikri, a member of Indonesia's parliament, was quoted as saying by The Telegraph. Nonetheless, Indonesia's Amnesty International director Usman Hamid called out the hypocrisy of the government in its protest of Tuti's execution. "It just isn't logical that Indonesia requests another country to release one of its citizens from the death row when Indonesia itself still practices the inhumane and violent punishment," Usman said, according to SCMP.

Meanwhile in Malaysia, a bill to abolish the death penalty was reportedly tabled in Parliament on 15 October:

                Bill To Abolish Death Penalty To Be Tabled Next Week, Says Law Minister

"We need to look into it and hear the views of all, but as it stands today, the decision is to abolish the death pena...

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A Cosy Bookstore Cafe & 7 Other Beautiful Cafes In Penang To Check Out In 2019

1. Kafka Penang @ Jalan Kelawai

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Tucked away behind a bungalow along Jalan Kelawai, Kafka is a new hot spot to cool off from the Penang heat since opening in October 2018. This quaint cafe is made cosy with its mix-match furniture of plump sofas, wooden chairs, and vibrant greens - reminiscent more of a comfortable living space than a cafe.While the all-day breakfast is always a crowd-pleaser here, with unique dishes like the Beef Rendang Benedict and Spiced Eggplant Shakshuka, you can find many other soul-warming food in their lunch and dinner menu. Address: Kafka Penang, 15, Jalan Kelawai, Kampung Syed, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang.Opening Hours: 8am - 10pm (daily)Contact Details: 04-218 9726More info: Facebook | Instagram

2. Norm @ Lebuh Carnarvon

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You'll find Norm aesthetically pleasing in every corner with its clean rustic-minimalistic decor of white walls and tiles, accented by rattan furniture, big windows that flood the space with natural sunlight, and a tree that breathes life into the space. Serving American cuisine, the menu is split between a morning "norm" menu with a healthy spread of coffee, waffles, and their yummy signature Tiramisu dishes. However, their evening "noct" menu consists of alcohol-infused food and beverages to let you loose at the end of the day. Address: Norm, 260c, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang.Opening Hours: 10am - 12am (daily)Contact Details: 017-401 1300More info: Facebook | Instagram

3. Narrow Marrow @ George Town

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While Narrow Marrow has been opened since 2014, this cafe can be easily missed while walking along Carnarvon Street. Giving off an eclectic vibe, its interior is quirkily decorated with up-cycled furniture while its bare walls are embellished with various art pieces - making it a cosy little space to tryst with your loved ones.A contrast to their decor, their menu is kept clean and simple - serving hearty Western and Asian dishes, homemade cakes, and espresso based beverages, alongside a medley of refreshing smoothies.Address: Narrow Marrow, 252A, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang.Opening Hours: 10am - 1am (Closed on Wednesdays)Contact Details: 014-303 6647More info: Facebook | Instagram

4. Joies Cafe @ Jalan Moulmein

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Simple in decor, this cafe charms patrons with its minimalistic interior of grey cemented walls that's livened up with fresh foliage to the joy of any greenery-loving foodie! Known for their homemade, all-natural sourdough bread, you c enjoy it in a variety of wholesome brunch dishes. Joies also serves up some of the most deliciously sinful cakes in Penang!Address: Joies Cafe, 1st floor 32, Jalan Moulmein 10350 Pulau Pinang, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Opening Hours: 9am - 9pm (closed on Thursdays)Contact Details: 04-226 0479More info: Facebook | Instagram

5. Blooms @ Lebuh Tye Sin

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Painting your Instagram feed pink with it's oh so photo-worthy interior, every corner of this cafe is decked out for your #ootd shots -  pastel pink walls, chic furniture, and even two pink-themed ball pits!Their menu is filled with picture-perfect dishes - elegantly plated with delicate dried flowers or sprinkled with fragrant edible petals. Or both!Address: Blooms Cafe,  82, Lebuh Tye Sin, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Opening Hours: 11am - 12am (daily)More info: Facebook | Instagram

6. Mia Specialty Coffee

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With its pebble-covered floor, rattan furniture, and warm lighting, Mia creates a serene spa-like ambience - a perfect place to take a breather from the hectic city life. Serving one of the most viral food of 2018, Mia is known for their hyper-realistic doggo cake that's almost too cute to eat. Just almost tho. You definitely won't regret digging into this rich creamy dessert! Address: MIA Cafe Penang, 15, Jalan Kek Chuan, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Opening Hours: 11am - 11pm (closed on Tuesdays)More info: Facebook | Instagram

7. Gayo Coffee @ Lebuh Pantai

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Dubbed itself the "longest" cafe in Penang, every inch of Gayo is decked out with vintage-styled decor that is picturesque from every angle. This cafe has 6-levels - all quirkily decorated with a vintage-theme and flora embellishments. It even has a courtyard that hides an enchanting old vine tree.Chill out to live music performances every night while you dine to an European-style menu, warm specialty coffee, and freshly baked pastries.Address: Gayo Coffee, 161, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang.Opening Hours: 9.00am - 1.30am (Tuesday - Thursday)8.30am - 1.30am (Friday & Saturday)9.00am - 1.30am (Sunday)Closed on Mondays.Contact Details: 04-261 9891More info: Facebook | Instagram

8. The Nook Books & Coffee @ Halaman Khoo Cheow Teong

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This bookstore cafe sets out to soothe any weary mind with its tranquil setting of comfy couches, coffee tables, and large bookcases that are filled with hundreds of pre-owned books (which you can purchase at a fixed price).While there's not much to be eaten here, light bites such as toasts, croissants, as well as coffee are readily available to accompany you while you get lost in the pages.Address: The Nook Books Cafe, 4, Halaman Khoo Cheow Teong, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang.Opening Hours: 11am - 11pm (Monday - Friday)9am - 11pm (Saturday & Sunday)Closed on Tuesdays. Contact Details: 012-525 2762More info: Facebook | Instagram

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Here are other must-visit cafes while you're roaming then streets of Penang:

                The First Ice-Themed Café In Malaysia Is A Perfect Retreat For When You Can't Stand Heat

The cold never bothered me anyway.

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                9 Insta-Worthy Cafes To Check Out In Penang

Check these out for your next cafe-hopping sesh!

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Also check out this magnificent bookstore that just opened in Penang last month:

                This Insta-Worthy Bookstore In Penang Has The Tallest Bookshelves You'll Ever See In M’sia

It even has its own stairs to get across.

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How Microsoft's Newly Launched Surface Pro 3 Stands Against The MacBook Air

Microsoft has officially unveiled the Surface Pro 3, a device aimed at eliminating the "conflict" Microsoft sees between the tablet and laptop

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In his usual style, Surface chief Panos Panay boldly proclaimed that the Surface Pro 3 will remove the conflict of choosing between a tablet and laptop — that it's been designed without compromise with the best aspects of both.

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The Surface Pro 3 comes with larger surface area than its previous model and even lighter than a MacBook Air

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It's 12 inches, up from 10.6 inches, to increase productivity and weighs 800 gram, without a keyboard

By far the most immediate and noticeable change in this year's Surface Pro is the display. At 12 inches, it's now larger than previous models and also features a much higher 2160 x 1440 resolution. That puts it near 216ppi, which doesn't quite match the iPad Air's 264ppi pixel density, but again, you're working with a larger surface here — no pun intended.

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Microsoft has also finally done away with the unwieldy 16:9 screen ratio of other Surface tablets in favor of a taller 3:2 ratio, making the latest device easier to hold and a better fit for a lot of content.

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In addition to an improved hinge, users can now tilt the screen to an angle of up to 150 degrees

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The device features a pen too, which during the on-stage demo seemed to work seamlessly when writing letters into a New York Times crossword puzzle. By clicking the pen, it impressively turned on a note-taking app too.

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WATCH: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Hands On Video:

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Microsoft is dubbing the Pro 3 "a tablet that can replace your laptop," and positioning it against the thinnest, most portable notebook on the market — the MacBook Air. So how do the two really stack up?

The MacBook Air is weighed against the Surface Pro 3 at a Microsoft event in New York City.
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Throughout the Surface Pro 3 presentation, Microsoft took the time to compare its newest device against Apple's iconic portable computer.

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This table the specs and features of the Surface Pro 3 and the mid-2014 MacBook Air. The MacBook Air lacks a touch screen and support for a Surface Pro Pen accessory, but here's how the rest of it compares:

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Although the MacBook Air and the Surface Pro 3 have many of the same features, looking at the price ranges can be a little misleading

The Surface Pro 3 starts at $799, that's for a model with 64GB of storage, 4GB of RAM and an Core i3 processor. A more even comparison is between the $999 version of the Surface Pro 3 and the base configuration MacBook Air.

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Both machines have Core i5 processors, 128GB of storage and 4GB of RAM. The Pro 3's speed is clocked a bit higher than the MacBook AIr, but the MacBook Air has an extra USB 3.0 port and a better GPU.

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Likewise, the $1299 Surface Pro 3 — which features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage — is priced the same as a MacBook Air with that configuration. (The $1199 MacBook Air has only 4GB of RAM, but can be configured to have 8GB for an extra $100.)

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In fact, the MacBook Air actually comes out cheaper than the Surface Pro 3 once we enter configurations with a Core i7 processor. The MacBook Air with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a Core i7 processor is $1449. A Surface Pro 3 with those same specs is $1549. A fully maxed-out MacBook Air — including a Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD — is $1749. The highest-end Surface Pro 3 configuration, which boasts the same specs, is $1949.

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The bottom line? The Surface Pro 3 can hold its own against the MacBook Air.

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At first glance, it’s easy to assume that the Surface Pro 3 offers a sharper display and lighter body than the MacBook Air for the same $999 price tag. However, you’ll need to pay an extra $129 for the Surface’s Type Cover keyboard, which is essential for using the slate as a laptop replacement. It might be worth splurging for the Pro 3 if you want a touchscreen device with some neat pen features, but the MacBook Air still provides the most solid notebook experience for your money.

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"Gong Yoo Darkweb" - Remaja Ini Segan Selepas Dikatakan Seiras Dengan Hero Train To Busan

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

Zaman sekarang, banyak kita boleh lihat artis K-pop yang semakin popular bukan sahaja di Malaysia, malah seluruh negara

Jika kita sebut sahaja tentang bintang pelakon terkenal Korea Selatan iaitu Gong Yoo. Pasti terlintas di fikiran kita berkenaan sebuah filem dari Korea Selatan yang pernah menjadi hangat di negara kita iaitu Train To Busan (2016).Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video berkenaan seorang remaja yang dirakam oleh rakannya disebabkan mukanya hampir mirip dengan pelakon Korea Selatan tersebut.Lihat video penuh di bawah:

  @dvnielazhari gong yoo darkweb #uitmdihatiku #uitmsegamat #hangmemangfhak  original sound  - danny

Ingatkan sekadar gurauan, senyuman dan lesung pipit memang ada iras-iras Gong Yoo

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @dvnielazhari di TikTok, rakaman tersebut memaparkan seorang rakannya yang mempunyai iras-iras pelakon terkenal Korea Selatan tersebut.Reaksi remaja yang dikenali sebagai Aiman tersebut dilihat segan dan tersenyum semasa dirakam. Sosok muka, rambut dan lesung pipitnya mempunyai iras yang sama seperti pelakon yang dikatakan.Tambahan pula, ruangan komen juga dipenuhi dengan sokongan dan puji-pujian daripada netizen.

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"Hat ni version hitam manis" - Netizen

Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan reaksi remaja tersebut dan bersetuju bahawa rupanya itu mempunyai iras-iras Gong Yoo.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 384.1K views, 34.9K likes dan 853 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Kalau ada slot kosong Squid Game nanti roger :D

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JPJ Officers Will No Longer Be Inside The Car During Driving Tests From June 2020

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) recently announced that they plan to launch an automated driving test or 'e-testing' system this year

According to Sinar Harian, the new system is expected to be implemented by June 2020 at all driving schools nationwide.

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Candidates will no longer have a JPJ officer sitting next to them during driving tests under the new system

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JPJ director general Datuk Seri Shaharuddin Khalid said that tests would be assessed remotely. He explained, "Candidates will still have to go through the normal circuit. However, the examiner will no longer be in the car and will monitor the test from a control room at the driving institute.""If the candidate bumps into a pole or commits any other mistake, the officer in the control room will know immediately," he added.They hope that through this initiative, they will be able to lessen human-to-human interactions and increase the integrity of the department.

The e-system is currently being tested out at several driving institutes in Johor as a pilot project

According to The Star, the 'Ujian Kurikulum Pendidikan Pemandu' (KPP01 Test) and other JPJ table tests are also quickly shifting towards being fully computerised.A total of 122 driving institutes in Malaysia have applied to open computerised examination centres on their premises.

A reminder to buckle up this year:

                Rear Passengers Can Be Fined RM300 For Not Wearing Seat Belts In 2020

The rule also applies to those taking the bus.

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"He's The Reason I Am Still Alive" - AirAsia Passenger Defends Pilot Who Called For Prayer

AirAsia X flight D7237 en route to Kuala Lumpur was forced to return to Perth, Australia shortly after take-off due to a technical issue on Sunday, 25 June

[VIDEO] An Air Asia X flight was forced to return to Perth, after a 'boom' was heard in midair - then 90 scary minutes on the plane that shook 'like a washing machine'.

AirAsia X flight D7237 that was bound for Kuala Lumpur took off on Sunday with 359 passengers on board. The plane was forced to return to Perth due to some technical issues.

AirAsia X passengers told news outlets, there came a loud bang about 90 minutes into the flight to Kuala Lumpur. A passenger reported that it was an explosion on left wing, while another remembered a strange smell before what felt like endless shuddering of the plane. "Like you were sitting on top of a washing machine," the passenger told the ABC.

Another passenger said he looked out at the window and could see the engine rattling on the wing.

The flight captain made an announcement asking for the passengers' cooperation and urged them to say a prayer, "I hope you all say a prayer; I will be saying a prayer too and let's hope we all get back home safely."

The plane landed safely in Perth while paramedics, fire crews and police officers gathered at Perth Airport with water police and marine rescue volunteers along the Western Australia coast on alert in case the aircraft crashed into the ocean.

Many were stranded at Perth airport until late Sunday night. A replacement flight to Kuala Lumpur was scheduled to leave Perth about 8:30pm, however it was delayed and finally departed at 11:40pm.

According to Perth Now, the captain told passengers at one point that a blade had sheared off an engine. However, Air Asia has issued a statement saying: “We are investigating the technical issue - there is no indication its an engine issue.”

“Passengers were attended by our ground staff upon landing and were provided with all necessary assistance,”
“Our engineers are taking the precautionary steps to check the aircraft, ” AirAsia added in the statement.

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The A330 airbus, carrying 359 passengers, left at 7am (local time) but the plane started shuddering just 1.5 hours into the trip as passengers reportedly heard a small explosion on the left wing.A passenger named Brenton Atkinson had described the shaking like a "sitting on top of a washing machine". "It was literally like you were sitting on top of a washing machine. The whole thing was going. We could see the engine out the window which was really shaken on the wing," he told ABC."No-one was freaking out too much. It was a bit nervy. [The crew] handled it really well," Atkinson added.

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The flight landed safely at Perth Airport at 10am and no passengers or crew members were injured, much to everyone's relief.
Nevertheless, criticisms began to arise when reports of the pilot asking passengers to pray surfaced on the Internet.

According to passenger Sophie Nicolas, the pilot reportedly said, "[Crew] said 'I hope you all say a prayer, I'll be saying a prayer too, and let's hope that we all get back home safely'."Another passenger Damien Stevens told CNN that the pilot had asked passenger to pray twice. Meanwhile, the captain can be heard in one of the viral video recordings saying, "Please listen to everything. Our survival depends on your cooperating. Hopefully, everything will turn out for the best." Quite a number of people opined that the pilot was "not professional" for asking for divine assistance, arguing that such message could greatly influence passengers’ emotional state and cause panic.

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However, one of the passengers on Flight D7237 has urged netizens to stop criticising the pilot and the low-cost carrier

15-year-old Madeline Wright said that she was on the plane when the incident unfolded mid-air and noted that all the crew members, including the pilot, did their best during the crisis. "Our reassuring captain talked us through the whole situation and gave us every piece of information he had.""The way we all cooperated and remained calm throughout the event made it easier for the crew onboard to help us and for our captain to fly us to safety. No one screamed," she wrote in a post on Facebook.

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"It disgusts me that people are criticising our captain for telling us to pray and are trying to get him fired."

"The full context was, 'Everything is under control in the cockpit. If you want to say a prayer, that might help too'," she explained, adding that the pilot's call for prayer was said in a way to make people feel better. "He was professional. He was human. He was a reassuring voice during this event and gave us hope, he is the reason I am still alive and I cannot thank him enough."

She went on to say that unexpected technical difficulties could happen to any airline, and not just low-cost carriers like AirAsia

"The aircraft was checked thoroughly before departure like all planes are and was regulated by the same air safety organisations. People should not be criticising AirAsia for missing anything - technical problems happen all the time, even on more expensive flights.""And to the people blaming AirAsia for the event, it was not their fault and they did their best to keep us comfortable during the incident and the aftermath."Acknowledging the media reports on how passengers were stranded in the airport following the incident, Wright said that AirAsia did their best to accommodate passengers during that period of time and even offered several options for compensation."For those of you criticising AirAsia, our pilot and those on board, please stop. The bravery of our crew and captain should be praised not criticised, they did the best they could for us, and everyone is safe," she wrote.Wright's post has been shared over 14,500 times at the time of writing, with many netizens expressing their support and praise for the pilot.

Meanwhile, AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said that he is "super proud of all his crew led by Captain Ibrahim"

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He also commended first officer Vincent and Purser Ruijaruuneglai "who did a superb heroic job bringing back everyone safely". According to Tony, passengers have reached out to him, telling him that Captain Ibrahim's announcements kept everyone calm. "AirAsia don't make engines and all airlines have engine failures. But when it does happen it takes great pilots and great leadership in times of crisis. I'm beaming with pride."  "If it was a full-service airline the pilot would have been a hero. But because it's a low-cost carrier press and so called experts make wild accusations and forget the heroics of our crew," Tony wrote on his Facebook page yesterday, 27 June.

In other news, AirAsia has set a new record at the 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards recently:

                AirAsia Is The Best Low-Cost Airline In The World For The 9th Year

A new record by the Malaysia's best.

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Should You Upgrade To iOS 9? Here's All You Need To Know

After revealing the latest software two months ago at the annual Apple WWDC Convention, iOS 9 is now available for download

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"So, should I upgrade to iOS 9?" is the question that most people will ask around launches like this, because it's often a gamble to some users

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To help you make a decision, we’ve rounded up some of the most common questions people have regarding iOS 9. Hopefully, it'll help you make a decision!

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1. Say goodbye to Apple's infamous poor battery life with Low Battery Mode

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The biggest one is battery. The iPhone can be lauded for a list of things, but one of them is definitely not battery life. Apple is playing a game catchup with other Android phones out there by adding a battery-saving mode when you’re in dire energy straits.

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Low Power Mode offers to kick in at 20 percent and again at 10 percent, and when you enable it, it can prolong your remaining battery life up to three hours. But you still get to use Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, location services, and all the other bells and whistles in iOS. Instead, iOS intelligently quits background processes like email fetch, dims the screen slightly and sets it to sleep much quicker, and reduces visual effects like parallax and app-opening animations.

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2. Siri gets up close and personal

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In iOS 9, Siri finally gets some of the proactive features that make Google Now great, providing users with key information and helpful suggestions before they even ask. For example, I go to a specific dog park many evenings after work to let my dog run around a bit before dinner. Now, when I leave my house each evening around that time, Siri automatically tells me how long it will take me to get to that dog park, and whether or not there are any traffic issues I need to know about.

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Siri is also able to do a lot more in iOS 9 because the personal assistant has contextual awareness. For example, when asking Siri to "Remind me to do this" when looking at a request in the Messages app, Siri will understand what "This" refers to, providing the correct response. In the Reminders app, the Reminder created by Siri will link back to that original conversation, so the source is apparent.

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3. An improved Spotlight to search for more stuff

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Spotlight is getting up to par with its OS X counterpart with iOS 9. You can now search for all kinds of stuff to get instant results, including sports scores, weather forecasts, stock prices, and even search within your apps. The search screen is also now populated with people you tend to contact or you’re scheduled to meet with, nearby places, local news, and suggested apps based on the time of day.

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You can pick and choose what you want by going to Settings > General > Spotlight Search. Disable Siri Suggestions to remove the pre-search “proactive” results you see for apps, people, and other elements.

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4. Apple Proactive answers queries based on context and will give users the most relevant information

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If you're willing to allow it, Proactive will learn about your habits throughout the day and offer relevant shortcuts to apps and functions (including calling contacts) based on your previous actions, as well as habits based on your current location. These shortcuts will be presented to you in the bottom left-hand corner of your iPhone/iPad's lock screen, a space usually reserved for Apple's "Handoff" feature (which enables you to use an app on your Mac and continue where you left off on your iPhone).

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Proactive bases its information on what you do. This means that when you first install it, the services it provides will be limited, contact recommendations will be skewed, app recommendations faulty – the more you use it, the better it should become. To make this a little easier, Siri in iOS 9 has developed understanding of concepts like “today," “tomorrow," “when." This means you can ask Siri to “Remind me to buy milk on the way home today." Siri will then try to identify where you work and drop you a reminder as you leave.

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5. This is huge - less space required to update which means you don't have to delete a ton of photos or apps to free up storage

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With iOS 9, Apple's cut way down on the installation size, so far less free space is required to download the new update. While iOS required 4.58 GB of space to install, iOS 9 requires only 1.3 GB of space to install, making it more accessible to users who have 16 GB iOS devices.

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6. iOS 9 prompts users to use a 6-digit password instead of a 4-digit password for added protection and security

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When you update to iOS 9, the passcode you already have will remain the same -- at least if your device is anything like ours. But the moment you try to set a new passcode, Apple will, depending on your device, require you to set a six-digit combination instead of the usual four. We tried on an iPad Air 2, and the device asked us to set a six -digit passcode by default. But, oddly, on an iPhone 5 without Touch ID, we had to manually switch to the six -digit option.

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7. Split screens for iPads to help users work with multiple applications at the same time

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iOS 9 brings a long-awaited Split-Screen multitasking feature to the iPad for the first time, letting users operate two apps simultaneously and bolstering the productivity capabilities of Apple's tablet lineup.

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There are three different multitasking features that are available on various iPad models: Slide Over, Split View, and Picture in Picture. Slide Over can be activated within any app by swiping left from the right side of the iPad to bring up a small side pane that displays a secondary app alongside the first app. Slide Over takes up 1/3 of the space, and any app that has built-in multitasking support will appear in the side pane. Swiping downwards on the Slide Over window from the top of the iPad screen will allow you to switch between apps.

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8. If you're a news junkie, this new app is for you

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Apple News is an all-new app on iOS 9 that aggregates stories from several sources into one mobile-friendly format for reading on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The app is very similar to existing news apps such as Flipboard and Zine, displaying a list of news articles and personalized stories based on publications that interest you.

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9. Some other noteworthy but minor updates including a new font

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The new font is something of a departure from the previous Helvetica Neue font introduced in iOS 7. And when you compare the two, you'll notice little touches, like the slightly depressed stroke on the lower case "a," which makes the letter a bit more readable, particularly on mobile devices.

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With the new Quicktype keyboard, users will be able to copy and paste texts with ease. Sadly, the update is only for iPads!

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Apple's QuickType keyboard will gain new iPad-specific functions in iOS 9, including a "Shortcut Bar" with quick links to commonly used text entry functions like cut, copy, paste, and font options. From here, users can then use the cut, copy or paste icons on the upper left of the keyboard, and modify text without needing fingertips to travel into the text field.

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Long overdue but your iPhone will be getting a back button. Yes, A BACK BUTTON!

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iOS still doesn’t have a universal back button like Android phones do, but now there’s a back button that appears in the top-left corner of the screen anytime you jump from one app to another. So for example, if you click a link in an email that opens a web page in Safari, you’ll see a back button appear in the corner that will take you back to Mail.

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The million dollar question: Should I update to iOS 9?

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The tech giant has put in a lot effort into the creation of iOS 9. While the update may seem minor to some, it doesn't lack in substance. Take, for example, the new default longer password shows Apple commitment to a better security systemThe bottom line? Update to iOS 9 but it doesn't have to be today or tomorrow, especially if you have concerns about its stability. With a handful of necessary and long overdue updates, iOS 9 might be one of Apple's best software update yet.


Woman In George Town Alleges PDRM Officer Refused To Register Sexual Assault Report

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A police officer from the George Town district police headquarters allegedly refused to accept a sexual assault report from a victim

According to Urban Life Volunteers on Facebook, one of the officers at the station refused to act on a sexual assault incident that took place in a female restroom in Komtar on 21 October.In a post uploaded on its page, Urban Life Volunteers said that the suspect was apprehended by the building's security team and turned over to George Town district police headquarters.The victim had followed them to the police station with her mother.The Facebook page alleges that the police officer refused to take the victim's report as the suspect is a homeless person and has no identity card, saying that lodging a report will be a "waste of time".According to the post, there have been a number of similar incidents of sexual harassment at the female toilets in Komtar and instead of taking action, police sympathise with the culprits and set them free.In a separate statement released today, 23 October, Urban Life Volunteers alleged the police released the suspect without comprehensive effort to further investigate and resolve the issue at the hand.

George Town district police chief ACP Soffian Santong, while confirming the woman's allegation which has gone viral, has promised a "thorough, transparent, and fair investigation" into the matter

According to Soffian, disciplinary action will be taken if their internal investigation into the officers and personnel involved finds any wrongdoing or negligence in the implementation of the work procedure."Refusing to accept a report by the public is a serious offence and we will not compromise on the matter," he was quoted as saying by New Straits Times today, 23 October.

Meanwhile, police have opened an investigation paper under Section 354 of the Penal Code into the alleged sexual assault claim in Komtar

"The woman came to the police station yesterday and we recorded her statement. The case will be investigated," The Star quoted Soffian as saying.He also vowed that the police are committed in giving their best services to the people.

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If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)Contact: +6082-368853SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.


Survivors Retell Their Stories 20 Years After The Highland Towers Tragedy

At 1.35pm On 11th December 1993, Block 1 Of Highland Towers Collapsed After A Massive Landslide

People looking at the rubbles of Block 1 of Highland Towers.
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On Dec 11, 1993, Block A of the Highland Towers condominium complex came crashing down after days of heavy rain, killing 48 people, including a Japanese woman who was pulled out of the rubble alive.

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Rescuers heard knocking and voices right up to the seventh day after the collapse. Only three people, including an infant, were pulled out from the rubble alive, and only within the first 24 hours. One of them died later in hospital.

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Of Those Who Were Trapped In The Rubble, Only An Indonesian Maid And An 18-Month-Old Baby Survived

Nur Hamidah Najib, who was 18 months old then, and her mother Umi Rashidah Khoruman, 22, were among the first three people to be pulled out alive from the rubble.

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The third was a Japanese woman, Shizue Nakajima, 50, who later died in the hospital from her injuries.

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Baby Nur Hamidah Najib (middle, being held up) managed to escaped unscathed.
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After 20 Years, Survivors From The Highland Towers Tragedy Recount How Block 1 Crashed

Block 1 collapsing.
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"I was playing video games at a friend's apartment in Block 2 when we heard a loud bang. We rushed to his balcony, which faced the hillside, and when I saw the landslide rushing towards my block, my heart sank," Zhariff Afandi, who was 12 at that time, recounts.

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Banker Hilton Lee says, "I couldn't believe what happened next. As I was inserting the key into my car door, I heard a loud noise and turned around just in time to see the block falling. From my angle, the building swayed forward slightly first, before crashing to the ground."

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"People were shouting, crying, confused and frightened. At the time, nobody knew what to do. The Fire Department and police were focusing on searching for survivors in the collapsed block," KPWG International's director says.

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"I walked into what had been my son's bedroom. He was three at that time, and I was amazed to see that some of his toys were still there, as was a colouring book that had not blown away and a dinosaur stencil on the floor," said Gray who visited Block 3 four months ago.

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The Last Time I Saw My Son Was A Week Before The Collapse, Says Former Deputy Prime Minister Tun Musa Hitam

Tun Musa Hitam and his son, Carlos Rashid (right).
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“I remember being invited over to Carlos’ apartment for lunch a week before the incident," says Tun Musa. Sadly, that was also the last time Musa saw his son.

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His son, Carlos Rashid, and daughter-in law Rosina Abu Bakar were both killed in the 1993 Highland Towers tragedy, caused by a landslide that contained a mass equivalent of 200 jumbo jets ramming into the foundations of Block A.

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Carlos’ and Rosina’s remains were discovered days after the Dec 11 disaster that claimed 48 lives. “No words can describe how I felt then. I remember my ex-secretary telling me: ‘I don’t want you to see their bodies.’” And Musa knew better than to argue.

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Former Federal CID Chief Wishes To Meet The 'Miracle' 18-Month-Old Baby That Was Rescued Uninjured From The Rubble

Two decades after the Highland Towers tragedy, former federal CID chief Tan Sri Zaman Khan Rahim Khan is still hoping to meet the baby girl who miraculously escaped unscathed.

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“She came out without a scratch. I wish I could meet this lucky girl,” said Zaman, who was at the scene in the afternoon of Dec 11, 1993.

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Zaman said he was with other rescuers when Nur Hamidah was brought out from the rubble and remembered crying in joy when she was handed to him. “When I showed the baby to the crowd there, everybody cheered and clapped,” he recalled in an interview.

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Tan Sri Zaman Khan Rahim Khan.
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FamilyMart Just Released A New Earl Grey Cake And You Can Add Boba To It

FamilyMart is always spot on with their desserts.
Recently, they introduced a Bubble Earl Grey Cake topped with boba.

The glorious Bubble Earl Grey Cake is made up of soft chiffon cake layers, infused with the classic taste of Earl Grey Tea.

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The cake can be enjoyed on its own or topped with their signature boba made with imported Taiwanese brown sugar

The Earl Grey Cake itself costs RM5.90, but you can add on some boba for an additional RM2.00.

The boba comes separately and all you have to do is pour it over the cake, pull the plastic sheet away, and watch the delicious brown sugar syrup flow over the sides of the cake.

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Our verdict: It is amazing!

We highly recommend getting the boba for that extra UMPH! The cake itself is fragrant with just the right amount of sweetness. Meanwhile, the combination of different textures will take you on a whole new dessert experience.

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The cake is only available from 25 September to 12 November, so get it in stores while you can

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The launch of the Bubble Earl Grey Cake is in conjunction with FamilyMart's third year anniversary as a convenience store in Malaysia.

Would you get it with or without boba? Tell us in the comments section!

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12 Meme Terbaik DS Azmin Ali Di Twitter Yang Berleluasa Mencuit Hati Netizen

Menteri Hal Ehwal Ekonomi Malaysia, DS Azmin Ali hanya mahu berkongsi berita baik mengenai perbualannya dengan Menteri Perdagangan dan Industri Singapura, Chan Chun Sing untuk bekerjasama pada masa hadapan

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Gambar yang dimuatnaik DS Azmin Ali di laman Twitter peribadinya itu mendapat perhatian para netizen dan masing-masing menggunakan idea kreatif masing-masing untuk menghasilkan meme dari gambar tersebut.

gais plis meme the shit out of this plis pic.twitter.com/Cn9hsi4jFO— Pemborong Birkin (@TapirKafir) May 22, 2018

Berikut adalah beberapa meme yang berjaya menggelikan hati para netizen:

1. DS Azmin setiap kali menjawab panggilan telefon

“Hello, is it Min you’re looking for...” pic.twitter.com/rLCGvyJNyg— Faizal Rosly (@ijaicool) May 22, 2018

2. DS Azmin memperkenalkan kerajaan persekutuan baru

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3. Kesian DS Azmin nak beli McDonald's pun kena tunggu

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4. Siap President Amerika Syarikat, Donald Trump pun call DS Azmin! Tapi...

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5. Siapa yang tahu lagu-lagu Eminem pasti faham maksud meme ni

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6. Perbualan DS Azmin dengan adiknya Azwan

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7. Tak habis lagi pasal Azwan

“ye...tengah kerja ni. nak apa Azwan?” pic.twitter.com/NafRTNVMIU— Syafiq Patrick Cormac (@syafiqnawi) May 22, 2018

8. Sampai dengan isteri pun kena cakap pasal Azwan. Hmm..

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9. Eh, salah nombor ke tu?

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10. Ada orang tak puasa bulan Ramadan ni?!

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11. Erk, tembikai goreng?!?

pic.twitter.com/pBpUsSOXML— fakhrie (@fvkhrie) May 22, 2018

Disclaimer: Tekan pada tweet tersebut untuk faham apa yang sedang berlaku.

12. Errr... Video call tu Datuk Seri, bukan call biasa

Azmin: Hello. Hello? Datuk Seri? Dengar tak?Anwar: Si bodoh ni kenapa Skype video call letak kat telinga pic.twitter.com/4ef5yfpklk— M̸͔̮̰̾ą̵͇͇͈̉͐̓̓͘͝ÿ̶̙̲́̽͗͘ą̶̱͈͙̝͋̊̾͋̒ (@myzhrdn) May 22, 2018

Semoga DS Azmin tidak tersinggung dengan troll netizen ini. :D

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Jangan risau DS Azmin, anda tidak keseorangan:

                Malaysians Have Declared That New Defence Minister Mat Sabu Is Now A Meme Icon

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Woman Finds Hilarious Knock-Off 'Transformers' Toy Called 'Deformation' In Local Store

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Ever walked into a store and noticed that all of the items look somewhat familiar... and yet aren't quite right?

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Knock-offs can be found everywhere. Sold for a fraction of the price, most times you'll find wonky products that don't really make sense, yet are pretty hilarious.Over the weekend, one woman, Laila, shared how she discovered a knock-off robot toy at the newly-opened NSK Grocer in 3 Damansara. You've heard of Transformers. But have you seen 'Deformation Of The Armor'?

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Priced at RM18.90, the Transformers wanna-be was blue and green, and came packaged with a broken arm. Not on purpose, of course, but still on brand.

She also spotted other unusual toys such as this set of plastic dinosaurs in a box labelled 'Interest In A Trap'...

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... and a packet of toys called 'Super God Of War', which came with a plastic sword, Iron Man and Captain America miniature knock-offs, as well as two toy guns

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In no way do we condone fake goods. Just real laughs.

A restaurant in Beijing went viral when staff members were seen wearing fake SIA uniforms:

                This 'S'porean Restaurant' Serves 'Malay Meat' With Staff Wearing SIA Knock-Off Uniforms

The Beijing restaurant tried paying homage to Singapore, but ended up having staff wearing knock-off Singapore Airlin...

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All You Need To Know About The Apple-Beats Acquisition

Dr. Dre To Join Apple's Management Team In Latest Development Of Beats Acquisition

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Apple has indeed purchased Beats, which includes both Beats Audio hardware and Beats Music, the streaming radio service that was founded by rapper Dr. Dre and longtime music industry exec Jimmy Iovine.

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The deal was reported to be in the works earlier this month, and was said to be worth an estimated $3.2 billion at the time, though a recent New York Post report said it was cut to $3 billion after Apple completed its due diligence. The price is indeed $3 billion, with $2.6 billion in cash and $400 million in stock.

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Much speculation has been made around what the Beats acquisition brings to Apple, which already has an existing streaming radio business and a very healthy third-party ecosystem when it comes to headphones, Bluetooth speakers and other peripherals. Apple doesn’t yet sell on- or over-the-ear style headphones, however, or its own speakers, and these are areas where competitors like Samsung currently operate to support their smartphone devices.

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The company also reportedly enjoyed Beats’ ability to convert free trial users of its service to paid subscribers, according to a recent Bloomberg report. And bringing on Beats’ top executive talent, which includes Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, was also said to be an important factor. In an interview with the New York Times, Apple CEO Tim Cook cited Dre and Iovine as important factors and praised the Beats streaming music service.

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Given the stature of this acquisition, Apple is being a bit more communicative about the deal than it has about others in the past. Apple indicates Beats Music will continue to be made available and operate as before (even on other platforms). Also as part of the deal, Beats co-founders Iovine and Dre join Apple’s management team.

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iTunes and iTunes Radio are not going anywhere
Apple’s senior vice-president of Internet Software and Services, Eddy Cue, clarified the future of iTunes and iTunes Radio. “The addition of Beats will make our music lineup even better, from free streaming with iTunes Radio to a world-class subscription service in Beats, and of course buying music from the iTunes Store as customers have loved to do for years.” The packaging is simple— Beats Music will be the premium subscription based service, whereas iTunes Radio will be the free offering.

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Beats Music’s Streaming Service Will Be Operated Separately From The iTunes Download Store
Apple just bought Beats, but rather than risk cratering iTunes download sales by evolving it into a streaming service, it will operate Beats Music’s streaming service in parallel to give listeners an all-they-can-hear subscription option.

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The deal is actually not done...yet!
While both parties can make all the announcements about the acquisition, and proceed to uncork the champagne, the deal isn’t final until various regulators give their approval. While no one anticipates any hurdles now, and that it is just a matter of time, the deal will actually be official sometime in the second half of the calendar year.

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Apple Is Close To Buying The Company Behind The Popular 'Beats By Dr. Dre Headphones, According To Media Reports

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Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire Beats Electronics, the high-end-headphone maker co-founded by hip-hop artist Dr. Dre, in a deal worth $3.2 billion, according to the Financial Times. Bloomberg, The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal have since confirmed the report with their own sources.

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The deal could be announced as early as next week, the report says, but has yet to be finalized and could still fail to materialize pending discussions between the two companies.

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The Deal Would Mark Apple's Biggest Acquisition To Date By Far And Comes At A Time When Other Tech Giants Are Spending Billions On Acquisitions

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine attend the unveiling of Beats By Dr. Dre 2011 in New York City.
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The deal would also include the new Beats Music streaming service, which was introduced in January as a competitor to Spotify and Pandora, and could signal an effort by Apple to transform its approach to music more than a decade after it opened the iTunes download store.

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The Deal Could Be Announced As Soon As Next Week, According To The Reports, Though The NYTimes Reports That The Deal Could Fall Through

A deal has not been consummated, and the negotiations could still fall apart, according to these people, who declined to be identified speaking about it publicly. But if it is completed, the sale could be announced as early as next week, the people said. Apple and Beats declined to comment.

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For Apple, whose revenue growth has slowed sharply in the last few years, the deal could point to a headlong move into the frontier of streaming music. The company, which only last year released its streaming product, iTunes Radio, has been slow to enter the streaming world.

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A Purchase Of Beats Would Also Give Apple A Hot Product And An Even Hotter Brand, Reports NYTimes

Apple is finally growing up.
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After its enormous successes with the iPhone and iPad, Apple has been under intense pressure from investors to unveil new products, but none have yet been released. At over $3 billion, the Beats acquisition would be a major departure for Apple, which under Steven P. Jobs, its co-founder, favored smaller deals.

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Beats could provide Apple with additional talent and resources for designing hardware like wearable devices. The deal could be also useful in helping Apple to improve iTunes and iTunes Radio in particular, and better adapt as consumers shift from downloads to streaming.

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Beats, Established In 2008 By Dre And Longtime Music Industry Executive Jimmy Lovine, Is Known For Hyper-Hyped Headphones That Critics Dismiss As Being All Celebrity Endorsement And Little Substance

A custom Beats design featuring an Apple logo.
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Beats began to sell its sleek, bass-heavy headphones in 2008 as an alternative to the lightweight earbuds that Apple included free with its iPod players. And even at prices of up to $450 apiece, they quickly became fashion statements. The company’s headphones have fat profit margins. Headphone designers estimate the cost of making a fancy headset is as low as $14.

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Despite its hardware lead, Beats has had a rocky relationship with investors. In August 2011, hardware manufacturer HTC pumped $309 million into the company to acquire a majority stake of 50.1 percent. But it sold back half of that stake in July 2012 and the rest in September 2013 to ensure that it did not incur its second ever quarterly loss.

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Interestingly, The Beats Music App Is Available For Android And Windows Smartphones, And In A Version For Desktop Computers

Apple could soon be the proud owner of this guy, among other Beats products
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It’s not clear if Apple would maintain the apps for the other smartphone brands once the purchase is finalized. The company has had an on-again, off-again relationship with various investors and funding partners over the years. However, given the size of the reported purchase and Apple’s corporate seriousness, Beats’ financials and ownership must be in-the-clear enough for Apple to act.

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30,000 Workers May Lose Their Jobs If Minimum Wage In Malaysia To Be Raised In July?

While Malaysians celebrated Labour Day over the long weekend, there was more good news as the minimum wage in Malaysia will be raised come 1 July

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The Minimum Wage Order 2016 (MWO 2016) will take effect on July 1 this year for all employers regardless of the number of employees under the organisation or company.Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said the Act, which was gazetted on April 29, covers all employees in the private sector except domestic helpers as per the PGM 2012. Under the PGM 2016, the minimum wage set by for Peninsula is RM1,000 per month or RM4.81 per hour, and RM920 per month or RM4.42 per hour for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.

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However, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to postpone the implementation of MWO 2016 as thousands of Malaysians may be jobless

Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan
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Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director, Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan said about 30,000 employees, especially at lower level, may be retrenched if MWO 2016 was enforced. "Employers have to bear high cost if MWO 2016 is enforced and will retrench workers before July to reduce operating cost and retrenchment benefits," he told Bernama.Shamsuddin said the workers to be retrenched come from sectors such as oil and gas, banking and finance, insurance and retail."This situation is worrying and the government should help local companies to survive during difficult times and to retain employees."

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Additionally, the ex-president of SME Association of Malaysia has warned that consumers may end up having to pay more for goods and services as a result of the minimum wage raise

Former SME Association of Malaysia president Teh Kee Sin was reported as saying that business owners and employers will be burdened by the new minimum wage, and they will likely shift the increased operational cost directly to buyers.“Consumers would definitely have to pay more. In the end, it will also be hard for those earning the RM1,000 minimum wage,” he was quoted as saying by The Star.He also reportedly said that the government should look into training and skills development as the minimum salary should not be seen as a temporary step to boost the country into a high-income nation status by 2020.

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), however, has refuted these claims because the salary increase was not that high

Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) secretary-general N Gopal Kishnam
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"The probability of retrenchment or even closure of business because of rising labour costs is small. Employers have to resort to such action only when the economic situation really deteriorated," Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) secretary-general N Gopal Kishnam said.Gopal said the increase in minimum wage was a bonus to the Malaysian workers who are facing an uncertain global economic situation."In addition to help reduce the burden borne by them, MTUC hopes the salary increase will encourage the workers to be more productive," he added.

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Speaking of which, local professionals are willing to work in '3D' (dirty, difficult and dangerous) sectors abroad to earn a better living:

                This Penangite Would Rather Sell Chicken Rice In Singapore Than Be An Engineer In Malaysia

"Cost of living is high, but the pay hasn't changed since the 80s."

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                Malaysians Can Earn Up To RM12K Per Month Working In Australian Farms

According to a local agent, about 70% of the people working in these fruit farms are usually Malaysians.

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Folded Car Mat Under Brake Pedal Causes Kajang Man To Crash Into 3 Hawker Stalls

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A video of an accident scene in Kajang recently went viral on social media

According to Berita Harian, the incident took place at Jalan Taman Mesra on Tuesday, 9 March.Selangor Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Azman said the 3pm accident involved two cars and three roadside stalls.

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While leaving a parking spot, a Proton Saga driver lost control of his car and crashed into a Honda City as well as hawker stalls nearby

Azman Shariat told Utusan Malaysia that the 58-year-old lost control of the vehicle as the car mat was folded under the brake pedal.He also said that the Honda City driver, a 39-year-old woman, also verified that the car mat was folded under the pedal after checking inside the Proton Saga.

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The two drivers escaped without injuries but one of the hawkers suffered burns to their back after hot oil spilled on them

Suara Merdeka reported that the incident is being investigated under Section 43 of the Road Transport Act 1987 and the injured victim has been sent to Serdang Hospital to receive treatment.

Footage of the incident can be found below:

Pelapik kaki getah terlipat dibahagian bawah pedal brek !Seorang pesara gagal brek dan rempuh 3 gerai dan kereta.Kejadian berlaku di Kajang Selangor, 3 ptg semalam.Seorang penjaja melecur terkena minyak panas.Siasat bawah seksyen 43 APJ 1987.Kredit pemilik video. pic.twitter.com/H4aqWZ2O3Y— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) March 10, 2021


PDRM Arrest 8 Terrorists Who Escaped To Sabah From The Philippines

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Sabah police arrested eight Filipino members of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group during a special operation in Beaufort, Sabah last Saturday, 8 May

Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali said the eight members of the terror group were detained alongside 29 other Philippine nationals at a mangrove swamp area near Taman Sri Arjuna, Beaufort, reported Bernama.The operation was conducted by police and the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) at 3am on Saturday, 8 May.The 37 individuals detained consisted of eight men, eight women, and 21 children, reported New Straits Times.

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Hazani said an investigation has found that two of the Abu Sayyaf group members are wanted  by the Philippine government

He added that,"We have checked with the Philippine security forces, and they confirmed that the eight men are members of the Abu Sayyaf group who escaped to Sabah following an operation conducted by the security forces in the southern part of the country."Hazani told a media conference at the Sabah police contingent headquarters yesterday, 10 May, that preliminary investigations determined that those arrested, however, were not involved in kidnap for ransom in Sabah. It is believed that they were using the state as a hiding place. The two individuals wanted by the Philippine government were previously involved in battles against the country's security forces. They were also behind the kidnapping of foreigners in the Philippines."The duo were involved in an armed conflict with Philippine marine security forces at the Bud Bawis Complex in Panamo Sulu in 2011, 2018, 2019, and the latest in November 2020," New Straits Times quoted Hazani as saying.

Photos of the suspects detained by authorities during the operation last Saturday.
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Hazani said that police will be examining if any separate terrorist cells connected to Abu Sayyaf and Islamic State of Iraq and Sham (ISIS) have been established in Sabah

Those arrested will be remanded for seven days from the time of arrest, the police commissioner mentioned."We seized from them several documents including temporary Malaysian identification receipts believed to be fake," he said. It was reported that they had also allegedly smuggled firearms from the Philippines, but the authorities were unable to find the weapons as of yet.Hazani said that, "We want to know who their established contacts are in Sabah. Legal action will be taken against anyone found in cahoots with them."He also added that the operation was a success due to the cooperation between the police, Esscom, and the Philippine security forces.

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The police commissioner urges local employers to do background checks on workers when recruiting them in order to determine if they are former terrorists

"I would urge all village heads and communities to identify their fellow villagers and to report anything suspicious to the authorities so that we can conduct examinations together," he added.According to Hazani, all district police chiefs will continue to work together with local authorities in order to take action against illegal settlements in Sabah. He added that 624 illegal settlements have been identified so far, with 90% of them being water villages.Esscom and police will be strengthening security control — especially at sea — to prevent the entering of illegal immigrants, he said. He mentioned that 83 terrorists have been detained by Sabah police and security forces between 2014 and last year. Due to the tight security imposed by Esscom in the east coast of the state, most of them have been found taking refuge in the interior of Sabah west coast.


S'pore Recalls M'sian-Made Soy Sauce Due To Undeclared Food Additive Over Permitted Levels

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Singapore has recalled Malaysian-made Hand Flower Brand Soy Sauce from the market after detecting benzoic acid at levels exceeding the regulatory limit for sauces

According to a statement last Friday, 2 September, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said the use of benzoic acid was not declared on the food packaging label.It explained that benzoic acid is a type of food additive, a substance added to food to preserve flavour or enhance taste, appearance, or other sensory qualities. "As a precautionary measure, SFA has directed the importer, Heng Yoon Trading Pte Ltd, to recall the implicated product. The recall is ongoing," it said."Under the Singapore Food Regulations, only permitted food additives with levels within the maximum levels are allowed for use in food."

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However, SFA asserted that a one-off consumption of Hand Flower Brand Soy Sauce is likely not a food safety issue, especially because soy sauce is not a staple food consumed at high levels

"Consumers should not consume food containing high levels of benzoic acid over a long period of time," the food regulatory body said."This is because even though benzoic acid is a common additive, which is safe when used in small quantities, studies in animals fed with high doses of benzoic acid have shown disorders of the central nervous system as well as changes in their brains."

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The product is made by Thean Heong Sauce Maker, based in Sungai Siput, Perak

In response to the issue, Thean Heong said the shipment of the said batch of products was discontinued before entering the Singapore checkpoint, adding that the products were recovered and destroyed."The company, hereby, emphasises that no soy sauce with excess benzoic acid has been released to the market. None of the customers have consumed this batch of products," it clarified in a Facebook statement.It continued that the incident happened two weeks ago, and the company took immediate action to resolve the matter."The Singaporean media just reported the news a few days ago. Many local and online media, because they did not understand the ins and outs of the matter, then reported the side effects of taking a large amount of benzoic acid in the news. This move will cause unease among consumers, and will undoubtedly cause a blow to the company's reputation, which is unfair to us," it said.It acknowledged the possible side effects of consuming too much benzoic acid in animal trials, but defended the fact that soy sauce is not a substance used in large amounts in cooking.Thean Heong said the advice to seek medical attention if customers are affected by the products is superfluous, stressing again that none of the affected products were released on the market anyway. The statement did not acknowledge that the recall notice was issued by SFA.

Last week, SFA also ordered a batch of Malaysian-made snowskin durian mooncakes for recall:

                Malaysian-Made Durian Mooncakes Recalled In Singapore Due To Excessive Bacteria

The Singapore Food Agency said the bacteria was most likely introduced during the production process.

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[VIDEO] Nampak Kelibat Belakang Pintu, Paranormal Kantoi Berlakon Buat Ramai Berang

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Kita sering kali melihat filem paranormal yang memaparkan makhluk-makhluk ghaib di kaca TV

Namun, dengan adanya pelbagai platform sekarang, ramai boleh menonton aktiviti paranormal di media sosial seperti di TikTok dan Facebook. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok apabila salah seorang paranormal kantoi berlakon dan menipu telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ceomaribincang 2 orang dah macam ni menipu  tak semua para jujur geng. Kasi viral geng  #DzPdauzmenipu #fyp #paranormaltiktok #copylink #parapenipu #fypviral #fypberandatiktok  bunyi asal - Sanc - Sanc

Nampak kelibat lelaki pakai seluar sukan belakang pintu

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang melakukan aktiviti paranormal di sebuah rumah lama yang tidak berpenghuni. Apa yang menarik perhatian adalah apabila pada awalnya dia merakam kelibat bayangan yang ada di belakang pintu. Namun, sebaik saja dia membuka pintu itu, dia terakam seorang lelaki yang berpakaian baju dan seluar sukan. Dia kemudian menggelabah dan alihkan kamera ke tempat lain supaya tidak kantoi dengan tindakannya yang menipu dan berlakon acah terjumpa hantu.

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"Belum pernah lagi aku jumpa hantu, pastu dok jerit-jerit macam ni" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 110K tontonan, 4K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi terhadap video itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kantoi busuk ini namanya, mana ada hantu pakai selipar! :P

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[PHOTOS] SG Woman Creates The Cutest Cardboard Box Homes For Community Cats To Live In

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A kind-hearted woman in Singapore has made it her mission to beautify cardboard boxes for stray cats in her community so that they have a comfortable place to stay

Facebook user Janet Chin often posts about her handiwork in community group 'Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats'.She has made over 50 of such houses to place at several HDB blocks around Singapore, in hopes that residents would not simply throw away the boxes that community cats often seek shelter in.

Image via Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats (Facebook)

Chin said she began making the little cat houses in July last year after she tried rehoming some kitties she rescued off a farm

Speaking to Singapore-based platform Mothership, she, however, could not find a home from them. So, she released the cats in the neighbourhood with the permission of other kind residents, who promised to also feed and clean up after them.She gave the rescued cats an accompanying cardboard box so that they had a place to hide in comfort in their new environment.Chin then also came up with the idea of customising the cardboard boxes, so they would not be mistaken for trash and thrown away.

Image via Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats (Facebook)

In a year since then, Chin has continued making the houses in her free time.
She makes them for other cats she spots on the streets, or to sell and gift to other cat feeders who may be looking after a stray cat.

She has also blessed the 'Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats' Facebook group by sharing photos of each house, each getting fancier than before, with different themes for different locations.The most popular designs she has made so far have been her fast food-themed cat houses, featuring familiar brands such as Starbucks, McDonald's, and KFC.Check out some of Chin's handiwork below:

Image via Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats (Facebook)

Image via Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats (Facebook)

Image via Janet CashCash Chin (Facebook)

Image via Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats (Facebook)

Image via Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats (Facebook)

Image via Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats (Facebook)

Image via Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats (Facebook)

Chin shared that she has seen people stop to admire the homes, which may be the best outcome she could hope for.

Watch one of the community cats checking out their new home here:

Thank you for your kind work for the community cats of Singapore, Chin. <3

There have been previous incidents where the cardboard boxes put out for community cats were thrown away by other residents:

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She was sad to find the cat sleeping on the ground instead.

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This stray cat in Subang also had the luxury of a kind stranger making it a cute little house on stilts:

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It even has an address and windows.

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