Did You Know: Damansara Got Its Name Because Someone Made A Spelling Mistake In The 1890s

As a central commercial hub in Petaling Jaya and one of the most densely populated areas in Malaysia, Damansara is undoubtedly a name that is familiar to most Malaysians

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However, it wasn't until the late 19th century that Damansara was known as such. In fact, the name is likely to have originated from a place previously known as "Damar Sara".

The state of Selangor as depicted on D.D. Daly's 1882 'Map of the Malay Peninsula'.
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This interesting piece of history was brought to public attention by Facebook user Redza Ibrahim. He also cited a passage from a SkyscraperCity forum thread that said Damar Sara used to house an ancient stone jetty and landing area (pengkalan batu) that were utilised as a tin mining post. Here's where it gets even more interesting - the area defining Damar Sara is quite different from that of current day Damansara. In fact, a map of Selangor from 1882 placed Damar Sara in the vicinity of modern-day Seksyen 23, Shah Alam.

It is said that Damar Sara became "Damansara" sometime in the 1890s when a land registrar mistook the letter "r" as "n", and wrongly merged the original two-word name

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The spelling error probably occurred when Sir William Maxwell (then British Resident of Selangor) implemented the Torrens system of land registration pursuant to the Selangor Registration of Titles Regulations of 1891, hence why maps of the state prior to 1891 contained the name Damar Sara.This also explains why the name "Damansara" does not have any meaning; it is, after all, a spelling mistake. However, the original name has a specific meaning in old Malay and Sanskrit - "damar" is a type of resin obtained from a tropical tree, while "sara" means precious or important in Sanskrit.

A river north of Damar Sara was subsequently named after the wrongly-spelled "Damansara" (Sungai Damansara), which then became the origin of the Damansara commune (mukim) we know today

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The area defined as Damansara has also changed over time. Before 1974, the mukim of Damansara was part of Klang and covered areas like Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, Bandar Sunway, Kelana Jaya, Kota Kemuning, and parts of Putra Heights.Since then, the areas that make up Damansara have moved to the northern part of Petaling Jaya's municipal area, bordered by Kelana Jaya in the South, Kepong/Sungai Buloh in the north, and Segambut in the east. Today, Damansara houses bustling townships around Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur such as Damansara Utama, Mutiara Damansara, TTDI, Bukit Damansara, and more.

The "Damansara" name is not just well-known in Malaysia, it has also inspired a band name from France. FRANCE, you guys:

                There's A Metal Band From France Called Mutiara Damansara. For Serious.

The most mind-boggling part? Mutiara Damansara does not even mean anything in French!

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Syndicates Using Red Bull Drinks Laced With Ecstasy Pills To Distribute Drugs Undetected

On 3 October, in a raid, believed to have crippled a "large-scale" Ecstasy-processing den, police seized over 35,000 Ecstasy pills worth RM3.5 million from a condominium in Jalan Kuchai Maju

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“Police found powdered ecstasy that was packed as Chinese tea, weighing 12kg and two bottles of processed liquid ecstasy and various equipment used for processing drugs,” Bukit Aman Narcotics Department director Datuk Seri Noor Rashid Ibrahim said. He added that there was no one in the house when the raid was carried out.

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However, it was what the drug syndicates were doing with the Ecstasy pills that intrigued police, The Star reported

Noor Rashid said police also raided a house which was turned into a drug processing and packaging laboratory for ecstasy pills and seized about 35,000 ecstacy pills worth RM3.5 million
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“We found that they were crushing the pills and mixing them into packets of tea powder and Red Bull drinks. We found 12kg packets of Chinese aromatic tea which had been mixed with several kinds of Ecstasy pills and then repackaged.”

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“Syndicates were also mixing Red Bull with crushed-up pills and selling them in small dropper bottles. We have never seen anything like this before,” said investigating officer Insp Muhammad Shah Rezza Abdul Rahim.

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Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Noor Rashid Ibrahim said the new find was of great concern as it allowed syndicates to distribute drugs in an inconspicuous manner.

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At a press conference in Bukit Aman, Comm Noor Rashid also announced the recent arrests of 3 drug mules who attempted to smuggle over RM1.7 million worth of methamphetamine through the KL International Airport

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Bukit Aman Narcotics Department director Datuk Seri Noor Rashid Ibrahim said among the five suspects, two Iranians, aged 23 and 25, were detained at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) while trying to smuggle drugs into the country.

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“Last Wednesday at about 8am, police in KLIA, Sepang, detained the two Iranians who arrived from Armenia through Dubai. Upon inspection, police found 3.9kg of Syabu worth RM741,000, hidden in their luggage,” he said.

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On October 1, police in KLIA had also detained an African, aged 30, and seized 5.2kg of Syabu worth RM988,000 that was hidden in his luggage after arriving from Johannesburg, South Africa. On the same day, police also detained a husband and wife couple, aged 49 and 48, in Cheras and Setapak.

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All 3 have been remanded for seven days and face the death penalty if found guilty

“The police are always tightening surveillance and security around our airports to make sure that these points do not become a place of entry for drugs,” he said.

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In another case, police arrested a man and his wife who are believed to be supplying Ecstasy to entertainment centres in the city, and confiscated about RM1.5mil worth of Ecstasy, psychotropic pills and ganja from their home in Setapak.

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Malaysians Will Be Able To Experience 'Zero Shadow Day' This Week

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Local media has been reporting that different parts of Malaysia will experience a 'zero shadow day' during this week

The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation released a statement encouraging the public in Klang Valley to take a look at their surroundings at noon on Monday, 28 March.As we know, shadows on every other day already appear the shortest at noon.However, Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said people will be able to see that some objects will cast completely no shadows at noon this week due to a natural phenomenon.The ministry said southern states first observed it as early as 23 March, while northern states will be able to see the occurrence later by 7 April.

The girls' shadows are falling directly beneath them, but the bottle is not casting any shadow at all.
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It's pretty special, but don't worry if you missed it, as it's a natural phenomenon that occurs twice every year

The 'no shadow' phenomenon occurs during the spring and fall equinoxes in March and September every year, but only in countries close to the equator.During an equinox, the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun.With the Earth tilted as so,  the sun is positioned directly above the equator, giving countries on 0° latitude the experience of 'zero shadow day', as shadows will fall directly under an object or a person's feet.

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It is best observed when looking at objects that stand up straight such as flagpoles, bollards, and telephone poles

In Hawaii, this phenomenon is also well known as 'Lāhainā Noon', with Lāhainā meaning "cruel sun" in the Hawaiian language (probably also describing how hot it is on these days).Netizens have commented that objects often look "oddly airbrushed" during the phenomenon.Meanwhile, others have said that things in real life end up looking just like "bad CGI" such as in old video games.

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If you missed it this time, you can catch the phenomenon the next time it happens on 14 September.


8 Lucky Dishes & Snacks You Should Eat For An Auspicious Chinese New Year

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1. Poon choi

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Otherwise known as treasure pot or big bowl feast, poon choi is a traditional Cantonese festival meal that comprises different layers of ingredients in one massive pot. It's filled with the best ingredients, such as abalone, prawns, scallops, pork, chicken, mushroom, black fungus, roast duck, and many more, all deemed as lucky food — which is why it's affectionately known as treasure pot. While families would often prepare poon choi by themselves in the past, most Chinese restaurants nowadays offer the dish for takeaway or dine-in (pre-order required) to save them the hassle of preparing it.

2. Whole steamed fish

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While steamed fish can be enjoyed all year, it is customary for Chinese families to serve it during Chinese New Year, and for various reasons. Firstly, the mandarin word for both fish and abundance is yu, which makes the dish a particularly important one, as it represents abundance and prosperity. It is also customary to serve a whole fish — with the head and tail attached — to symbolise good beginnings and endings for years to come.

3. Whole roasted or steamed chicken

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Similar to the fish, the chicken, usually roasted or steamed with simple ingredients, should also be served in its entirety to represent unity, wholeness, as well as good beginnings and endings. Both 'chicken' and 'good luck' in Mandarin are pronounced as ji, signifying that eating chicken during Chinese New Year will bring plenty of good luck. Some families also have this tradition where the breadwinner must eat the chicken feet, as it's believed that it will help them grasp wealth.

4. Eight treasure rice

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Known as ba bao fan in Mandarin, eight treasure rice is a sticky rice pudding with — as its name suggests — eight 'treasures' as toppings, such as longan, plums, raisins, lotus seeds, and honey melons, among others. You're probably more than aware that eight is a lucky number in Chinese culture, hence the eight toppings, representing longevity, a harmonious marriage, and auspiciousness. Besides that, eating desserts during this holiday also signifies sweetness for the year ahead.

5. Dumplings

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A Chinese cuisine staple that needs no introduction, dumplings are associated with wealth, as their shape represents Chinese ingots. That's why it's believed that the more dumplings you eat during the celebrations, the more money you'll make! In fact, to ensure prosperity and wealth, different practices of eating dumplings have come into play. For example, it is important to line all the dumplings in straight lines, instead of a circle, to symbolise that life is heading somewhere. Some people also add auspicious items into the dumplings' stuffing, such as a clean coin to signify more wealth for the person who eats it, and a thread to symbolise longevity.

6. Prosperity cakes

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Also known as lucky cake or fortune cake, prosperity cake is often made and eaten during Chinese New Year to bring prosperity. The cake is known for its split tops, and according to tradition, the more splits it has, the luckier you'll be in the new year.

7. Spring rolls

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A Cantonese dish, spring rolls are a type of dim sum consisting of radishes, pork, and vegetables wrapped in thin dough wrappers, which are then deep-fried until they turn golden brown. Spring rolls resemble gold bars because of their colour, and are said to bring wealth and prosperity. The snack even inspired a Chinese saying, "Huang jin wan liang", which translates to a tonne of gold.

8. Tray of Togetherness

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The Tray of Togetherness is a circular or octagonal-shaped platter, divided into either six or eight compartments, each holding an array of candies, fruits, nuts, cookies, and coins. Each of these items carries its own symbolic meanings, but they are all generally deemed to bring luck.Aside from luck, the Tray of Togetherness also represents peace and family harmony, so it is customary for Chinese families to serve the platter during the festive season.

As you tuck into all these lucky dishes and snacks this Chinese New Year,  you can make it even more delicious with Coca-Cola!

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Mmhmm, Coca-Cola is here to bring even greater prosperity to your meals this Chinese New Year, making reunion and feasting moments all the more magical. Colour aside, just imagine sipping the refreshing taste of Coca-Cola, as you makan your favourite food right now, mmmm.Plus, with this Chinese New Year being the Year of the Rabbit, Coca-Cola has designed their cans with visually-aesthetic rabbits that will confirm make you wanna collect them all!

Coca-Cola also released a short ad featuring a colony of rabbits having a reunion dinner together. So cute!

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Malaysian Loses RM30,000 Within 5 Minutes After Scammers Pull Off Complex Bank Fraud

In a viral post, a Facebook user named Jacqueson Cheok recently detailed his entire ordeal of dealing with bank fraud

In the Facebook post, Cheok allegedly received a call from scammers masquerading as AmBank agents asking if he had made a payment on Lazada. He denied, saying that he had not registered a card with them.After confirming Cheok's personal information, the scammers told him that his 'card' was cancelled and sent him a fake police report through WhatsApp.

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The line was then transferred to 'representatives' of Bank Negara Malaysia who confirmed Cheok's personal details again

He was told that there was an identity fraud and the 'case' will be filed to a high court.The line was transferred again to another person posing as an Inspector who took his case.Much to Cheok's surprise, the impostors knew about his car loans as well as a police report he lodged five years ago when he was robbed.

During the call, Cheok suddenly received text messages that his e-banking credentials were changed. Money was transferred from his Maybank and OCBC bank accounts.

"I was shivering from head to toe, literally going through a panic attack and hyperventilating. All my life savings were flowing out of my account without my control.""This was all done between 10.23am, 10.24am, and 10.25am. [The bank] received my distress call at 10.27am. All within a five-minute window."

Image via Jacqueson JL Cheok (Facebook)

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He reported the incident to the police as well as Bank Negara Malaysia

Maybank managed to freeze the accounts the money was transferred from and returned all his funds as they considered it an unsuccessful transfer.However, OCBC sent him a letter saying that they were unable to recover RM30,000 lost from his account as he "had followed instructions and shared [his] Internet banking credentials".

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Image via Jacqueson JL Cheok (Facebook)

When speaking to SAYS, Cheok said the intent of his Facebook post was to create awareness so netizens will not fall for this scam tactic

"I do not have any proof that OCBC bank is liable for anything. Just my experience with them and Maybank," he said."One thing I am sure is that everyone's personal information is no longer safe as we expect them to be and we do not need to provide any verbal information for scammers/hackers to penetrate into our financial system. That’s the scariest part."Cheok also urged all depositors to be careful when choosing banks to store their money.

Here are other scam tactics you should be aware of:

                Be Aware Of This Latest Bank Scam If You Have A Maybank Account

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                If You Received An Email About Getting A Tax Refund Recently, Read This

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                Your Friends Need To Know The Truth About These ‘Free' Flights From AirAsia

Is it too good to be true?

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Malaysia Makes Top 10 & Wins Miss Popular Vote At Miss Grand Internationals

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Miss Grand Malaysia Jasebel Robert has made history by making it  as a Top 10 Finalist in the Miss Grand International 2020 pageant

The stunning 25-year-old was chosen into the top 10 out of 64 contestants and also took home the Miss Popular Vote award during the finals that took place on Saturday, 27 March.Although Miss Grand USA Abena Appiah took the crown and winning title, Jasebel is the first ever Malaysian contestant to reach the final 10 of the competition.The rest of the runners-up are from Philippines, Guatemala, Indonesia, Brazil, Czech Republic, Puerto Rico, Thailand, and Argentina.

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The Miss Grand participants are judged and given scores based on interviews, preliminary competitions, and social media votes

During the preliminaries, Jasebel was already a fan favourite and consistently got high votes in the pre-pageant competitions such as the swimsuit and evening gown segments.She also stole attention from social media users and judges in her Mak Yong-themed national costume — a costume created by local designer Ain Mohamad who was inspired by the olden Malay theatrical dance.According to the Miss Grand Malaysia Facebook page, she came in top 10 for Best in National Costume in the finals.

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The beauty queen from Kuala Lumpur said she is extremely grateful and proud to bring Malaysia's name to the international stage

Taking to Instagram after the finals, Jasebel wrote, "This post is dedicated to everyone who put tremendous effort into voting and supporting me, I can't explain how grateful I am towards you guys. This award is for all of you, not me!"She also thanked the pageant for the opportunity as well as the other contestants for their strength and empowerment through the competition."I believe all the girls are feeling the same. The pageantry is a very emotional journey because it's personal to each and every single one of us," she said.

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Congratulations, Jasebel!

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Our Malaysian beauty queens have always made bold statements on the international pageant stage:

                Everyone Is Drooling Over The Yummy Kuih On Miss Universe Malaysia's National Costume

There's onde onde, kuih lapis, and even kuih talam!

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                Miss Universe Malaysia’s Nasi Lemak Dress Is So Realistic, It Comes With Banana Leaf Wings

Well, at least we finally have a food-themed National Costume!

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                The New Miss International Malaysia Is A Double Major Student With A 3.9 CGPA

Ultimate goals.

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Does Reboiling Water Actually Make It Dangerous To Drink?

You've probably been told that you shouldn't reboil water at some point in your life, usually for no other reason than "it's bad for you" or "you'll lose the minerals"

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The belief that boiling water multiple times could make it dangerous to drink has been around and circulating for years. This is further perpetuated by "alternative health" or pseudoscience websites claiming that reboiling water increases the amount of toxins or contaminants that could cause cancer and various sorts of scary health effects.

One of the most widespread claims suggested that reboiling water or boiling water for too long increases the concentration of chemicals and minerals like arsenic, nitrates (i.e. carcinogenic nitrosamines), and fluoride

The general gist of those claims can be traced back to a 2015 article by Healthy Holistic Living. According to the article, reboiling water has "destructive effects" as the chemicals above concentrate and potentially lead to life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, arsenic toxicity, cardiovascular diseases, kidney stones, and even infertility.

However, those claims fail to point out that a substantial amount of the "harmful chemicals" have to actually be present in the first place

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Unlike the aforementioned claims, forum discussions on the Chemistry StackXchange and AskScience subreddit as well as fact-checking site Snopes indicate otherwise. The process of boiling water is essentially the concept of evaporation - water evaporates when boiled, leaving behind impurities that are likely dissolved in water. Reboiling water just means that more water is evaporated, causing whatever is dissolved in the water to be slightly concentrated. Hence, the aforementioned "dangerous chemicals" only increase in concentration if some amount of arsenic, nitrates, or other contaminants are present in the water in the first place.Note: Ordinary water also contains volatile compounds and dissolved gasses, although they are likely to have boiled out by the time the water reaches its boiling point (100°C).

In addition, the presence of such chemicals in safe drinking water are limited to a conservative amount during the treatment process... if they are even present at all

While it's true that the concentration of salts and compounds will increase when water is boiled (note: hence debunking the belief that reboiling water drives off minerals), the change is pretty much negligible unless you boil it until a significant amount of water is evaporated i.e. letting it boil too long without a lid. To bring any dissolved compound to a relevant or harmful concentration, you'd need to boil down A LOT of water.

In short, it's totally okay to reboil water without worrying that you'll fall victim to a serious illness after drinking it

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As long as you're not taking a huge amount of untreated or contaminated water and boiling away most of it, or boiling it in a vessel that could produce toxins in your water, you should be fine drinking reboiled water. :)


10 Pledges Anwar & PH Made That Will Impact You

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With the 15th General Election (GE15) over after the appointment of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the 10th Prime Minister, it is time to look back at the pledges he and his Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition made

Looking back at the GE15 campaign period, PH's manifesto was the thickest of them all, running over 90 pages long. Instead of just communicating the pledges, its manifesto expanded on the issues with facts and figures to give context to the depth of the problems before presenting solutions.During Anwar's first press conference as Prime Minister last night, 24 November, he said he will work closely with Barisan Nasional (BN) and GPS, the two coalitions in the new government, to see whether they could collectively realise their manifestos as well.Anwar argued that it should not be a problem because all manifestos are meant to help the rakyat anyway.

To hold PH accountable to its pledges as they lead the grand coalition government, here are the top 10 pledges to look out for:

1. A smaller Cabinet to save cost and improve efficiency

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PH and Anwar have always been critical of the bloated Cabinet size seen in the last two administrations.Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's Cabinet had 70 ministers and deputy ministers, including the prime minister; while Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's Cabinet was even bigger after including several posts with ministerial status.In the PH government between 2018 and 2020, the Cabinet only had 55 members.When the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) revealed the salaries of 68 Cabinet members in October 2020, they made RM52,000 a month on average, or at least RM42 million collectively a year. Not only can reducing the Cabinet size save on operation costs, but former second finance minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said it can also hasten the decision-making process and make the government more efficient.

2. Reduce the cost of living by eradicating cartels and lowering toll fares

To resolve inflation and the rising prices of goods, PH promised to eliminate cartels in the food and essential supply sectors, and eradicate profiteering.PH also intended to gradually reduce the toll rates at PLUS highways, with the ultimate goal of eliminating tolls and returning PLUS highways to public ownership.

3. Eradicate poverty with targetted financial aid and offer affordable homes

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One of the promises PH made was to provide micro-credit financing for vulnerable demographics to participate in economic opportunities and free themselves from the vicious poverty cycle through fund injections.They also intended to continue the Bantuan Sara Hidup programme to help overcome living costs. Children from not well-to-do families will also be given monthly assistance to prevent stunted growth. PH said they will provide affordable homes for ownership and rental as well.They will also partner with every member of parliament (MP) to identify excluded communities and help them.PH said they will expand the coverage of the mySalam programme to the M40 group. This programme will cover critical illnesses and admission to the hospital.

4. Improve job security and protection with various new policies

PH said they will implement a structured minimum wage policy plan to achieve the status of a high-income nation.For gig workers, such as delivery riders and e-hailing drivers, PH will establish a regulatory body to implement social security schemes for six million people in this category. The body will deal with contract agreements, free life insurance schemes, and funeral compensation amounting to RM10,000.They will also provide special allowance to those who have lost their jobs as contract workers, applicable to those who are actively seeking new employment.PH promised to eradicate discrimination in the forms of race, religion, gender, and physical and mental ability at workplaces. The wage gap between the genders will also be addressed.

5. Enhance initiatives to help Malaysians to own their first home

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PH said they will provide adequate affordable homes for purchase and rental in localities that need them most.They will reintroduce a RM3 billion JaminPinjam fund to guarantee financing homes for first-time buyers of affordable housing.Best of all, for first-time home buyers, PH will give a 100% stamp duty exemption on properties priced below RM500,000.

6. Support young Malaysians in pursuing further education

PH will introduce a scholarship to help reduce dependency on loans, such as PTPTN, for B40 families. The government will also introduce Targeted PTPTN Loans Forgiveness for the needy group.They will also allow Kad Belia cardholders, eligible for those aged between 13 and 25, to enjoy promotions and discounts at selected businesses.PH said they will implement a policy of 'No Discrimination, No Rejection' for all registrations into the TVET system.Meanwhile, PH will also encourage more SPM leavers to take up TVET courses. They will partner with companies to facilitate school-to-work transition programmes to produce more students with hireable skills.They pledged to help more high-achieving SPM & STPM graduates secure the opportunity to continue their studies in Public Higher Education Institutions (IPTAs).

7. Strengthen women and children's rights

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PH promised to introduce 'universal child benefits', whereby every newborn will be given cash benefits that will be deposited monthly to the parents' account up to six years old.They will also guarantee citizenship for any child born in or outside Malaysia to either a Malaysian mother or father regardless of race and religion. The amendments will also include automatic citizenship for adopted children.PH will resume efforts outlined in the National Strategic Plan in Handling Causes of Child Marriage 2025, as implemented in January 2020.Under their administration, they said every bill presented in parliament will be guaranteed to possess gender inclusivity elements.They pledged to solve period poverty by giving free sanitary pads and tampons to all students and women in the B40 category.

8. Guarantee freedom of expression

PH will guarantee freedom of media by reigniting efforts to establish a Media Council and amending the Printing Press Act.They will also review and repeal draconian provisions of acts that can be abused to restrict free speech, such as the Sedition Act 1948, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and the Printing Press and Publications Act 1984.They promised to establish an independent, professional, and transparent film board that will comprise industry members, artists, and members of civil society.

9. Reform political systems and strengthen anti-corruption efforts

PH promised to set a 10-year term limit for the positions of Prime Minister, Menteri Besar, and Chief Minister.They also want to separate the roles and responsibilities of the Public Prosecutor from the Attorney General to reinforce the freedom of public prosecutors.To prevent political instability, they will implement the Fixed Parliament Term Act to avoid the negative effects on investor confidence and economic stability.Under their leadership, PH pledged to provide equal constituency development funds (CDF) for MPs regardless of their party.As for anti-corruption efforts, PH will ensure that the nomination of the MACC chief commissioner is vetted by a bipartisan Parliamentary Special Committee for a truly neutral candidate.They will also continue the asset declaration practice for all ministers, MPs, senior civil servants, GLC chairpersons, and all spouses and close family members aged 18 and above.

10. Empower Sabah and Sarawak's positions in the country's governance

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Anwar promised to appoint two Deputy Prime Ministers, one of whom will be from the Borneo regions. Under his premiership, he will also push for fairer revenue sharing between East and West Malaysia.PH also pledged to see the full implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report as steps in empowering peace and prosperity in Sabah and Sarawak.

Learn more about Anwar here:

                Who Is Anwar Ibrahim? Here Are 8 Facts About Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister

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Report: Meta To Begin Large-Scale Layoffs That Will Affect Thousands Of Its Employees

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Meta Platforms Inc. will be reportedly seeing a significant downsizing across its companies

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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., recently confirmed that the tech company will begin large-scale layoffs, according to Wall Street Journal. Meta Platforms Inc. is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.In the report, it also stated that the departments that will be affected include recruiting and business teams. Employees who are fired will be provided four months severance. As of September, Meta had over 80,000 employees, which is an increase of 28% from last year, as reported by Reuters.

Recently, many tech giants have been making preparations for the recession bound to hit the US

To reduce damages from the impending inflation, a lot of tech companies have carried out layoffs to cut costs and expenses, according to Fortune. This included Meta's rival company, Twitter, that saw its CEO Elon Musk firing over half of its employees.The New York Times reported that Meta has been suffering financially, as it saw its ad revenues plummet due to advertisers pulling from the platform. With ads as its only revenue source, Meta faced further conflict as Apple began imposing changes in its privacy policy, which impacted a lot of apps from targeting ads to users, according to Forbes.Back in October, Mark Zuckerberg stated in a Facebook post, "Some teams will grow meaningfully, but most other teams will stay flat or shrink over the next year. In aggregate, we expect to end 2023 as either roughly the same size, or even a slightly smaller organisation than we are today."

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Meanwhile, Twitter is allegedly asking its fired employees to return due to a 'mistake' in its layoffs:

                "Come Back" — Twitter Allegedly Asks Employees To Return After Sudden Massive Layoff

The company has begun to reach out to some of the employees it laid off just the day before.

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Make Your Own Bed & Stay For Cheap: Resorts World Genting Brings 'No-Frills' To Hotels

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For those who want to travel to Genting Highlands, Pahang, and stay there for a night but don't want to book an expensive room, Resorts World Genting has got your back

You can now book a standard room at a cheaper price range under their F.W.H. package, which is valid from now until the end of this year, 31 December.But there's a catch: you gotta make your own bed. The letter 'F' stands for "Fix your own bed" because no hotel staff will do it for you. 'W' is for "Waived early check-in fee", so you do not need to rush to check in. Lastly, 'H' stands for "Hygienic stay", which is maintained by the hotel to ensure that guests are comfortable and their stay is satisfactory.

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Guests who book under the F.W.H. package will be provided with a bedding amenity kit

This kit includes bed sheets, pillow cases, a duvet cover, and toiletries to help you make the bed.However, if you would like to change to a different room and no longer want this package, do note that the prices are subjected to what the hotel charges during that time.On the occasion you don't feel like making your bed, you can request for your bed to be made for you with an additional charge of RM60.

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After Resorts World Genting introduced the package, some netizens found this deal hilarious and got creative with their responses

One netizen commented, "Soon, you will have to clean the whole room yourself before you are able to check in."

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"Maybe someday there will be a 40% discount on the 'self-cleaning toilet package'," another joked.

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One wrote, "I just want a room! I will bring my own bed! 80% discount? Is it okay?"

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Meanwhile, others pointed out the serious issue of labour shortages in Malaysia

One Facebook user said, "Looks like there is a shortage of workers... Or maybe they're (the hotel) trying to save wages."

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"Serious staff shortage in Malaysia," another added.

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SG Woman Loses RM168,000 Of Life Savings After Being Scammed While Buying Durian Online

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A 50-year-old Singaporean woman recently lost SGD50,000 (RM168,000) after being duped while purchasing durian online

According to AsiaOne, a Singaporean news publication, the woman surnamed Xu came across a convincing Facebook promotion for Musang King durian on Thursday, 4 May.The advertisement said it was selling a kilogramme of the fruit for only SGD6 (RM20), and Xu contacted the seller, TMZ Fresh, right away to place an order for her family. "The other party replied that the company is currently running a promotion where the Musang King durian is going for SGD6 per kilogram, while the D24 durian is going for SGD3 (RM10) per kilogram," she said.She then confirmed the delivery details with the seller, including details such as her preferred delivery time and phone number.Moments later, the seller informed Xu that a staff member from their customer service team would call her to follow up on the order.

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Xu said the man from their customer service team sounded Malaysian

During the phone call, the employee informed her that in order to proceed with the payment, she needed to download an app called E2 Mall and provide more personal details, including her banking information.Following the instructions, Xu tried to complete her transaction on the app several times, but it kept being declined.She informed the man that all of her payments had failed, and he then told her to go to her bank on Saturday, 6 May, to obtain a bank token to finish the transaction.

Xu's police report and proof of the online transaction.
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On Sunday, 7 May, Xu finally realised that she had been scammed and was left with only SGD7 (RM23) in her savings account

She only noticed the crime when she was trying to pay for a meal, adding that SG50,000 had been withdrawn from her account."I found out that on Saturday, there were two unauthorised transfers in my account. The first transfer was SGD27,549 (RM92,487) and the second was SGD26,231 (RM88,062). These are my life savings," she told Zaobao.Xu went on to lodge a police report and notify her bank.According to AsiaOne, the police are currently investigating her case.


"Buat Abang Mengigau" - Rumah Serba Hijau Persis Rimba, Konsep Rumah Ini Tarik Perhatian

Sejak Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) berlangsung dari 18 Mac lalu, ramai dalam kalangan kita yang semakin rajin mengubahsuai atau menghias rumah

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Mana tidaknya, selepas lebih dua bulan 'terperuk' di dalam rumah, mungkin ada segelintir daripada kita yang sudah berasa bosan dan mula melakukan aktiviti tersebut bagi menghabiskan masa.Tapi apa salahnya. Dengan berbuat demikian, rumah yang diduduki kita juga akan semakin cantik dan ia secara tidak langsung menambahkan lagi semangat kita untuk terus kekal positif apabila berada di dalam rumah.

Kalau anda perasan, setiap hari di media sosial ada sahaja perkongsian yang dibuat oleh individu mengenai ruangan rumah yang telah diubahsuai oleh mereka

Ada yang memilih untuk menghias rumah agar nampak lebih simple, ada yang menggunakan tema vintage ala-ala Inggeris, ada yang mahu rumahnya kelihatan lebih moden dan bermacam-macam lagi.Semua itu pastinya dilakukan mengikut cita rasa tuan rumah dan juga bajet yang ditetapkan oleh mereka.

Namun bagi individu ini, lain pula dekorasi yang dibuat olehnya apabila dia mengubahsuai keseluruhan rumahnya menggunakan tema warna hijau

Di ruangan komen, individu bernama Manz Riezman ini berkata dekorasi tersebut dipilih olehnya agar ia kelihatan seperti di hutan.Ingin tengok rumah serba hijau lelaki ini? Teruskan lihat di bawah:

Sampai ke meja kopi tu dibalutnya hijau. Nasiblah karpet tu warna biru!

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Rajinnya sampai atap tu pun ditampalnya warna hijau

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Tak cukup di ruang tamu, lelaki ini juga turut menghiaskan dapur rumahnya dengan warna yang sama. Seragam betul!

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Dekorasi unik rumah lelaki ini sememangnya telah mendapat perhatian netizen di Facebook yang rata-ratanya seronok melihat konsep tersebut

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Seronok tengok idea-idea macam ni kan? Anda tunggu apa lagi? Dah nak raya ni, bolehlah hias rumah sikit-sikit ikut cita rasa anda!

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The SUV That Crashed Into The Ocean From Penang Bridge Has Been Retrieved At 6pm Today

UPDATE: Rescuers have retrieved the SUV that plunged into the sea at 6pm today

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The lifeless body of the driver was found still strapped to the seat.Earlier attempts to carry the vehicle out of the water had proven to be unsuccessful as the initial harnesses had snapped.

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"We had to wait until the tide was at the lowest and the current slowed down, before we could safely dive in and strap the car," said one of the recovery personnel, reported The Star.The car was finally hoisted up using four cables attached to a crane.

The tragic accident occurred on Penang bridge when a Mazda CX-5 SUV skidded off the road and plunged into the ocean after a Toyota Vios collided into it at 2.54am on 20 January

Toyota Vios.
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The vehicle was located at 4pm with the driver's body trapped inside at a depth of 15 metres underneath the bridge.Operations to retrieve the vehicle began at 5.45pm that same day. However, it was postponed due to "strong currents" and "poor visibility", reported The Star. "After four attempts to hoist it out from the water, the knot attaching the rope to the vehicle's wheels broke," Marine Police Region 1 commander ACP Rosman Ismail told reporters at the Marine Police base in Batu Uban. The operation has reportedly resumed at 9am today, 22 January.

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The SUV was driven by 20-year-old college student Moey Yun Peng

According to police and Moey's family members, the drivers of both vehicles were childhood friends. Moey's sister-in-law told New Straits Times yesterday that the boys were "normal friends [who] rarely spent time together." However, it is uncertain how they were involved in the accident together, she claimed.

20-year-old student Moey Yun Peng.
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Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief Nik Ros Azhan revealed that the two boys were on their way home after attending their friend's birthday party at a club on Chulia Street.

Meanwhile, the Toyota Vios driver, who is currently recovering in hospital, has tested positive for cannabis

Blood samples have been taken to determine if he was under the influence of alcohol at the time, New Straits Times reported.The 21-year-old driver, who is a hairstylist, is being treated for his injuries at a private hospital.Free Malaysia Today reported that police are also investigating if the two drivers had been racing on the road before the accident took place.

A video of the accident was recorded on a dashcam:

Video shows how car plunged into sea after collision with another car on Penang BridgeVideo shows how car plunged into sea after collision with another car on Penang Bridge. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2S3ZAMkPosted by Stomp on Sunday, January 20, 2019


Umat Islam Dilarang Bermain Aplikasi 'Sugarbook' - Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan

Umat Islam diingatkan untuk tidak menggunakan aplikasi Sugarbook berikutan sebarang perbuatan yang boleh mendorong kepada berlakunya perzinaan

Baru-baru ini hangat diperkatakan isu sugar daddy dan aplikasi Sugarbook yang telah menyenaraikan Malaysia sebagai negara asia ketiga yang paling ramai mempunyai sugar daddy.Malah, aplikasi tersebut juga telah mengeluarkan senarai universiti di Malaysia yang paling ramai menggunakan perkhidmatan sugar daddy.Menurut sumber, Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan, Datuk Dr Luqman Abdullah memberitahu bahawa pihaknya mengambil inisiatif untuk tampil memberikan nasihat serta panduan hukum syarak kepada umum terutamanya bagi umat Islam di negara ini.

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Aplikasi Sugarbook boleh menyebabkan umat Islam terjerumus ke lembah zina

Tambahnya, larangan itu adalah demi menyelamatkan umat Islam daripada mendaftar di Sugarbook atau mana-mana aplikasi lain yang berkaitan sehingga boleh membawa ke arah zina.Rasulullah SAW juga menjelaskan dengan lebih mendalam berkenaan perbuatan menghampiri zina menerusi sebuah hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh al-Bukari dan Muslim yang bermaksud:"Sesungguhnya Allah telah menetapkan bahagian zina untuk setiap anak Adam, dia akan mendapatkannya dan tidak boleh dihindari, maka zina mata dengan melihat, zina lidah dengan ucapan, zina hati dengan membayangkan dan merasakan syahwat, sedangkan kemaluan membenarkan semua itu atau mendustakannya," jelasnya.

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Sejajar dengan itu, beliau memberitahu larangan ke atas umat Islam daripada menyertai aplikasi Sugarbook atau mana-mana aplikasi lain yang berkaitan dengannya adalah selaras dengan prinsip Sadd al-Dzara'i iaitu penutupan pintu-pintu yang boleh membawa kepada perbuatan yang haram di sisi Islam.

Kesukaran hidup pelajar universiti menyebabkan ramai mencari sugar daddy

Sebelum itu Pengasas dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Sugarbook Darren Chan mendakwa aplikasi itu disertai seramai 14,000 pelajar universiti di Malaysia yang menjadi sugar baby.Kesukaran hidup dan ditambah lagi dengan kemunculan pandemik Covid-19 ini telah memperlihatkan bilangan pelajar universiti di Malaysia yang menjadikan sugar baby meningkat sebanyak 40%.Dr Luqman berkata, aktiviti itu juga jelas bercanggah dengan norma masyrakat di negara ini yang sentiasa memelihara tatasusila serta kesopanan dalam aspek pergaulan antara lelaki dan wanita."Ketika mengharungi musibah Covid-19 ini janganlah kita terpedaya dengan tipu daya syaitan yang sentiasa mendorong manusia ke arah kemungkaran, sebaliknya marilah kita bermuhasabah dan menginsafi serta mendekatkan diri kepada Allah SWT dengan memperbanyakkan amal ibadah dan amal soleh" katanya.

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Sementara itu, hasil tinjauan dan carian mengenai Sugarbook di internet menunjukkan laman web itu telah disekat sepenuhnya daripada diakses.

Finally. First step. There should be continuous awareness for our younger generations to stop subscribing to this hook-up culture. pic.twitter.com/5pt9nPWq6b— Rafidah Hanim Mokhtar  (@DrRafidahHanim) February 15, 2021

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Are You A Parent? You Could Win A RM2,000 Cash Voucher! Here's How:

This Spotlight is sponsored by Dumex Mamil.

We parents sure do go through a whole lot when it comes to our kids and their poop!

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Honestly, until a person has a kid of their own, they will never understand how important poop is to a parent.

But we're sure there have been times when your kid didn't want to do their business... And that's when you probably told a little white lie to get those bowels moving!

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Maybe you told them the poop is lonely and wants to be friends with the toilet?

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Or perhaps you told them there are worms in their tummy that will only come out if they poop?

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Could it be that you told your sweet child that if they didn't go to the toilet, their body would be full of poo and... their head would explode?

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What white lies have you told your child to get them to go to the toilet? Let us know and stand a chance to win these amazing prizes*:

All you have to do is go to this Facebook post, share the little white lie you told your kids to get them to poop, and hashtag #DiscoverMamil. Then share the post! It’s that simple! :)Contest period: 1 February - 28 February 2018*Terms and conditions apply.

Malaysian parents certainly do go to great lengths to ensure their kids poop, huh?

And it's for a good reason too! Your child's bowel movements are important to their overall health.

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A balanced diet, staying hydrated, and exercise are highly recommended by experts to keep your child's digestive system healthy. If all else fails, seek advice from a medical professional.Check out this page for more information.

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Read our other #poop stories:

                18 Memes That Perfectly Describe How Parents Feel About Kid Poop

Why do they always want us to look at it in the toilet bowl?!

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                Malaysian Parents Admit The Lies They Tell Their Kids To Make Them Poop

"You make the best poop in the world!"

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                8 Funny Excuses Your Kid Has Probably Given To Avoid Pooping

Because children say the funniest things!

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NRC Plans To Fully Reopen Malaysia's International Borders On 1 March

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The National Recovery Council (NRC) has proposed for the full reopening of Malaysia's borders as early as 1 March, without travellers needing to undergo mandatory quarantine

However, NRC chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said travellers must undergo a COVID-19 test before departure and upon arrival into the country, as per recommendations by the Ministry of Health (MOH)."The reopening of international borders needs to be implemented in a planned manner and based on current risk assessments," he told the media after chairing an NRC meeting today, 8 February, as quoted by New Straits Times.

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Muhyiddin said the reopening of borders would support the country's economic recovery and other industries related to tourism

"By doing so, the country's recovery process will be accelerated, where the investors can come, international tourists can visit, and subsequently revive our tourism and aviation industries," he said.He said the matter was raised by Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud during the meeting.Malaysia's borders have remained largely closed since March 2020, when the first Movement Control Order (MCO) was imposed. Exemptions have only been made for students, Malaysians returning from abroad, permanent residents, and businessmen.

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Muhyiddin added that the reopening of the country's borders is to all countries

He said, as  Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has also told the meeting, that it was difficult to ban only certain countries since the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected throughout the world."As such, we cannot be selective by allowing only selected countries."Muhyiddin said should the government agree with the suggestion by the council, full details and standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the border reopening will be announced by the MOH soon.

The MOH expects the Omicron wave to subside in the next one or two months:

                The Omicron Wave Is Not A 'Conspiracy' To Cancel Hari Raya Celebrations, Says Khairy

The Ministry of Health expects the Omicron wave to subside in the next one to two months, so Hari Raya Aidilfitri can...

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Huawei's New Smartphone Allows You To Take Ultra HD Videos And Has A Built-In Video Editor

Want to upgrade your smartphone, but not ready to break the bank?

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Then you'll want to check out Huawei Nova 4, featuring an all-new 6.4-inch display screen and loads of cool features

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At first glance, you'll notice that the selfie camera is placed in the top left corner, beside your usual notification icons. Thanks to this punch-hole design, you'll get to enjoy a whooping 6.4-inch Full HD+ display screen.Besides that, Huawei Nova 4 also runs on a flagship-class Kirin 970 processor, and has 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. With a 3,750 mAh battery, you won't have to worry about your phone running out of juice during the day.

What truly sets Huawei Nova 4 apart is its innovative AI video capabilities. Here are a few things you never knew you could do with this phone:

1. Capture high quality Ultra HD videos

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Huawei Nova 4 features a rear camera that uses a Triple Camera System. It consists of a 20MP Main Camera and a 16MP Ultra Wide-Angle Lens, along with 2MP depth-of-field lens. Coupled with its impressive imaging software, these three lenses work together to create a comprehensive imaging system that covers a wide range of scenarios.For video lovers, you can shoot up to 2160p at 30 FPS, which means you can create Ultra HD videos that rival flagship smartphones.

2. Enhance your shots with the built-in AI video editor

It's not easy to find the perfect video editing app on Google Play—often the capabilities are limited, the functions are hard to use, and they have an annoying watermark. However, with Huawei Nova 4, you don't have to worry about all that thanks to its built-in AI editor that is powerful and easy to use.All you have to do is go to your recorded video, swipe up and click 'automatic analysis and editing', and you'll have a professional looking video in just a few minutes.

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Besides being able to trim your videos and add music to it, Huawei Nova 4 uses an innovative technology called 'character association' to pick out central characters and objects in your video, enhancing them automatically.Huawei Nova 4 can even generate a 10-second AI Spotlight Reel based on the characters you pick, helping you create shareable videos effortlessly.

3. Don't worry about blur videos thanks to the image stabiliser

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You won't even need a gimbal thanks to the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilisation) algorithm, which dynamically adjusts your camera settings to avoid blurring. The EIS will correct hand-held shaking while recording video, and provides additional stability when tracking moving objects, allowing you to produce seamless videos every single time.

4. Take superrrrr slow-motion videos

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Slow down each and every glorious second to enjoy stunning details you never saw before. Huawei Nova 4's newly-upgraded super slow-motion feature can record videos at 480 frames per second, and play them back at 16 times slower than the original speed.

5. Customise your video ringtones for incoming calls

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Remember how you used to set specific ringtones for all your BFFs? Now, you can record your friends doing something funny and set it as their video ringtone! Besides that, Huawei Nova 4 even allows you to download short videos from TikTok—celebrity videos, comedies, dance-offs—the possibilities are virtually endless.

6. Stand out with the perfect selfie every single time

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Thanks to the innovative punch-hole design, the 25MP front camera for Huawei Nova 4 is placed at the top left corner, giving you a totally new way of taking selfies. The positioning of the camera creates an angle that helps you capture a more natural and beautiful selfie unlike any other phone.

Ultimately, Huawei Nova 4 is the perfect mid-range smartphone to upgrade to, especially if you're a video lover

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It's time to explore all these cool AI features and take your videos to the next level!

You can get the brand-new Huawei Nova 4 at RM1,899. Find out more about the phone on their website today.


He Drank Soya Sauce And Fell Into A Coma. What Happened?

Never consumer too much soy sauce in a longer run?

Even if the salt does not kill you, other ingredients inside the soy sauce will. Soy sauce is made from kojic acid fermentation. Kojic acid, taken in long and consistent run, will deliver some ugly effects on your health.

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He was dared to drink it

Soy Sauce Causes Boy to Fall Into a Coma. What Happened?

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A 19-year-old American teenager  fell into a coma after he drank 946ml of soy sauce after he was dared by his friends. He became the first person known to have deliberately overdosed on such a high amount of salt and survived with no lasting neurological problems.

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The 19-year-old has been identified as  John Paul Boldrick, a college student  from Virginia.

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After he drank the soy sauce, he began twitching and having seizures, and his friends took him to an emergency room. The hospital administered anti-seizure medication, and he was already in a coma when he was taken to the hospital.

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Doctors determined that he had ingested 160 to 170 grams of sodium from the soy sauce, a potentially lethal dose for his weight and build. He was confirmed to be suffering from hypernatremia, a condition of too much salt in the blood.

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The medical team flushed the salt out of his system by administering a solution of water and the sugar dextrose through a nasal tube. When they placed the tube, streaks of brown material came out. Within a half hour, they pumped 6 litres of sugar water into the man's body.

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Hypernatremia: What is that?

Hypernatremia is a condition where there is too much salt in the blood. It dangerous because it causes the brain to lose water.

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When there is too much salt in the bloodstream, water moves out of the body tissues and into the blood by the process of osmosis, to try to equalize the salt concentration between the two. As water the leaves the brain, the organ can shrink and bleed.

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Salt overdoses can also occur without deliberate consumption.  Recent UK research identified that sweet biscuits actually contain enough salt that regular consumption by children can result in toxic levels of sodium in the body.

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Salt overdose - a suicide method in China

Salt overdose - a suicide method in China

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In China, a traditional method of suicide was drinking water saturated with table salt. One ounce of salt causes the body to hold six pounds of excess fluid. Salt in large quantities can be lethal.

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Foods with the highest salt content

Tracking down the salt in food with Professor Saul T. Too much sodium increases your risk for high blood pressure, and high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke.

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Overall, your biggest sodium bombs are going to be in:
Condiments
Beverages
Breaded items
Creamy dressings
Smoked/cured meats
Pastries

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Asian food can be a tough one and most of their sodium hides in the sauces and condiments. Here are the things to avoid:
Battered or fried foods
Soups
Pickled foods
Chow mein/Lo mein

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This Herd Has Been Nicknamed "Yakuza Deer" For Harassing A Restaurant Owner In Japan

Not only are Japan's free-roaming deer parks a well-known tourist attraction, but the mischief these deer get up to has a reputation of its own!
A Japanese netizen captured this hilarious photo that has since gone viral:

 pic.twitter.com/mFZcSUfMQq— nahairo (@nahairo) March 3, 2019

According to SoraNews24, the group of deer were seen having a "stand-off" with the owner of a casual dining restaurant named 'Fukuya'.

Instances of the herd harassing the same restaurant are so well-documented on social media, that they've even been nicknamed "yakuza deer":

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Some visitors have evidence of the four-legged "gangsters" trying to enter the restaurant:

"This one looked like it was about to enter!" said one user, as translated by SoraNews24.

 pic.twitter.com/x2hbZYuO6s—  (@temporaryvirgin) March 3, 2019

Another user said, "I've seen them too. This one made me laugh at how eagerly it was trying to get in."

 pic.twitter.com/TNQPjhKloT— nyanda (@meetminamida) March 4, 2019

As it turns out, the owner of Fukuya is actually quite fawn of them

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He's been spotted patting and feeding the herd on various occasions.

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One user cheekily pointed out that the herd has caused the owner's hair to turn grey and attached a photo taken five years ago.

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How en-deer-ing!

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"They'd Cut Up Gowns" — Former Beauty Queens Reveal The Dark Side Of Pageants In The '90s

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Beauty queens have always been sensationalised in the media for their sheer beauty and poise.
But there's always been a sense of mystery that looms over pageant competitions that are not always positive.

In a recent interview on a Hong Kong talk show called Yi Qi Zou Guo De Sui Yue, former beauty pageant queens Yeung Yuk Mui, 57, and Lai Suk Yin, 46, opened up about their experiences in beauty pageants, as both women competed in the Miss Asia show.A Hong Kong-based beauty pageant organised by broadcasting organisation Asia Television (ATV), Miss Asia originated as a local pageant in 1985 and went through a bit of a whirlwind through its existence. After going on a hiatus from 2000 to 2003, the competition was rebranded as an Asian pageant in 2004, allowing competitors from all over Asia to compete. However, the pageant seized to exist once more in 2015, after the organisers at ATV shut down. In 2018, ATV announced a reboot of the pageant once more, after they transitioned to an online media company.Yeung and Lai, who both emerged as finalists after competing in separate years, opened up about the 'hidden dark side' of pageants and how other contestants would stop at nothing to get the grand prize.

Lai (left) and Yeung (right) with host of 'Yi Qi Zou Guo De Sui Yue', Gary Yeung.
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Opening up about her experience, Yeung, who competed in the competition in 1990 and placed second runner-up, said she witnessed tonnes of shady things going on behind the scenes

In a report by Hong Kong media outlet, HK01, Yeung described her year's pageant as being the most fun and most watched — despite the issues that were going on backstage. According to Yeung, she had come across a contestant cutting up another girl's gown to sabotage her, and even saw another sprinkling itching powder on the outfits of other contestants. Not being spared from the savagery, she also revealed how she was bullied during the pageant. Considered a 'dark horse' of the race after placing in the top 10, Yeung stated that she incurred the wrath of other green-eyed contestants after taking home the subsidiary titles of 'Most Photogenic' and 'Most Perfect Body'. Recalling the events that transpired, Yeung stated that her clothes and underwear were missing after she accepted her awards and returned backstage. Other girls also shunned her frequently, causing her to occasionally hide in a corner and eat alone."I could have won first place then, but my emotions were badly affected and I wasn't able to fully show my potential. So I ended up in third place," she said during the interview. Elaine Ng ended up winning the competition that year, the woman who would eventually end up being known as Jackie Chan's mistress.

Yeung (right) with the winner of Miss Asia 1990, Elaine Ng (centre) and first runner-up, Elaine Da Silva (left).
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On the other hand, Lai mentioned that some contestants had little tricks up their sleeves, attempting to make themselves stand out with members of production

Lai, who placed runner-up in the competition in 1995, stated that despite clear tactics that were attempted behind the scenes, contestants did not try to harm one another.Giving an example, she stated that a contestant would try to curry favour with the production crew of the pageant by gifting them bird's nest, the jelly-like textured snacks. Recalling a memorable incident that happened during a shoot in Paris for their competition, Lai stated how a former actress and 5th place finisher of the competition, Gong Xue Hua, made quite an impression on the other girls."We were sitting on our tour bus after shopping and Gong Xue Hua actually started changing her clothes on the bus!" she said in a report by Today Online. Admitting that she felt uncomfortable, Lai stated that Gong's bold actions did cause some of the other girls to feel inadequate.

(Left) Lai in Miss Asia 1995 and (right) Yeung in Miss Asia 1990.
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While the surface-level view of beauty pageants will always seem fabulous and luxurious, the real experience to some may differ from that of others

Unfortunately, the full interview is only available to be watched by those in Hong Kong. However, you can check out the article based on the queens' experience on HK01.

Though some beauty queens are cut-throat, this contestant stole the hearts of millions by rushing to help a presenter who fell down at the Miss Global 2022 pageant:

                M'sian Bags Miss Global 2022 Runner-Up & Wins Hearts For Rushing To Help Fallen Presenter

She rushed forward despite wearing ultra-high stiletto heels. A true queen.

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[VIDEO] Petah Betul Cik Mek United Kingdom Ini Kecek Kelate

Walaupun dilahirkan di United Kingdom, gadis kecil yang berusia 3 tahun ini petah berbahasa Kelantan

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Cik mek molek yang petah berbahasa Kelantan ini dikenali dengan nama Fatimah Omar Mukhlis dan masih lagi berusia 3 tahun. Fatimah kini telah menjadi perhatian selepas video 'kecek kelate' yang dikongsi oleh ibunya itu mula viral sejak bulan lalu.Video ini telah dikongsi oleh ibunya di laman Facebook keluarga mereka dengan nama TheFamily.UK. Video ini telah dikongsi sebanyak 954 kali dan ditonton sebanyak 160 ribu kali oleh pengguna Facebook.

Bukan saja fasih berbahasa Kelantan, malah Fatimah juga fasih berbahasa Thailand dan bahasa Inggeris

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Menurut ibunya, Nor Ashila Mahamed Ismail, dia menjelaskan bahawa anak keduanya daripada tiga beradik itu memang petah bercakap sejak kecil lagi. Berbeza dengan abangnya yang sedikit pemalu, Fatimah lebih peramah dan suka mengajuk perbualannya bersama suami. "Suami saya memang berasal dari Kelantan manakala saya pula berasal dari Thailand. Kami telah menetap di United Kingdom sejak tahun 2004 lagi. Walaupun telah menetap lama di negara orang, kami tidak mahu anak kami lupa akan bahasa ibunda dan adat budaya kami". “Oleh itu, kami sebagai ibu bapa telah bersetuju untuk mengajar ketiga-tiga anak kami bahasa ibunda dengan mempraktikkan penggunaan tiga bahasa ini di rumah. Alhamdulillah anak kami memang cepat tangkap dan tidak keliru dengan penggunaan bahasa ini di rumah. Kini, ketiga-tiga anak saya sudah mahir dalam menyusun ayat dalam penggunaan tiga bahasa ini," jelas Nor Ashila.

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Baru-baru ini, Fatimah telah kembali dengan video terbarunya yang memaparkan "rancangan" memasaknya sendiri

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Comel sungguh melihat gelagat Fatimah sibuk memasak di dapur, pandai sungguh beraksi! Menerusi video ini juga dapat dilihat bahawa ayahnya pandai saja melayan anak gadisnya ini. Menurut ibunya lagi, Fatimah memang gemar membantunya di dapur. "Setiap kali melihat saya di dapur, pasti dia akan datang membantu saya. Sejak dari itu, kami mula mengambil klipnya ketika berada di dapur pula," kata ibunya.Tak cukup dengan video ini, ikuti gelagat comel Fatimah dan adik-beradiknya di Instagram dan juga di Facebook mereka!

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"I Will Not Allow Anyone Else To Take Her Body" - Mother Of Woman Who Converted To Islam

The family of a murdered woman who was given a Muslim burial on Monday, after she succumbed to her injuries, is pleading with the members of the Sikh community to let her rest in peace

The woman, 37-year-old Surinder Kaur Bedi, was fighting for her life after she was attacked by a 55-year-old man using his helmet near Queensbay Mall, Penang.She succumbed to her injuries early Monday morning at the Penang Hospital where she was taken after being attacked by the man, said to be her boyfriend.According to Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Che Zaimani Che Awan, the case has been classified as under Section 302 for murder, with the 55-year-old suspect remanded in police custody till 6 April, reported NST Online.She was buried at the Jelutong Muslim Cemetery on Monday afternoon in accordance with Muslim rites following her family's request to the Penang Islamic Department.However, since her burial, members of the Sikh community have raised concerns, saying the family's claim that the woman converted to Islam is not true and that they want to exhume the woman's body and bury her according to Sikh rites.

A formal letter by the Penang mufti Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor confirming late Surinder Kaur Bedi's conversion.
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While pleading everyone to leave her late daughter's body alone in her grave in the Muslim cemetery, 69-year-old mother of the woman has since warned that regardless of what happens she will not allow "any parties to interfere and try to exhume my daughter's body"

According to 69-year-old Nazirah Bibi, Surinder, who was her youngest child, had converted to Islam since last year but did not officially register her conversion.The mother argues that even if there was no official documentation to prove that her daughter had converted to Islam, outsiders have no right to interfere in her funeral rites.

			I am her mother, I am still alive, I will not allow anyone else to take her body.
        Nazirah Bibi.

"Our whole family had converted to Islam for many years and our God is Allah so don’t touch her body, let her rest in peace," the mother was quoted as saying by Malay Mail."I can't let anyone take my daughter’s body out from her grave. It's wrong to do this. I am her mother, I know she's a Muslim," she said, adding that her daughter had recited the kalimah syahadah twice many times in front of her and other family members.

According to the mother, Surinder had wanted to be buried in accordance with Muslim rites instead of under the Sikhism rites

"We were very close, and I knew of her decision to convert to Islam, her only mistake was not registering her conversion," the mother said, wiping away her tears.She added that Surinder had wanted to be buried close to her dad and brothers.

Nazirah Bibi.
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However, soon after Surinder was buried in accordance with Muslim rites at the Jelutong Muslim Cemetery, the Penang chapter of the Malaysian Sikh Youth Organisation demanded proof of conversion

They said if there was no proof, the association would ask for her body to be exhumed and that she be laid to rest in accordance with Sikh funeral rites, reported Malay Mail.They claim that the community wants to clear the air and put the record straight about the matter as it does not wish to create havoc among the different races in Malaysia."We just want to get the truth and we have come to an understanding with the Penang Mufti Department after we met their officials this morning," the Malaysian Sikh Youth Organisation Pinang advisor Harjinder Singh told Malaysiakini."If Surinder Kaur Bedi had truly converted to Islam, and there is proof, we have no issues with her being buried according to Muslim rites. However, if she is still a Sikh, we would like to exhume the body so we can bury her according to Sikh rites," he added.

According to the Sikh group, while the family may have rights over the woman's body, they do not have any rights over her religion

"The family may have rights over her body, but not her religion. As Sikhs, we have the right to preserve our religion and protect our believers," Harjinder told Malaysiakini when he was asked what rights they have over Surinder’s family to claim the body.

Members of the Sikh community who want to exhume Surinder's body.
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11 Airbnbs In KL & Selangor With Projectors So You Can Enjoy Your Own Private Cinema

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1. KLCity coupleStudio @ Kuala Lumpur

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Take a break from worry and stress at this studio unit in KL suited for couples or friends. It comes with a king-sized bed, a kitchenette, along with a projector and screen for you to watch movies.Facilities at the condominium include an infinity pool on the 37th floor, a gym, steam rooms for both male and female, and even a restaurant and bar. Guests can also access a squash court, cafe, and pool room on the fourth floor. Price is RM78 per night. You can book here.

2. Theater in D House by Wodages @ Kuala Lumpur

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At this stylish Airbnb, you can enjoy a stunning view of KL's city skyline. But what's really unique is that when you draw the curtains, the place transforms into a mini home theatre that's perfect for a group of friends or a small family. It has two floors, comes with a bathtub, and can accommodate up to four guests. It's strategically located in the heart of KL for easy access to places like KLCC, Pavilion, and Bintang Walk. A great staycation spot!Price is RM367 per night.You can book here.

3. JF Home @ Petaling Jaya

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Instead of watching movies on your laptop, book this loft which has a projector screen – just like your own mini cinema! It's perfect for you to chill with friends, as they allow parties but do inform the host when booking. Price is RM122 per night.You can book here.

4. Mini theatre studio @ Kuala Lumpur

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Sometimes you just need a break from life and unwind with a movie marathon. This Airbnb provides all of the basic necessities, along with a projector area and foldable sofa for you to kick back and relax. Aside from that, the condominium also has an infinity pool, a pool room, among other cool facilities. Price is RM129 per night.You can book here.

5. Modern 5-star house @ Petaling Jaya

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Located in Taman Megah, PJ, this Airbnb can accommodate larger groups of up to 16 guests. It includes seven beds, three bathrooms, and comes with a huge HD projector for you to watch your fave movies. If you plan to throw a party, just keep the noise levels at a minimum to be mindful of the neighbours. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a getaway with several families or friends.Price is RM700 per night.You can book here.

6. Home cinema studio @ Subang Jaya

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This cosy studio unit in SS15 comes with a 120-inch projector screen, along with Netflix and YouTube. It's located above a shopping mall, SS 15 Courtyard, for easy access to restaurants, a supermarket, and more. A good spot for a date night or a relaxed evening with a loved one. Price is RM109 per night. You can book here.

7. Stylish Cinema Studio Home @ Kuala Lumpur

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Located right in the heart of KL, this studio unit is perfect for a short staycation. There's a small home theatre space within the unit, with a projector and screen for you to watch your fave movies.It can fit two to five guests (if more than two guests, floor mattresses will be provided for an additional charge).Price is RM125 per night.You can book here.

8. Balcony Home Theater @ Cyberjaya

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Situated at Tamarind Square, Cyberjaya, this studio unit makes for a romantic date night with its large balcony where you can project movies onto a screen. It's almost as if you're at an outdoor theatre or camping! Even if it rains heavily, you can enjoy Netflix indoors on the TV provided.Price is RM95 per night. You can book here.

9. Serviced apartment Trefoil @ Shah Alam

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What's unique about this studio unit is its 200-inch projector screen and smart system remote control for you to watch an unlimited amount of VIP movies. The condominium also has a tennis court, jacuzzi, sauna, and barbecue pit if you're up for group activities with friends.Price is RM106 per night. You can book here.

10. Sg Buloh Homestay with Netflix @ Sungai Buloh

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Conveniently linked to the MRT line, this Airbnb comes with a projector, a 120-inch screen, as well as Netflix, so you can watch movies all night on a bigger screen instead of just your phone or laptop. Treat yourself a lil', you know? :PThere's also a 99 Speedmart, myNEWS, 7-Eleven, and other eateries nearby.  Price is RM115 per night. You can book here.

11. 3-Storey Family Luxury House @ Setia Alam

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This three-storey house is ideal for families or anyone with kids. Not only does it come with a big projector and screen in the living room for you to enjoy movies, but there's also a hot tub for kids to play in and adults to relax. The space accommodates up to 10 guests, with five bedrooms and bathrooms. Plus, it's not too far from Setia City Mall, if you need to do a quick mall run. Price is RM647 per night.You can book here.

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'Mulut Busuk Kalah Longkang!' - Chef Wan Jawab Isu Pembaziran 1,500 Mangkuk Laksa Sarawak

Viral baru-baru ini di media sosial dengan berita Laksa Sarawak terbesar yang mencipta rekod negara terpaksa dibuang kerana mulai basi dan berbau busuk

Ia diadakan bersempena dengan pelancaran dewan makanan baru pusat membeli-belah tempatan di Sarawak yang dikendalikan oleh Plaza Merdeka Management Sdn Bhd.Juadah yang dimasak pada pagi Jumaat itu didapati mula mengeluarkan bau kurang enak kira-kira pukul 7 malam hari yang sama. Disebabkan itu ia tidak boleh diedarkan kepada pengunjung yang hadir walaupun telah mencipta Malaysia Book of Records.

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“Selepas pelancaran itu kita tidak boleh edarkan [laksa] kerana diberitahu kuah yang menggunakan santan kelapa sebagai bahan utama perlu sentiasa dipanaskan dalam suhu tertentu,” kata pengurus besar Cheah Kheng Mun.

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Hidangan itu dimasak di dalam mangkuk sebesar 1.3 meter yang mengandungi 100kg rencah laksa Sarawak, 225kg laksa beras, 90kg udang, 1,008 biji telur dan 80kg ayam.

Berhubung perkara itu, Selebriti chef, Datuk Redzuawan Ismail atau lebih dikenali sebagai Chef Wan juga menerima kritikan orang ramai apabila kelihatan turut menyertai pelancaran tersebut

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Bagaimanapun, Chef Wan menjelaskan bahawa beliau hanya hadir sebagai tetamu.

"Saya dijemput hanya untuk menyertai pelancaran dewan makanan baru pusat membeli-belah itu."Saya tidak memasak laksa atau tidak pernah sedar mereka tidak akan menghidangkannya kepada orang lain sehingga saya berada di sana pagi itu," katanya dalam beberapa siri catatan Instagram.

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Beliau memberitahu beliau sendiri terkejut, apabila mendapat tahu makanan itu akan dibuang dengan menyifatkan langkah itu sebagai 'kurang bijak'.Bukan itu sahaja, beliau juga turut dikritik kerana komen beliau mengenai kenaikan harga minyak masak dan mencadangkan alternatif yang lebih sihat dalam aktiviti memasak sebagai tindak balas kepada peningkatan dalam harga minyak masak.

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Morning.This morning i got a write up from BP online from the GM Mr Cheah of the Plaza Merdeka saying that when they put together the Laksa in the giant bowl the Gravy of the Laksa has been contaminated.Since they cannot already feed to the shoppers it has to be thrown and a replacement of 1500 packets was given yesterday to the shoppers.They also told me as there 2 main caterers assigned to prepare all this macam2 boleh jadi behind the scene why kuah bersantan itu cepat turn rancid.Afterall they are dealing with Coconut milk pun.So the management in their statement said a mistake has been make so we should stop pointing fingers and judging them by saying all that nasty things not knowing the reasons why the kuah menjadi basi!Actually cases begini di majlis orang2 kawin pun bila tukang2 masak tak handle food or ingredients sering makanan itu menjadi rosak dan basi.When they find out the last minute instead of throwing the food they boil them balik and feed them to the guests ignoring that the food has been contaminated and that eventually caused major food poison to the guests.These occurred oftened and u do read them in the papers.So if they decide not to give after the event that is wise rather than making the public sick.Malaysian are quick at judging and forming their own opinions on any issues these days i noticed.Some mulut tu busuk mengalah kan longkang di tepi jalan serta kurang ajar memberi coments out there ikut sedap mulut mereka.Asyik nak cari kesilapan orang lain tanpa tahu cerita sebenarnya hujung dan pangkal.Terus bersangka buruk dan menyebar kan fitnah sana sini.Its a disgusting attitude a true reflection of a society yg kurang adab mcm mak bapak kita ni tak mengajar kita dari kecil!Jika saya jenis mereka ini dah lama saya carut kan seorang2 tu kasi kan kepada mereka2 a slap on their face sebab tak tahu malu.Padahal apa yg di coment some of them tu is totally inmatured at time nampak sangat kebodohan diri sendiri.Tak pe la.Instead i choose to just laugh and walk away.Totally a waste of time to entertain them as i will not put myself at their level.Walk away and have a peaceful mind lagi la baik for my soul!

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By 2030, Yeo Bee Yin Wants Malaysia To Be A Zero Single-Use Plastic Nation

Energy, Science, Technology, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin wants Malaysia to be a zero single-use plastic nation by 2030

Energy, Science, Technology, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin
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During her town hall session on single-use plastics yesterday, 24 September, Yeo shared that a 'Road map towards zero single-use plastic 2018-2030' will be introduced next month during the International Greentech and Ecoproducts Exhibition Malaysia (IGEM) in Kuala Lumpur."Malaysia is the eighth largest producer of plastic waste in the world. Plastic waste is the second biggest type of waste in the country after food," Yeo told attendees of the town hall, reported The Star."We need a proper roadmap with clear plans on how we can reduce and even better, eliminate the consumption of single-use plastic by 2030."

Yeo said the roadmap is not a policy, but rather a preparatory action

"The ministry doesn't want to kill the plastic manufacturers but prepare them to produce more eco-friendly products. The ministry wants to help plastic manufacturers to grow with alternative (products)," Yeo was reported as saying by Bernama.

The roadmap will cover a number of issues, including:- by default, plastic straws will be given upon request by consumers,- a policy on the charge for plastic bags at shops and where the money goes to, and- list suggestions of more eco-friendly products for hydrocarbon-based plastic manufacturers in the country to switch to.

However, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are urging the government to properly define the term "single-use plastic" before releasing the roadmap

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While the term "single-use plastic" generally means disposable plastic that is only used once before being thrown away, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said the majority of the public did not understand what items fall under this category.According to Free Malaysia Today, WWF-Malaysia marine policy manager Shantini Guna Rajan voiced out that without a distinct definition of the term, items which appeared to be waste could end up in a circular economy instead because people did not know how to categorise them.

Shantini also urged the government to curb the entry of plastic products into the market and to influence future product designs to ensure that new forms of single-use plastics are not introduced.

On 20 September, the Federal Territories Ministry announced a ban on plastic straws beginning 1 January, 2019

Federal Territories Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Adnan Mohd Ikhsan
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Plastic straws will join plastics bags and polystyrene food packaging, which were banned in September 2017.According to The Star, Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Adnan Mohd Ikhsan said that businesses who continue to use plastic straws in 2019 will risk having their business licences terminated.Following concerns raised by persons with disabilities, he later clarified that business operators who offer plastic straws to customers for medical reasons would not be penalised. The Star also reported that the full enforcement of the ban will only come into effect on 1 January, 2020.

While many alternatives to plastic straws exist, persons with varying disabilities all benefit from plastic straws being easily available

In a statement on its blog, the Malaysian Spinal Cord Injury Advocacy Association said, "Even though there are suggested alternatives to plastic straws like metal straws, composites and the like, there are other side effects like the risks of choking, injury, high costs, cannot be easily positioned, and not safe for hot food or drink."Here's a breakdown of the various alternatives to plastic straws and why certain persons with disabilities cannot use it:

Types of reusable straws and risks they pose for a variety of disabled people. #strawban[Image description in thread.] pic.twitter.com/g40RPk4LRo— sb. (@sarahbreannep) May 21, 2018

What do you think of the government's plan to make Malaysia a zero single-use plastic nation?

Did you know that recycling is more than just paper, glass, and plastic?

Meanwhile, it was recently found that there are illegal factories in Jenjarom, Selangor importing plastic waste from various countries:

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The plastic waste comes from countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Kampar Nurse And Her 2 Children Die After She Allegedly Sets Their Room On Fire

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A 35-year-old mother and her two children died after she allegedly set fire to their rented room in Taman Kampar Putra on Sunday, 6 December

According to Berita Harian, the incident happened around 10am. The victims have been identified as R Kartiga and her two children, six-year-old S Harrshikka and 12-year-old S Shaarhveesh.The woman was a nurse who worked at Kampar Hospital.

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A passer-by noticed smoke from the shoplot and called the relevant authorities

Perak Zone 1 Fire and Rescue chief Nor Rasidamayati told Bernama that 12 firemen from the Kampar Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene after receiving the call.The fire was extinguished within three minutes and severely burnt bodies were found on a bed.Kampar district police chief Supt Hasron Nazri Hisham said that a gas cylinder was found behind a wardrobe."Besides that, there were also traces of petroleum on the walls of the room," he added.

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Authorities have classified her death as suicide

Hasron told New Straits Times that the victim was suffering from depression due to family and marital issues.Initial investigations revealed that the woman and her two children had been staying in the room after being separated from her husband."She was in a depressed state for the last two weeks. She told her friend that if she died one day, please arrange her funeral and don't let her family interfere," Hasron said. The bodies were sent to the Kampar Hospital Forensic Unit for post-mortem examination.

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Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of suicide, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. BEFRIENDERS KL24-hourContact: +603-76272929Skype: BefKL Skype 1Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter2. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | FacebookFor a more thorough directory of resources, head over to the Malaysian Mental Health Association's website.


Mahathir Has Lived Long Enough To See Justin Trudeau Go From Young Boy To Canadian PM

On Saturday, 17 November, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad attended the 2018 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit in Papua New Guinea

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In addition to delivering a speech titled 'Inclusion in the age of disruption: Charting a common future', the 93-year-old also held a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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According to Tun Mahathir's Facebook page, the two leaders discussed a range of topics from the new government's efforts in combating corruption and increasing trade relations, to investment cooperation and the Rohingya crisis.

However, this was not the first time Canada's youngest prime minister met the world's oldest prime minister.
The two had crossed paths 36 years ago, when the then 11-year-old accompanied his late father on a business trip.

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Trudeau's father, Pierre Trudeau, was the Prime Minister of Canada for two terms, from 1968 to 1979 and 1980 to 1984.As a memento, the Canadian High Commissioner in Malaysia gifted Mahathir with a framed photo of his first introduction to Justin Trudeau in 1982.

A pleasant gift by H.E. @JuliaGBentley, - a nostalgic picture of the then Prime Minister of Canada, H.E. Pierre Elliott Trudeau and his son, H.E. @JustinTrudeau back in 1982. pic.twitter.com/p3subkitA8— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) July 9, 2018

Before travelling to Papua New Guinea for the APEC Summit, the 46-year-old Canadian premier was in Singapore for the ASEAN Summit

During his free time on Friday, 16 November, Trudeau spent some time mingling with locals at Adam Road Food Centre, Mothership reported.

        View this post on Instagram            @justinpjtrudeau “Let me grab a drink; I’ll be right back” I had a coke, he had a lime juice. “What’s after this? School or work?” “Work, actually! At NUS, where you were yesterday” “Right! The dialogue session!” “I was just in Alberta in June — visited the National Parks!” “Which?” “Banff, Jasper” “Did you see any bears?” Hashtag why so nice. Hashtag you’re very good looking. Hashtag Canadians. Sigh :’) #justintrudeau A post shared by  ziai (@icecreammilktea) on Nov 15, 2018 at 6:14pm PST

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Trudeau also took advantage of his stay in Singapore to pay his respects to his great-great-great-great grandmother at Fort Canning.

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According to reports, Justin Trudeau has Malaysian roots through his great-great-great grandmother. Find out more fun facts about the Canadian PM here:

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M'sians Criticise Local Libraries After Photos Of A Stunning Library In Jakarta Go Viral

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Perpustakaan Jakarta Cikini in Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, Indonesia has been revived with a new look and Indonesians are not the only ones that are fascinated by its transformation

A number of Jakarta residents knew about the existence of the library before its revitalisation due to its secluded location.More people are interested in visiting the library and becoming members now that it has a new look that matches modern aesthetics and is more accessible to the public.

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According to Manual Jakarta, Perpustakaan Jakarta Cikini has more than 100,000 books, gathering spaces, private reading rooms, and many more facilities. The library is also located in the same space as Pusat Dokumentasi Sastra Hans Bague Jassin, making it easier for the public to access local literary works.Malaysians who came across photos of this beautiful library on Twitter were mesmerised and wished that libraries in Malaysia could be improved as well.

A netizen who tweeted the photos expressed disappointment in local libraries

She tweeted, "How my heart aches. If only the library in Kuala Lumpur was as beautiful and friendly as this, maybe we wouldn't have to wait in long lines at expensive bookstores. Perhaps we could revive the interest in literature and the national language without (the need of) coercive acts."

Perpustakaan Jakarta di Taman Ismail Marzuki. How my heart aches. Kalau kutubkhanah di KL cantik & ramah sebegini mungkin kita tak perlu beratur panjang di kedai buku mahal. Mungkin kita kembali minat pada sastera dan Bahasa Kebangsaan tanpa akta paksaan. pic.twitter.com/oUGug39SKD— MokcikNab (@mokciknab) July 9, 2022

The 'coercive act' is believed to be referring to the proposed RM50,000 fine by the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) board chairman for anyone disrespecting Bahasa Melayu.

Apart from the aesthetic, the revival of Perpustakaan Jakarta Cikini has Malaysians raising the issue of accessibility of libraries in Malaysia

Many expressed their dissatisfaction and criticism towards local libraries.A netizen pointed out, "Look at the roof of the Kuala Lumpur Library that has unwanted trees with cracks here and there. Sad."

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Besides, people also commented on the accessibility of digital literary works. A netizen tweeted, "This!! And only if the ebook overdrive is updated frequently with an increased quantity."

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Another netizen expressed disappointment in the late opening time of libraries, saying, "I yearn for beautiful, accessible libraries. I hate that libraries here are so difficult to get to and they open late. 10am is late for me."

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Contrary to most reactions toward the revitalisation of Perpustakaan Jakarta Cikini, a netizen reacted more positively to the tweet by promoting the Raja Tun Uda Library (RTU) in Shah Alam

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Many students vouched for the beautiful and comfortable library.

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