#GE15 Explained: What's The Difference Between DUN And Parliament & Are There 2 Elections?

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It's election season!

And for many first-time voters, you may have a lot of questions about the processes of an election.According to a survey by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), 35% of Malaysians don't know the differences between an assemblyperson and a member of parliament (MP), reported Free Malaysia Today in October last year. Therefore, in this article, we are going to explore the differences between a 'Dewan Undang Negeri' (DUN) and the 'Parliamen', or the state legislative assembly and parliament in English, respectively, and the representatives of each house.We will also explain whether there are two types of elections, and more!

1. What are Malaysia's governing systems?

Perdana Putra, the office complex of the Prime Minister, located in Putrajaya.
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Before we begin, it is important to understand how the country's governing systems work. Malaysia is a parliamentary democracy with a federal constitutional monarchy. On top of that, the country also practises a federation system. Knowing the functions of these different systems work is fundamental to understanding why and how we vote, as well as how the country is governed. Below is a breakdown of the functions of each system:

i. Constitutional monarchy

Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, at the Dewan Rakyat.
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Malaysia has a Paramount Ruler referred to as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. He is the Supreme Head of the Federation as well as the leader of the Islamic faith in Malaysia.The King is also the highest commander of the armed forces. His Majesty carries out his duties under the Constitution under the advice of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.The country has nine hereditary rulers (Sultans), who take turns to become the Yang di-Pertuan Agong every five years.

ii. Parliamentary democracy

The Dewan Rakyat.
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Malaysia's parliamentary democracy is the separation of powers into three parts, namely the Legislative, the Judiciary, and the Executive.Parliament is the country's highest legislative body. Its main function is to pass, amend, and repeal acts of law. It consists of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Senate (Dewan Negara), and the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat).Members of the House of Representatives are called members of the parliament (MPs), whom the rakyat elect in the General Election (GE) every five years. Yes, one of the ballots we cast during the GE is to choose our MPs.

Meanwhile, members of the Senate are called senators. There are 70 of them in total, where 26 are chosen by the state legislative assemblies and 44 are chosen by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under the advice of the Prime Minister. The term of office is three years for a maximum of two terms. The tenure of the Senate is not affected by the dissolution of parliament.The Judiciary is the court system, which is independent of other fractures of powers, while the Executive is made up of the Conference of Rulers, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the public services. The Executive governs the country according to the laws made by parliament.Cabinet ministers are appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under the advice of the Prime Minister. Cabinet members must be selected from members of either houses of parliament, meaning they must be either an MP or a Senator.

iii. Federation system

The graphic shows the current coalitions or parties governing the 13 states in Malaysia.
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Malaysia is a federation of 13 states and three Federal Territories.Each state has its own constitution and an executive council, which deals with non-federal matters under a Menteri Besar (Chief Minister), answerable to elected state assemblies. Meanwhile, the governance of the Federal Territories lies in the hands of the Ministry of Federal Territories.Members of the state legislative assembly are called assemblypersons or 'Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri' (ADUN). Another yes, the second of the ballots we cast during the GE is to choose our assemblypersons.Federal Territories do not have assemblypersons.

2. What's the difference between an assemblyperson and an MP?

The functions of a state legislative assembly, the house where assemblypersons convene, is to discuss and enact laws related to matters such as land and natural resources (except oil and gas), public facilities, social welfare, youth and sports, culture, and the administration of the state and local governments (your Majilis Daerah, Majlis Perbandaran, and Majilis Bandaraya).The laws enacted at the state legislative assembly level only affect the jurisdiction within the state. One prime example is the Syariah or Islamic law; the states normally determine the religious law.As for parliament, the effects of its functions impact the whole nation. Other than passing, amending, and repealing federal laws, the duties of MPs, especially those who are not aligned with the federal government, are also to facilitate check and balance of the federal government's decisions, policies, and executions.The same can be said for assemblypersons, as their role is also to facilitate check and balance of the state government's decisions, policies, and executions.The federal government holds various portfolios including external affairs, defence, internal security, civil and criminal law, citizenship, finance, industry, health, and education. The federal government may also make laws to promote the uniformity of the laws of two or more states and it may legislate on any subject at the request of a state legislative assembly.In short, an assemblyperson is someone who represents you to raise local concerns at the state legislative assembly, while an MP is someone who represents you to raise nationwide concerns at parliament. One represents you at the state level, another represents you at the federal level.

3. When do you cast your vote to elect an assemblyperson?

The Selangor State Legislative Assembly.
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During a state election. Just like parliament, the state legislative assembly has a five-year term. Sometimes, the state governments will dissolve their state legislative assemblies along with parliament to make way for both state and national polls to be held together; sometimes not.It is the Head of State's prerogative under the advice of the Menteri Besar to dissolve the state legislative assembly. In a case like this, a state election must be called 60 days after the state legislative assembly is dissolved.For the upcoming GE15 on 19 November, Sabah, Melaka, Sarawak, and Johor will not be holding state elections alongside the national poll because these states had held their respective elections within the past three years.Pakatan Harapan-controlled states (Penang, Selangor, and Negeri Sembilan) and PAS-led states (Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah) will also not hold their state elections.Only electorates in Perlis, Perak, and Pahang (Barisan Nasional-controlled states) will receive two ballot papers to vote in GE15.

4. When do you cast your vote to elect an MP?

The Malaysian Houses of Parliament in Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur.
Image via Utusan Malaysia

During a GE, also referred to as the national poll or national election. Just like the state legislative assembly, parliament has a five-year term.It is the Supreme Head of the Federation's prerogative under the advice of the Prime Minister to dissolve parliament. In a case like this, a national election must be called 60 days after parliament is dissolved.The GE15 is slated for 19 November after parliament was dissolved on 10 October.

5. How to form a state government?

A map of Selangor showing the breakdown of its federal constituencies and state constituencies.
Image via @bernamadotcom (Twitter)

Under the federation system, Malaysia currently has 518 assemblypersons with each state having a different number of state legislative assembly seats.Whichever political party or coalition acquires more than half of the state seats will form the state government.Below is the breakdown of the total number of respective state seats and the number of seats required to form the state government:– Perlis: 15 (7 and above)– Kedah: 36 (19 and above)– Penang: 40 (21 and above)– Kelantan: 45 (23 and above)– Perak: 59 (30 and above)– Terengganu: 32 (17 and above)– Pahang: 42 (22 and above)– Selangor: 56 (29 and above)– Negeri Sembilan: 36 (19 and above)– Melaka: 28 (15 and above)– Johor: 56 (29 and above)– Sabah: 73 (37 and above)– Sarawak: 82 (42 and above)Sinar Harian reported that only 117 state legislative assembly seats will be contested in GE15.

6. How to form the federal government?

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There are 222 MPs in total. Whichever political party or coalition acquires more than half of the parliamentary seats (112 and above) will form the federal government.Below is the breakdown of the total number of parliament seats in each state and federal territory:– Perlis: 3– Kedah: 15– Penang: 13– Kelantan: 14– Perak: 24– Terengganu: 8– Pahang: 14– Selangor: 22– Kuala Lumpur: 11– Putrajaya: 1– Negeri Sembilan: 8– Melaka: 6– Johor: 26– Sabah: 25– Labuan: 1– Sarawak: 31

7. Who chooses the Prime Minister?

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The political party or coalition that forms the federal government will collectively elect a candidate to become the Prime Minister.In other words, the rakyat technically do not choose the Prime Minister. Normally, the political party or coalition will let its supporters know who is the Prime Minister candidate before the election. Through that, electorates can decide which party to vote for in the hope that the party and its coalition can grasp at least 112 seats to form the federal government.As of the writing of this story today, 20 October, only Barisan Nasional has confirmed that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is its coalition's prime minister candidate.

All political parties have until 5 November to nominate a candidate for the election:

                It's Official: GE15 Will Be Held On 19 November

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Malaysians living abroad have until 23 October to register as a postal voter:

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All Malaysians aged 18 and above living abroad are now allowed to vote by post.

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Banks Will Reinstate RM1 Interbank ATM Withdrawal Fee From February 2022

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Banks will be reinstating their interbank ATM withdrawal fee of RM1 in February next year

A statement on Maybank's Facebook page published today, 15 December, reads: "Kindly be informed that effective 1 February 2022, the ATM interbank cash withdrawal fee of RM1 will be reinstated by banks."Checks show that CIMB, Citibank, HSBC, and several other banks have also made similar announcements on their respective social media channels.

The government introduced the waiver for all MEPS ATMs
in April 2020 during the Movement Control Order (MCO)

The move was to encourage people to withdraw cash at their closest ATM, regardless of the bank, and to prevent crowds from gathering in public places to stop the spread of COVID-19.With the return of the interbank fee, customers may still continue to perform cash withdrawals at their own bank ATMs without extra charges.


[BREAKING] Obama Cancels Historic Visit To Malaysia

Obama called Najib early this morning to cancel his upcoming visit to Malaysia

Obama called Najib early this morning to cancel his upcoming visit to Malaysia

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President Barack Obama has cancelled his upcoming visit to Malaysia due to a domestic crisis, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

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He said he received a call from Obama early this morning and the latter offered his regret for the cancellation but promised to make the visit on a later date.

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Secretary of State John Kerry will replace Obama instead

Secretary of State John Kerry will replace Obama instead

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"Obama expressed his disappointment that he was unable to visit Malaysia as scheduled. However, the Secretary of State John Kerry will come next visit as Obama's representative," he said.

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Obama's visit, scheduled from 11 - 12 October 2013, was to mark new history in bilateral ties between US and Malaysia

Obama's visit, scheduled from 11 - 12 October 2013, was to mark new history in bilateral ties between US and Malaysia

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Obama will visit Malaysia for the 4th Global Entrepreneurship Summit scheduled in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 11 to 12.

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United States President Barack Obama's visit to Malaysia next month will mark new history in bilateral ties between the the two countries, said US ambassador-designate Joseph Y. Yun today.

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The last US president to visit Malaysia was Lyndon Johnson in 1966. US relations with the Muslim-majority nation soured during the 1981-2003 tenure of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, a strident critic of the West.

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Obama faces pressure to cancel his visit to Asia and stay in Washington due to the US government shutdown crisis

The US government has begun a partial shutdown after the two houses of Congress failed to agree a new budget.

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On Monday, the Democratic-led Senate twice rejected bills from House Republicans that would have funded the government only if funding for President Obama's healthcare law was delayed for a year.

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Obama now finds himself preparing to leave for a week-long trip to the region amid the first U.S. government shutdown in 17 years — and facing political pressure to remain in Washington during the crisis.

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The BBC's Mark Mardell in Washington says the divide in US politics has grown so bitter that government itself cannot function.

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134 Touch 'n Go Reload Booths At PLUS Toll Plazas Will Be Closed This Raya Season

If you're planning to balik kampung this Hari Raya season, be sure to top up your Touch 'n Go card beforehand as all reload booths at PLUS toll plazas will be closed during the holidays

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A PLUS spokesperson told The Sun that all 134 reload booths at PLUS toll plazas will be closed during the upcoming Hari Raya holidays to allow for smooth traffic flow.

The reload booths will cease operations from 22 June until 2 July 2017

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The spokesperson told the daily that the measure was made with the intention to ease congestion at reload lanes caused by motorists queuing up at the reload lanes, which would inconvenience other motorists who are not topping up.He also added that motorists are advised to reload their Touch 'n Go or PLUSMiles card to ensure a smooth and fuss-free journey.

However, motorists can still reload their cards at customer service centres at selected toll plazas

A self-service Touch 'n Go reload kiosk.
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These centres will be open as usual from 7am to 10pm, including weekends and public holidays."Additionally, the public can opt to top up their cards at 9,200 other locations nationwide, including automated teller machines (ATM), 24-hour convenience stores and petrol stations, including those operating at rest and service (R&R) areas along the highway,” the spokesperson said.Head over to PLUS' website for more information.

Make sure your PLUSMiles and Touch 'n Go cards are adequately topped up!

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Do you think the move will help reduce congestion at toll booths? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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[FACT OR FAKE #31] This Note-Passing War Between Elan Gale And Diane In A Delayed Flight

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It took place on Thanksgiving Day between a middle-aged woman known as "Diane" and a righteously-indignant TV producer, Elan Gale, who live-tweeted the entire hilarious, maddening encounter as it happened.

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With a few tweets, a Bachelor producer created more drama in real life than the Internet has ever seen on the ABC dating show.
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He managed to get a lot of people chatting over their Thanksgiving dinner - and gained 170,000 followers in the process. But after leaving internet users around the world gripped over the holiday with his blow-by-blow account of a row with an apparently horrid fellow airplane passenger, TV producer Elan Gale has revealed the truth behind the hilarious exchange.

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FAKE: Gale himself took to Twitter on 2 December night and confessed it was all a BIG LIE.

Gale, whose Twitter bio says he works on ABC's The Bachelor, sent a series of tweets suggesting that his run-in wasn't real.

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After the tweet, Gale posted a picture of an empty chair up on Twitter saying: 'Here is Diana sitting on a chair'

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He then tweeted: 'I conclude by saying hopefully a few people got a few laughs over a slow Thanksgiving weekend.'

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Elan’s tweets about “Diane in 7A” went viral during the Thanksgiving holiday. They went this way:

Gale's account of the row started: 'Our flight is delayed. A woman on here is very upset because she has Thanksgiving plans. She is the only one obviously. Praying for her.'
The long-haired, bearded Gale added: 'She's telling the flight attendants that it is Thanksgiving. She wants them to know she wants to have dinner with her family.'

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According to Gale, the woman was getting pretty irate at the prospect of being late for her holiday dinner.
'The male flight attendant said "I understand ma'am. I'm looking forward to seeing my family too." She responded "This isn't about you,"' Gale tweeted.
'Her family is very important to her, she says. Her family has a special recipe for stuffing. She needs to be there to help. It is crucial,' he wrote in a follow up.

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Elan continued with other fake interactions with the “lady in 7A” — who later is named “Diane” — including photos of his handwritten notes.
He then allegedly sent her a glass of wine as a a gift. “Hopefully if you drink it, you won’t be able to use your mouth to talk!” he wrote, later telling “Diane” to “eat my d***.”

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When Elan got home, he posted a selfie with the caption: “Finally landed in LA. Gonna go hang out with my mom and be a good son. Love y’all. #SuckItDiane Happy Thanksgiving.”

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Signing off: Signing off, Gale added once more for measure 'eat my d***'
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Well we now know none of this was real — it was all a figment of Elan’s imagination.
But he’s not taking blame for people believing the story. “Ha. all my tweets for three years have been humorous (or tried to be) if you didn’t examine the context it’s your fault. Not mine,” he tweeted.

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A young Chinese woman is reported to have died after drinking hard liquor at a wedding in Hainan, China on 11 September

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The 28-year-old woman, believed to be a bridesmaid, was said to have been pressured into downing glass after glass of baijiu (Chinese white wine), which contains about 40% to 60% alcohol

In a video posted on YouTube, a group of men cheered her on as the young woman drank the glass of baijiu in one go. Another man is also seen drinking the liquor from a bottle.According to Chinese newspaper Southern Metropolis Daily, police reports say that the woman is a bridesmaid and drank a lot of baijiu that day. In Chinese weddings, the best man and bridesmaid are responsible for drinking the alcohol whenever guests toast the newlyweds.

The video then cuts to her slumped on the floor.  Two men were seen pushing her along on a luggage trolley and carrying the seemingly unconscious woman out of the wedding venue.

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The woman was rushed to the hospital some time after midnight, but died less than an hour later after choking on her own vomit

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People's Daily Online reports that the doctors at the hospital said the woman was already unconscious and not breathing when she was brought in. She was pronounced dead about 40 minutes later, with the cause of death described as alcohol poisoning leading to vomit blocking the airway.

Could this have been avoided? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.


[VIDEO] Lorry Driver Who Set Off Fireworks On MRR2 Has Now Been Arrested

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Police have arrested a man who was seen in a viral video lighting fireworks on Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) on 14 April

The 42-second clip showed the man setting off a box of fireworks in the middle of the road, amidst heavy traffic.On Saturday, 15 April, the 35-year-old Malaysian was arrested by the Ampang police at 10pm in Jalan Dagang, reported Bernama.Ampang Jaya District Police chief ACP Mohamad Farouk Eshak said that the suspect, who works as a lorry driver, had set off the fireworks at the request of his friend's customers.

The case is being investigated under Section 6 of the Explosives Act 1957 for using explosives that may endanger life or damage property or injure people

"The suspect is also being investigated under Section 3(5) of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for playing with and letting off fireworks," added Mohamad Farouk.He explained that the suspect has no criminal record and the urine test conducted came back negative.Yesterday, 16 April, the suspect was taken to the Ampang Court, which issued an order to remand him until Wednesday, 19 April, under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Court.

Watch the full video of the incident below:

15 April - Seorang lelaki dirakam orang ramai membakar mercun di atas Lebuh Raya Lingkaran Tengah 2 (MRR2) berhadapan Petronas Tesco Ampang, malam tadi.Perbuatan tersebut jelas membahayakan orang ramai yang menggunakan lebuh raya berkenaan.Video : FB Inforoadblock#BeritaRTM pic.twitter.com/MonuBFXop3— Berita RTM (@beritartm) April 15, 2023

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[VIDEO] Bengang Lihat Ada Sampah Dicampak Dari Atas, Mak Cik Ini 'Sembur' Penghuni Flat

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Pasti anda pernah dengar tentang perangai buruk penghuni rumah flat atau apartment tentang kemalasan mereka untuk turun buang sampah kan?

Walaupun pihak pengurusan telah menyediakan tempat pembuangan sampah tetapi, masih ada segelintir dari mereka yang malas untuk turun dan hanya mencampakkannya dari tingkat atas.Baru-baru ini tular sebuah video di TikTok mengenai seorang mak cik yang bengang kerana melihat penghuni flat mencampakkan sampah dari atas telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @putrasyah69 #makcikpetir  original sound  - PutRa Syah

Berang tengah sedap makan sekali nampak orang campak sampah dari atas

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang mak cik sedang marah kerana melihat sampah dibuang dari tingkat atas.Difahamkan ketika itu dia sedang makan di bawah flat tersebut sebelum melihat ada seseorang mencampakkannya. Situasi itu membuatkan dia marah dan terus menegur sambil memandang ke arah atas kerana risau ia akan berulang lagi.Malah walaupun ia telah memarahinya, namun pelaku itu masih mencampakkan sampah ke bawah kerana berasa geram.Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @putrasyah69 #makcikpetir #fyp  original sound  - PutRa Syah

"Tak payah pakai pembesar suara, power betul" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut meluahkan rasa geram mereka melihat video tersebut. Ada juga yang memahami bagaimana rasanya jika melihat orang sebegitu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 343.6K views, 19.3K likes dan 469 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Haih, masih ada lagi ya orang perangai macam ni. Harap dia berubah lepas dah kena marah tu :)

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Microsoft Is Investing In Grab & Bringing Facial Recognition Tech To The Ride-Hailing App

Tech giant Microsoft has announced that it will be investing an undisclosed sum into ride-hailing company Grab, paving the way for both companies to collaborate on technology projects like big data and artificial intelligence (AI)

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As part of the five-year partnership, Grab will be working with the software company to explore new ways of verifying passengers and drivers using facial recognition technology with built-in AI

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Grab will be looking into using mobile facial recognition, image recognition, and computer vision technologies to improve the pick-up experience for passengers, such as enabling passengers to take a photo of their current location and having it translated into an actual address for the driver. Grab will also be adopting a number of Microsoft products into its services, including using the Azure cloud computing service for data analytics and fraud detection. Passengers may also be able to book rides through Microsoft Outlook in the near future.

Grab has raised USD2 billion worth of funds from Toyota and institutional investors this year alone

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According the Grab president Ming Maa, the company hopes to raise about USD3 billion in funds by the end of year. CNBC noted that the ride-hailing company is also backed by prominent companies such as Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing.

Since acquiring former rival Uber's operations in Southeast Asia in March, Grab has also begun to expand it services beyond ride-hailing into other consumer technology sectors

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In the past year, Grab has ventured into healthcare, food delivery (GrabFood), and mobile payments (GrabPay) in a bid to compete with Indonesian rival Go-Jek - which has backing from Google and Tencent - for dominant position in the region.


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[PHOTOS] The Day Najib And Tengku Adnan Visited The Homeless On The Streets Of KL

It Has Been Seven Days Since Minister Of Federal Territories, Tengku Adnan Announced The Ban Of Soup Kitchens From The Golden Triangle In KL

                Another Minister Blames Tourists As Reason To Ban Soup Kitchens

The Federal Territories Ministry really wants to reduce the begging culture in Kuala Lumpur.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak said a shelter to house homeless people and beggars in the capital is expected to be ready within six months. The prime minister said the shelter would provide sleeping cubicles, bathrooms and lockers for the homeless to keep their belongings. "It shouldn't be long.

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On The Night Of 9 July 2014, Homeless Malaysians On Five Foot Ways Were Approached By A Familiar Face From Newspaper Pullouts They Line Their 'Beds' With - Their Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak Was Here

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak speaking to a homeless man in KL
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A homeless man, Lim Kim Hua, 63, who was sleeping at a bus stop in the vicinity of the Cahaya Suria building, woke up after realising that the prime minister was standing beside him. In the 10-minute encounter, Lim, an ex-taxi driver from Selangor, told Najib that he became homeless as he had no family members to look after him.

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Tengku Adnan Was Also With Him

Najib, who was accompanied by Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim, spoke to several homeless people during the walkabout.

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Najib, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim
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A Homeless Woman, A 70-Year-Old Ex-Car Salesman And A Father And His Two-Year-Old Boy Held Conversations With Najib Among Others

Najib approaching a homeless woman in KL
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The prime minister also greeted a father and his two-year-old son who slept on a plastic sheet on a pavement in Jalan Silang. A homeless woman, Norliza Mat Zain, 42, from Teluk Intan, who was sleeping in Jalan Silang, told Najib that he came to the capital with his husband who was looking for a job. However, his husband had since been jailed and will be released before Aidilfitri.

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An ex-car salesman, Tan Yap Heng, in his 70s, told Najib that he had been homeless for over 20 years after he could no longer find work after turning 60. Tan said he had been robbed before and his applications to get aid from the Welfare Services Department were turned down time and again as he did not have a permanent address.

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Najib, Who Was At Jalan Tun Perak At 10.40PM, Spent His Time Observing Volunteers Distributing Chicken, Apples, Hot Coffee And Biscuits To The Homeless

Volunteers of Pertiwi Soup Kitchen in KL
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Najib walked around the Cahaya Suria building area for about an hour, speaking with the homeless there who were being handed food by volunteers from Pertiwi Soup Kitchen.

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The homeless and beggars, mostly elderly people, were given rice with chicken, apples, hot coffee, bread buns, wafer biscuits, hot coffee, syrup drinks and packet drinks.

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Founder Of Pertiwi Soup Kitchen, Munirah Abdul Hamid Was Pleasantly Surprised That Najib Was There. She Briefed Najib On The Operations Of The Soup Kitchen.

Najib being briefed by Pertiwi Soup Kitchen founder Munirah Abdul Hamid
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Pertiwi Soup Kitchen founder Munirah Abdul Hamid said she was pleasantly surprised by the Prime Minister’s visit and hoped that the Government would come up with practical solutions to benefit all parties. "We are optimistic that this visit means (the Government) is going to have a serious look at the issue," she said.

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Najib Announced A Shelter Was Coming Soon In Six Months For Beggars And The Homeless To Find Refuge "So That They Do Not Sleep On The Streets"

A building in Chow Kit will be turned into a shelter for the homeless, Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib said in a report by Bernama today.

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Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said a shelter to house homeless people and beggars in the capital is expected to be ready within six months. The prime minister said the shelter would provide sleeping cubicles, bathrooms and lockers for the homeless to keep their belongings.

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"It shouldn't be long. That's what they need, not flats, but a place to doze off at night so that they do not sleep on the streets," he told reporters after dropping by at a soup kitchen in Jalan Tun Perak last night.

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After Public Outcry Against The Soup Kitchen Ban, Tengku Adnan Delayed The Implementation Of The Ban And Allowed Soup Kitchens To Operate Until 16 August 2014

The homeless issue became a hot topic after Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan said that soup kitchens would be barred from distributing food to the homeless within a two km radius of Lot 10 in Jalan Bukit Bintang. However, he withdrew the instruction on Tuesday following public outcry and said the ministry would give an opportunity for the soup kitchens to operate in the area until Aug 16.

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                [SHARE] How One Facebook Post Is Changing The Way Malaysians Think About The Homeless

A Facebook user's response to a statement by Tengku Adnan regarding the homeless has gone viral. This is her story.

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Di Kala Ada Yang ‘Cabut’ Tudung, 8 Selebriti  Ini Pilih Untuk Bertudung. Alhamdulillah!

Pada tahun 2019 ini, banyak kita dengar isu 'dehijabbing' di mana wanita yang sebelum ini berhijab memilih untuk tidak lagi berhijab

Isu ini berleluasa baik dalam golongan selebriti Malaysia, influencers mahupun tidak. Menyatakan bahawa mereka 'belum bersedia' dan 'iman tidak kuat' antara alasan yang biasa didengari apabila bertanyakan perihal isu ini.

Namun begitu, dikala ada wanita yang memilih untuk membuka tudung, lain pula ceritanya dengan 8 orang selebriti ini:

1. Jihan Muse

Pelawak dan pengacara terkenal, Jihan Muse telah mencuri tumpuan ramai apabila beberapa foto dirinya mengenakan tudung ketika bercuti bersama keluarganya di Jepun tular di laman sosial. Ekoran perkara itu, rata-rata netizen memuji perubahan Jihan.

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“Doakan saya masih diterima untuk bekerja dalam bidang ini lagi sebab saya memang suka kerja saya,” tulisnya di laman Instagram.Pada masa yang sama, Jihan turut berterima kasih di atas sokongan dan doa orang ramai terhadap penghijrahannya itu.

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Menurut Jihan, dia mengakui sudah lama terdetik untuk bertudung namun macam-macam yang mengganggu fikirannya sehingga niat itu tertangguh. Bagaimanapun keinginannya itu kembali apabila tular #10yearschallenge di Instagram baru membuatkan Jihan terfikir panjang. Selain itu, program penghijrahan Mizz Nina juga turut membantu.

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“Ketika tular gambar #10yearschallenge yang membandingkan gambar 2009 dan 2019, saya mula terfikir untuk berubah. Saya juga ada menonton program penghijrahan Mizz Nina.“Perkara itu turut buka hati saya untuk muhasabah diri dan berubah secara perlahan. Sebenarnya saya tidak berani membuat kenyataan sudah bertudung sepenuhnya kerana tidak tahu dugaan akan datang,” jelasnya.

2. Tunku Hanis

Pelakon Tunku Hanis atau nama penuhnya Tunku Norhanis Tunku Salman telah mula tampil berhijab akhir tahun lepas. Bukan itu sahaja, foto tidak bertudungnya juga tidak lagi kelihatan lagi di laman Instagram miliknya.

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Dalam satu kenyataan, Tunku Hanis mengakui dalam dia meniti usia dewasa, dia semakin mengagumi Allah SWT dan makin dia sedar bahawa kehidupan ini perlu disulami dengan ujian.Katanya, "Semakin saya dewasa, semakin diri mengagumi setiap inci kerja Tuhan dan tiada yang benar melainkan yang benar iaitu hidup yang tiada ujian seumpama hidup yang tidak dipedulikan Tuhan."

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"Orang yang sentiasa tenang dan sabar dalam setiap dugaan dengan hati yang benar-benar bersih pasti menang!" tambahnya lagi.

3. Norazah Redzuan (Isteri kepada Mark Adam)

Penampilan berhijab dan lebih sopan isteri kepada penyanyi dan pelawak, Mark Adam iaitu Norazah Redzuan selepas pulang dari menunaikan ibadah Umrah awal tahun ini mendapat perhatian ramai.

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"Alhamdulillah, saya bersyukur dan gembira dengan penghijrahan isteri. Sejak pakai tudung, dia semakin cantik," kata penyanyi tersebut.

Menurut Mark Adam, keputusan berkenaan adalah di atas isterinya sendiri malah tiada sebarang paksaan. Namun, penyanyi ini berharap isterinya akan terus istiqamah dalam memakai tudung.Tambahnya lagi, "Sejujurnya, saya suka melihat dia pakai tudung. Sebagai suami, saya sangat gembira. Pada awalnya terkejut juga sebab dia tak ada cakap apa-apa pun. Tetapi itu keputusannya sendiri."

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"Paling penting, setiap keputusan dibuat haruslah istiqamah. Saya juga berdoa semoga hubungan kami ini sentiasa dipelihara dan dalam lindungan Allah SWT," ujarnya.Mark atau nama Islamnya, Mark Adam Fikri Abdullah telah mendirikan rumah tangga pada tahun 2003.

4. Nur Syahirah A. Rahman (Isteri Fad Bocey)

Pelawak, Fad Bocey, bukan sahaja bersyukur bahkan hatinya juga bertambah tenang apabila isterinya, Nur Syahirah, kini memilih untuk berpenampilan berhijab.

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Disebabkan perubahan ini, rakan artis dan peminat telah memuji isteri pelawak tersebut yang dikatakan makin anggun apabila mengenakan hijab.Melalui satu perkongsian dalam Instagram milik suaminya, Nur Syahirah telah mendedahkan sebab utama dia mengambil keputusan untuk berhijrah.

Nur Syahirah atau lebih mesra disapa Sya itu berkata bahawa dia kerap bermimpi hari kiamat dan satu persatu ahli keluarga meninggalkannya.

        View this post on Instagram           Bermula episod baru ,tak la niat tulis utk tunjuk baik tapi sekadar nak berkongsi .sebenarnya niat dah lama .dan dah lama sy kumpul tudung .tapi biasala iman kita turun naik ,kadang tengok org cantiknya bertudung .tapi bila pakai rasa mcm tk yakin .mashaAllah bukan mudah istiqamah tu .tapi satu masa tu hampir setiap hari ,sy selalu dlm keadaan resah .klu kemana mana mesti otak pikir klu eksiden mati mcm mna .sampaikan setiap hari mimpi kiamat .mimpi family satu satu tinggalkan sy .sy selalu crita dgn fad sy mimpi buruk tapi without no reaction from him sy jdi trtanya tanya kenapa rsa ni buatkan sy resah tk brhenti pkir .sampai la satu hari tu sy dpt satu mimpi yg mmg sy tkot utk terima .sy mimpi sy mati tinggalkan anak2 .bila bangun rasa sedih rasa sayu .sebab kita yg setiap pagi mandikan anak2 ,siapkn anak2 pegi school ,hantar school ,balik masak utk anak suami dan pastikan semuanya kenyang dan tk lapar .tapi klu sy tkda nt sapa yg akan buatkan semua tu(jgn berani nak kahwin lain) .anak2 sapa yg akan uruskan .takut sgt walhal jalan yg Allah tulis kita kena redha terima semuanya .lama sy cri apa sebenarnya yg Allah nk tunjukkan .pernah dkt satu tmpt tu sy msuk dlm keadaan aurat tk sempurna utk solat ,dan banyak mata yg pandang pelik .tapi abaikan sbb Allah tau niat kita .lepas solat sy akan baca alquran yg ada terjemahan supaya sy dpt cri apa yg kurang dlm diri .sy selalu refer kwn2 .salah sorangnya @syashamsul .dia slalu ckp slow slow .bukannya nk ckp pakai tudung ni kita dh jdi ckup baik ckup sempurna tapi bila kita bertudung moga kita kearah yg lebih baik .takda satu pun manusia sempurna tapi kita cuba la utk cari kesempurnaan tu .takda paksaan dri suami tpi kenapa kita sbg isteri tk boleh korbankan benda tu .satu ceramah yg sy dgr dri youtube ,tidak akan cium bau syurga bagi seorang wanita yg tidak menutup auratnya .sy masih belajar dan belum sempurna menutup aurat .moga ada yg dpt bimbing sy .ramai sgt yg dm yg whatsapp ,semuanya bgi semangat .tktau nak ckp rasa tu mcm ramainya yg syg kita sebenarnya .19 jan hari first sy bertudung sepenuhnya .satu rasa yg tktau nk gmbrkan tapi hati tu rasa lapang .rasa luas .rasa lega .doakan sy terus istiqamah  A post shared by  FAD & SYAHEERA (@fadbocey) on Feb 6, 2019 at 9:57pm PST

Tambah Sya lagi, memilih untuk memakai tudung bukanlah menunjukkan yang seseorang itu baik dan sempurna namun apabila sudah mula bertudung, ia boleh membawa diri ke arah yang lebih baik.Katanya, "Tak ada satu pun manusia sempurna tapi kita cuba untuk cari kesempurnaan itu. Tiada paksaan dari suami tapi kenapa kita sebagai isteri tidak boleh korbankan perkara itu?"

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"Satu ceramah yang saya dengar dari YouTube, tidak akan cium bau syurga bagi seorang wanita yang tidak menutup auratnya. Saya masih belajar dan belum sempurna menutup aurat. Moga ada yang dapat bimbing saya," ujarnya.

5. Nonny Nadirah

Sekembalinya daripada mengerjakan ibadat umrah di Tanah Suci pada Januari lalu, penyanyi dan pelakon, Nony Nadirah telah tampil dengan imej berhijab yang ternyata mendapat pujian ramai.

Image via Instagram @nonnynadirah

Dalam satu temubual bersama Berita Harian, artis kelahiran Kota Kinabali itu berkata, dirinya sendiri masih perlu banyak belajar untuk menjadi Muslimah yang baik.

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Bukan itu sahaja, Nonny juga berkongsikan pengalamannya saat menyarungkan hijab. Pada awalnya, dia yang teragak-agak untuk memakai tudung telah mendapat nasihat daripada ibunya.Menurut ibunya, jika memang sudah terdetik niat untuk memakan tudung, usah khuatir kerana Allah SWT akan mempermudahkan segala urusan.

         View this post on Instagram           Selepas blk dari mengerjakan ibadah umrah sy masih freehair lagi,pergi program pun x pakai tudung dan selepas sehari kemudian sy terdetik mengajak sahabat sy utk teman sy pergi membeli bbrp helai tudung. ada pun tudung ataupun shawl sblm ini hanyalah utk dipakai semasa shooting. . sy mengadu dgn mak sy,”hmm..mama kalau nak bertudung,baju semua mcm mana? sebab byknya baju2 sy tidaklah sesuai utk dipakai dgn tudung dan mcm mama sendiri maklum sy bukannya ada byk tudung.byk dibeli sblm ni pun hanyalah utk mama. sy risau ni ma.  mama pun jawab dgn nada yg tenang “jika niat kamu sudah ada dan terdetik utk memakai tudung,Insyaallah Allah akan permudahkan urusan kamu.hidayah mmg milik Allah dan dpd Allah tapi kita sendiri yg kena paksa diri kita utk menguatkan hati kita utk berubah ke arah yg lebih baik. berbalik kpd Allah dan minta dgn Allah utk permudahkan urusan kita dan jgn dibolak-balikkan hati kita. Keesokan harinya sahabat sy telah menghadiahkan bbrp helai tudung kpd sy dan sorg lagi sahabat menghadiakan buku panduan sembahyang kpd sy. Allah dengar doa sy. . Sy masih didalam fasa percubaan,dan bagilah masa kpd diri sy utk memperbaiki diri,hari demi hari bukan disebabkan makhluk tetapi kerana Allah ta’ala. Terima kasih kpd yg mendoakan,keluarga,peminat,kwn2..siap ada yg email dan dm private kat sy,doa2 dan kata2 semangat korang membuatkan airmata sy mengalir x henti. akan tetapi jgnlah dikeji atau dikecam bila mana selepas ini jika ada kekurangan dari diri sy. kita semua manusia biasa. mungkin harini sy keluar hanyalah menggunakan shawl,insyaallah esok hari sy dah boleh memakai tudung dgn sempurna.. doa yg baik2... . Utk pengetahuan anda,its not easy gais. sblm ni pakai hanya waktu shooting,skrg nie baru sy rasa betapa mencabarnya utk si pemakai2 tudung & hijabers. Sblm nak keluar rumah dahlah nak cepat terlepas pulak peniti dari kepala,tercucuk berdarah jari terkena peniti,nak bukak tudung terlupa peniti masih atas kepala,pin tudung senget sampai ke kiri kanan muka,bila time makan pulak tudung makin ke depan. Allahuakhbar.. sy takkan lupakan pengalaman ini sampai bila2. . @bizmillatravel @bizmillatravel @bizmillatravel A post shared by   Nonny Nadirah  (@nonnynadirah) on Feb 11, 2019 at 12:31am PST

“Hidayah memang milik Allah dan daripada Allah tapi kita sendiri yang kena paksa diri kita untuk menguatkan hati kita untuk berubah ke arah yang lebih baik. Berbalik kepada Allah dan minta dengan Allah untuk permudahkan urusan kita dan jangan dibolak-balikkan hati kita,” tulis Nonny dalam laman Instagram miliknya.

6. Eyra Hazali

Pelakon muda, Eyra Hazali, memilih untuk mengenakan hijab pada Februari lalu setelah dihantui rasa bersalah memikirkan kewajipan menutup aurat yang dituntut agama.

Image via Instagram @eyra.hazali

Dalam satu temubual bersama Berita Harian, Eyra mengaku sebelum ini dia ‘berperang’ dengan perasaan sendiri selain hati yang belum cukup kuat untuk berhijab namun berubah hati apabila sepotong ayat Al-Quran."Selepas terbaca sepotong ayat berkaitan hidayah yang diberi Allah, selain tidak mahu berterusan memalit dosa kepada bapa jika tidak menutup aurat, akhirnya, subuh kelmarin, saya memutuskan memakai tudung,” katanya

Image via Instagram @eyra.hazali

Eyra yang merupakan tunang kepada penjaga gol skuad bola sepak bawah 22 tahun negara, Muhammad Haziq Nadzli, menyatakan dia memilih untuk memakai hijab atas kerelaan sendiri, bukanlah kerana mahu berniaga tudung atau hendak kahwin.

Image via Instagram @eyra.hazali

“Keluarga termasuk tunang saya terkejut. Mereka meminta kepastian apakah saya benar-benar bersedia dengan keputusan yang dibuat. Saya sebenarnya bimbang selepas melihat apa yang berlaku sejak kebelakangan ini... Tetapi saya yakin Allah akan bantu," jelasnya.

7. Serina Redzuawan

Sempena bulan Syawal, pelakon dan penerbit, Serina Redzuawan mengumumkan dia kini telah berhijab sepenuhnya.

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“Alhamdulillah, sempena bulan Syawal yang mulia, saya mengambil kesempatan untuk mengumumkan yang saya telah berhijab sepenuhnya.“Tidak mudah untuk bertekad, tetapi perlu ada pengorbanan, guru untuk beri tunjuk ajar, semangat dan dorongan daripada keluarga serta sahabat tersayang. Doakan saya istiqamah,” ujar anak kepada chef selebriti popular, Chef Wan itu.

         View this post on Instagram           Alhamdulillah..sempena bulan Syawal yang mulia, Serina mengambil kesempatan ni nak umumkan i dah berhijab sepenuhnya, memang bukan mudah nak bertekad, tapi perlu ada pengorbanan & Guru untuk beri tunjuk ajar , serta semangat & dorongan dari Keluarga & Sahabat tersayang. Terima Kasih kepada @ustazahasmaharun.official kerana banyak memberi Inspirasi & ilmu. Doakan Serina Istikhomah. Sama sama kita perbaiki kelemahan diri untuk jadi insan lebih sempurna. A post shared by  Serina Datuk Redzuawan (@serinaredzuawan) on Jun 17, 2019 at 6:10am PDT

Serina juga berterima kasih kepada Ustazah Asma' Harun yang banyak memberikan inspirasi serta ilmu kepada dirinya.

8. Lisa Surihani

Pada Aidilfitri baru-baru ini, Lisa Surihani dan suaminya, Yusri Abd Halim telah meraikan lebaran di Tanah Suci Mekah.

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Setelah kembali dari mengerjakan umrah, Lisa Surihani dilihat tampil dengan imej berhijab. yang mana perkara ini diperkukuhkan lagi apabila pelakon, Intan Ladyana, telah membuat satu posting di laman Instagram turut mendoakan agar pelakon itu kekal istiqamah.

Image via Instagram @intanladyana

Apabila ditanya tuan punya badan perihal perkara ini, Lisa Surihani mengesahkannya namun menganggap keputusan sama ada bertudung atau sebaliknya adalah terlalu peribadi.“Jauh di sudut hati kecil saya, hal ini (bertudung) memberikan banyak terjemahan dan kesimpulan. Saya agak bimbang apabila ada yang membuat andaian perubahan ini (bertudung) sebagai imej baharu. Bimbang kalau saya terus muat naik foto memakai tudung, seolah-olah mahu meraih pujian sesama insan," kata Lisa kepada Berita Harian.

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“Ia sangat peribadi…Sebab itu saya ambil masa yang agak lama untuk memuat naik gambar ini. Saya harap terus istiqomah dalam hal ini dan melakukannya kerana Allah. Jauh sekali atas tekanan atau kehendak sesiapa," ujarnya lagi.

Alhamdulillah.
Moga dengan penghijrahan mereka ini dapat membuka pintu hati selebriti dan wanita lain untuk turut sama menutup aurat. :)

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                Fesyen Tudung Cantik, Masak Power & Lagi Perkara Best Pasal Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah

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Man Who Punched And Spat On Rapid Penang Bus Driver Was Let Go After Being Fined RM1,000

Lee Chee Wee, the 46-year-old assailant who was caught on video breaking into a Rapid Penang Bus and assaulting the bus driver, was let go after being fined RM1,000 by a George Town Magistrate

Magistrate Rosnee Mohd Radzuan imposed the fine on Lee, who is a cashier by profession, pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt to the 43-year-old bus driver.Lee, who was representing himself, asked the Magistrate for leniency, saying he earned only RM1,600 a month and that he looked after his elderly parents.He was facing a sentence of up to a year in prison along with a fine of up to RM2,000 for the offence under Section 323 of the Penal Code.

The attacker.
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On 14 December, at around 7.30pm, Lee shoved his way onto the Rapid Penang Bus and punched and spat at the driver after his refusal to pick him up at a traffic light, a non-designated spot

When the driver refused to let Lee board the bus, he pried open the door."He then rushed to the bus driver and spat at and punched his face, and threatened to hurt him further," ACP Che Zaimani was quoted as saying by NST Online.Before things could escalate any further, several passengers onboard the bus broke up the fight between the man and the driver, who showed his quick-thinking ability by closing and locking the passenger door to prevent the attacker from disembarking.He then contacted authorities and drove to the Rapid Penang bus depot in Weld Quay.

The Rapid Penang Bus driver.
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The video of the incident:

Posted by Tok Singa page on Friday, 14 December 2018


"You're Pretty For An Indian. You Speak English Well For A Dark Indian."

"You're pretty for an Indian."
"You speak English well for a dark Indian."
"How is it that you're smarter than me?! You're an Indian."

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Those are just some of the remarks Thanusha Ravindran is used to getting from people.  In Malaysia, while diversity is said to be celebrated, our society remains colour-conscious, whether we realise it or not. "I didn't just make these up. These (and its variants) are things I've been listening to and tolerating over the years," Thanusha said."I'm sorry, but none of these ever came off as compliments to me. I'm proud of the dark-skinned literate being I am, but it doesn't need to be highlighted that way."

You'd think that old prejudices about skin colour wouldn't be an issue in 2017 but the problem persists. It's an unfortunate reality, but Thanusha has been subjected to a series of "relatively insignificant instances of mistreatment".

She thinks it's about time this stops.

"Skin colour and race should never be used as a precursor to judge one's beauty and intellect," the 24-year-old said.  "Trust me, there's no correlation between skin melanin levels and intellect. And haven't you heard, the trending beauty statement is to actually have a heart?"

She recalled the times she was treated differently just because she's an Indian with dark skin

There was once when Thanusha was queuing up to pay for her groceries at a supermarket when she met a cashier who gave a differential treatment towards an Indian customer."The cashier didn't smile and dumped her purchases to the side expecting the customer to pack them into the plastic bags herself.""Yes, that's a common practice. However, the cashier very politely attended to the next two customers (non-Indians) with a radiant smile and even packed their purchases for them," Thanusha said. "When my turn came her face turned sour once again. And yes, you guessed it, she didn't pack my things either."

In other instances, some people completely ignored her. Perhaps they assumed that she couldn't afford their services.

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"I walked into an upmarket hair salon to get a 'professional' makeover. I must admit that I was dressed fairly meagrely as the salon was right across the road from my house," she recalled."At first, no one attended to me. So I made the effort to give them the business they should essentially want by walking over to the manager and telling her I required their services - yes I stated the obvious." According to Thanusha, the manager appeared to be rather reluctant to speak to her and didn't even try to make any eye contact. "Mid-conversation a group of three women, Caucasians to be specific, dressed no differently from me, walked in."  The manager just left Thanusha alone almost immediately just to attend to the three customers who just came in, welcoming them. "I felt humiliated for being stood up. Did my race reflect my inability to afford their services? Because that seemed like the only variable factor in the situation. Not very professional after all."

While she has been tolerant of this, one conversation with her young cousin made her say "enough is enough"

"My little cousin brother came home from school feeling bummed out. Giving in to my endless interrogation, he opened up to me about how some of his friends did not think he was cute, but everyone at home tells him otherwise," Thanusha said. "He was confused by whom to believe. So, I tried consoling him by saying that his friends didn't mean it and were probably just fooling around." "But he wasn't convinced and went on to say: 'I don't think I'm cute'. I asked why he thought so, to which he answered, 'Because I am darker than them'.""That was my breaking point."

Thanusha realised that such experiences are not exclusive. A lot of people are judged and affected based on their skin colour.

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"You speak English well for a Malay/Chinese.""You're not as money-minded as my other Chinese friends.""You're pretty good with numbers for a Malay/Indian." Those statements above are just some examples of the underlying stereotypical attitude Malaysians have towards certain races. "It is just as bad to look at people of any race or skin colour (not limited to Indians and dark skinned people) and judge them for... anything for the matter of fact," she said."Some of you may have innocently made these comments before without realising the underlying insult against your browner friends."

"A common discriminatory experience encountered by my peers and I are by people of our very own race," Thanusha noted.

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"You are a bad person, a sinner because you don't wear a tudung.""You are a show-off for speaking English in the company of others who are not Chinese.""You are not a true Indian because you dress that way and don't speak Tamil." As pointed out by Thanusha, those are familiar phrases that we've heard before at some point in our lives.  She has since asked some hard-hitting questions: "Why do we do this? Why can't we all look beyond the barricades of our races and skin colour? Why are we defined by and limited to categories like Bumiputera, Cina, India dan Lain-lain - I'm one of those unfortunate 'lain-lain'. Why?"

Thanusha, who works as a teacher, believes that drastic measures for change must come from within us

"As much as our country strives for unity by creating propagandas like 'Bangsa Malaysia' and 'Satu Malaysia', they still haven't addressed the discrimination on the forms we fill," the psychology graduate said.  "Racial unity cannot be achieved alone - it can never be a one-man show. It takes the genuine efforts of many to make the needed changes within, by starting with the man in the mirror." "And then, racial discrimination will eventually dissipate into oblivion, making way for racial unity to finally take form."

Thanusha's story is one of many others featured on the Malaysian City Life series on SAYS. Do you have a story or experience to share, or have you seen any we should write about?

SUBMIT YOUR STORY NOW. FB message us or email us at [email protected] about your intent to share something with us. It could be about a particular time in your life as an urban city-dweller in Malaysia, or it could be a story you've seen or heard.We'll get in touch with you for your story to be featured on SAYS!Stay tuned for the next episode!


This Young Student's Idea Of What Girls And Boys Should Do At Home Is Worrying Netizens

A netizen's Facebook post on a young student's concerning answers to questions given at school has gone viral

The schoolwork required the student, whose age is uncertain, to list down the roles of a son and daughter in a family.The photo, which was uploaded on 17 June by Zam Zanizah Yatim - the girl's teacher - has garnered over 9,400 shares at the time of writing.

Under 'Boy' roles, the student answered, "Play, sleep, eat, drink, and ask for Milo drink."
"Wash the plates, tidy house, clean kitchen, do laundry, clean floors," was written under the 'Girl' column.

Full marks were given for the answers in the girls' column.

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However, the teacher told SAYS that she did not give her any marks for her answers regarding the boys. She advised the young student to change her answers."This does not look right to me. A young girl wrote this," the netizen captioned the post.

"From a young age, girls are taught to be slaves while boys expect to be kings," Zam wrote

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"The consequences of this are lazy men and husbands. Not at all smart enough to help their wives do house chores and take care of kids," she added.She expressed gratitude towards her husband for being an exception."Parents, let's change!" she wrote in ending the post.

Netizens agreed that women should not be reduced to servants for men, and that gender roles should not be instilled in impressionable children

"It should be balanced for both," another Facebook user wrote.

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A netizen pointed out that, "Young kids learn from what they see around them every day."


Wouldn't It Be Sad If We Had To One Day Mask Up For Outdoor Wedding Shoots In Malaysia?

It has grounded planes, closed roads and has even been compared to a nuclear winter, but one couple were not going to let the smog in Beijing ruin their big day

In an apparent protest against the heavy pollution, the couple added gas masks to their more traditional wedding outfits before posing for a series of shots around Guomao Bridge in the Chinese capital.

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The bride wore a flowing white gown with a beaded bodice, the groom a dapper black suit with a slim tie. So far, so traditional. And then there are the gas masks.
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Donning a face mask with a now-gray stained wedding dress, the bride holds her husband, breathing through a gas mask, in a morbidly polluted embrace.

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When the air is so thick that city dwellers can no longer see skyscrapers and face masks are out of stock, taking wedding photos outside is a beautiful and desperate attempt to get the world's attention

He Dongxian from China Agricultural University's College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, has compared the effects of the smog to that of a nuclear winter
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Beijing's insanely high rate of pollution is billowing at over nine times the safe breathing level. The World Health Organization has recently declared it a health crisis.

The smog in Beijing is now so thick that it is blocking sunlight despite recent announced closures or production cuts at 147 of the city's industrial plants. He Dongxian from China Agricultural University’s College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, has even compared its effects to that of a nuclear winter.

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Buildings are seen shrouded in a heavy haze at Qingdao development zone, Shandong province, on Tuesday
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The artistic photos were taken around Guomao Bridge in Beijing. It reveals just how bad China's air pollution is.

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The smog has led to public displays of dissatisfaction, including people placing anti-pollution face masks on statues

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The level of toxic particles is so bad that simply taking in a deep breath can send the particles into a person's blood stream.

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Zhang Xinyu and groom Bai Beibei met one another at a friend's party and later learnt that the event had been held so they could be introduced to one another by their matchmaking friend

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In China it is tradition to take wedding pictures before the actual wedding - sometimes several months in advance, and Zhang and Bai are due to tie the knot in April

They ventured out this week into smoggy Biejing to take their wedding photos. But due to the weather conditions, it was their photographer who first suggested the idea of wearing the gas masks, and the couple agreed as they felt it was very creative.

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Memorable: This is a day this couple will never forget
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Zhang said: "When we have kids, we can show the hazy day mask pictures to them. It's meaningful and creative".

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3 Ways To Spend RM1,000 Cashback And Score Awesome Deals With Maybank This February

This Spotlight is sponsored by Maybank.

This February, Maybank is having their Super Rewards contest, with lots of deals and prizes, including RM1,000 cashback!

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From now until 29 February 2020, all you have to do is shop using your Maybank Mastercard credit card overseas or online to stand a chance to win. Scroll to the end of the story to find out more!

Here are 3 ways you can spend your RM1,000 cashback:

1. Enjoy delicious eats at popular Korean and Japanese restaurants, while saving up to 20% at the same time

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Craving for some good food? Treat your family or friends to a meal at Sakura Sushi, Hanbing Korean Dessert Café, or Powerplant, which will cost you around RM100 per visit. That means you can have 10 rounds of delicious bingsu, sushi, and Korean fried chicken. YUM!With Maybank Cards, you'll even get to save up to 20% when you dine at various outlets from now until 31 October 2020.

2. Head up to Genting Highlands with the family, and enjoy up to 15% off your cable car and Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park tickets

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Spend quality time with your family and have some fun in the cool weather up in Genting Highlands! With RM1,000 cashback, you can get cable car and theme park tickets for a family of five, and enjoy high-class dim sum at Genting Grand Imperial.In fact, with Maybank Cards, you'll get 15% off Awana Skyway ride and Skytropolis Preview Pass in Genting Highlands, along with other great deals.

3. Plan up to four vacations ahead of time, and get an extra 10% off when you use online booking sites

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Need a getaway? Whether it's visiting the beaches of Langkawi and Pulau Redang, going on a heritage tour in Penang, or bringing the kids to Legoland in Johor, there are so many places to visit in Malaysia. Nowadays, you can easily find return flights for RM250 or less - that means you can have four holidays with RM1,000 cashback!If you're rajin enough to look for deals, you'll also get to save on hotels and travel tours on sites like Expedia, Agoda, and KKDay. With up to 10% off when you pay with Maybank Cards, imagine all the savings!

Want to win RM1,000 cashback with Maybank? Here's how to join the Maybank Super Rewards contest:

SMS WIN [space] 12-digit IC number, and send to 66628 to registerSpend a minimum of RM100 on your Maybank Mastercard Credit Card at overseas retailers or ecommerce websitesThis contest is happening from now until 29 February 2020, with amazing prizes like RM1,000 cashback and even a trip to Europe for two! Make sure you register and spend, so that you don't miss your chance to win.

Find out more about Maybank Cards and which is the right one for you

Maybank offers all kinds of credit cards to meet your needs. Whether you prefer collecting Treat Points, getting cashback, or earning Air Miles, there is a Maybank card for everyone! Check out the full list of promotions and how to apply on their website today.

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[VIDEO] 5 Yummy Potato Recipes With A Malaysian Twist

WE. LOVE. POTATOESSS!

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From fries and wedges to mashed potatoes and fully-loaded baked potatoes, it's just such a versatile ingredient and oh-so-yummyyy.You can use it to make a hearty main dish or a scrumptious side. And whether you're eating it on its own or jazzed up with extra ingredients, it's still so delicious. When it comes to potatoes, the possibilities are endless!

In collaboration with Potatoes USA, we came up with five simple potato recipes, each one with a different Malaysian twist. Watch the mouth-watering video below:

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Wanna try making these amazing dishes? Here are the full recipes:

1. Twister U.S. Potato

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Ingredients & Materials:- 2 U.S. Russet potatoes- 1/4 cup butter (60 g), melted- 1 teaspoon black pepper- 1 tablespoon garlic powder- 1 tablespoon paprika- 1 teaspoon salt- Wooden skewersMethod:1. Preheat oven to 180°C.2. Boil the U.S. Russet potatoes for three to five minutes to soften. Carefully remove them from the boiler and let cool slightly.3. Stick skewer in U.S. Russet potato. Turn the skewer, and in a spiral motion, cut in the opposite direction from the turning skewered potato.4. Fan out the potato swirls and brush with melted butter.5. In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the Twister U.S. potato with this seasoning mixture.6. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes, turning to the other side halfway through.

2. Curried U.S Potato Rosti

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Ingredients & Materials:- 4 U.S. Russet potatoes- 1 egg- 1/4 cup plain flour- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder- 1 and 1/4 teaspoons curry powder- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper- 2 tablespoons oil- 1 large grater- 1 muslin clothMethod:1. Wash, peel, and grate the U.S. Russet potatoes.2. Use the muslin clothe to squeeze out liquid from the U.S Russet potatoes. Repeat three times.3. In a bowl, add the grated U.S Russet potatoes, curry powder, garlic powder, and salt + pepper. Stir in the egg and mix well.4. Heat oil in a frying pan to medium/high heat.5. Slowly drop in the rosti mixture and cook for seven minutes on each side.6. Cook until golden brown and crispy. Make sure the potato is cooked all the way through.7. Garnish with parsley.

3. Rendang Loaded U.S. Potato

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Ingredients:- 2 U.S. Russet potatoes- 1 serving of the topping of your choice, we chose beef rendang- 1 chilli- 1 teaspoon salt and pepperMethod:1. Boil the U.S. Russet potatoes in hot water until a fork can easily pierce cleanly through. Let cool slightly.2. Slice the U.S Russet potatoes down the middle, 3/4 of the way through.3. Shape the U.S. Russet potatoes to give it more volume.4. Top with the topping of your choice. Ours was beef rendang.5. Garnish with cut chilli and chopped turmeric leaves. Serve.

4. Chicken U.S. Potato Croquettes

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Ingredients:- 4 U.S. Russet potatoes- 3 eggs for breading- 1 egg yolk- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper- 2 tablespoons butter- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder- 1 large onion- 2 garlic cloves- Panko breadcrumbs- 1/2 cup all purpose flour- 500g chicken, boiled and shredded- 1/2 cup milkMethod:1. Boil the U.S. Russet potatoes in hot water until a fork can easily pierce cleanly through. Drain water from pot.2. In a bowl, add the U.S. Russet potatoes and butter. Mash.3. In a pan, stir fry boiled and shredded chicken with onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.4. Add all purpose flour and cook for two minutes.5. Add milk and let cook until mixture dries up. Set aside to cool.6. Add cooked mixture to the mashed potatoes. Add egg yolk and mix together.7. Roll into balls to form croquettes.8. Bread the croquettes by dipping each one into flour, egg, and panko, in that order.9. Heat oil to medium/high. Fry the croquettes until golden brown.10. Pat off excess oil with a paper towel and serve.

5. Sambal U.S. Potato Chips

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Ingredients:- 4 U.S. Russet potatoes- 2 medium onions (pounded)- 2 garlic cloves (pounded)- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce- 3 tablespoons chilli paste- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper- Water (gauge accordingly)Method:1. Slice U.S. Russet potatoes thinly with a mandolin.2. Heat oil in a pan (medium heat). Add in the potato slices one by one to avoid them sticking.3. Fry till golden brown, remove from heat, and let cool/drain on a paper towel.4. In another pan, add onion and garlic. Saute till cooked.5. Add the chilli paste and saute on low heat until cooked, then add salt and oyster sauce.6. If the mixture is too thick, add some water and stir.7. Let sambal cool before pouring it over the potato chips. Mix until combined.

We cooked all these yummy recipes with U.S. Russet potatoes, but there are lots of other varieties too

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U.S. potato growers draw from generations of in-the-field experience to cultivate a premium product for consumers all over the world.  In addition, favourable soil, ideal growing conditions, plentiful water, and an industry committed both to advancing research and technology are some of the reasons why U.S. potatoes display a level of quality, consistency, and variety that none can match.Potatoes provide the carbohydrates, potassium, and energy you need to perform your best.  It has no cholesterol, no fat, and only 110 calories.Check out the nutritional information about potatoes below:

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Grab yourself some U.S. Potatoes from your favourite supermarket and try making these delicious recipes yourself!

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Lelaki Perancis Ini Bermotosikal Keliling Dunia, Tapi Sampai Malaysia Je, Brek Kena Curi?

Kebanyakan orang mesti ada impian untuk menjelajah dunia

Ibarat pepatah 'jauh perjalanan, luas pemandangan', apabila kita mengembara ke tempat-tempat yang asing dari kebiasaan, pasti banyak perkara yang dapat dipelajari. Lebih-lebih dari aspek kepelbagaian budaya, agama, dan bahasa, sesuatu kawasan itu.

Namun begitu, dalam melakukan pengembaraan ini, pasti akan terdapat beberapa ujian yang tidak disangka tetapi terpaksa dilalui juga, seperti yang berlaku kepada seorang lelaki ini.

Baru-baru ini tular di laman sosial apabila penjelajahan seorang lelaki Perancis mengelilingi Asia Tenggara terpaksa ditangguhkan apabila brek motosikalnya dicuri di Pulau Pinang

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Perjalanan Sylvain Ratichon Ract yang pada ketika ini sedang melakukan ekpedisi kembara solo terbantut seketika disebabkan angkup atau kaliper brek motosikalnya dicuri setibanya dia di Butterworth, Pulau Pinang.Menyedihkan lagi apabila komponen motosikal yang dicuri itu tidak boleh didapati di sekitar Malaysia menyebabkan Sylvain terpaksa membelinya dari luar negara dengan harga yang sangat mahal.Paparan skrin luahan Sylvain di laman Facebook telah tersebar dalam laman-laman sosial lain.

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Sebelum insiden ini, Sylvain telah merentasi Asia Tenggara dengan bermotosikal dan telah berkunjung ke beberapa tempat di Thailand termasuklah Taman Negara Khao Yai, Rayong, Pattaya dan Bangkok. Sylvain juga berkongsikan penjelajahannya menerusi laman Facebook 1 Moto 1 Planete.

Menerusi perkongsian di laman Twitter @My_CrimeWatch, rata-rata netizen meluahkan rasa dukacita mereka terhadap insiden ini

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Haih, memalukanlah kejadian macam ini jadi di Malaysia

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Kelantan's Very Own Spider-Man Is Winning Hearts With His Nasi Lemak

While everyone is busy talking about Marvel's latest star Deadpool, a local superhero is on a quest to steal all that limelight with nasi lemak!

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Zawawi Ghazali instantly became an Internet sensation after photos of him in a Spider-Man suit selling nasi lemak for RM2 went viral on social media

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Image via Nasi Lemak Spiderman

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Zawawi sets up his stalls at different locations daily. He was previously spotted in front of Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV in Pasir Tumboh, Kubang Kerian, and a few other hotels in the surrounding area.

The Kelantan folks have apparently gone to great lengths just to take a selfie with the 29-year-old "Spider-Man", who has been moving around the state with his nasi lemak stall

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Image via Nasi Lemak Spiderman

Image via Nasi Lemak Spiderman

Zawawi said there were two other “Spider-men” — his cousins Mohd Irfan Shukri, 20, and Mohd Nablan Shukri, 18 — who take over his role whenever he's busy. “I choose the Spider-Man’s outfit as he is seen as a saviour to many and with that in mind, I hope the younger generation will take up similar strategies to improve their livelihood,” he said.

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Despite the fact that some have shrugged off his act as "ridiculous", Zawawi has successfully silenced his critics by selling up to 500 packets of nasi lemak daily for the past week

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Zawawi has previously ventured into a few businesses but none of them worked out. He first thought of the idea of selling nasi lemak in a suit two years ago, an idea which he only managed to materialise recently.  Besides selling the nasi lemak prepared by his mother, Zawawi also owns a construction company in Ketereh, Kelantan.

His mother, Rahimah Hassan, 53, had been operating the nasi lemak stall for almost eight years near their house in Kampung Kemubu near Ketereh. “In the past, we used to struggle to sell 130 packets, but now, our sales have hit 500 packets a day,” he  said, adding that customers could also take photographs with the “Spider-Man” for free when they bought the meal.

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The father of two, who is a huge Spider-Man fan, bought his Spidey suit from China at the price of RM500. It's obviously proven to be a valuable investment as he's slowly but surely reaping the rewards through his nasi lemak stall.

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Zawawi's Facebook page, 'Nasi Lemak Spiderman', which was created less than a week ago has already gotten more than 4,000 likes.  Want a yummy packet of nasi lemak and a selfie with a Kelantanese Spider-Man? Check out Zawawi's Facebook page here for details on where he'll be next!

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Malaysia Is The 5th Best Place To Retire At For Foreigners. What About Malaysians?

Blessed with an abundance of diversity, breathtaking nature spots and friendly locals, Malaysia has yet again been voted as one the best places in the world to retire at

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Bohey Dulang island, Sabah
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A dairy farm in Kundasang, Sabah
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Kundasang War Memorial, Sabah
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Crowned by International Living, an American site that focuses on topics about living abroad, retiring overseas and travel, Malaysia is said to be an amazing place to spend one's retirement years thanks to its splendid location, reasonable living costs and amazing food among other reasons. This isn't the first time we have been named as one of the best places to retire at, we have been bagging the award for the past few years, all naming this little South East Asian jewel as the place to live at for a comfortable yet exciting lifestyle. According to International Living, Panama topped the list with its excellent retirement benefits that includes discounts for a wide range of thing including transportation, entertainment, healthcare and bills.

The annual list is curated based on extensive research on crucial details including accommodation rates, climate, usage of the English language, accessibility to the United States, healthcare and residence visa applications

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We strive to make our Retirement Index better every year. We refine, we add, we whittle…with one goal: to get the most accurate results. Our belief is: The more input, the clearer the result. Our correspondents and editors, our contributors all over the world, help us identify what matters most when weighing up the perfect retirement destination.Then they provide us with the hard data and “on-the-ground” insights we need. These expats often started out as IL readers themselves. They know exactly what’s important to you to enjoy a happy and comfortable retirement.Not every corner of a country is the perfect haven. And some of these countries are big and diverse places. We focus our research on the spots within them that we know are attractive and hold appeal.All 23 countries in the Index are terrific retirement destinations, as proven by the many expats who have chosen to settle in each. If they weren’t great retirement spots, we wouldn’t be writing about them, nor would we give them a place in our Index. Even if a country scores 100 in a category, it doesn’t mean it’s perfect in that one aspect—it just means it’s that bit better than the rest.

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Speaking about the select reasons that puts all these fascinating countries in this list, let's take a look at why Malaysia is a favourite spot among foreign retirees:

1. With the exchange rates, buying beautiful studio homes and beach villas is totally doable

A beach front property for sale in Labuan
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Malaysia is known to have rather liberal policies when it comes to property ownership for foreigners with a variety of prime areas and house types to choose from. Foreigners usually flock to the popular and well equipped places like the Penang island, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru that are known to have the best facilities and are constantly buzzing with a great blend of activities. Expatriates can purchase free-hold properties, high-rise condominiums or even landed properties according to the minimum price cap which is RM1 million for condominiums and RM2 million for landed properties in the Penang island. As for the country's capital, Selangor, the properties will have to be at least RM2 million, whereas price cap in Johor is RM1 million.

2. Most days can easily feel like a summer vacation thanks to the all-year-round dreamy tropical weather

A typical day in Malaysia is usually sunny and windy with an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius
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Malaysia is known for its sunny, tropical weather and occasional cool showers which makes for a perfect place to get involved in plenty of outdoorsy activities. Famous for its amazing islands, sandy beach strips, and cool mountains, the local weather is ideal for anyone looking to spend time exploring the raw beauty of nature.

3. Malaysians generally speak pretty decent English, even the uncles at kopitiams would be able to understand basics of the language

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Despite the many grammatical errors that native English speakers usually detect in many parts of Asia, English is very commonly spoken language in Malaysia.Most locals are able to speak intermediate levels of the English language and expatriates can expect to see better proficiency of the language in urban areas. Since Malaysia is a very popular tourist destination, even if expats are unable to speak the local language they can still get by very easily as most signage, important details are usually in English.

4. Our LRT trains and buses are mostly on time. If not, UBER saves the day!

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With pretty efficient train, bus and cab systems, people can conveniently move around in Malaysia. Should they require a more flexible transportation arrangement, expatriates can buy their own cars to travel around. Domestic and international flights are also available to most parts of the country and world covering a wide range of places.

5. With English-speaking medical staffs and top-notch, affordable  healthcare facilities, it is safe to say that patients will be nursed back to health with the best possible care

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According to  Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), Malaysia received a staggering number of about 800,000 foreign patients in 2014 alone. Thanks to its affordable, world-class hospitals and healthcare services, foreigners, especially from Asia have been flocking the country seeking for medical treatments. Despite India being one of the most medically advanced countries in the world, most opt Malaysia instead due to the fact that English is more widely spoken here.

In addition, to make the country more expatriate-friendly, the government created the Malaysia My Second Home program in 2012, that allows foreigners to stay in Malaysia for an extended period of time on a renewable social-visit pass

Halloween celebration for the expat community in Malaysia at the Bangsar Shopping Centre
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The program is open to all citizens of countries recognised by Malaysia, regardless of race, religion, gender and age. Despite the fact that the financial requirements for the program is quite hefty, this program is extremely beneficial to anyone wanting to relocate with their family or on their own as it comes with a great deal of benefits. The minimum monthly income requirement is RM10,000 which is about USD2,320 based on the current exchange rate of RM1 to USD 0.227689.

Based on all these reasons, it is clear that Malaysia would serve as an excellent retirement spot for any foreigner looking for a relaxing, vacation-like stay.
What about Malaysians? How does life in Malaysia look like for local retirees?

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An online survey by HSBC last year, revealed that Malaysia has the highest percentage of financially insecure retirees compared to 15 other countries that participated in the survey. According to the survey, 63% of Malaysian retirees raised concerns on not being able to care for their families, fearing the idea of relying on extended families and friends for financial support. With the recent economic downturns and dropping local currency rates, Malaysians have been complaining of the minimum wages and the sudden hike in living costs that they are unable to cope with.

An interview with EPF by New Straits Times last year, revealed that only 23% of Malaysians have about RM196,000 in their EPF accounts by the time they retire around the age of 55

According to the piece, RM196,000, divided over a span of 20 years would only give about RM860 per month to survive on and the reality remains that an individual would need about RM1,500 to live in urban areas like Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru.However, Datuk Sharil Ridza Ridzuan, chief executive officer of EPF, explained that the amount needed to lead a good, comfortable lifestyle post retirement really depends on where the individual chooses to live at. He said that some individuals choose to go back to their kampungs and can live with lesser savings since the living costs there would be cheaper.

However, it is possible to optimise savings and increase it with clever investments, part-time jobs, and better financial planning

Abdul Rahman, an ex-banker at an American multinational banking and financial services holding company, but is currently a financial analyst, shared his insights on benefits of investing and buying properties through EPF savings, then renting it out.“Based on how the market is performing, the best thing to do with your EPF savings is to buy properties.“Properties are able to contribute income through rental payments for our retirement as both the income and asset values of said property is protected against inflation,” said the 44-year-old retiree.“If you have a hobby, or are passionate about something, try earning from it. I did that with my baking. It’s a clean source of income, especially when you can promote it to your family and friends through social media," added Nur Khairunissa, a former unit trust agent.

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As much as we'd like to compare ourselves with expatriates and turn green with envy at the perks of hailing from a country with high currency rates, it is wiser to start early with good financial planning to better prepare for the uncertain retirement years

A good education background can work wonders to alleviate your status in the industry which with hard work will translate into better pay. With persistence and a clear goal, it is definitely possible for Malaysians to enjoy a comfortable, if not luxurious post-retirement life.

Meanwhile, here's how Malaysians have made the best out of the dipping economic situation with these money saving hacks:

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People Ask About Najib's Whereabouts After He Didn't Show Up To A BN Press Con

It's a historic day for Malaysia. Against all odds, Pakatan Harapan has officially won the 14th General Election (GE14) after a long night of waiting for politicians and voters alike.

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Prior to PH's win, however, BN chairman Najib Razak was nowhere to be seen as officials began arriving at UMNO HQ one hour before midnight on 9 May

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According to Straits Times, a press conference that was supposed to be held last night was postponed to 10 May at 11am after Najib failed to show up at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC).

Which led to everyone asking the same question - where is Najib?

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Some Malaysians hoped Google might have an answer...

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... While others quickly came up with memes

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MGAG thinks he went for a bout of extreme sport

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Having seen the greatest superhero movie of all-time last week, someone thinks Najib may be taking a leaf out of the Mad Titan's book in "balancing" the scales

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WARNING: Spoilers without context for Avengers: Infinity War ahead!

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And then there's this guy with his short but pretty accurate playlist for the current situation

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In other news, 10 and 11 May have been declared as public holidays following Pakatan Harapan's GE14 win:

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Woooo CUTI...!!

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7 Upcoming Edutainment Shows On DidikTV To Help Your Kids Unwind From All The Studying

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Launched on 17 February, DidikTV is the Ministry of Education (MOE)'s new TV channel that is specially dedicated to education

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It airs from 7am to midnight daily, and gives Malaysian students free access to knowledge and educational content, just as they would learn in school.In addition to classes on various subjects, students can also enjoy edutainment content when they want a break from studying. This includes concerts, documentaries, travel programmes, shows about industry insights, dramas, and more.

Here are seven upcoming edutainment shows on DidikTV to help your kids unwind from all the studying:

1. Dunia Tersembunyi

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Learn about the unique cultures of Asian society through this informative and engaging documentary.Airing on: Sunday, 21 February 2021 @ 12.30pm

2. Soundcheck

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Leave all the studying-induced stress behind and jam out to a mini concert featuring indie artistes, and find out more about these homegrown talents as well.Airing on: Sunday, 21 February 2021 @ 11.30pm

3. Jurnal Resipi

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Follow the journey of chefs and food industry entrepreneurs' careers. Learn all about the industry while watching the stories of how they faced and overcame challenges.Airing on: Monday, 22 February 2021 @ 12.30pm

4. Go Travel

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Take a trip around ASEAN countries through this travel documentary.Airing on: Monday, 22 February 2021 @ 1.30pm

5. Festival: Jurnal Kembara Dunia

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Travel around the world and learn about interesting, popular festivals.Airing on: Monday, 22 February 2021 @ 11.30pm

6. Hip Hoppin' Asia

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Hosted by Joe Flizzow, this programme explores the history and influence of hip hop music in Asia. It won the Bronze Award at the 2013 Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards in the ‘Travel Series’ category, and also won Best Videography and Best Editing at the local Anugerah Skrin 2013.Airing on: Tuesday, 23 February 2021 @ 10.30pm

7. By The Sea

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Fulfill those cuti-cuti Malaysia needs by watching this documentary about interesting local beaches.Airing on: Tuesday, 23 February 2021 @ 11.30pm

DidikTV broadcasts live on channel 107 on MyTV, channel 147 on Astro, and channel ntv7 on TV Unifi. Alternatively, DidikTV videos are also available on ntv7's YouTube channel.

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