Beli Rumah Atau 'Travel' Dulu? Lelaki Ini Kongsi 5 Panduan Untuk Anda Hadam Dalam-Dalam

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NAK TRAVEL DULU ATAU MILIKI RUMAH DULU?Haha nampaknya saya tertinggal kapal terbang dalam debat ini. Tajuk ini sangatlah luas spektrumnya, kadar orang pukul rata amatlah tinggi, dan tidak lupa bias seorang penulis adalah mengikut persepsi kepentingannya atau apa yang nak dijualnya. Ia seperti bertanya:- nak berak dulu atau nak makan lunch dulu?- nak labur dulu atau nak lindung (bertakaful) dulu?- nak beli kereta dulu atau smartphone baru dulu?- nak kahwin dulu atau nak buka bisnes dulu?Sebagai penasihat takaful, pengembara tegar dan pelabur hartanah, saya tiada dilema nak mana dulu. Saya nak semuanya sekali. Kalau ikut keutamaan saya, kahwin adalah keutamaan paling akhir sekali.Mereka yg membaca buku saya MUSAFIR DUNIAWI akan faham cara pengurusan kewangan seorang musafir mengikut pendapat saya. Mazhab saya ialah mazhab kewangan yg sustainable (bertahan lama). Kewangan hartanah dan musafir saya sudahpun masukkan dalam pengurusan kewangan peribadi.Jadi untuk menyelesaikan masalah ini, perlulah ada pemikiran strategik & rasional lebih daripada emosional. Perlulah ada kemahiran berfikir aras tinggi lebih daripada kemahiran pukul rata.

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1. Matlamat peribadi

Saya tidak kisah jika sesiapa yg tiada matlamat kewangan (financial goals) kerana wang bukan segalanya. Tapi kalau tiada matlamat peribadi, ini masalah besar kerana hidupnya tiada tujuan langsung sehari-hari.Matlamat kita berbeza, kelebihan kita berbeza, kemampuan kita berbeza, situasi berbeza, penilaian risiko berbeza. Nak paksa semua orang beli rumah dahulu, atau paksa orang travel seluruh pelusuk dunia dahulu memang bukan caranya. Itu cara mereka yg hanya mahu menaikkan autoriti diri secara keras sebagai pengembara atau pelabur hartanah. Cara yang terbaik ialah mendidik kepentingan setiap segmen tanpa membid'ahkan kategori yg lain samada kepentingan memiliki hartanah atau kepentingan travel masa muda.

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Mereka yg mementingkan capital appreciation dan pendapatan pasif melalui hasil sewa, tiada masalah melabur hartanah dahulu. Mereka yang sebegini mempunyai strategi kewangan yg agresif dan penilaian risiko yg bagus.Manakala mereka yg suka travel pula adalah seorang introverted, suka berfikir dan melihat kelainan, belajar budaya lain, dan belajar kemahiran baru. Mereka ini adalah risk takers, lagi-lagi golongan backpackers.Adakah kedua-dua golongan ini saling bertembung dan menentang antara satu sama lain? Sama sekali tidak. Seseorang itu boleh jadi kedua-duanya, seperti saya.

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2. Keperluan vs kemahuan

Rumah kediaman (residential home) adalah keperluan. Cuma untuk mereka yg masih bujang, mereka tiada kepentingan memiliki rumah kediaman pertama terlalu awal berbanding mereka yang sudah berkeluarga dan beranak-pinak.Mereka yg bujang boleh berkongsi menyewa atau duduk dengan keluarga. Kalau mahu beli rumah pertama, ia adalah lebih afdhal untuk pelaburan berbanding untuk kediaman, samada untuk menyewa atau capital appreciation.Manakala, golongan yg berkeluarga boleh juga menyewa (kerana ia lebih jimat daripada membeli rumah untuk kediaman), namun untuk jangka masa panjang mereka perlu berusaha juga untuk ada rumah persendirian untuk memberi keselesaan kepada pasangan dan anak-anak terutamanya selepas kematiannya.Itu baru penilaian bujang dan berkeluarga. Belum masuk mereka yg kerjanya berpindah sana sini. Selalu offshore. Selalu keluar negeri. Mereka yg dalam syarikat kurang stabil seperti oil & gas atau mereka yg baru saja memulakan bisnes.

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Travel pun banyak kategori, jadi tidak boleh pukul rata semuanya.- travel haji adalah satu kefardhuan- ada orang memang cari makan dengan travel, maka ia adalah satu keperluan- ada yg menuntut ilmu semasa travel, maka ini adalah suatu keperluan- travel vacation sekali setahun sekurang-kurangnya adalah digalakkan bagi meningkatkan produktiviti pekerjaan. Ini adalah satu kemahuan yg digalakkan.- travel yang tiada keperluan penting lain adalah kemahuan.Meletakkan bumbung atas kepala adalah satu keperluan. Namun tidak semestinya perlu membeli rumah. Menyewa pun boleh. Manakala travel pula boleh jadi kemahuan atau keperluan.Alah, masa kecoh debat kereta vs rumah dulu pun sama jugak. Kereta diperlukan untuk pergi kerja, jadi ia lebih urgent. Tanpa kereta cari makan, rumah pun tak dapat beli. Namun pilihlah kereta yg tidak lebih 15% bayaran balik bulanan sahaja supaya boleh beli rumah yg lebih mampu dimiliki.

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3. Kos dan kemampuan

Inilah yg pening bila debat rumah dulu atau travel dulu? Ianya subjek kategori terlampau luas untuk diperkatakan. Kalau soalan itu dikhususkan kepada "Graduan baru perlu menabung untuk mengembara dunia terlebih dahulu sebelum bekerja atau menabung untuk membeli rumah kediaman pertama terlebih dahulu?" Kalau ini, banyaklah poin yg lebih spesifik untuk diambil kira.Kos permulaan beli rumah termasuk deposit downpayment, kos guaman, kos valuation, kos takaful, beli perabot dan sebagainya. Itu belum masuk jenis rumah apa nak beli: subsale, under construction atau lelong. Seseorang boleh membelanjakan duit permulaan antara RM2000 sehingga RM200,000 untuk pemilikan rumah baru. Satu pemboleh ubah (variable) yg konstan ialah harga rumah tetap akan naik, jadi tiada guna tunggu harga rumah turun.Travel pula nak fikir kos penerbangan, kos pengangkutan darat, kos penempatan, aktiviti dan sebagainya. Itu belum masuk persediaan dana kecemasan dan insurans. Dahulu, travel adalah suatu aktiviti yg mahal. Sekarang ini tidak lagi, dan semakin banyak pilihan dan harga juga naik turun, bergantung pada harga minyak mentah dunia.

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Pelabur hartanah tegar boleh memiliki berpuluh rumah dengan modal kecil. Pengembara tegar pula boleh travel seluruh dunia dengan bajet amat rendah. Kenalah belajar bagaimana memiliki hartanah dengan modal kecil dan belajar travel bajet rendah, daripada hanya mengecam meroyan tak tentu arah.Tiada jawapan betul salah. Balik semula pada matlamat peribadi nombor satu tadi. Apa yg penting dan diutamakan oleh anda. Kalau anda tiada matlamat peribadi, itu yang pening tiada halatuju. Rumah takde, travel pun takde. Asyik dok berfikir je mana nak dulu.

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4. Penilaian risiko

Samada beli rumah atau travel, atau apa-apa aktiviti kehidupan yg kita buat, adalah penting untuk menilai risiko. Apa yang kita mampu ambil dan apa yg perlu kita tinggalkan. Dan apa yg kita dapat in return.Jika kewangan kita hanya ada ruang untuk salah satu sahaja antara beli rumah atau travel, dan anda masih buntu juga nak pilih, buatlah SWOT analysis. SWOT ialah penilaian Strength Weakness Opportunities Threats. SWOT analysis banyak digunakan dalam decision-making process bisnes besar. Boleh google kalau masih tak faham.

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Bisnes, pelaburan, travel , beli rumah semua ini tiada betul tiada salah. Hidup ini bukan soalan objektif, bukan soalan MCQ (multiple choice questions). Ia berbentuk subjektif yg memerlukan kemahiran analitis, kritis dan kreatif. Ini baru aras tinggi!Keputusan untuk beli rumah atau travel oversea bergantung pada penilaian risiko, dan SWOT Analysis adalah alat yg terbaik untuk bantu menilai risiko. Sekali sudah buat keputusan, membeli unit hartanah impian atau travel ke destinasi impian, janganlah menyesal. Be firm in your decision!Apa yg berisiko tinggi ialah beli rumah tanpa ilmu. Lepastu rugi, tak boleh nak jual balik rumah tu sampai mati. Samalah, travel tanpa ilmu pun berisiko juga, malah sangat rugi jika tiada perolehan apa-apa ilmu semasa berkelana.

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5. Buatlah kedua-duanya kalau mampu

Jika ada kemampuan, why not both? Harga rumah takkan turun, dan sebaiknya mula melabur hartanah sewaktu muda lagi supaya anda boleh jaga aliran tunai dan pemilikan ekuiti yg lebih besar. Pelabur hartanah yg hebat mampu memiliki berpuluh hartanah dengan modal kecil.Waktu muda juga ialah waktu yg sesuai untuk travel kerana usia 20-an adalah usia yg impressionable dan bertenaga. Kita belajar menuntut ilmu benda baru dan buka minda, belajar bahasa dan budaya, melihat dan mensyukuri nikmat Allah. Backpackers tegar boleh travel dengan kos yg rendah sahaja seperti RM500 ke Jepun.

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Waktu mudalah kita sepatutnya belajar samada dalam bentuk travel atau pelaburan, demi memberi erti dalam sebuah kehidupan. Segala aspek perlulah diwarna-warnikan.Kenalah belajar bagaimana memiliki hartanah dengan modal kecil dan belajar travel bajet rendah, daripada hanya mengecam meroyan tak tentu arah. Apa yg penting ialah kita tahu apa yg kita mahu dalam hidup.Mahu hartanah ok.Mahu travel pun ok.Mahu kedua-duanya lebih ok!

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#Budget2021: EPF Contributors Will Be Allowed To Withdraw RM500 A Month From Account 1

Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors who have lost their jobs will also be allowed to withdraw RM500 per month from Account 1 starting January 2021

During the tabling of Budget 2021 today, 6 November, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz said the move will help those who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic.However, he said those affected will only be allowed to withdraw a maximum of RM6,000 over 12 months.Those who qualify can apply beginning January next year.

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He also announced that the EPF contribution percentage will be reduced from 11% to 9% starting next year

He said the move will hopefully increase Malaysians' take home pay to help with everyday expenses.

Stay tuned for our overview story of #Budget2021!
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Self-Taught M'sian Artist Makes A Comeback With Exhibition Featuring Durian-Inspired Art

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69-year-old Lim Siang Jin is a self-taught Malaysian artist who has been painting since the mid-1970s

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Until recently, all his works were shown only to family and a few close friends. In 2018, he began to distribute them to a wider audience — by posting his pieces on social media.He also created four limited-circulation PDFs that included writings on matters close to his heart. From 2018-2020, he continued to put together his older works, resulting in four more sets of PDFs.However, there was a gap of 30 years (1989-2020) when he hardly produced anything new.

Now, he's marking his comeback with Restart 2020: Continuation & Change, Biographical Expressions by Lim Siang Jin, an exhibition consisting of of nine series of works

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Here are the event details:Dates: 21 - 30 OctoberVenue: A Place Where by APW, Bangsar"In early 2020, a rather serendipitous act of picking up some old sketches and unfinished works reignited my enthusiasm. I kept going since and have produced about 200 paintings and digital-analog creations, including the nine series showcased at this exhibition," said Lim Siang Jin.The first three series in the exhibition — Restart 2020: Continuation and Change, Excerpts from a Doodle, and Schticks — are the 'continuation' arising from old doodles and sketches that have been refreshed and brought to new life.The subsequent six series — Unconnected, Adventures with Acrylics, Exaggerated Stills, Fear and Hope in Covid Times, Back to Black, and Evocative Durian, Mystifying Durian — represent the 'change' where new ideas were formed, resulting in newer creations, especially the digital-analog pieces.

The highlight of the exhibition is the Evocative Durian, Mystifying Durian series, which comprises acrylic-and-ink original paintings with 'derivative' prints

One of the pieces in the 'Evocative Durian, Mystifying Durian' series, titled 'Bickering Over Durian'.
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Believing that feelings and thoughts surrounding durian are an enigma, Lim Siang Jin adequately represents them in his art by combining painting, working on the computer (using Adobe Photoshop and photography, amongst others), and writing in a manner that enhances the integrated wholes. In this way, he also bridges the digital-analog gap that is now prevalent in art.In creating the 'derivatives', Lim Siang Jin uses props such as glass, translucent plastic, and chicken wire netting. These are the 'analog' aids to help him distort the various segments of the paintings, to give the artworks a subdued yet powerful, intense, and mystifying feel — emotive elements that represent his thoughts and feelings surrounding the fruit.With titles such as Bickering Over Durian, The Gaze Among Thorny Distractions, and Above The Fray, the illustrations in the series evoke and mystify the heart and mind.

Besides the durian series, another noteworthy digital-analog experiment can be found in the Back to Black series

Some of the pieces in the 'Back to Black' series.
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It involves rectangles that are the amalgam of three elements: black-and-white small rectangular doodles, photos of rain tree canopies, and colours from a masterpiece, e.g. by Picasso. The resultant forms are then put together to form a Warhol-like piece.All the other series at this exhibition are equally eye-catching, consisting of interesting doodles, vibrant colours, gimmicky lines, and abstract shapes of ordinary day-today items and scenes. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to appreciate these finer details when viewing the pairings of original paintings with their digital-analog prints. For example, The Unconnected series would entice a visitor to figure out what the pot-bellied man is doing.

Ee Soon Wei, CEO of A Place Where by APW, said, "I am thoroughly glad to be given an opportunity to present Siang Jin's first solo exhibition as an artist"

"There are many layered connections — from space, people, and work itself — to see how APW as a space continues to push boundaries creatively and collectively. Siang Jin's work integrates this likely persona very well — deep in curiosity with his thoughtfulness in narrative."I'm grateful to be doing this together after coming out from the long extended pandemic. This exhibition brings meaning and importance of 'purposeful togetherness' — where both space and art intersect," he added.


[SHARE] "I Have Helped You Today, Now It's Your Turn..."

As much as Malaysians seem to like complaining, a simple compliment, like a rose among thorns, triggers us to sit up and take quick notice

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Like this one, from Jay Sheelan, whose day was made complete with the help of a traffic policeman

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In his Facebook post, Jay recalls his experience with police officer Shamizon, who went the extra mile to help his wife who was stranded.

The car that she was driving had broken down due to a punctured tyre. Thankfully, Shamizon came to her aid and helped her change it before Jay could come to help.

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The story doesn't end there. When Mr Jay wanted to bless him with money for helping, Shamizon just had this to say: "I have helped you today, now it's your turn to help someone else today."

Mr Jay Sheelan and Shamizon, the traffic police officer.
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Jay's simple and genuine personal account of his encounter with the policeman worked its way through the noise of negative news

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"Datuk" Mistakenly Arrests Two Teens After Roughing Them Up For "Intruding"

What started as a misunderstanding resulted in two boys getting beaten up by their friend's neighbour, a former cop who goes by the title "Datuk" in Section 8, Shah Alam on Friday (14 August)

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It all started when the 17-year-old boys went over to their friend's place on Friday evening, where they were supposed to have a group study for their upcoming SPM exams

Upon learning that their friend was not at home, the boys walked into the house, as the gate had been left open, and decided to wait for him at the porch (No harm in that, no?).

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Little did they know that their friend’s mother was in the house and the sight of the boys made her think she was in danger

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After seeing the two teenagers enter her house, the mother called the neighbour, Datuk (a 64-year-old ex-policeman) who then came to her rescue in the most unexpected, or some would say, rather dramatic way.

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Like a scene out of the movies, Datuk reportedly pulled up in front of the house in his BMW and exited with his gun drawn, shouting, “Intruders!”

Not exactly how the scene looked like, but close enough...
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The startled teens were too shocked to even explain themselves and merely raised their hand in surrender. However, Datuk allegedly continued to hold fire at gunpoint, approximately 30cm from one of the boy's face and later fired a shot into the air despite the boys raising their hands in surrender. He then ordered them to lie face down and proceeded to step on their heads while shouting expletives at them before calling the police.

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The handcuffed boys were then taken to Section 6 police station for questioning, but things took a turn for them when their friend showed up with his mother to clear the air over the incident which led the police to release the boys

Some injuries sustained by the boys
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Officers then took the boys to a clinic for treatment as one of them had suffered a bloodied nose after the attack by the Datuk.

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One of them suffered a broken nose from the incident
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Blood stains on the road from the victims and what possibly looks like a tooth
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After pictures of both victims went viral, the friend in question took to social media to clarify the situation

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“They are not stealing. How could they rob their best friend’s house? They came to my house to study. Can’t you see the bag the boy was carrying? The gate was open and they went in to see if there were people at home."“When they saw that no one was at home, they went out and were caught by the neighbour and accused of stealing. This is all a misunderstanding,” said the friend who identified himself as Zharfanaiman.

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A relative of one of the victims posted an account of events on Facebook, saying that that the boys only wanted an apology from the "Datuk" over the misunderstanding that left them all bloodied up. However, the "Datuk" is alleged to have refused to do so.

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Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Shafien Mamat was tight-lipped on details which led up to the arrest, but he said that the officers who performed the arrest, Datuk and the two boys had all lodged police reports to explain their sides of the story

“We are investigating for trespassing, discharging a firearm outside of a gun range and voluntarily causing hurt. The case will be investigated according to Section 448 and 323 of the Penal Code for trespassing and voluntarily causing hurt and Section 39 of the Firearms Act 1960."“A press conference on this case will be held tomorrow. That is all we will say for now,” he told reporters.

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Pangkor Man's Leg Paralysed After Getting Stung By A Golden Fireworm

A 36-year-old man recently revealed that his left leg was left paralysed after he was stung by a golden fireworm in Pangkor, Perak

Harian Metro reported that Mohd Fadzil Mohd Yunus, who comes from Kampung Durian Hijau, Terachi was working as a tourist guide on the island when the incident occurred in December 2017.He said that he was waiting for a group of tourists at the beach when something stung his left foot.A golden fireworm sting may result in this:

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Another case of a golden fireworm sting.
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"I immediately looked at the foot and saw a small, white-colored caterpillar," he said.

Although his leg began to feel painful and itchy, Mohd Fadzil brushed it off assuming it was nothing.However, two months later, his foot swelled up to twice its original size.

A golden fireworm is scientifically known as Chloeia Flava.
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Fireworms are covered in sharp, venomous bristles filled with toxin, which cause a burning sensation when it comes into contact with skin. If it feels threatened, the worm's bristles will break off, sting, and release the toxins into the punctured skin.A sting by one of these small worms can last for several days to weeks and often leads to itchiness, inflammation, and swelling.

Thinking that it might have been gout, the tourist guide went to a hospital to get medicated

"I was referred to Seri Manjung Hospital for further treatment and was admitted to a ward for a month. My case was also referred to Armed Forces Hospital (HAT) Lumut," he told the newspaper in a report yesterday, 22 May.Unfortunately, his case worsened and he requested to get follow-up treatment at Tuanku Ampuan Najihah Hospital (HTAN) Kuala Pilah.

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After undergoing several operations, Mohd Fadzil revealed that his left leg was left completely paralysed with little hope for recovery

Following his unfortunate incident, the man expressed that he hopes to be able to support his 72-year-old mother, Jamiah Idris, as she currently only receives an aid of RM200 monthly by the Social Welfare Department (JKM).Those who wish to help ease his burden can channel their contributions to:Mohd Fadzil Mohd YunusBank Simpanan Nasional (BSN)0510541000032651


[VIDEO] "Sambal Bini Habis" - Wartawan Mengadu Gelisah Di Live Ini Raih Perhatian Netizen

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Seperti yang diketahui semua, Sukan Olimpik kali ini diadakan di bumi Jepun

Selain Jepun mengalu-alukan kedatangan para atlet, mereka juga menyambut kedatangan para wartawan yang diterbangkan ke sana untuk melaporkan prestasi dan pencapaian atlet-atlet Malaysia. Baru-baru ini tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan momen lucu wartawan ketika menyampaikan laporan melalui live mencuri tumpuan netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @astroarena aduhhh crisis besar nmpknya, siapa blh hntr sambal ikan bilis kt Bazly ni.  original sound - Astro Arena - Astro Arena

Sempat mengadu gelisah sebab sambal yang dibekalkan isterinya sudah habis

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan wartawan yang dikenali sebagai Bazly Azmi sedang membuat laporan tentang perlawanan acara trek basikal yang diwakili oleh Shah Firdaus Shahrom dan Datuk Azizulhasni Awang pada ketika itu. Apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah apabila dia sempat meluahkan rasa resah sebab sambal yang dibekalkan isterinya itu sudah habis. Perkara itu membuatkannya rasa gelisah kerana tidak tahu nak makan apa selepas itu.

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"Tu memang masalah besar, tekak Malaysia macam mana nak makan Jepun hari-hari" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan luahan hati wartawan itu. Malah, ramai yang meluahkan rasa runsing kerana ingin menonton kedua-dua perlawanan trek basikal dan terjun kerana jatuh pada masa yang sama.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu berjaya mendapat 276K tontonan, 28K tanda suka dan 160 komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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8 Out Of 11 Flags Were Wrongly Assigned During SEA Games Medal Tally Broadcast On TV

In a yet another blunder during the ongoing SEA Games, yesterday, 25 August, during a TV broadcast of medal tally Malaysia wrongly assigned eight out of 11 countries' flags

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Here's how the flags were wrongly assigned:

Vietnam was assigned Singapore's flag and Singapore was assigned Thailand's flag, Indonesia's flag was assigned to Thailand, and Vietnam's flag was assigned to Indonesia, Myanmar's flag was assigned to the Philippines and Myanmar, in turn, was assigned Philippine's flag and Laos was assigned the Cambodian flag and Cambodia was assigned Laos flag.

Luckily, the official KL17 site shows the correct flag order:

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In response, netizens took to Twitter to vent:

"Malaysia got 8 out of 11 flags wrong in a medal tally broadcast on TV during the SEA Games."Malaysia just trolling out of spite now.— Berjuang Hazif (@regular_bug) August 25, 2017

What a shame! #RTM #Malaysia got 8 out of 11 flags wrong in a medal tally broadcast on TV during the #SEAGames pic.twitter.com/o99XCeBXRw— Eric Anderson (@waiyip0405) August 25, 2017

Hahahha rabak pe 8 out of 11 flags salah eh wtf.— rins (@syvsfn) August 25, 2017

Abah @Khairykj this is unacceptable. 8 out of 11 flags were wrong in a medal tally broadcasted on TV ! pic.twitter.com/X1gAVkdbUC— Hamka (@hamkarosli) August 26, 2017

This is not the first flag controversy to take place in KL17:

                Khairy Apologises Over Indonesian Flag Being Printed Upside-Down In KL2017 Booklet

The mistake made it look like Poland's flag.

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                #ShameOnYouMalaysia Hashtag Goes Viral As Netizens Uncover Multiple Flag Errors In KL2017

"We have been neighbours for years."

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2 Bougie Corgis Fly Business Class To Thailand & Become Mini Celebrities At The Airport

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Travelling by air can be tough when you're a pet paw-rent and have to consider if the airline you're flying with will accommodate your furballs or not

Well, it seems that air travel was no problem for these two corgis, who recently received the celebrity treatment from their owners and airport crew when flying from San Francisco, US, to Phuket, Thailand.The corgis' journey was posted on Facebook by their owner, Tommy Suriwong, on 20 November, where he documented their entire airplane journey.Suriwong said that he and his partner were relocating from San Francisco to Thailand and couldn't leave their four-legged children behind. So, they decided to bring their corgis, Mindy and Peanut, along with them. The journey was a daunting 17-hour flight, but with a layover in Singapore.Despite that, Suriwong said that the corgis flew with ease and just "chilled" for the entire plane ride.

Business class corgis: Mindy (on the left) and Peanut (on the right).
Image via Tommy Suriwong (Facebook)

It also helped that their owners had them sit in Singapore Airline's (SIA) luxurious business class with them

Suriwong said that they planned the journey with their dogs one month in advance and confirmed that the preparation helped significantly.Before the journey, Suriwong said that Mindy and Peanut's sleeping and eating schedules were modified in order to ensure that a chance of a bathroom mess would be minimised. But accidents do eventually happen whenever you're travelling with a pet, as Mindy, Suriwong's older dog, had an accident when they were walking along the jetway into Changi Airport. However, Suriwong was well-prepared and had puppy pads, wet wipes, and poop bags at the ready in case something like this happened.Mindy and Peanut were also exposed to airplane noises ahead of time so that they wouldn't be taken by surprise when they were actually on the plane. Suriwong said that he played the sounds on YouTube for several nights but said that the dogs were not bothered by it.As a final step of preparation, Mindy and Peanut were brought to the airport in the US to get use to the checking in procedures and meet the ground crew. "The dogs got the celebrity treatment (as usual), with the ground crew taking selfies with them and giving them lots of cuddle and pets.  We also got time to ask questions and verify the document list we had was correct.  We also talked to some folks over at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on the process of bringing the dogs through security, which was very helpful," Suriwong related in his post.

Image via @mindyandpeanutcorgifam (Instagram)

For anyone concerned about having dogs on the plane, Suriwong assured that his canines were very well-behaved and calm on the whole flight

"I purposely chose the row nearest to the exits.  Also our dogs are well-behaved, so it's not like they were barking or running around. [They] mostly just slept and cuddled," he said.Suriwong said that the pups were given gabapentin — a dog medication meant to treat anxiety — at regular intervals. "We timed it perfectly so they'd fall sleep right as we were about to take off and land," said Suriwong.He also revealed that Mindy and Peanut are emotional support animals, and he and his partner had the necessary documents to allow his four-legged companions onto the plane. They also acquired a transshipment licence to bring them into Singapore, as well as an import permit to bring the dogs to Thailand.According to Mothership, a SIA spokesperson confirmed that the animals were certified emotional support dogs and that additional seats were not purchased specifically for them.Following SIA's website guidelines, emotional support animals are allowed onboard their aircrafts, provided that the handlers follow these guidelines:- smaller dogs (no bigger than a 2-year-old child) sit on the lap of its handler- larger dogs must be sat at on the floor in front of the passenger seat- must not occupy a seat- must be leashed or kept in a pet carrier at all times- must not obstruct the legroom of other customers- must not block the aisle or emergency exit

SIA's guidelines for emotional support dogs.
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If you don't want to leave your pets behind, this Thai airline lets you bring your four-legged babies on-board their flights:

                Thai Airline's Pet-On-Board Package Lets Passengers Bring Their Furbabies On Flights

The special flight is a two-way return flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai only.

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But if bringing your pets on trips isn't possible, here are some pet hotels your furbabies can have their own holiday at:

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We're not the only ones that need a tan from time to time.

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Local Tourism Gets A Boost With These Government Initiatives. Here's What You Can Enjoy

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The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has detailed progress of its initiatives, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's declaration that the cabinet under his administration must prove its achievements within 100 days of taking office

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Known as Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia (AKM) 100 Hari Ahli Jemaah Menteri, the initiatives are grounded upon six core pillars. This includes restructuring the economy and improvement of overall infrastructure in the country. MOTAC identified three initiatives it intends to achieve under AKM, which began on 1 September. In a recent press conference, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri spoke about the progress of these initiatives, designed to rejuvenate local tourism and cultural sectors.

Here are the three initiatives:

1. The reopening of Langkawi, Kedah as part of a domestic travel bubble pilot project, followed by all other states in Malaysia

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Status achieved as of 8 November: 100%Malaysians were allowed to travel to Langkawi island, beginning 16 September. The news came when Ismail announced that the popular tourist destination was picked to initiate the travel bubble programme, in a statement on 2 September. Through this programme, MOTAC's goal is to eventually reopen all 14 states to boost the country's domestic tourism and cultural sectors, done in accordance with criteria set by the Malaysian National Security Council (MKN), as well as permission from each state government. Fully vaccinated individuals are now free to travel interstate, besides being able to travel overseas for tourism purposes.

2. An e-voucher redemption scheme for Malaysians to use on air tickets, hotel stays, local arts and crafts, and books

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Status achieved as of 8 November: 59.42%A total of RM5,865,000 is allocated in the form of e-vouchers, which Malaysians can redeem from various airlines and hotels. According to MOTAC, RM3,485,070 worth of vouchers have been redeemed so far. This covers the purchase of local books, as well as arts and crafts.

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Here's what Malaysians get to redeem under this initiative:Airlines- RM100 rebate from Malaysia Airlines- RM50 rebate from AirAsia- RM50 rebate from Malindo Air- RM30 rebate from FireflyRedemption method: Via each airlines' websiteHotels- RM100 voucher for four to five star hotels- RM50 voucher for one to three star hotelsRedemption method: Through Shopee's Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia - Experience Malaysia Like Never BeforeArts and crafts- RM30 voucher for handicrafts worth RM100- RM500 voucher for visual arts worth RM1,000 to RM5,000- RM1,000 voucher for visual arts worth RM 5,000 and aboveRedemption method: Through the National Art Gallery's websiteBooks- RM10 vouchers for local books and publications worth at least RM20Redemption method: Through the National Library's website or e-book store, e-sentral

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3. Increase registrations for Digital MYCRAFSHOPPE, a platform for local artists to grow as entrepreneurs

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Status achieved as of 8 November: 100%The Digital MYCRAFSHOPPE programme aims to expand the marketing reach of hand crafted products, which then contributes to the income growth of local artists who sign up. MOTAC managed to attract 59 more participants than its target of 100 registrations. This achievement is thanks to online and media promotion, as well as in-person and virtual meets with local artists.

In line with MOTAC's tagline, "Coming Back Stronger", the ministry hopes that these initiatives under AKM will not only revitalise domestic tourism, but also help bolster the livelihood of Malaysians working in the industry

To further improve the tourism industry and those involved, MOTAC has also created a platform for Malaysians to leave feedback. If you have ideas, you can email them to [email protected]

Find out more about MOTAC and its initiatives under AKM from their official website

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Budak Jumpa Nenek Terus Nyanyi Lagu ‘Nenek Si Bongkok Tiga’ Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Apabila bertemu dengan ahli keluarga yang sudah lama tidak berjumpa, pastinya akan ada rasa teruja

Semua orang akan rasa teruja sebaik sahaja melihat ahli keluarga mereka. Rasa teruja mestilah disebabkan rindu.Menerusi video yang tular di laman sosial TikTok baru-baru ini, gelagat adik comel yang semangat apabila bertemu dengan neneknya sambil menyanyi telah mencuit hati ramai netizen.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @hahyt23 Budak paling excited bila jmpa nenek    original sound  - hahyt23

Semangat bila berjumpa dengan nenek, siap menyanyi dari jauh

Menerusi video tersebut, difahamkan neneknya itu baru sahaja tiba di rumah kenduri. Apabila melihat neneknya, adik ini terus datang dengan teruja ke arah mereka sambil membawa minuman.Dari jauh lagi dia sudah menyanyi dengan kuat lagu 'nenek si bongkok tiga' sebaik sahaja melihat nenek dan ibunya itu.Tiba sahaja ditempat mereka, adik ini sambung semula nyanyiannya sambil menari dengan gayanya yang tersendiri. Ramai netizen terhibur dengan telatah dan kepandaian adik ini mengusik neneknya.

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Image via @hahyt23 (TikTok)

"Habiskan lagu tu adik. Nenekku kahwin dengan anak raja" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah meraih 319.6K views, 36K likes serta 363 share di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut rasa terhibur dengan kecomelan telatah adik ini.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Amboi adik, jumpa nenek terus usik dia ya! :D

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Tioman Resort Forgives SPM Students Who Flooded Google With Bad Reviews After BM Exam

A group of unsatisfied Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates bombarded a Pulau Tioman resort with bad reviews after it was featured in their exams

During the Bahasa Malaysia listening test on Monday, 21 February, the resorts's name, Salang Sayang Resort, was mentioned as a holiday destination.Unfortunately, the name was hard to make out in passing and many took to social media after the exam to complain that they misheard it as "salam sayang", "salam layang", and even "layang layang", and were afraid they will have marks deducted due to the error.Some students then found the existence of the resort online and left a series of 1-star ratings on their Google profile, blaming the resort for the trouble.

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Although the act drew criticism from other social media users for being immature, Salang Sayang Resort has decided to take the flak in stride

The owner of the resort, 28-year-old Nadiah Tuan Rozaimon Azam, told mStar that when she was bombarded with messages and comments on Monday afternoon, she was initially worried that customers were displeased with the service of her hotel.However, when she started reading the messages individually and checking the situation with her staff, she soon learnt that the complaints were related to the SPM listening exam."According to a student, the question reads 'Iman's family went on holiday to Pulau Tioman and stayed at Salang Sayang Resort', but some misheard it as 'Salam Dayang', 'Salam Layang, and even 'Sembayang Resort'," she said.

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Amused by the confusion her resort's name has caused, Nadiah said she was not bothered by the bad reviews and understood the frustration the students must have been feeling with the exam

"Looking on the bright side of it, Alhamdulillah, we see this as a gift from Allah as previously nobody knew about our existence," she told Malay Mail in an interview.She added that she might even put up a promotion package for the 2004-born SPM candidates."To all '04 SPM candidates, too many direct messages and comments are coming in. Good luck to you all and thank you for noticing our resort," she also wrote in an Instagram Story.Responding to comments asking if she had a deal with the government to have her resort's name appear in a nationwide exam, she added with a laughing emoji: "Please come to the resort when SPM ends. Salang Sayang is not in the wrong, the person who wrote the question must have been here before."As of writing, all of the SPM-related negative reviews on the resort's Google and Facebook pages have been removed.

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You Can Get RM250 Off The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 SE, Which Comes With A Free S Pen

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On the market for a tablet? The Galaxy Tablet S7 FE may be worth your while.
And you can get a RM250 discount on it now!

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The Galaxy Tab S7 FE boasts a sleek design with good functionality. It is structured with a unibody design refined with a minimal camera housing on the rear.  It also comes in four colour options — Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Green, and Mystic Pink.The display is a vibrant 12-inch LCD display with Gorilla Glass 3 for extra sturdiness. Watching videos on the tablet also gives users a cinematic experience thanks to it dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, and sound by AKG.The best part is that the Galaxy Tab S7 FE packs a massive 10,090mAh battery that gives you up to 13 hours of battery life, as well as 45W Super Fast Charging. If you love the the S Pen on the Note, you won't be missing out on it as the Galaxy Tab S7 FE as it comes right out the box with no extra charge. As such, you can easily write or draw anything with precision, and touch up your photos with better control using the S Pen.

The 128GB model of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE is currently available on Samsung's official web store for RM2,099


Penang, Terengganu, And Johor Are Absorbing The GST For Local Authority Services

Sarawakians will not need to pay for GST on local government services

Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem says the state will absorb GST imposed on local government services.
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Chief  Minister Adenan Satem said that the public was facing an increasing cost of living after the implementation of the GST."The GST causes prices of goods to go up which is beyond my control. But the state government was trying to find ways to lessen the people's burden. This is a Federal matter, not a state one," he said on 24 May at a ceremony to end toll collection at Lanang Bridge.

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But Adenan did not say when it would take effect. This includes abolishing the collection of tolls at bridges in the state, lowering ferry charges to just RM1 from RM6 per usage, and lowering the electricity tariff for residential and commercial users.

        thestar.com.my

He also said he would continue discussions with Petronas to increase petroleum and gas royalty for Sarawak from 5% to 20%. Petronas has so far allocated RM2.1 billion in contracts for Sarawak companies.

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Meanwhile, the Selangor government will request for Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemptions for its 12 local councils from the federal government

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"We will write a letter to the Finance Ministry to request for exemption for local councils. This move was decided in the Exco meeting. If the Ministry can give exemption to the public services sector, we can accept it,"  Selangor Mentri Besar Azmin Ali said on 13 May.The decision was made two days after he confirmed that Selangor won't absorb the GST on services provided by the state's local councils in order not to contravene any laws and won't be following the path undertaken by Johor and Penang.

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Azmin said, "We can't compare with Penang since they have only two local councils. In Selangor, we have 12 local councils and most of it are local councils with a big or considerable urban population""I have instructed the State Economic Planning Unit to study the amount the state government has to bear and other implications we have to face if we have to absorb GST," said Azmin.

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12 May: The government of Johor announced that 16 of the state's local councils have been instructed to stop charging the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for its services after the Sultan of Johor criticised the implementation of tax on public services

The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Sultan Iskandar.
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Johor has instructed all its 16 local councils to stop charging the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for its services to the public on 10 May.

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On 8 May, Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Sultan Iskandar had directed the state government and local councils to request an exemption for GST on public services. He said it was not logical to impose the tax on public services as it was the duty of the state government and local councils to provide free services for tax payers.

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Johor Housing and Local Government exco Datuk Abdul Latiff Bandi said that GST charges had already been absorbed by the state government two weeks after the GST was implemented on 1 April. GST collected during the first two weeks of implementation will be refunded and reimbursed for.

The local authorities services in Johor that have been absorbed include rentals for local council facilities and licences fees. The state government will absorb the GST costs for local councils, which are expected to be RM3.19 million involving 16 local councils state-wide this year.

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Johor Housing and Local Government exco Datuk Abdul Latiff Bandi said that the Johor government has also sought exemption from the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry so that GST will not be imposed on services provided by the state local councils. “The request was conveyed to the minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan recently and we were told that the matter would be brought up in Cabinet,” Latif added.

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Similarly, the state government of Terengganu has stated it will absorb nine components of services under the local councils starting from 11 May onwards. These services include rentals, leases, and fees.

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The services include rents of Kuala Terengganu City Council’s building and premises, rents of markets, leases of land, leases of markets, leases of parking lots, and rents of sport facilities.

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Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman said that nine components of services would be absorbed and these included rentals, leases and fees under the state government’s seven local councils.“The state government has decided to absorb the GST costs for local councils, which are expected to be RM1.6mil, involving all seven local councils this year. This will be effective immediately today (11 May),” he said in a statement.

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He said the state government decided to absorb the GST at the April 22 executive council meeting.

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In Penang, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSP) will absorb GST imposed on its local authority's projects, services, and contracts starting from 1 July. It will also include GST collected on behalf of the federal government.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) will be absorbing the goods and services tax (GST) beginning July 1.
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On 11 May, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said Penang will absorb the GST for projects, services and contracts carried out by the local authorities starting July 1. "The state will also absorb the GST collected from the people by the local authorities on behalf of the federal government, like parking fees, rentals of land and buildings," he added.

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The GST that will be absorbed will be for services such as parking, hawker stall rental, halls rental, food court rental and other services. He said this was also on top of the GST both council have to pay for its infrastructure and community projects. This brings the total GST obligations of the MPSP to RM5.822 million and RM15.631 million for MBPP.

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Lim said the state government would continue to ask the federal government to exempt the tax from local councils. "We have already written to the prime minister on the matter, but there has yet to be a reply. "We will continue to write to Putrajaya on this," he said.

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Customs Department GST director Datuk Subromaniam Tholasy said on 11 May that local councils are "better off" with the GST system compared to the previous Sales and Service Tax (SST) system, as the provision of federal and state governance, quit rent, and other property tax does not have GST. The department will also meet local councils in Johor to explain GST in detail.

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Local councils are much “better off” under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system compared to when the Sales and Services Tax (SST) was in place. This is because they can now claim tax on purchases of vehicles, lawyer fees, security services and such said Subromaniam at a joint press conference on 11 May.

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Subromaniam said under section 64 of the GST Act 2014, the tax was not imposed on the provision of federal and state governance. “This also applies to local authorities and statutory bodies on the supply of regulation and enforcement activities,” he told a press conference at the Finance Ministry. It should also not be imposed on other taxes such as quit rent and other property taxes. He added only business activities such as the rental of halls and premises by the authorities were subject to GST.

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Subromaniam said his department would meet with local councils in Johor to explain the GST to them in detail.

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Subramaniam also said that all tools and equipment for persons with disabilities (OKU) have been granted relief from the Goods and Services Tax (GST)

All tools and equipment for persons with disabilities (OKU) have been granted relief from the Goods and Services Tax (GST), says Customs Department GST director Datuk Subromaniam Tholasy.
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According to Customs Department GST director Datuk Subromaniam Tholasy the disabled could enjoy GST exemption for purchases of disability aid.

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However, he said to be eligible for the GST relief, the disabled must produce a certificate signed by the head of a private charity organisation registered with the Social Welfare Department, even though they already had their OKU cards.Among the items granted the GST relief were artificial limbs, wheelchairs, electrically or mechanically adjustable beds designed for the physically disabled, Braille embossers, text telephones for the speech impaired, whistling cups and white canes for the visually impaired, specialised footwear, and hearing and low-vision aids.

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'Preggophiles' On Facebook Are Preying On Baby Bump Shots Of Unsuspecting Mothers-To-Be

Pregnancy photos of Malaysian mothers-to-be showing their baby bumps are being preyed on by "preggophiles" on Facebook

According to a report in Harian Metro, photos of pregnant women from their personal accounts are being stolen and distributed among creeps on social media.These people are going all over Facebook, collecting and sharing such photos among themselves to satisfy their sexual "cravings".The report said that there are over 100 such Facebook groups in Malaysia that are filled with "preggophile" members with a fetish for pregnant women.These people have also created groups on Telegram and WhatsApp, where they share baby bump shots of pregnant women and leave disturbing comments.

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"Preggophiles" are people who find pregnant women sexually stimulating. Also known as maiesiophilia, it is a pregnancy fetishism, where affected individuals harbour a fetish for pregnant women.

According to Malaysian Psychiatric Association president Dr Ahmad Rostam Md Zin, maiesiophilia is an abnormal sexual fetish, considered to be a mental illness.However, unlike paedophilia, those who suffer from maiesiophilia think nothing of it nor choose to seek treatment for the disorder.

While an abnormal sexual fetish much like paedophilia and zoophilia, it is hard to identify individuals who are maiesiophiliacs

Given the obscurity maiesiophilia sufferers enjoy, Dr Ahmad Rostam advises that pregnant women be cautious in public areas and always be alert to their surroundings.He also advised women to be careful while sharing their photos on social media, as there is no way of knowing who in your friend list on Facebook may be suffering from strange sexual addictions and lurking behind their computer screens.

Maiesiophiliacs are driven by lust and don't care about your privacy

While a rare affliction, technology advancements have allowed this fetish to grow and these individuals to come together to share their sexual fetish."They are more likely to commit crimes when they cannot control their urges as what usually happens with paedophiles," according to Dr. Ahmad Rostam.

One of the victims found out the hard way when a photo she had uploaded on her Facebook profile was stolen by an irresponsible individual who later shared it on one of the Facebook groups

"The picture was uploaded when I was pregnant with my eldest son. There was not a single worry when I shared it on Facebook as I was wearing proper clothes without exposing any part of my body," Harian Metro quoted her as saying.However, soon after she received a message from a sick man who expressed how horny he felt seeing the photo of her baby bump."A week later my friend alerted me that my photo was being shared with other groups and when I read the comments, I felt so disgusted," she added.

After reading the comments, she asked the administrator of the group to take down her photo and lodged a police report

However, the administrator refused to delete the photo and instead blamed the mother of two for uploading the image to Facebook."Two days later, the page was blocked by Facebook, but until today I am traumatised and do not want to upload any more pictures on Facebook," she said.

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If you suspect that your photos are being misused online, please lodge a report with the relevant authorities. Additionally, you can spread awareness about this sexual fetish by sharing this story.

Speaking of sex crimes, a couple of days ago a family friend was caught on camera while sexually violating a child in public:

                Girl Molested At Funfair By A Family Friend Who Pretended To Take Her Out For Supper

The incident allegedly happened at a funfair in Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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[FACT OR FAKE #20] Does Food Really Go Bad On Expiry Date?

Do you throw food out according to the "Best Before" date?

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Generally, you'll see three types of expiration dates on your food, and they all mean slightly different things. However, contrary to popular belief, they refer to the quality of the food, not the safety.

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Did you know? Most products are safe to eat long after their expiration date

"People think the use-by date means either the product is going to die or you're going to die if you eat it. And it's just not true. You can't tie shelf life to a date," says food safety scientist Dr. Theodore Labuza.

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In fact, even meat or milk that's clearly starting to spoil is not necessarily dangerous. "Very often, you won't eat it because of the smell, and you probably won't like the taste, but in a lot of cases, it's unlikely to cause you illness."

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So what's the expiration date for? Answer: Those dates are there to protect the reputation of companies, they have very little to do with food safety

Here's the short answer: Those "sell by" dates are there to protect the reputation of the food. They have very little to do with food safety. If you're worried whether food is still OK to eat, just smell it.

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Best Before date. Photo for illustration purposes only.
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Fact: The expiration date on foods like orange juice and even milk aren't indicators of when those products will go bad

According to president of the Institute of Food Technologists in Chicago, "It's not the food that sat on the shelf too long that makes you sick. It's the food that got contaminated with salmonella or disease-causing strains of E. coli."

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"Companies want people to taste their products as best they can at the optimum."

The companies that sell this food take a look at those grades and decide where they will draw the line, to protect the reputation of their products.

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Huge amounts of food go to waste in landfill and taxes, harming the environment

Huge amounts of food go to waste in landfill and taxes, harming the environment.
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As a result, huge amounts of food, not to mention considerable natural resources and labour, go to waste in landfill and taxes, and harm the environment.

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It has been recommended that "sell-by" dates be invisible to consumers so they cannot be misinterpreted as safety labels; that a clear, uniform date label system be established; and that "smart labels" that rely on technology to provide food safety information be used more frequently.

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"Haram" - PU Syed Beri Teguran Untuk Hentikan Trend Unboxing By Husband Selepas Pernikahan

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Sudah menjadi trend untuk membuat content 'unboxing by husband' di TikTok semenjak ini

Content tersebut memaparkan si suami menolong isterinya untuk membuka perhiasan yang dipakai setelah majlis perkahwinan selesai di depan cermin bilik masing-masing. Perkara itu menimbulkan pelbagai pertikaian dan persoalan daripada orang ramai sehingga menimbulkan kecaman ramai. Baru-baru ini, tular pesanan dan penjelasan daripada PU Syed tentang perkara yang berlaku ini di Instagram beliau.Lihat posting penuh itu di bawah:

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PU Syed tampil memberi penjalasan tentang trend yang viral ini

Beliau memuat naik sebuah posting di Instagram yang menjelaskan mengapa trend ini dikatakan haram dan tidak patut dijadikan content. "Unboxing wife, atau unboxing by husband satu lagi perkara bidaah dholalah yg sedang viral dan telah ramai dilakukan oleh pasangan pengantin muda di media sosial! Dedah aurat adalah HARAM, apatah lagi dedah aurat isteri kalian! Kalian boleh berbangga dan suka content² HARAM sebegitu semata² utk peroleh tontonan ramai!"Menurut sumber,  PU Syed turut mengatakan yang video seperti itu adalah mengarut. “Isteri itu hak kita… jangan kita kongsikan pada orang lain kecantikan dia, kemanisan dia… semuanya untuk kita sebagai seorang suami.“Kita ada sifat muda, sifat nak cuba belak tapi kena patuh juga dengan perintah Allah dan jangan sesekali buat begitu."“Jangan buat perkara mengarut kerana ia tidak mendatangkan faedah kecuali fitnah semata-mata.”

Dalam pada itu, netizen juga memberikan pelbagai reaksi di ruangan komen posting berkenaan

"Bolehhla unboxing kain kapan nt klau berkesempatan" - NetizenBerikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Instagram:

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Harap lepas ni tak ada yang nak buat video macam ni ya :)

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There Is New Evidence On The Singaporean Couple Who 'Dumped' A Baby In Taiwan

Blood samples of a woman have been found in a hotel room linked to the newborn baby who was recently 'dumped' in a garbage bin by a Singaporean couple

Recent investigations revealed that the man was staying at a hotel room in Wanhua area, where bloodstains and hair were found in the bathroom that matched the baby's DNA.The new evidence was brought to light by Taiwanese police today, 4 March, according to The Straits Times.

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The baby was found, with her placenta and umbilical cord still intact, wrapped in a plastic bag and dumped in a garbage bin last Wednesday, 27 February.Police believe that the baby was abandoned by the couple shortly after her birth on 26 February.

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The 24-year-old woman and her 23-year-old boyfriend flew to Taiwan on 19 February and returned to Singapore on 26 February

According to CCTV footage, the man was seen dumping the baby into a black plastic bag and throwing it into a kitchen waste container at around 3am on 26 February.The waste was then transported to a recycling factory where an employee discovered the baby girl's body the following day, 27 February. An autopsy will be conducted on 5 March to determine if the baby was a stillborn or died after birth, Taiwanese English News reported.

Location where the child's body was found.
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The couple appeared to have returned to Singapore on the same day as the baby's birth

Neighbours told Shin Min Daily News that the woman's stomach had grown bigger over the past few months. However, eye witnesses claimed that her belly had later reduced in size.

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Shin Min Daily News previously reached out to the male suspect who denied that his girlfriend was pregnant and had given birth in Taiwan. The girl also denied it and claimed that she would not have been allowed on the flight if she was.


And The Acting Education Minister Is...

The Cabinet has decided that Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will helm the Education Ministry portfolio "temporarily"

In a statement posted on Dr Mahathir's official Twitter account earlier today, 10 January, it was announced that he will serve as the acting Education Minister."The decision will take effect on 3 January 2020 and Dr Mahathir will assume the position until a new education minister is appointed," the statement read.

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The decision was made during a weekly meeting on Wednesday

According to the statement, the Cabinet agreed on the decision on 8 January.

Jemaah Menteri pada 8hb Januari telah bersetuju agar jawatan tersebut dipangku sementara oleh YAB PM Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad. Keputusan ini berkuatkuasa pada 3hb Januari 2020 dan Dr Mahathir akan memangku jawatan tersebut sehingga Menteri Pendidikan yang baharu dilantik. pic.twitter.com/Ws3A0lsekn— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) January 10, 2020

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng was reported saying that the Cabinet has already chosen someone

Lim, however, said that Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad will make the announcement."We did make a decision on that, but let the Prime Minister announce it," Lim was quoted saying by Malaysiakini in a press conference at the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) building, 8 January.

Dr Mahathir, who was the Education Minister from 1974 to 1977, had said on 17 May 2018 that he is taking the Education Ministry post.
However, he gave up the portfolio a day later after being reminded of a pledge made in the Pakatan Harapan's manifesto.

Back on 18 May 2018, Dr Mahathir had said, "I cannot break (the Pakatan Harapan manifesto pledge) at the moment. Unless, of course, there is a demand that I take up the Education portfolio."According to the Pakatan Harapan manifesto, the Prime Minister "will not hold other ministerial posts, especially the post of Minister of Finance".

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The post of Education Minister has been vacant since Dr Maszlee was asked to step down from the post by Dr Mahathir on 2 January:

                [VIDEO] Dr Maszlee Announces He Is Stepping Down As Education Minister

He said that he is resigning from the Cabinet on the Prime Minister's advice.

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Gelagat Murid Tadika Minta Cikgu Check Kerja Sekolah Ini Curi Perhatian Warganet. Comel!

Cikgu ibarat ibu dan bapa di sekolah, merekalah yang bertanggungjawab untuk mengajar dan mendidik anak murid sehingga berjaya

Lebih-lebih lagi jika menjadi guru tadika atau sekolah rendah kerana telatah mereka ini lebih menghiburkan.Sama seperti video perkongsian di TikTok ini apabila gelagat seorang murid yang meminta cikgunya untuk menyemak kerja sekolah telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Panggil cikgu banyak kali nak minta check kerja sekolah

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang murid lelaki itu baru saja selepas menyiapkan kerja sekolah yang telah diberikan oleh cikgunya.Dia kemudian berulang kali memanggil cikgunya untuk memberitahu dia sudah menyiapkan kerja sekolah sehinggalah cikgunya itu menyahut penggilan murid lelaki berkenaan.Selepas itu, dia terus ke depan meja cikgu tersebut untuk memberikan kerja sekolahnya itu untuk disemak. Namun, dalam masa yang sama mulutnya tidak henti-henti memanggil 'cikgu'. Akhirnya, cikgu itu memberikan sepenuh perhatian dan tumpuan kepadanya.Lihat video penuh sambungan itu di bawah:

  @clengsurepretty cigu suda siap!!!! ##kemas  original sound  - Leng

"Mesti dekat rumah dia active belajar dengan parents" - Warganet

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati warganet ramai memuji kesungguhan murid lelaki tersebut yang begitu bersemangat sekali.Malah, ada juga terhibur melihat gelagatnya yang begitu comel kerana memanggil cikgu berulang kali.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 37.7K likes, 951 comments dan 932 shares di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Aduhai, cara dia nak tarik perhatian cikgu tu comel betul! :D

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4 Facts You Should Know About The Fatal Shooting Of A Cop Inside Subang Police Station

At 3.30am Thursday, 31 August, a 29-year-old police personnel with the rank of Lance Corporal was found shot dead at the Pinggiran USJ Police station. The L/Kpl was stationed at the information counter of the Police station.

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1. There were slash wounds found on his body

Selangor Criminal Investigation Department Chief, Senior Assistant Commissioner Fadzil Ahmad was quoted by NST saying that,"Investigations are being done to ascertain what transpired and the motive behind the incident."According to Selangor Chief Police Officer Datuk Mazlan Mansor, Valentino was found lying in his pool of blood at the enquiry counter of the police station by members of a patrol unit that had returned to the station at 3.25am."When the patrol unit members went to the enquiry counter, they saw Valentino lying there. When they switched on the lights, they found that he was bleeding from the head," Mazlan was quoted as saying by The Malay Mail Online.

2. Valentino's semi-automatic gun is missing from the scene

Bukit Aman Special Branch director Mohamad Fuzi Harun was reported by Oriental Daily as saying that the gun may have been taken by his killer.He said that police will investigate this case from several angles, including a possible terrorist attack. "However, so far, there is no evidence pointing to terrorism or the involvement of a terrorist organisation," Fuzi was reported as saying by FMT.

3. Police believe Valentino knew his attacker as he was shot was at close range. The Sarawak native was shot in head.

According to a report in The Star, Comm Mazlan said that the investigation so far has not revealed any evidence of personal issues like debts."We are also not ruling out that there could be more than one assailant," he added.

4. The police station does not have CCTV

Because there was no CCTV in the police station, police are now trying to find out whether any houses nearby had any cameras installed and whether they recorded anything.According to the Selangor police chief, Valentino was killed at about 2.40am as witnesses told police that they heard explosions coming out of the place. However, the concern was dismissed thinking it was fireworks set off to celebrate National Day.About an hour ago, at 1.30am, a police officer had carried out an inspection at the station and Valentino was alive at that time, the Selangor Police Chief added.

Lance Corporal Valentino mesa had been serving on the force for seven years. He leaves behind a wife.

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Videos Catch Monitor Lizard Swallowing A Python Only To Throw It Up With A Burp

Over the week, a monitor lizard was seen swallowing a large python in the Sungei Ulu Pandan, Singapore, according to videos and photos

Posted on a public Facebook group called Nature Society (Singapore), the monitor lizard's mealtime was being witnessed by curious onlookers who were seen documenting the somewhat terrifying event.

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In this video, taken from the other side of the canal, the predator is seen eating the python. It appears to be struggling in the process.

However, before the monitor lizard could swallow the python whole, it gives up. It appears the predator was choking on the length of its prey.

A video that captured the entire sequence shows the monitor lizard throwing up the half-eaten python.

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In the video, the monitor lizard was heard burping

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Other videos show the monitor lizard waddling away into the water.

Last year, a man found an interesting alternative for face masks:

                [VIDEO] Man Wears Snake Like A Face Mask While Taking The Bus

Snakeskin fashion.

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A Total Of 114 MPs Are Now Saying They Have Named Tun M As Prime Minister

The political crisis that left Malaysia without a government since 24 February appeared to subside after Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, with the support of 114 out of 222 MPs, was announced as the eighth Prime Minister by the Agong on Saturday evening, 29 February

The decision by Istana Negara was announced after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) was informed that Muhyiddin commands the confidence of the majority of the MPs to form a new government.The numbers are 18 PAS MPs, 42 UMNO MPs and its allies in Barisan Nasional, 18 Gabungan Parti Sarawak MPs, and 36 MPs from Bersatu which includes the ex-PKR MPs under Mohamed Azmin Ali.In the official statement, the Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, said that he hopes the political crisis won't be prolonged as he has already made the decision."His Majesty decrees that the appointment process of the prime minister cannot be delayed as the country needs a government for the wellbeing of its people and the country we love."A swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at Istana Negara at 10.30am on Sunday, 1 March.

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The situation, however, seemed to have changed in the span of a few hours as Pakatan Harapan coalition now claims to have the backing of 114 MPs who support Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Prime Minister

At around 9.30pm on Saturday, PKR president Anwar Ibrahim took to his official Twitter account to briefly say that while the PH coalition has the support of 114 MPs, "more will come".

114. Lebih ramai akan datang. InsyaAllah. https://t.co/gfTf46g8DC— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) February 29, 2020

The 114 MPs who are now supporting Dr Mahathir are scheduled to meet at Yayasan Al-Bukhary in Kuala Lumpur at 9am on Sunday

"We will meet in a peaceful way. We do not want any trouble. We just want to say that the numbers before this had misled (the Agong), it is incorrect," Amanah's Salahuddin Ayub was quoted saying.However, when asked if the Pakatan Harapan plans to allow Muhyiddin to be sworn in as the eighth Prime Minister at 10.30am, Salahuddin told media, "we will not stop that".

This photo was posted by PH on its Facebook page at 11.33pm, 29 February.
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Dr Mahathir, meanwhile, has published a list of all the 114 MPs that are supporting him. He also said that he has sent a letter to the Agong.

Among the MPs supporting Dr Mahathir, six are from Bersatu including himself, his son Mukhriz Mahathir, Bersatu Youth chief Syed Saddiq, and Dr Maszlee Malik among others.According to Dr Mahathir, with the six Bersatu MPs backing him, the number of 36 Bersatu MPs that was presented to the Agong supporting Muhyiddin Yassin cannot be accurate.

			I hope the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong will accept my letter (with the 114 names) and explanation.

Kenyataan Media Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad pic.twitter.com/VUrJnDx8H6— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) February 29, 2020

On the other hand, people went to a rally at Dataran Merdeka:

                [PHOTOS] People Are Gathering At Dataran Merdeka After Muhyiddin Was Named The 8th PM

The rally is happening despite the KL police chief issuing a warning that it is illegal.

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Family And Friends Of Missing QZ8501 Passengers Grieve As The World Prays For Hope

On the heels of two aviation tragedies involving Malaysian Airlines, AirAsia Indonesia's plane QZ8501 has been confirmed to be missing on 28 December 2014, with 162 people onboard

The Air Asia flight had 155 passengers and seven crew on board.
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The AirAsia Indonesia flight - QZ8501 - was carrying 155 passengers and seven crew members on board, with most of them being Indonesians.

Family members and friends of the passengers who are aboard the missing plane paint a picture of grief and anxiety as they anxiously await news of their loved ones

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As search efforts enter its second day, next-of-kin are still hopeful for some good news despite the lack of updates from search parties

Rohana, the mother of Khairunisa, a flight attendant on missing Air Asia Flight QZ 8501, points toward her daughter in a family photograph in Palembang, South Sumatra, in Indonesia.
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Jiang Hui, a  relative of passengers on board Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that went missing on March 8, watches news of the missing AirAsia flight on TV.
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Some have been gathered in Changi Airport, Singapore and Juanda Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia since yesterday after news of the plane's disappearance broke

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An unnamed Indonesian man, who cancelled his flight at the last minute - recalled his friend's chilling last words shortly before the flight, "See you in the new year and goodbye forever"

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In a heartbreaking post on social media, the daughter of Captain Iriyanto, who has been named as the pilot of the missing QZ8501, pleaded for her father's safe return

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“Papa, come home. I still need you. Bring back my father. Papa, come home, Pa. Papa has to be found. Papa must come home,” Angela Anggi Ranastianis, the 22-year-old daughter of Indonesian pilot Captain Irianto, posted on her Path account, reports Liputan6.“When they heard the news about the AirAsia flight piloted by her father, (Angela) was hysterical," his niece Aulia Sari said in a blogpost.

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Captain Iriyanto, who is married with two children, has been described as a "very caring man who has never failed to help those in need"

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"He is always helping people because he is a very caring person. If there is a sick relative who needed help and even money, my uncle would be there," Captain Iriyanto's nephew, identified only as Doni, told Indonesian news portal Detik.com on Sunday. "If there are money problems in the family, he would surely help."

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Neighbours of the plane's pilot, Captain Iriyanto, conducted a prayer session for his safety at his house at Pondok Jati housing complex in Sidoarjo, East Java, on Sunday evening."We hope Iriyanto and the other passengers are safe and that the plane will be found soon," said Mr Bagianto Joyonegoro, a neighborhood community representative.

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For bride-to-be Louise Sitharta, the trip to Singapore was supposed to be a pre-wedding holiday with her fiancé and future in-laws. When she found out about the missing plane, she said, “My heart knew by then that my fiancé was on that flight.”

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Louise Sitharta was supposed to be on holiday here with her fiance and her would-be in-laws. The couple had planned to be married in May. Instead, she arrived here from Surabaya hours after the AirAsia plane carrying her fiance Alain had gone missing.“My fiance and his family were in that plane. They had planned to have a vacation and I was supposed to meet him here. It was supposed to be his last vacation with his family before we were to get married.”She was on her way to Surabaya airport at noon when she heard the news about QZ8501 – Alain and his family had taken the early-morning flight to Singapore and she was to meet them here.Louise said Alain, 27, was travelling with his father and mother and three brothers.“I am thinking positively and hoping that the plane will be found soon,” she said.

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Meanwhile, family members of Sii Chung Huei, who has been identified as the sole Malaysian onboard the QZ8501, are hoping for a miracle

Prayers are being said here for the sole Malaysian passenger on the AirAsia Indonesia aircraft that was lost on Sunday morning.He is Sii Chung Huei, 56, who works as a supervisor in a timber company in Surabaya and travels frequently between Indonesia and Sarawak, the Borneo Post reported.

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He left for Indonesia about a week ago and was said to be travelling home to Sarawak via Singapore. He is the husband of a UiTM Sarawak lecturer, who when contacted, asked that her privacy be respected. He has three children, all of whom are abroad.

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In a show of solidarity, people from all over the world have also flooded AirAsia's Facebook page with their goodwill and prayers for the missing plane

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On Twitter, the hashtags #PrayForQZ8501 and #QZ8501 are still trending worldwide, carrying positive messages of hope from not just Malaysians and Indonesians, but from all over the world

Allahuakbar. Praying for all passengers on board AirAsia AWQ 8501. I have no words. I hope we find them InshaAllah #PrayForQZ8501— Yuna Zarai (@yunamusic) December 28, 2014

Again guys, we've experienced this before... Stay strong and don't believe rumors.. Just keep -ing #PrayForQZ8501— Ben @ Fly FM (@benjern) December 28, 2014

The kind of news you do NOT want to wake up to  Please take a moment of your day to #PrayForQZ8501. Let them be safe pic.twitter.com/QAg22V0pKT— Natalia 棠羚 (@nataliatangling) December 28, 2014

There are 148 passengers and 7 cabin crew on board. Sadly, the number include a baby. This is heart breaking. #PrayForQZ8501— Lifeless (@pcdcnx) December 28, 2014

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has also taken to social media to offer his support, while Malaysian Airlines and Singapore Airlines share their condolences on Twitter

I’ve spoken to President Widodo tonight to convey Australia’s sadness at the #AirAsia #QZ8501 tragedy and offered all we can to assist— Tony Abbott (@TonyAbbottMHR) December 28, 2014

#staystrong @AirAsia - Our thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends of those on board QZ8501.— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) December 28, 2014

Our thoughts are with those onboard AirAsia flight QZ8501 and their loved ones.— Singapore Airlines (@SingaporeAir) December 28, 2014


Tony Fernandes Bakal Buka Restoran Makanan Segera Berasaskan Menu Dalam Flight AirAsia

Anda sukakan hidangan yang disediakan dalam penerbangan AirAsia? Menu famous iaitu Nasi Lemak Pak Nasser dan juga Nasi Ayam Uncle Chin yang digemari ramai.

Setiap kali naik penerbangan AirAsia, pastinya akan tertunggu-tunggu untuk dihidangkan menu-menu lazat tersebut.

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Memang sedap!

Berita baik untuk semua!
Kini anda boleh mendapatkan menu famous yang dihidangkan dalam penerbangan AirAsia dengan hanya membelinya di sebuah restoran yang dipanggil 'Santan.'

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Setelah sekian lama beroperasi, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif AirAsia iaitu Tony Fernandes mengatakan bahawa pihak mereka bercadang untuk membuka sebuah restoran makanan segera yang berasaskan menu dalam penerbangan tersebut.Menurut laporan The Star, Santan merupakan nama untuk setiap menu dalam penerbangan AirAsia dan telah dilancarkan pada bulan Mei 2017 dan dipasarkan sebagai 'gourmet in-flight dining experience'.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif AirAsia, Tony Fernandes (kiri)
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			"Saya rasa makanan yang kami sediakan begitu lazat. Sebab itulah kami akan membuka restoran makanan segera yang bakal diberi nama Santan."
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Tony juga menjelaskan bahawa rasa dan harga makanan dalam penerbangan sering menjadi cabaran tetapi pihak AirAsia percaya bahawa dengan adanya Santan, mereka mampu mencipta jenama restoran pertama di langit yang lazat dan berpatutan

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Sumber: The Star | Economy Traveller | Straits Times

Tak sabarnya nak makan Nasi Lemak Pak Nasser lagi!

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Air New Zealand Has A 'Skycouch' That Turns Three Seats Into A Bed And It's The Best

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch is certainly a journey but flying Air New Zealand makes the trip go by in a breeze

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Even though there's no direct flight from Malaysia, flying Air New Zealand via Singapore is so comfortable that you won't even stress the hours.The journey to Christchurch includes two transits, the first in Changi Airport, then another in Auckland. The total travel time from check-in at KLIA 'til touchdown in Christchurch is approximately 20 hours.It's long but soooooo worth it!

One of the perks of flying Air New Zealand is that you get Changi Transit Privileges when you land in Singapore

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Just show your flight and passport, and you'll receive a S$20 transit reward to spend in Changi Airport!With over 400 stores to shop from, you'll definitely be spoilt for choice. Whether you want luxury goods, fashion and retail, the latest tech devices, duty-free goods, Singapore souvenirs or snacks, you're guaranteed to find it here.

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The great thing about the complimentary S$20 shopping voucher is that it expires the next year. So I decided to use it on my return journey to pick up a few boxes of chocolate to bring back to Malaysia.

Time passes really fast in Changi Airport. Before you know it, your gate is open and New Zealand is calling.

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It's a 9hr 35min flight from Singapore to Auckland. But with Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch, you will legit be comfy and well-rested the whole time.

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The Economy Skycouch is an innovative product of Air New Zealand and basically turns three seats into a bed. It's great for families with a young kid and couples. For a solo traveller like me, it was an absolute dream y'all! There's bedding, blankets, and pillows. I could lie flat, totally stretch out, and sleep comfortably.

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They serve two in-flight meals with different options to suit your tastebuds

If you have any dietary restrictions, remember to book your meal while purchasing your ticket. Here are the Muslim meals that were served during this flight:

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Once you land in Auckland, you'll have to make your way to the domestic terminal. There are free shuttle buses or you can enjoy some fresh air and a short walk. Just follow the green line.

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It's a short flight to Christchurch and you'll be absolutely captivated by the view from your window (check out the snow-capped mountains in the distance!)

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Once you collect your bags, you're free to experience 100% pure New Zealand!

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After an amazing holiday, flying home couldn't be any easier. There are self-check-in kiosks set up so you can get your flight tickets.

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Just follow the instructions on the screen, and within a matter of minutes you'll be checked-in all the way back to KL.If you need help, there are always super friendly Air New Zealand staff around to lend a hand.

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Your flight tickets and check-in luggage tags will be printed for you. Put the tags on your bag, self-check them, and you're good to go!Honestly, it's the most efficient and convenient check-in process I've ever witnessed. :O

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Once in Auckland, I got to hang out at the Air New Zealand Lounge until my next flight to Singapore and it was the best

Ample seating, lounge chairs, free high speed WiFi, and unlimited food and drinks. What could be better?*Air New Zealand Lounges are for Air New Zealand Business Premier flights only.

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The food is yummy and replenished consistently

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You can relax in the TV room, freshen up and take a shower, and even kids have their own play area

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You'll wish you had a longer transit to enjoy all the perks of the lounge!

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Flying home on Air New Zealand's Premium Economy is dope AF

It's easy to see why Air New Zealand's Premium Economy is award-winning. You're in a separate cabin with dedicated crew. There's loads of personal space with extra leg room. And you get two pieces of checked luggage (up to 23kg each), which is great because you'll probably be bringing home loads of goodies from your holiday in New Zealand!

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All the little extra touches, like the complimentary amenity kit, really makes the journey home so much more enjoyable

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The menu includes really delicious meals such as New Zealand beef cheek with glazed sweet potatoes in a dark soy jus

With the Muslim Meal, I got to enjoy baked salmon and couscous salad as a starter, followed by a flavourful meat curry and rice as the main course. (And loads of garlic bread with olive oil!)

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Thank you Air New Zealand for the best flight experience ever! I miss it already.

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You Know Your Family Is Super 'Geng' If They Do These Things To Prep For CNY

1. Going to the mall reaaally early in the morning when everyone else is still having breakfast at home

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So that you can beat the crowds and actually be able to find parking. You confirm get dragged out of bed at some ungodly hour of the morning to teman your parents 'cause you gotta help to carry everything.

2. Comparing prices at all the different supermarkets

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When it comes to stocking up for CNY, your parents won't play play one. Every supermarket will have their own special promos and, somehow they'll get their hands on a copy of all the catalogues. They'll be busy comparing prices for the must-have groceries and snacks, circling and ticking the ones they need. Oh, don't forget the coupons too.

3. Pakat-ing with relatives to buy in bulk

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'Cause cheaper mah! Plus, makes your life so much easier if your aunty/uncle is the one doing all the shopping for your family. They'll prolly come and drop everything off at your place too. Win liao lor.

4. You’ve already made your orders for CNY treats waaayy ahead of everyone else

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And if you have family or friends who supply them, you always know how to sweet talk your way into getting discounts or if you're really lucky, FOR FREE hehe!

5. Your mother starts buying CNY deco for the house a week after Christmas...

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6. ...and she also forced your entire family to get a haircut a month ago to avoid CNY rates

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And no matter how much you protest that you don't want a haircut or that your hair will grow out by CNY she won't listen.

7. You only pay for CNY goodies with credit cards that give you more perks

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Points, discounts, cashback...anything oso can!

8. You make sure all your new CNY outfits are bought at a discounted price

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You probably started shopping in December to take advantage of all the year-end sales.

9. There's no such thing as "not enough angpow packets" in your family

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You've been collecting from all the different banks the second they started giving them out and now there's a ready stock in your house.

10. There’s already a drawer filled with stacks of new notes from last year so you don’t have to hunt for them this year

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11. You know that it's the best time to ambil peluang of all the CNY promos and buy a new car!

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Plus, there’s the added bonus of impressing all your relatives by rolling up to the reunion dinner in a stylish brand new ride.

So if you are looking to get a new car this festive season, here's why the Honda City is the best choice:

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1. It has good fuel economy to help you save money on petrolThanks to its 1.5 i-VTEC Engine with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), the Honda City provides both driving performance and fuel efficiency. It's also an EEV (Energy Efficient Vehicle) and is further supported by the ECON button.2.  It has more than enough space to fit your entire family and all your barangThe Honda City was designed with maximized space and comfort. Its 535l of trunk space is the best in its class, and it even has a foldable 60/40 rear seat.3. You can impress all your relatives and/or make them super jealousBesides its signature sleek and polished look, all the revamped variants come with LED DRL and Dual Tone Alloy Wheels. Plus, the V-variant also has LED Headlights with LED DRL, Fog Lights and Taillights.4. You'll be able to keep your family safe while you travelWith top-notch safety features such as Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) and Smart Entry, you can rest assured that you and your family will be well-protected throughout any journey. The V-variant even comes with 6 airbags as an added bonus.

Click here to find out more about the Honda City. Or you could always head over to your nearest Honda showroom to check it out in person.

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[PHOTOS] 25 Sweet Acts Of Kindness We Found On The Internet

1. This parking official who cut this couple a break when their car was parked illegally

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2. This kindhearted college student who became a "human chair" for an elderly lady while they were stuck in an elevator for hours

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3. This girl in Egypt who spends her time teaching a street vendor child how to read and write after exiting the subway everyday

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4. This person who knows what it means to be a good neighbour

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5. This man who spends his lunch reading to a coworker who cannot

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6. This well timed good deed on Valentine's day

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7. This man who stopped running to catch his train so that he could help this older woman with her bags

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8. This elderly gentleman who grabbed the nearest table umbrella to escort three ladies to their car in the pouring rain

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9. This woman who bought two meals at a street vendor and gave this man one of the meals

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10. This mailman who loves to randomly brighten people's days

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11. This anonymous donor who helped a stranger have a midday treat

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12. This kind observer who helped out someone in need, even though they didn't know they were at the time

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13. When someone who desperately needed tires got this surprise of a lifetime

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14. This kindhearted police officer who bought food for 20 people after finding out that Day Center was closed

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15. The firefighter who risked his life to save a woman’s frightened cat

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16. This laundromat who offer to help unemployed job seekers for free

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17. This Spanish runner who saw his opponent slow down near because he thought he had crossed the finish line. But instead of running past him to win, he guided him across the actual finish.

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18. When a brave police officer handcuffed himself to a woman who was trying to commit suicide, saving her life

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19. This 82-year-old barber who brings his chair and clippers to a local park every Wednesday

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And only charges one hug per haircut

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20. The crowd that came together to help a boy crowdsurf in his wheelchair at Melbourne’s Laneway Festival

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21. This world-class marathon runner who slowed down to help a disabled man drink water

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22. This young boy who won a massive contest scavenger hunt, then donated his winnings to his little neighbour who was battling Leukemia

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23. This motorcyclist who pulled over to help and elderly woman cross the street

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24. This police officer who bought boots for a homeless man

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Guan Eng Defended His Trilingual Press Releases By Writing Another Statement In Mandarin

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng defended the use of Mandarin in press releases of the ministry yesterday, 24 June

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In a Facebook statement written in Mandarin, the Finance Minister cited the Federal Constitution to defend his use of the language in press releases. "The right to study and use Mandarin (or) mother tongue is enshrined in the Federal Constitution," Guan Eng wrote."Trilingual press releases highlight the multiculturalism of our country. (It is also) an act of respect for the Malaysian people," he added.The Finance Minister stressed that press releases will continue to be issued in Bahasa Melayu (BM) and English, and Mandarin versions will be provided where necessary.

Guan Eng was referring to allegations in a Facebook post by pro-opposition group Friends of BN, which claimed that BM is going extinct under the Pakatan Harapan government

"It looks like Malaysians under the Pakatan Harapan government have to start picking up Mandarin, BM is going extinct," the post wrote.A photo of a press release on the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) project, written in Mandarin, was attached to the post.

However, the same press release was also issued in BM and English as well.The BM version was uploaded onto the Facebook page of the Ministry of Finance.

However, Guan Eng's Mandarin-only Facebook statement, in defence of his use of trilingual press releases, attracted criticism from politicians and the Managing Director of hypermarket chain Mydin

Johor United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) chief Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin was reported by Free Malaysia Today as demanding an apology from Guan Eng for issuing the statement in Mandarin."As a reminder, the apology statement must be in Bahasa Melayu," Khaled added.

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Former federal minister and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) member Tan Sri Rais Yatim also joined in the conversation, urging Guan Eng to stop issuing press statements in Mandarin, according to Free Malaysia Today.Rais Yatim added that only BM and English were used in his 40-year long government service.

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Malaysiakini reported Mydin hypermarket boss Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin as criticising the Finance Minister over his Mandarin statement as well."All statements, when released in Malaysia, should first be in Bahasa Melayu, then English, then any other language (if) necessary," Ameer was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini."Are you a minister of the Malaysian government or Chinese government?" Ameer questioned Guan Eng.

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What do you think about the Finance Minister's Mandarin-only Facebook statement? Let us know in the comments below.

You can read other statements from the Finance Minister here:

                Lim Guan Eng: Pakatan Harapan's GE14 Win Is As Symbolic As Reunifying Germany

He was explaining the impact of the 14th General Election to the German ambassador to Malaysia.

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                Lim Guan Eng: I'm Okay With Being The Most Unpopular Finance Minister In History

He also stood by the government's decision to reveal Malaysia's financial situation.

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