9 Successful And Wealthy Malaysians Who Came From Humble Beginnings

1. Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman - cosmetics millionaire

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Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, popularly known as Dr Vida, is one of the most successful businesswomen in Malaysia. She is known for establishing her own empire of cosmetics and health business, Vida Beauty, and its famous product, Qu Puteh. Born in Machang, Kelantan, the flamboyant entrepreneur has endured a lot of hardships since childhood. From losing her father at the tender age of eight to mourning for her two children who died in a tragic fire incident in August 2013 and going through her third divorce last April - Dato Seri Vida has endured many challenges to become who she is today.  The circumstances of losing her father led Vida to learn how to be independent and she found early in her life that she could support herself by running her own business. Even when she was still in school, she learned to make her own pocket money by selling packed meals to her friends. This continued all the way until she went to university, where she not only sold products to her peers and teachers, but also took up part-time jobs to support herself.  When she graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia with a degree in education, Vida got herself a steady stream of monthly income as a teacher. It was then that she took the opportunity to learn about the beauty and grooming field and ventured into the business.   She went through multiple high and low points after that, including taking on a RM100,000 loan to open up a salon. It was only after 12 years into her teaching career that she decided to switch jobs and started working at the National Vocational Training Council. Eventually, Vida Beauty was incepted and Vida even received a RM1 million grant from the government to develop the business. However, the business was on the verge of closing down when she invested half the capital into advertising that didn't seem to work until she promoted her products on RTM Kelantan FM radio station.That turned her business around. Since then, she has been more cautious about how she markets her products, often using herself as the brand ambassador. Despite the various setbacks and challenges along this journey, Vida has emerged as one of the most notable entrepreneurs in the country who has accumulated much wealth that enables her to proudly say that she is the sponsor of some of the most-watched television shows in Malaysia, owns a RM22 million home in Ipoh and luxury cars such as Lamborgini Aventador and Bugatti, among others.

Qu Puteh is one of the most popular products by Vida Beauty.
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2. Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Shah - corporate titan

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Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Shah grew up in the most humbling setting, having lived in a village attap house with his family in Kampung Hutan Keriang in Alor Setar, Kedah. There were no piped water, electricity or any furniture in the house that he grew up in.  He is a high school dropout - he finished his Form Five education but stopped short of taking the SPM examination because his family could not afford to pay for the examination fees.  Syed Mokhtar's family came from Hadramout, Yemen, and his father was in the livestock business until the viral foot and mouth outbreak threatened the family's livelihood. It was then that Syed Mokhtar took over his father's business and started his own business ventures which included transportation and rice in the first few years. Today, he travels comfortably in private jets, but during the early days of his business, Syed Mokhtar had to rough it up, sleeping in lorries and on bug-infested beds in cheap hotels while he travelled around for his business.  Eventually, Syed Mokhtar made inroads into government bodies such as FELDA (Federal Land Development Authority) and MARA (Majlis Amanah Rakyat), while he continued to diversify his business interests.  Today, although he is one of the most reclusive tycoon in Malaysia, Syed Mokhtar - with an estimated net worth of USD1.8 billion according to Forbes - holds an impressive portfolio and assets which include MMC Corp and DRB-Hicom group (which bought over Proton in 2012).

The Klang Valley MRT is a MMC Corp multi-billion ringgit project.
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3. Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Su Kouk - The Father of Hawkers

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Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Su Kouk, is the founder of CCK Consolidated Holdings Berhad, which is one of Sarawak's largest producers of frozen seafood.  His empire was not built overnight but what's amazing is the fact that he started out as a fishmonger with only a RM3.40 capital given by his father.  When he was 14, Tiong was handpicked by his father out of his nine children to take over the family's fish stall. It came at a cost - Tiong had to stop schooling. Tiong said that perhaps his father had chosen him because he was a "fast and hardy rubber tapper" since he began rubber tapping when he was eight. He never fully understood his father’s decision to make him give up his education opportunities, but in hindsight, Tiong think that it might be a blessing in disguise because he is successful now after all.  The young man had laboured long hours before he could enjoy the fruits of his success. In an interview with The Star, he revealed that he had worked 16 hours a day for 12 years in the wet market.  Tiong made history when he was 27 by opening Sibu's first ever frozen seafood outlet at a time when people said "frozen foods were stones". There was no business in the first three months and he almost gave up until he changed people's minds by giving away free food for people to try.   Almost six decades later since his days as a fishmonger, Tiong has continued to expand his influence beyond seafood production as his business ventures now include shipbuilding, ship leasing, and even property development.

Tiong was a hawker before he ventured into the shipbuilding industry, taking Nam Cheong into the global shipbuilding arena.
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4. Datuk R. Doraisingam Pillai - business mogul

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Datuk R. Doraisingam Pillai has always been interested in doing business since he was a young boy. As a child, he sold stationeries such as pencils and sharpeners to his classmates in primary school. When he was 15, he failed his examinations. It was then that he mustered all his courage and sought for his father's approval to allow him to follow his father's footsteps to do business.  At that tender age, he managed to save up RM500 from the small businesses that he had done. That amount of money was just enough for him to buy 25 fishing nets. However, the first day's catch surpassed his own expectations and he instantly earned back his capital on the same day. Soon enough, Doraisingam expanded his fishing business by buying fishing boats and leasing them out to fishermen.  There was no stopping him since then, as Doraisingam steadily grew his business network and founded Lotus Group, which initially started off as a restaurant outlet under the name Restaurant Jay Villas.  He helmed the development of a chain of restaurants, and ventured into various sectors, from the hotel industry to property development and entertainment.

Lotus Five Star (LFS) is a chain of cinemas owned by the Lotus Group.
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5. Lee Thiam Wah - King of Mini Marts

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Born in 1964, Lee Thiam Wah had a rough start in life as he was struck with polio when he was just eight months old. He lost the use of his legs, making him wheelchair-bound for the rest of his life. However, Lee proved that he was undeterred by his physical condition and did not let difficult circumstances dictate how he should live his life.  Coming from a poor family, his father was a construction worker and his mother was a hawker, so Lee's parents could only afford to support him until primary school. The secondary school was too far away and the family did not have enough money to afford the transportation fees.  When he was 14, Lee started selling small items outside his family home in Jalan Kapar in Klang, Selangor. He read newspapers and magazines in his free time, and borrowed books from his neighbours so that he could continue learning on his own.  Through pure grit and perseverance, he managed to scrape together RM17,000 and used the money to open his first grocery shop called 'Pasaraya Hiap Hoe' in Tepi Sungai, Klang, in 1987 when he was only 23 years old. He eventually sold the business to a relative and used the funds to open a mini-market in 1992, naming it 'Pasar Mini 99' and the rest is history.  Interestingly, the name '99' was chosen because it signifies that nothing is perfect in this world.  "So we try and be almost perfect— 99%," Lee explained to The Edge. The business was rebranded into 99 Speedmart over the years as Malaysians watched how Lee built his own empire. There are now 1,000 outlets nationwide — and counting — with more than 6,000 employees. With sheer willpower and tenacity, Lee has overcome his own challenges to be dubbed as the King of Mini Marts.

The 1000th 99 Speedmart outlet was opened at Shah Alam Seksyen 13 (2) recently.
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6. Datuk Dr Maznah Hamid - Iron Lady

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Datuk Dr Maznah Hamid went through a difficult childhood after her parents divorced when she was only five. She was brought up by her grandparents and grew up dreaming to be an entrepreneur, much to her grandfather's disapproval who said that entrepreneurs are drop-outs who will eventually end up selling fish and vegetables in the market. She continued her education in linguistics and later became a tutor and translator for several embassies and multinational companies.However, she did not forget her childhood ambition and was determined to set up her own business. After going to from one bank another and seeing her loan applications rejected one by one, she decided to take out all of her RM5,000 savings to start her own company in a field dominated by men. Dubbed as 'Iron Lady', Maznah became the first ever woman in Malaysia to lead a security company known as Securiforce. When she first founded Securiforce, she had little clue how to run a business but through hard work and persistence, she managed to turn it into a multimillion company with a 6,000-people strong workforce and more than 65 branches today.  During the initial stages of her business, Maznah had to face many different challenges such as lack of manpower, which led her to guarding the premises on her own while her husband did the patrolling. At one point of time, she even had to sell away her house and stayed in an illegal house to fund the business.  With her never-say-die attitude, Maznah perseverance not only ensured that Securiforce flourished under her wings but it also allowed her to venture into other activities such as becoming a property developer and a renowned motivational speaker.

Maznah's Securiforce is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of security services in Malaysia.
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7. Goh Peng Ooi - software genius

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Goh Peng Ooi, the seventh out of the 10 children of a butcher, grew up in a kampung and has always been fascinated about reading books because they offered him the answers to his questions.  When he was enrolled into an English-medium school in Kampung Kastam in Butterworth, Penang, he initially found it difficult to cope as he went to a Chinese-medium school previously.  However, he was relentless and did a series of odd-jobs to scrape together RM2 just to afford a Chinese-English dictionary. Despite his hardships, Goh persevered and excelled in his studies with a degree in electronics from the University of Tokyo. He is first and only child in his family to graduate from college.  When he returned, he began his career as an employee at Mitsubishi and IBM but eventually left to start his own financial software company, Silverlake Axis. Since the company was incepted in 1989, Goh has propelled the company forward, establishing it as the leading financial software provider and systems integrator for some of the largest financial institutions in Southeast Asia.  In recent years, Goh made headlines by becoming the Malaysia's first tech billionaire, as well as Southeast Asia's first software billionaire.

Goh's Silverlake Axis is a leading financial software provider in the Southeast Asian region.
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8. Christy Ng - the next Jimmy Choo

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Christina Ng, who founded her shoe business 'Christy Ng', grew up in a family that lived moderately. Ng has always been an independent person. She did not want to burden her father who cleaned air conditioners for a living so she relied on herself to earn extra income. From peddling flowers by the LRT station to selling ice creams and attending flea markets in Petaling Jaya, Selangor to sell shoes she procured from Thailand, Ng did it all. She also worked as a waitress for seven years to fund her own studies until she obtained a degree in Biotechnology and Life Sciences.  Ng was working at a Swiss pharmaceutical company when she finally decided to use her savings to start Christyng.com, an online site for people to shop for custom-made and ready-to-wear women's shoes. She has kept this dream since she was four. The business may have started in the living room of her mother's house, but Christy's vision grew with her business and people quickly noticed this young entrepreneur's work. People have even hailed the 29-year-old as the "next Jimmy Choo". After almost seven years since she turned this into a full-time venture, Christy Ng now has a large following with more than 430,000 likes on Facebook. Hundreds of thousands of shoes have been sold since its inception and the business continues to grow.

Christy Ng is now a popular label for custom-made and ready-to-wear women's shoes.
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9. Tan Sri Shamsuddin Abdul Kadir -
telecommunications tycoon

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Tan Sri Shamsuddin Abdul Kadir's successes show the value of education in transforming lives. His father had constantly reminded him to stay humble and never forget that he is a driver's son when he was still alive.  Shamsuddin lived in a room with his family until he was 17. He once mentioned that the rooms they stayed in were the size of a standard single bedroom today.  His father had little education, only up to Standard Four, and he worked as a driver. His mother, who was illiterate (except that she could read the Quran), had once caught him trying to play truant. He remembered how his mother had beaten him with an umbrella and tied him to a tree, leaving him at the mercy of big red ants.  He never forgot that incident after receiving the harsh punishment. But he also remembered it because it made him realise how important school education was to his parents.  He had gone through many trials and tribulations including living through war hardships where he and a few friends at school were handpicked by Japanese soldiers for training and labour. Thankfully, Shamsuddin - who was only 12 then - and his friends managed to escape the ordeal by literally running for their lives.  When the war was over, his father had insisted that Shamsuddin get an English education but some school rejected him due to his advanced age. He eventually found himself as the odd one out when he was 18 years old while his classmates were 11 to 13-year-olds at a school that accepted him. Nevertheless, Shamsuddin did his best and continued studying until he won a scholarship to further his studies in Brighton, England, and returned home as an engineer.  He was a civil servant but left to begin his own journey into business. In 1975, Shamsuddin started Sapura Holdings but little did he know that it will one day grow to become an international corporate giant. Today, the company has prospered as a technology-based conglomerate with global businesses in various sectors including the oil and gas services, and telecommunication infrastructure services.

Sapura Holdings started off as a telecommunications infrastructure service provider but has since diversified into other sectors including the oil and gas industry.
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These Malaysians definitely proved that anyone can achieve their goals with great determination and hard work! #Negaraku Boleh!

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US Executed A Failed Secret Rescue Mission To Save James Foley And Other Hostages

A few weeks ago, a secret nighttime military mission authorised by Obama to rescue Americans held captive in Syria failed when a team of two dozen Delta Force commandos raided an oil refinery in the northern Syria but found that there were no hostages to be saved

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Administration officials — speaking a day after the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria posted a video showing the American journalist James Foley being beheaded — described what they called a “complicated operation” in which the commandos were dropped by helicopter into Syrian territory in an attempt to rescue Mr. Foley and others being held by the Sunni militant group.

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The Army commandos fought their way to the spot where they believed that ISIS was hiding the hostages. But when the team swooped in, the hostages were gone.

“We’re not sure why they were moved,” a Defense Department official said. “By the time we got there, it was too late.” The official said it may have been “a matter of hours, perhaps a day or two” since the hostages had been there.

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While one of the Delta Force commandos was slightly wounded in the skirmish, the administration officials said they believed a number of the terrorists were killed

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The skirmish lasted several minutes before American aircraft flew the soldiers to safety. At least one of the aircraft came under fire, but all members of the team were evacuated successfully. The administration officials said they believed a number of the terrorists were killed.

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The officials revealed the mission in a conference call with reporters, in which they spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the classified nature of the operation. The officials in the conference call said the administration had kept the mission secret in an attempt to “preserve future opportunities” to conduct another one.

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The New York Times report that it was the first time that the US government had acknowledged that American forces had operated inside Syria since the civil war there began

Two Defense Department officials, who spoke separately on the condition of anonymity because of the operation’s delicate nature, expressed anger at the administration for revealing the mission. One of the officials said the aborted raid had alerted the militants to the Americans’ desire and willingness to try to rescue the hostages, and, in the aftermath, had probably forced the captors to tighten their security.

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But, the official said, the conference call on Wednesday revealed new details that ISIS is not likely to have known. “This only makes our job harder,” the official said.  “I’m very disappointed this was released. We knew any second operation would be a lot harder.”

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Caitlin Hayden, the National Security Council spokeswoman, said the administration had "never intended to disclose this operation"

Caitlin Hayden, the National Security Council spokeswoman
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But had felt that its hand was forced by news media outlets that were preparing to report on the mission. “An overriding concern for the safety of the hostages and for operational security made it imperative that we preserve as much secrecy as possible,” she said in a statement on Wednesday evening.

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Speaking about why Obama approved the mission, Lisa Monaco, the president's chief counterterrorism adviser, said that intelligence officials feared for the hostages' lives

White House Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa Monaco with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office
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“The U.S. government had what we believed was sufficient intelligence, and when the opportunity presented itself, the president authorized the Department of Defense to move aggressively to recover our citizens,” Ms. Monaco said.

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Monaco repeated a call for the immediate release of the hostages and said the failed rescue mission should stand as further evidence of the lengths the US will go to protect its citizens

“Their effort should serve as another signal to those who would do us harm that  the United States will not tolerate the abduction of our people, and will spare no effort to secure the safety of our citizens and to hold their captors accountable,” she said.

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Officials declined to say exactly how many hostages the Delta Force commandos were trying to rescue or to provide the names of the people who they believed were being held captive by ISIS

US defence officials have said they failed in an attempt to rescue journalist James Foley (pictured) and other hostages in Syria earlier in the summer. Mr Foley was subsequently executed by the Islamic State group, which was documented in a video posted online by them
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United States intelligence agencies had been collecting information on the suspected location of the hostages, a Defense Department official said. The goal was to rescue Mr. Foley, officials said, although there was no specific intelligence that he was being held where the raid took place.

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“It was a long-developing operation,” a Defense Department official said. “They would move them periodically. But we decided to act then because we believed we had fidelity on their location, and we were well aware of the severity of the threats.”

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Officials said the breadth of the intelligence gave them confidence to go ahead with the rescue. The mission was conducted by a joint force, officials said, which included members from all of the military services. The Delta Force commandos were supported overhead by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, the officials said.

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“We put the best of the United States military in harm’s way to try and bring our citizens home,” said Rear Adm. John F. Kirby, the Pentagon press secretary.

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Intelligence is not “an exact science,” the officials in the conference call said, describing a “layered procedure” in which the agencies built a picture of where they thought the hostages might be. “It builds over time,” one senior administration official said. “We never lost sight of the plight of these hostages.”

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The administration has kept in touch with the families of the Americans during the years that they've been held captive and "regularly informed" them of the efforts to find the hostages

Families have been informed of the latest rescue attempt, the officials said, but did not say when they were told.

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Meanwhile, Obama's decision to conduct the raid in Syria underscored the difficulty in dealing with terrorists who take hostages and make demands of governments

Officials said the president did not consider making ransom payments to the Syrian captors in an effort to get the hostages released. “The United States government, as a matter of longstanding policy, does not grant concessions to hostage takers,” one senior administration official said. “Doing so would only put more Americans at risk of being taken captive.”

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What's With The Purple Bird That's All Over Facebook?

Have you noticed a hysterical purple bird that's been flocking your FB news feed? The bird, throwing its head up and down, has gone absolutely viral.

Yup, the SAYS Facebook page is flooded with these weird looking purple birds too. :(
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The purple bird's name is Trash Dove and it is the latest meme to take over the Internet after the ridiculously charming #Saltbae.

So, who created the Trash Dove?

Trash Dove creator Syd Weiler.
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The Trash Dove was first drawn by Syd Weiler, a Florida-based illustrator, in September 2016 on one of her regular livestreams where she would sketch and create a series of works live on the Internet.Upon hearing about Apple's iOS10 Sticker Store, she submitted the purple bird to be immortalised in sticker form.

How did the Trash Dove become so popular?

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This is where things get pretty interesting - it was the Thais that propelled the purple bird to social media stardom.The Trash Dove stickers blew up a day after it was released on Facebook on 31 January. “My personal FB page had 700 likes on Thursday - it’s now around 35k," Weiler said.

แมวเด้ง + นกเด้า fusionPosted by สัตว์โลกอมตีน on Tuesday, February 7, 2017

According to Know Your Meme, the first meme featuring Syd’s headbanging purple pigeon originated on a Thai Facebook page, Animals With Paws, in the form of the video above. To date, the video has garnered more than 4 million views!The trend caught wave and the hashtag #purplebird went blew up on Twitter, and the craze eventually made its way to, basically, everywhere.

The exact reason for such abrupt virality is still unknown, but then again, it's the Internet - and sometimes things go viral for no apparent reason.
Nevertheless, netizens are currently having a field day over the bird, check out some of our favourites:

All of Thailand currently. @SydWeiler #trashdoves pic.twitter.com/N5m8NT6BlN— Shauna Lynn (@shaunaparmesan) February 11, 2017

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If you haven't spotted Trash Dove yet, fear not. The purple bird is bobbing its way around the world to a Facebook page near you. :)

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"Jangan Miskin Adab" - Suka Buat Bising, Rumah Ini Sampai Kena Cop Suka Bising Oleh Jiran

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Sebagai penduduk di kawasan perumahan, berbuat baik dengan jiran-jiran adalah sangat penting

Ia dapat melebarkan lagi rangkaian kenalan jika kita sering berkomunikasi dengan mereka. Malah, mereka inilah yang akan membantu kita jika berlaku sesuatu di rumah betul tak?Namun, lain pula dengan video ini apabila seorang lelaki berkongsi sebuah rumah yang suka membuat bising sehingga rumahnya dispray telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @enridwan Biar kita miskin harta jangan miskin Adap . Kesian jiran hadap hari-hari jiran macam nie. Agent pening macam mana nak jual rumah kalau jiran macam gini#rumahbusuk#propertyagent  original sound  - Ridwan Ibrahim

Kena 'cop' dengan jiran-jiran rumah suka bising

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang berada di sebuah flat perumahan. Difahamkan, lokasinya berada ialah di Sungai Chua, Kajang.Tetapi, apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah dia berkongsi sebuah rumah yang telah dispray oleh seseorang dengan ayat "Rumah suka bising".Apabila lelaki itu melalui di depan rumah tersebut, ternyata kedengaran dari luar bunyi di dalam rumah itu.

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"Sebab tu lah aku tak boleh duduk dengan B40" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 680.7K views, 20.8K likes dan 685 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Jelas dengar bising tu kalau lalu depan rumah dia ya :/

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37-Year-Old Woman Stabs 3 People On Seoul Subway Train After She Was Called 'Ajumma'

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A 37-year-old woman is under investigation for stabbing three people on a subway train at Seoul Station, South Korea

According to a police statement released on Saturday, 4 March, the woman was said to have been travelling in a subway train headed to Jukjeon Station in the city of Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, reported The Korea Herald.During the train ride, the woman was allegedly speaking loudly on her phone. She was asked to lower her voice by one of the train commuters, who referred to her as 'ajumma'. Offended by being called that, the woman took out a knife and began to stab nearby passengers.Two women in their 60s and a man in his 50s were injured in the attack.The term 'ajumma' is a Korean term colloquially used to refer to a married or middle-aged woman. The term may occasionally be used as an insult against anyone deemed as an older woman.

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While no deaths were reported, one of the victims had to undergo surgery for their wounds

No reports on the perpetrator's arrest have been made yet.Police have filed for an arrest warrant for the woman based on charges of "special violence" inflicted on members of the public.If found guilty, the woman will face up to 10 years in prison.


A Noob's Guide To The Special "Blood Moon" Eclipse Happening On 8 October

On 8 October, Malaysian skies will be treated to a total lunar eclipse for the second time this year

Tomorrow night, Malaysian skies will be treated to a total lunar eclipse for the second time this year.
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The eclipse means that our planet’s Moon will almost disappear from view, as the light it usually reflects from the Sun will be blocked by the Earth. What you will see is a blood red globe, as light bends around Earth’s atmosphere on its way from Sun to Moon.

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Lunar eclipses are nonetheless quite cool, and this is the second total lunar eclipse of the year, following the first on April 15th. There will be two more before the 16-month period of the tetrad ends, on April 5, 2015, as well as September 28 of that year.

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Oooh! This reminds me of "Total Eclipse Of My Heart!" Anyway, what is a total lunar eclipse?

A total lunar eclipse is a phenomenon where "the Earth is perfectly aligned between the moon and the sun, with the moon hiding behind Earth in its umbra"

A total lunar eclipse is a phenomenon where "the Earth is perfectly aligned between the moon and the sun, with the moon hiding behind Earth in its umbra"
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A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is perfectly aligned between the moon and the sun, with the moon hiding behind Earth in its umbra.

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Eclipses occur two or three times per year when the sun, Earth and the full moon line up so that the moon passes through Earth’s shadow.

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Umbra: The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object, especially the area on the earth or moon experiencing the total phase of an eclipse. - Google

Eclipse: An obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination - Google

Cool beans, what's so special about this lunar eclipse anyway?

This eclipse is called the "Blood Moon" eclipse and a good reason so. Observers will notice that the moon will be a slight tinge of orange and red. Besides that, this phenomenon will occur for two years every six months.

This eclipse is called the "Blood Moon" eclipse and a good reason so. Observers will notice that the moon will be a slight tinge of orange and red.
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The moon will appear orange or red, the result of sunlight scattering off Earth's atmosphere. That's why it's called a blood moon.

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Beyond its occurrence over two heavily populated continents, the event has kicked off a lunar eclipse tetrad (group of four). For two years, a lunar eclipse will occur over the Western Hemisphere every six months. In addition to April 14-15, mark your calendars for this October 8 and for April 4 and September 28, 2015.

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Wah, why does the moon turn into a huge orange looking thing?

Well, a "Blood Moon" eclipse happens when light from the sun bends through the earth's atmosphere and reflects onto the moon. On earth, we experience this as sunrises and sunsets and this very same light is reflected off the surface of the moon.

On earth, we experience this as sunrises and sunsets and this very same light is reflected off the surface off the moon.
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Fun fact: tomorrow’s total lunar eclipse, like the one before it, is a “blood moon” eclipse, where light from the Sun bends through the atmosphere of the Earth — what we experience as sunrises and sunsets around the planet — and shines onto the surface of the Moon. That reflection off the surface of the moon — known as its albedo — is around 0.12, so only 12 per cent of the light shining onto it from Earth’s collective sunsets and sunrises during the eclipse is reflected back for us to see.

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Is this dangerous? Is this... the end of the world?

The term "Blood Moon" was popularised by two Christian pastors who took it as a sign of the end times and judgement day is near. However, blood moon eclipses have occurred quite a number of times throughout history.

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Past tetrads that coincided with violent events have given rise to the outrageous Blood Moon prophecy, formed by controversial US evangelist Mark Biltz who first made the claim in 2008 that this ongoing tetrad of 'blood moons' will bring significant changes to the world. Biltz' claims found support in fellow evangelist John Hagee, who is also no stranger to conspiracy theories. While Biltz believes that the final eclipse on Sep 28, 2015 will mark the Second Coming, Hagee says that the tetrad will have serious implications for the course of history in Israel. Both have written books and spoken at length detailing their claims.

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The “blood moon” is a simple enough effect in scientific terms, but this current tetrad has been picked up on by two Christian pastors, John Hagee and Mark Biltz, as a timely sign of the end times and as proof that Judgement Day is imminent, hinging on the fact that the eclipses fall on both the significant Jewish holidays of Passover and Sukkot. Rather than blindly speculate whether Blitz and Hagee are right or not, we’ll point you to the experts at Earth & Sky, who say that blood moon eclipses have occurred at least eight times during both Passover and Sukkot in the last 2000 years.

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Phew, alright I want to catch it! What time will this phenomenon occur and where can I catch it?

If you're in Peninsular Malaysia, catch it tomorrow, 8 October, in its full glory at 7PM Malaysian time. It will last approximately 20 minutes, so grab a good spot to get a clear view of it! In East Malaysia, it will start an hour earlier so don't miss it.

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[VIDEO] "BFF" - Mungkin Sebab Terlalu Comel, Anak Kucing Ini Kena Bawa Lari Dengan Monyet

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Haiwan merupakan antara makhluk yang berkongsi bumi ini dengan kita

Oleh itu, kita akan sering melihat mereka di mana-mana, lebih-lebih lagi haiwan peliharaan. Tidak dapat dinafikan bahawa mereka juga mempunyai gelagat yang melucukan dan selalu menjadi sumber tawa manusia.Begitu juga dengan satu video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini, berkenaan seekor monyet membawa lari anak kucing yang comel telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ainsyamimii_ apani miska ? dia buat macam anak dia dah   original sound - cintaHati - cintaHati

Anak kucing pasrah dibawa naik pokok oleh si monyet

Menerusi video yang dikongsikan oleh @ainsyamimii_ di TikTok, kelihatan seekor monyet sedang memegang seekor anak kucing.Apa yang menghiburkan hati netizen adalah apabila si monyet dengan selamba mendukung anak kucing itu dan membawanya ke atas pokok seolah-olah anaknya sendiri. Anak kucing itu juga dilihat pasrah dan tidak melawan.Pemilik video juga sempat berkongsi lagi beberapa video sambungan yang menunjukkan gelagat mereka berdua.Lihat video sambungan di bawah:

  @ainsyamimii_ ohhh sebab ni rupanya si bulus suka pi dekat nyet HAHAHAHAHAH .dia yg pi sendiri   original sound - NrlAinsyamimi - NrlAinsyamimi

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“Kes culik boleh saman ni akta 101 kanun penculikan di bawah undang-undang permonyetan” - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen menunjukkan pelbagai reaksi terhadap video yang dikongsikan.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mendapat 2.5M tontonan, 285.7K tanda suka dan 3,966 komen di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Alahai, si bulus tu mesti confuse dia anak kucing ke anak monyet :)

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27 Kawasan Di Kuala Langat, Sepang Alami Gangguan Bekalan Air Bermula 24 November Ini

Sebanyak 27 kawasan di Kuala Langat dan Sepang akan mengalami gangguan bekalan air berjadual bermula 24 November ini

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Menurut sumber, gangguan tersebut berlaku selama dua puluh jam setengah bermula pukul 9 malam dan akan pulih sepenuhnya pada pukul 5.30 petang, 25 November.Jelas pihak Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd. (Air Selangor) lagi, tempoh masa gangguan dan pemulihan bekalan air adalah berbeza mengikut kawasan bergantung pada jarak lokasi premis pengguna dan tekanan air pada sistem agihan.

Penambahbaikan infrastruktur injap itu adalah sebahagian usaha Air Selangor meningkatkan perkhidmatan terbaik demi keselesaan pengguna di masa depan

Gambar berikut adalah antara kawasan yang mengalami gangguan bekalan air berjadual pada 24 November ini.
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“Kerja-kerja penggantian injap pada paip agihan yang terletak di simpang Jalan Indah 1, Jalan B48 Pekan Sepang Lama akan dilaksanakan bermula pukul 9.00 malam, 24 November ini.“Pelaksanaan kerja-kerja penggantian injap di paip agihan ini akan membolehkan sistem pengagihan bekalan air berjalan lancar dan semua peralatan berkaitan sentiasa berada dalam keadaan baik dan optimum," katanya.Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari laman sesawang Air Selangor di www.airselangor.com.

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[VIDEO] Kami Minta Rakan Sekerja Non-Malays Tonton Drama Melayu & Ini Yang Terjadi

Baru-baru ni, kitorang ajak rakan sekerja non-malays kat office kitorang untuk try tengok drama-drama Melayu yang popular

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Antara benda pertama yang diorang nampak adalah pelakon-pelakon lelaki yang hensem. Amboiii...

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Boleh tahan terhibur juga diorang ni bila menonton drama-drama Melayu popular macam ni. Gelak ada terkejut pun ada. Haha...

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Agak-agak apa pendapat diorang dengan drama-drama ni semua? Jom tonton video di bawah:

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Rambut Kembang Disangka Sarang, Burung Selamba Lepak Atas Kepala Pemuda Ini Curi Tumpuan

Matlamat utama burung membina sarang untuk memastikan telur dan anak mereka adalah selamat

Kebanyakan burung menggunakan air liur dan tanah untuk membuat sarang. Ada juga burung yang menjadikan batu-batu kecil sebagai sarang mereka.Namun, lain pula dengan video di TikTok ini berkenaan seekor burung yang menyangka rambut seorang pemuda merupakan sarangnya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Rambut kembang sangat sampai burung pun salah sangka ingat sarang

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @killivgs, kelihatan dia sedang merakam rambut rakannya yang kembang.Namun, apa yang menarik perhatian ramai adalah apabila terdapat seekor burung yang duduk di atas rambut rakannya itu. Burung tersebut pun nampak sangat selesa seperti ia sedang duduk di dalam sarangnya.

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"Salah sarang tu dik, tak apa lah benda pun dah duduk enjoy jelah" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah meraih 942.7K views, 135.3K likes dan 3.3K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat aksi burung yang salah sarang itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Comel betul! Rambut abang kembang sangat sampai burung pun ingat sarang dia :D

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Dari Saiz 6XL Ke M, Wanita Ini Kongsi Tips Pemakanan Turun Sampai 48KG. Wow Hebatnya!

Siapa sangka berkat kesabaran dan kegigihannya menjaga pemakanan dan bersenam setiap hari membuahkan hasil sehingga berjaya menurunkan berat badannya sehingga 48 kilogram

Begitulah keterujaan seorang wanita apabila dia yang dahulunya bersaiz 5XL sehingga 6XL, kini berjaya memakai pakaian yang bersaiz M atau L.Menerusi perkongsian di Facebook, wanita yang dikenali sebagai Isma Suria itu, sejak setahun lalu dia bertekad untuk menurunkan berat badan dan ingin menjaga pemakanan hariannya.

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Mengamalkan pengambilan makanan yang seimbang dan lebihkan sayuran

Menerusi sumber, Isma memberitahu dia sekarang sedang mengambil oat dan melebihkan sayuran dalam menu sehariannya.“Tips yang selalu saya buat, bila sarapan makan oat atau telur separuh masak atau buah-buahan""Tengah hari, nasi sedikit, lebihkan sayuran dan ayam atau ikan. Malam hanya minum air kosong atau pun buah-buahan,” katanya.

Kerap melakukan senaman seperti tabata dan zumba

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Tidak hanya mengamalkan pemakanan yang seimbang, Isma juga berkongsi dia turut melakukan senaman seperti tabata dan zumba tidak kurang daripada 30 minit sehingga satu jam.Selain itu, jika berkelapangan dia akan melakukan aktiviti luar seperti berbasikal atau memanjat bukit pada hujung minggu.“Selalu hiking atau berbasikal bila hujung minggu. Kadang-kadang ikut kelas senaman 30 minit hingga satu jam lebih bila rajin," katanya.Dalam pada itu, dia menambah selalu konsisten dengan aktiviti mendaki dan berbasikal setiap pagi atau petang dalam 3 hingga 4 jam sehari atau lebih.

Semoga perkongsian ini memberi manfaat kepada kita semua yang masih berusaha untuk turun berat badan.

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[VIDEO] Muka Mirip Dato' Seri Vida, Ramai Usik Gadis Ini Jadi Crush Baru Iqbal Pula Nanti

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Sedar tak sedar, sebenarnya setiap orang mempunyai tujuh muka lebih kurang sama atau benar-benar seiras dengan kita

Tipulah kalau tak ada yang menegur muka anda sama macam kenalan mereka atau artis bukan? Tambahan pula media sosial sekarang menjadi medium utama bagi semua orang, jadi tidak hairanlah jika anda terjumpa 'kembar' anda di situ.Sama juga seperti sebuah video yang tular baru-baru ini apabila seorang gadis dikatakan mirip seperti Dato' Seri Vida (DSV) telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @qistinalfareys ##fyp ##tiktokmalaysia ##datovida ##iqbal ##trending ##fypage  apple pay w brittany laugh - requiem for a meme

Tak sangka video blow up gara-gara buat gaya sama macam DSV

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @qistinalfareys, kelihatan dia sengaja berlakon kononnya sedang memegang telefon kepunyaan DSV dan memerlukan face ID untuk membukanya.Apa yang menghiburkan adalah apabila dia membuat gaya gelak yang sama dan muka duck face sebiji seperti DSV. Lebih melucukan lagi, ramai mengatakan wajahnya benar-benar mirip apabila dia membuat simbol peace dan memakai cincin besar."Jangan Iqbal cari aku pulak lepas ni," katanya di ruangan komen.

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"Allahu sakit perut gelak, hahaha macam DSV betul bila buat muncung tu" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah meraih 429.8K views, 67.2K likes dan 573 shares di laman TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan cara gadis itu meniru gaya DSV.Malah, ramai yang berseloroh mengatakan mungkin lepas ini Iqbal akan mencarinya pula sebagai crush baru dan pengganti DSV.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Memang mirip betul! Harap DSV notice dia sebab teringin nak tengok diaorang buat duck face sama-sama :P

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Police Are Calling Up Women's March 2023 Participants Over Alleged Illegal Assembly

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Police have opened an investigation paper against a rally that was held in front of SOGO Kuala Lumpur and Dataran Merdeka on Sunday, 12 March

According to Bernama, Dang Wangi district police chief Noor Dellhan Yahaya said the march involved 150 people, including human rights activists, university students, and members of political parties.Noor Dellhan said the rally, which has been identified as the Women's March Malaysia 2023 organised in celebration of International Women's Day, did not follow the provisions of the law.

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Noor Dellhan said the police are still in the process of identifying all the individuals involved and would call them to record their statements

He said investigations would be carried out under Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1995."Based on police observation, the participants were found to have gathered and marched while holding placards," he said in a statement yesterday.He mentioned placards that read: 'Imagine If Men Were As Disgusted With Rape As With Periods', 'Child, Not Bride', 'Trans Women Are Women', and 'Police Your Behaviour, Not My Body'."The investigation paper will be completed and referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further instruction," he added, advising the public not to participate in other illegal assemblies.

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The organisers of the Women's March have since criticised the police for their heavy-handed response towards the peaceful protest

In a press release today, 13 March, Women's March MY said they strongly condemn the action taken by the police against the participants, speakers, organisers, and observers of the march."The press statement issued by the police, which was followed by Notice 111 sent out to seven participants, speakers, and organisers in the middle of the night, marks a troubling precedent against democratic action under the newly-elected unity government."We recall and remind this current government of its long history of democratic actions and expressions, and the use of public assembly and protests over the last several decades prior to its coming to power," they said.

The group said they were also disheartened and disappointed at being penalised for exercising their democratic rights

"Article 10 of the Malaysian Federal Constitution clearly states that every citizen has the right to freedom of speech and expression, all citizens have the right to assemble peaceably and without arms," said the group.They added that Malaysia has an obligation as a signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) to ensure the full protection of human rights for women and girls, including transgender people and sexual minorities.The organisers asked the police to desist investigating and charging individuals for assembling peacefully and to allocate priority in tackling other issues such as child marriage, gender-based violence, and protecting groups facing marginalisation.

The last Women's March in Kuala Lumpur was held in 2020:

                Here Are Some Of The Most Creative Placards Seen At #WomensMarchMY 2020

One of the march's demands is to ban child marriage.

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People Allegedly Raised $50K For Anti-Mask SG Expat Who Is Stuck In An 'Oppressive' Regime

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A group of people allegedly raised $50,000 for a 39-year-old British man after he was charged in Singapore court for not wearing a face mask

Benjamin Glynn is currently facing three charges after he was filmed not wearing a face mask while on an MRT train on 7 May, reported CNA.The UK-born expat faces one count each of using threatening words towards a public servant, being a public nuisance, and failing to wear a mask without reasonable excuse.After he was charged, a screenshot of a Facebook post claiming that $50,000 has been raised for Glynn surfaced on social media, according to Mothership.In the post, the raised fund is said to be Glynn's legal fee as he is "currently stuck in Singapore under a (sic) oppressive legal regime"."The people of Singapore are hell bent on starting a witch hunt against Ben for exercising his human right of freedom of movement without a mask. They are hurling insults and threats against him and he fears to go out in the public for the possibility that he might be assaulted," the post continues.It is said that they will be contacting the local Foreign Office to assist them in defending Glynn's rights.SAYS could not verify the authenticity of this post.

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It is unknown what currency is the colossal sum raised for Glynn's legal fee, but it would be RM207,740 if it was USD or RM154,465 if it was SGD.The money raised overshot the total SGD17,000 (or RM52,514) fine that Glynn would face if he was convicted under the three charges.Below is the breakdown of each charge's punishment that Glynn faces:- For using threatening words towards a public servant, he could face up to a SGD5,000 fine, one year's jail, or both- For being a public nuisance, he could face up to a SGD2,000 fine, three months' jail, or both- For failing to wear a mask without reasonable excuse, he could face up to a SGD10,000 fine, six months' jail, or both

The post also claims Glynn spent two days in lock-up and was "unfairly and violently" arrested by the Singapore police

However, The Straits Times reported that Glynn is said to have hurled an obscene word at the police officers at Allsworth Park condominium on Holland Road on 9 May."I'm going to... drop you," the accused told Assistant Superintendent Alvin Quek Chin Han and Inspector Chee Xiu Quan.Additionally, when he arrived at the court on 2 July, he was not wearing a face mask until a security guard told him to do so.In the court, his face mask covered only his mouth before District Judge Lorraine Ho told him to put on his mask properly, to which he complied.He was not wearing a face mask again minutes after he left the court.

Benjamin Glynn leaving the State Courts on 2 July.
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On the day of the incident on the MRT train, Glynn was captured on video saying, "I am very religious. I love human beings. I hate seeing uncles, granddads with a mask on."

An almost two-minute long video capturing Glynn committing the offence on 7 May hears him swear that he "will never wear a mask".When he proceeds to take a seat on the train, a woman seated beside him immediately vacates her seat. He also rejects a face mask when a fellow commuter offers him one.

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Following the incident, Metro UK reported that Glynn's passport had been confiscated, making him unable to return to the UK as planned with his partner and two children – aged five and two – who are now back in England.He also recently lost a job that he was due to start in the UK and he is afraid that he will be held up in Singapore for 12 months before his trial starts."This whole situation is ridiculous," he said."I want to leave the country anyway – just let me go!""I think it's insane that I am facing a trial at all, just for not wearing a mask."

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In May, a woman went viral for refusing to wear a face mask in Singapore as well:

                "You Have No Badge, Why You Ask Me" - S'porean Woman Argues Against Wearing Mask In Public

She refused to wear a mask despite holding a disposable one in her hands throughout the video.

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[VIDS/PICS] Another Twister Hits Kedah, Injuring 2 And Damaging 50 Houses

On 31 October, around 6:30 pm, a twister slammed Kedah, leaving at least two people injured and 50 houses damaged

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The wind almost flattened the house of Abd Khadir Said, 51, in Kampung Sungai Baru. His 15-year-old son, Mohd Sharif, who was alone in the house at that time, sustained some minor cuts at the back of his body, which was caused by the falling debris of the roof.

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“This is the first time I've encountered a windstorm,” said Khadir, who has been living in the village for the past 20 years. He estimated losses to be about RM30,000.

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The other areas hit included Kampung Batin, Taman Inang and Mergong. Mohd Alif Fakih Ramli, 14, from Kampung Ujung Mergong, sustained head injuries and received outpatient treatment at the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital after he was hit by a piece of flying wood while fishing at a nearby padi field during the windstorm.

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According to The Star, one of the victims, Mohd Nizam Hamzah, managed to video record the twister from about 100m away with his mobile phone as it spun away after hitting his house at about 4.30pm

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“Almost the whole roofing of my house was carried away by the strong wind,” he said.

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Another villager, Shapul Bahari Osman, 50, said he was in the middle of prayers at about 4.30pm when he heard a strong wind and loud noise similar to an aircraft landing from outside his house.

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“I hugged my wife and took cover at the hall of our house as the strong wind ripped off the roof. I will need more than RM10,000 to repair my home,” Shapul Bahari said. He said about a dozen of the 100-odd houses in the village were damaged by the windstorm.

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According to The Star, dozens of houses damaged and many trees uprooted were seen in the affected areas

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Villagers were seen looking helpless outside their homes. Traffic was also unusually busy and jammed up roads in the affected villages. Kedah Fire and Rescue Department operations officer Supt Rahimi Ali said firemen cut up and removed the uprooted trees at Taman Mergong Jaya and Taman Inang  after the windstorm.

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Fresh Buttery Croffles, Satay Wrap & 3 Other Yummy Meals You Can Now Get At Shell Deli2Go

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A hot meal sounds like heaven, especially when you're on the go, kan?

The good news is that when you're on the road, you'll be able to grab a hot bite from your nearest Shell petrol station! There's really nothing better than sinking your teeth into a freshly made meal when you're out and about, and Shell has made it so convenient for y'all since they have so many stations everywhere.

With their latest Deli2Go menu, you'll be able to fill your bellies with some yummy eats that you can Layan Panas-Panas while you refuel your vehicle. (;

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Love croffles? You can feed into the croffle craze with Shell Deli2Go's fresh croffle pastries, served with a dipping sauce of your choice. <3

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Take a croissant, toast it in a waffle iron, and you're left with the perfect croffle pastry that's flaky, buttery, and crispy. :9 If you're in the mood for a quick nibble for breakfast, brunch, tea, or just a snack, you're in for a treat.Shell Deli2Go's croffles can be paired with chocolate, kaya, or peanut butter dipping sauces, and they are made fresh in-store! Yummmm. Priced at RM2 for one, or RM5.80 for three, this delicious treat is a must-try.

If you're looking for a light snack with local flavour, you have to check out their Satay Wrap for RM8.90

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Deli2Go is serving meat-free Satay Wraps at their stores, a twist on the regular version of the satay we know. These mouthwatering skewers are charred to perfection and served with a tantalising peanut sauce that complements the marinade. What makes this a bestseller is that their meat-free chargrilled satay comes from Harvest Gourmet, a company well-known for its plant-based foods. Mmmmm!

They also serve interesting variations of pasta, if you're feeling adventurous

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Tailored to match the local palate, they serve Asam Pedas Pasta*, Ayam Masak Merah Mac And Cheese*, as well as Bolognese Mac And Cheese*. Shell Deli2Go's spicy and slightly sour Asam Pedas Pasta is a meat-free dish and is a good choice for all you spicy kakis out there.Besides that, they've got some nice soul food coming your way. If soul food "macs" you happy, you'll be glad to hear that Shell Deli2Go has a surprise for you. (; Their mac and cheese come mixed with some ayam masak merah.

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There's also the Meatball Bolognese Mac & Cheese, which makes for a hearty meal that's rich and comforting, so make sure to try it if you haven't already!With a well-seasoned tomato base along with freshly-made meatballs, we're sure that a pack of Shell Deli2Go's Meatball Bolognese Mac & Cheese will soothe your soul. (; It also tastes slightly sweet, which makes it popular among kids.

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*Only available at selected outlets.

Furthermore, some of your favourite Malaysian KOLs got the chance to give these dishes a try :D

Recently, She Said Sedap, Ceddy, Ivor Xian Z, Happy Lizzie Eats, CrazeCrave, and Satisfaction Craved got to taste test these new offerings by Shell Deli2Go. Head over to their profiles to find out what they had to say!You can also head over to have a look at their TikToks by some of these awesome content creators for more information:- She Said Sedap- Ceddy- Ivor Xian Z- CrazeCrave

If you managed to catch it, Deli2GO had its very own food truck travelling across Peninsula Malaysia for everyone to try out items on their new menu

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Eh, that's not even the best part lah. Those who managed to snap a selfie at their Selfie Corner, don’t forget to redeem your 10% discount on all full-sized meals at Shell Deli2Go, woohoo! Don't miss out because this promotion will only be available until the end of July!

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You can also use your Bonuslink card to collect points at Shell Deli2Go, where every RM1 spent equals 1 point. So, start swiping. (; Not on the BLINK App yet? Download it here and register to enjoy more exclusive rewards at Shell.

Ready to explore all these new and exciting meals at Shell Deli2Go? Just head over to your nearest Shell petrol station and grab a bite now!

Read more of our #makan stories:

                French Poodle Inspires This Bacon Haven With Cheesy Nachos And Chicken Lollipops

The little pooch even inspired the name of this up-and-coming restaurant.

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                10 Restaurants & Cafés To Visit Along Jalan Bangkung Bangsar For Catchups Or Date Nights

When you're not in the mood for the busy Telawi area, the Bangkung Row can be an alternative!

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                How To Order Chicken Rice Like A Pro In Malay, Hokkien, And Cantonese

Err... how to say chicken breast ah? :/

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[PHOTOS] KLCC Twin Towers And Other National Landmarks Go Pink

For the first time ever, Petronas Twin Towers got sexy with pink to spread breast cancer awareness!

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For the first time, the country’s most iconic buildings are being illuminated in the signature pink of Estee Lauder Companies’ annual global breast cancer awareness campaign.

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Organised by Estee Lauder Malaysia, it is one of many events aimed at educating women about the importance of early detection and treatment, and raise funds for cancer research.

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In keeping with the campaign’s theme of “Let’s Defeat Breast Cancer, We’re Stronger Together”, Estee Lauder Malaysia is collaborating with the Petronas Group of Companies for the first time with the support of the latter’s women’s arm, Petronita.

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Estee Lauder Malaysia managing director Paul Slavin said the illumination of the twin towers demonstrated the strength of three well-known companies – Petronas, Suria KLCC and Estee Lauder – coming together for a good cause.

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The Sultan Abdul Samad building was also illuminated in pink.

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Since 1997, Estee Lauder Malaysia has been actively promoting the BCA Campaign in Malaysia by organising not only awareness programmes to educate the public on better breast health but also various fundraising activities.

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A total of RM3.5 million has been raised to support education, mammogram sponsorships and research solely in Malaysia, benefitting four organisations – Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA), College of Radiology Malaysia, The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) and the Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF).

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“We have been supporting research in breast cancer since 2000,” said Petronas treasury vice-president Nuraini Ismail.

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"Gambar Blur" - Album Macam Nak Koyak, Pengantin Kecewa Tengok Hasil Jurugambar Ini

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Pasangan pengantin yang mengadakan majlis persandingan pasti akan mengupah jurugambar

Iyalah, gambar dan video tersebut akan dijadikan memori buat seisi keluarga. Tambahan pula, pasangan pengantin juga menanti hari bahagia itu. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang wanita kelihatan meluahkan perasaan kecewa terhadap album kahwinnya telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @nadyeot Replying to @Sunhee  part 2   original sound - Sunhee - Sunhee

Album kahwin macam nak koyak, siap ada gambar yang blur

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang wanita sedang melihat dan membelek album kahwin yang baru diterima.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia mendapati album itu mempunyai gambar yang berulang. Dia juga berkata jurugambar yang diupah kurang mahir dalam mengambil gambar. Tambahan pula, ada juga gambar yang tidak jelas dimasukkan ke dalam album. Jurugambar itu tidak memberikan draft sebelum album itu dicetak.Namun, wanita itu juga menyatakan bahawa pakej jurugambar yang diupah memang murah dan below market price. Wanita itu menegaskan bahawa dia hanya meluahkan rasa kesal dan tetap bersyukur.

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"Gambar dia okay je, cuma susunan storyline dalam album tu berterabur. If shots wide, boleh edit crop. Takda masalah pun. Harga pun dah murah" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 440K tontonan, 12K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Mungkin cita rasa client tak kena dengan photographer. Buat pasangan lain, pastikan buat research dulu sebelum booking ya :)

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Witnesses Claim That 3 Divers Were Killed By Fish Bomb Explosion In Sabah

Yesterday, on 5 July, a local divemaster and two foreigners were found dead while scuba diving in Sabah

The victims were Chinese tourists Zhao Zheng, Xu Yingjie, and 31-year-old divemaster Zainal Abdun.According to Sabah police commissioner Datuk Omar Mammah, the divers were diving near Kulapuan island in Kota Kinabalu as reported by NST Online.

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Tourism operators and witnesses are claiming that the underlying cause of deaths is due to the explosion from the fish bomb planted by sea gipsies

According to The Star Online, witnesses reported that at the time of the incident, fishing boats were around the area where the three divers were found dead. However, the police commissioner revealed that there were no sounds of an explosion in the area and urged the public to refrain from making any speculations about the incident."The boatman who brought in the victims has lodged a police report. We are in the process of taking his statement," Omar said adding that the police are still investigating the cause of death.

According to Zainal's uncle, the divers were found five metres below the water surface

The victim's uncle, Ray was only informed of the incident at 3.30pm as reported by NST Online. "I was shocked. The last I spoke with Zainal was at 2.15pm today, when he returned my call. I was asking about a car key, which he was holding," he said adding that they did not speak much as he was leaving for a dive with the Chinese tourists."I saw their bodies (when they were brought in). The bodies were in perfect condition but there was blood coming from inside (the body)," the uncle said.According to Ray, after realising that the victims were not out yet, a group of divemasters went out looking for them for more than an hour. As of 8.30pm yesterday, the victim's families have yet to make a police report about the incident as they were waiting for the bodies to be taken to Semporna Hospital.

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Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) president Datuk Winston Liaw urged the public to refrain from diving in areas where fishing boats are in operation

He also asked for divers not to dive close to any boat propellers as they are dangerous. Datuk Winston sought for the authorities to take immediate action against fishing boat operators that plant fish bombs in the sea, reprimanding that such offenders should be brought to justice."Take action that will serve as a lesson to all. Otherwise, they will keep on doing the same thing," the president said according to The Star Online.Meanwhile, China's Deputy Consul General in Kota Kinabalu, Zhang He confirmed that the two foreigners were Chinese Nationals.


It's Official: The Agong Has Sworn In Tun Mahathir As Malaysia's 7th Prime Minister

At about 10.05pm today, 10 May 2018, Tun Dr Mahathir Bin Mohamad was sworn in as Malaysia's 7th Prime Minister by Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara

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The swearing-in ceremony, however, wasn't without a hiccup as it was first cancelled at 9.30am. Following which, Tun Mahathir had said that he hoped to be sworn in at 5pm instead today, 10 May.

Tun Mahathir showed up with his entourage at the palace before 5pm as supporters stood at the entrance cheering and waving Pakatan Harapan and Malaysian flags

Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Dr Siti Hasmah, Mat Sabu and more arrive at the National Palace for the 92-year-old's swearing in as prime minister. #GE14 pic.twitter.com/6fLcKBUJkl— Sumisha Naidu (@SumishaCNA) May 10, 2018

This video was captured by reporter Sumisha Naidu of Channel News Asia at the national palace today.

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It has been a historic moment for Malaysia as supporters arrived and waited for Tun Mahathir outside of the National Palace this evening. Some even stayed on though he had already entered into the palace."We are so happy, such a proud day for Malaysia," said David Thaiga, 57, who joined others in the street to celebrate, reported The Guardian.59-year-old Valerene Matthews also conveyed, "Malaysia's full potential has yet to be tapped and now there's a greater possibility that it will be realised with better governance! I am full of hope for a better future."

Pakatan Harapan won 113 out of 222 parliamentary seats during this year's elections

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Pakatan Harapan chairman Tun Dr Mahathir's win marks the end of a 60-year rule by Barisan National and nine-year tenure of previous Prime Minister Najib Razak, who came to power in 2009.He had also previously served as the 4th Prime Minister for 22 years from 1981 to 2003.

At Gate 2, Istana Negara now... pic.twitter.com/aeJWrBt5Iy— Marina Mahathir (@netraKL) May 10, 2018

Overjoyed supporters stood on the streets outside the palace waving flags and singing "Negaraku".

Following this historical day for Malaysia, Dr M said he does not seek revenge:

                Tun M: "We Are Not Seeking Revenge. We Just Want To Restore The Rule Of Law."

The PH coalition will form the federal government after having secured a simple majority.

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[VIDEO] All Smiles For Student When Classmates Gather Money To Buy Him A New Pair Of Shoes

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A high school student from Tasikmalaya, Indonesia, received a pleasant surprise from his classmates when they decided to chip in to buy him a brand new pair of shoes

In a TikTok video recorded by one of his classmates, @rfirzl_, the student can be seen wearing a pair of worn out shoes.The video then panned to show the classmates collectively jotting down the amount each of them wanted to chip in for the shoe fund, which had a goal amount of  IDR217,000 (RM63).The list showed that each student chipped in between IDR2,000 (RM0.50) and IDR50,000 (RM15).The clip also showed the cash being collected and a shoebox under a classroom table, presumably containing the classmate's new pair of shoes.

The money collected by the students (left) and the shoebox with the classmate's new shoes (right)
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It was all smiles for the classmate when he received his gift, as all his classmates gathered around him, pleased to see his reaction

The video ended with the boy grinning ear to ear as he high-fived his classmates and celebrated the happy moment with them.

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The video has since gone viral, amassing over 12 million views and 1.9 million likes at the time of writing, with the hearts of many netizens touched by the act of generosity

Many praised the classmates for showing so much compassion for someone in need."Salute to the friends. And I hope the student is excited about his new shoes," one netizen said."Salute to everyone who helped their friend without expecting a reward," another TikTok user said."Now, they are what you call friends," another commented."The act of giving has never made anyone poor," another netizen said.

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You can watch the wholesome exchange below:

  @rfirzl_ @SMPN 3 Tasikmalaya  original sound - maria!

In October, a college student got misty-eyed when he received a RM1,600 laptop from his friends after losing his wallet:

                Student Breaks Down In Tears After Friends Gather RM1,600 To Buy Him A Laptop For Uni

The group of friends knew he had recently lost his wallet and wanted to surprise him.

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Last year, this sweet 12-year-old boy saved his own pocket money to help pay for his friend's RM100 tuition fee:

                12-Year-Old Boy Saves Up Pocket Money To Pay For Friend's RM100 School Fee

The primary school student told his father he was sad that his friend could no longer afford to go to class.

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[VIDEO] Cikgu Buat Live Masa Spotcheck, Viewers Pula Bantu Kongsi Tempat Sembunyi Barang

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Orang kata, tinggal di asrama kehidupan akan lebih terkongkong betul ke?

Bila tinggal di asrama akan ada banyak perkara yang terbatas dan tidak boleh dilakukan sesuka hati. Tetapi, tahukah anda sebenarnya kehidupan di asrama lebih banyak mencipta kenangan. Lebih-lebih lagi kenangan ketika warden buat spotcheck. Momen itulah yang paling berharga kerana banyak perkara lucu yang dibuat dengan rakan-rakan semata-mata untuk sorok barangan terlarang tersebut.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video apabila seorang guru membuat live ketika sedang spotcheck di asrama lelaki ini telah meraih perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Siel lah buat live time spotcheck. Viewers semua bagi kantoi  pic.twitter.com/JG92wyqjjp— Alan (@alanrslee) January 2, 2023

Tengah buat live, viewers pula selamba bagitau di mana tempat biasa barangan terlarang disorok

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @alanrslee, kelihatan dia memberi reaksi tentang live yang ditemuinya di laman sosial TikTok.Apa yang menarik perhatiannya adalah apabila live tersebut mengenai seorang guru yang sedang membuat spotcheck di dorm asrama lelaki. Lebih melucukan lagi, viewers yang melihat live guru itu turut membantu dengan berkongsi beberapa tempat yang kebiasaannya jadi tempat simpanan barangan terlarang.

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"The safest place is bungkus dalam plastik then tanam bawah pasu besar. Dah macam hapus bukti membunuh haha" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, posting berkenaan telah meraih 938.4K views, 8,254 retweets dan 11.7K likes di Twitter. Menjengah ke ruangan komen, rata-rata warganet turut berkongsi pengalaman mereka ketika menyembunyikan barang terlarang.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada warganet di Twitter:

Bosan lah baca korg punya cara nak hapuskan bukti... Aku dulu pengawas...masa spot check phone pelajar lain aku beriya spotcheck. tp phone aku elok je dalam poket  sbb dulu pakai phone sabun. Mcm wallet, tak pun suruh cikgu yg rapat pegangkan kejap.  Cukup style x?— عزمي (@aboycomel) January 3, 2023

Tempat paling selamat, tong sampah. Letak phone dlm plastik pastu buat double layer pastu letak dalam tong sampah. Pilih tong sampah yg berisi haha. Works wonders.— san (@muhdihsaaann) January 3, 2023

Hahahaha dulu member aku simpan phone dalam spender! Hanat betul. Time ada spotchek pakai pad hahahahahah— anayil (@syazzzzzzw) January 3, 2023

Kebetulan bawak walkman kat sekolah tetiba ada sportcheck gelabah memasing tak tau nak sorok mana nasib baik ada makcik kantin tolong simpankan — Arlia  (@coffeevshotchoc) January 3, 2023

Haha teringat zaman sembunyi handphone dlm luggage simpan dlm store & simpan dlm ceiling  last2 senior geng LDP (Lembaga Disiplin Pelajar) ckp, kenapa xbg je dekat dorg haha alahhh xckppp awallll. Sis segan nak amik kesempatan walaupun baik dgn senior — izni hazimi (@iznihazimi) January 3, 2023

Ya Allah sebagai ex asrama rasa kelako gila! Time nk sorok phone rasa mcm hebat gile la cikgu mmg tk dpt cari, mcm james bond rasanya lari2 sana sini hahahaa— pinces (@sydtl_afkh) January 3, 2023

Tebuk kamus buat lubang ngam2 besar phone. Pastu tawakal banyak2.— alep (@Aliffmirza) January 3, 2023

Semua yang komen ni mesti tengah rindu zaman spotcheck asrama kan? :P

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All Items In Local Daiso Stores Will Now Cost An Extra 60 Cents

Forget the 20 sen increase in petrol prices for the month of February. Because even Daiso Japan in Malaysia have announced that they will increase their retail pricing starting March 2017.

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Pricing for each normal item at Daiso Japan stores in the country is being increased from RM5.30 to RM5.90. Yeah, 60 sen extra!

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Now whether you think hike of 60 sen is reasonable or not, the price increase is fair considering the fact that the Ringgit has weakened against Japanese Yen for a while now. What do you think though? Will you still shop at Daiso Japan after their price hike?


[VIDEO] Selangor Mum Attacks 80-Year-Old Man Accused Of Kidnapping Her OKU Daughter

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An 80-year-old man in Rawang became the target of a brutal attack after he was wrongly accused of kidnapping a woman's disabled teen daughter

Over the weekend, a video of a woman stopping a car and attacking the driver went viral on social media.It was believed that the woman was trying to save her daughter from a kidnapper. In the clip, she can be seen stopping a car before opening the door and trying to kick the driver inside.

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However, police have verified that it was not an attempted kidnapping.
While her mother was buying breakfast, the teenager had stopped the man's car and it led him to believe that she was asking for a ride.

Harian Metro reported that the incident took place around 9am on Saturday, 26 June.The woman was buying breakfast from a stall in Bandar Country Homes when she realised her daughter was missing.According to Gombak district police chief ACP Zainal Mohamed Mohamed, investigations found that the teen wandered away without her mother's knowledge and stopped a passing car."The man who was driving a vehicle without other passengers had stopped and allowed the teen to enter his car. The driver is an 80-year-old man who allowed her to do so because he assumed that she was asking for help," Zainal said.He then added that the driver drove aimlessly without a destination because the teen had not said anything.

The man's car was then stopped by the mother and members of the public at Saujana Rawang who thought he had tried to run away with the girl

"From the investigations carried out, police have verified that there are no kidnapping elements or that he was trying to wrongfully run away as what was made viral on social media," Zainal said.The woman had also retracted a previous missing persons report she had filed after her daughter's brief disappearance.

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These Chinese School Students Had To Sign A Form Promising To Score 8As In UPSR

It's common for education institutions to hold pep  talks for students prior to any major exams, but a local Chinese primary school may have taken its motivation game a step too far

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To ensure flying colours in the upcoming UPSR, said school had students pledge to score at least 8As in the exam that's set to take place in September

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Chinese daily China Press reported of a viral video that's been making rounds on social media yesterday, 22 February.The clip shows a group of students congregating in a hall of an unnamed Chinese primary school in Selangor, with their right hand raised as they recite a pledge to perform at their best for the UPSR examination.

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A teacher could be heard leading the group in the pledge while parents sat and witnessed the entire event.

Shortly after, the students were asked to sign a pledge form as testament to score 8As in the national exam

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The pledge form (above) translated:"I hereby pledge that I'll study hard, give all I can, and do my best to score 8As in the UPSR exam."That's not all. Parents had to sign on the same form and promised that they will tutor and guide their children in the pursuit of a perfect score.

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For the uninitiated, studying in a Chinese school can be an eye-opening experience:

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Basketball > other sports.

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Win A Holiday Spree To 3,200 Resorts Across 80 Countries When You Buy An OSK Property

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Do you feel like going for a long-overdue vacation?

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Imagine being able to take a break from work and go for a holiday on a whim whenever you want to. That would be the life!Sadly, most Malaysians put off travelling with family or friends because of financial obligations, whether it's student loans, car loans, or credit card bills. And if you just purchased a new home, you would probably be worried about all the extra expenses, and a holiday would be the last thing on your mind.

That's why OSK Property wants to reward their homeowners by giving out epic holiday sprees

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OSK Property believes owning a home shouldn't stop you from enjoying life and taking a break with your family. In partnership with SGI Vacation Club and Interval International, OSK Property is giving their homeowners a chance to win a 15-year vacation club membership, with exclusive access to over 3,200 premium hotels and 80 countries worldwide, including places like Phuket, Bali, and Hawaii.

Check out a few of the premium hotels you could be visiting for free if you're a lucky winner of this vacation club membership:

1. Your kids will absolutely love the water park that's part of West Sands Phuket Beach Club

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Situated along Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, this resort is perfect for families. Your kids will gain unlimited entry to Splash Jungle Water Park, a state-of-the-art water park connected to the resort itself, while you can enjoy all of the resort's facilities, including a beach club, a freeform swimming pool, a holistic fusion spa, and more.West Sands Phuket Beach Club65/47 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand*Availability of the resort is subject to update.

2. Sit back, close your eyes, and relax by the lagoon pool at Marriott's Bali Nusa Dua Gardens

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Experience what it truly means to set yourself free at this stunning tropical retreat that reflects the lively spirit and natural beauty of this Indonesian paradise. Sunbathe by the lagoon pool, or float down the lazy river, and later head back to your spacious apartments that feel like home away from home.Marriott's Bali Nusa Dua GardensKawasan Pariwisata Lot Sw1 Nusa Dua, Bali 80363, Indonesia*Availability of the resort is subject to update.

3. Enjoy the spectacular views and beaches of Hawaii at Ka'anapali Beach Club

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This Hawaiian resort is built along the pristine white-sand beaches of West Maui, with an unparalleled ocean view. Explore the beautiful atrium gazebos, tropical gardens, and gentle waterfalls all located within the resort. Just minutes away, you'll also find first-class golf courses, tennis facilities, and world-renowned shops and restaurants.Ka'anapali Beach Club104 Kaanapali Shores Place, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761*Availability of the resort is subject to update.

All you have to do to stand a chance to win this epic holiday spree is to sign up for one of OSK Property's latest homes. Here are the seven homes you should totally check out:

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Ryan & Miho in Petaling Jaya

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Iringan Bayu in Seremban

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Windmill Upon Hills in Genting Permai

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TimurBay in Kuantan

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Luminari in Penang

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Selected projects at Bandar Puteri Jaya in Sungai Petani

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Melbourne Square in Australia

Besides standing a chance to win epic holiday sprees, you will also get to enjoy zero down-payment, post budget specials, and other attractive schemes for selected projects*

Ultimately, OSK Property wants to make it simple for Malaysians to own a home. But beyond that, they also want to reward homebuyers by providing added value for easy homeownership.*T&C apply.

Looking to own your dream home with OSK Property? Check out their website today to find out more today!

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It's called "softwear".

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It's the season of giving!

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"We're Not Choosing Religion" - Nik Omar Says In His Message To Voters For GE14

The Pakatan Harapan candidate for Chempaka, Ustaz Nik Omar Nik Aziz was speaking at a ceramah held in Putrajaya last night, 3 May

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According to The Edge Markets (TEM), it was Nik Omar's first-ever speech as a candidate for the National Trust Party (Amanah) in Chempaka, Kelantan.The ceramah was being held right across the street of government offices in Putrajaya.

In his speech, Nik Omar stressed that religion shouldn't be considered in the 14th General Election (GE14), as it is for citizens to choose the best "team" to lead the country

"We're not choosing religion, no," he said, before adding that the general election gives citizens the right to choose a "team" capable of leading the country to a better future.

“Kita bukan memilih agama, tidak! Pilihan raya adalah untuk memilih pasukan mana yang kita yakin boleh memandu negara kita ke arah yang lebih baik” - Nik Omar, Putrajaya. #PRU14 pic.twitter.com/ONR4x6koND— IBR  (@IbrahimRamli) May 4, 2018

Nik Omar went on to talk about Muslims, encouraging them to respect the choices made by followers of other religions

"As Muslims, we believe in Islam. But at the same time, we should respect the choices of other races. We should respect the choices of other religions," he said during his speech. "There's no coercion in religion... we respect each other's views," Nik Omar added."That's what Islam teaches us," he said, followed by cheers from the crowd.

“Orang Islam, kita yakin dengan Islam. Dalam masa sama kita kena hormat pilihan kaum lain. Kita kena hormat pilihan agama lain.” - Nik Omar #PRU14 pic.twitter.com/7zmDpQe60w— IBR  (@IbrahimRamli) May 4, 2018

Nik Omar's speech attracted positive comments from netizens, who mostly applauded him for focusing on the universal values of Islam

Human rights lawyer Eric Paulsen praised Nik Omar for his speech in a tweet, and likened him to his late father, Tok Guru Nik Aziz.Previously, Malay Mail Online reported Nik Omar as saying that he is confident about carrying on his father's legacy, who strived for "the benefit of everyone".

Very impressed with Ustaz Nik Omar who is focusing on the universal values of Islam. He is the true son of Tok Guru Nik Aziz. pic.twitter.com/w39128rNdq— Eric Paulsen (@EricPaulsen101) May 3, 2018

One netizen also complimented Nik Omar's emphasis on the respect Muslims are bound to give to people of other faiths.

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Another netizen applauded Nik Omar for focusing on the rights of everyone, and earning respect from non-Muslims.Earlier this week, Nik Omar's brother and PAS supreme council member Nik Abduh was quoted by Malaysiakini as saying that their mother, Tuan Sabariah Tuan Ishak is hurt by Nik Omar's candidacy under Amanah.

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You can watch the Pakatan Harapan ceramah at Putrajaya in full here:

Last week, PAS promised to move the popular entertainment outlet Zouk out of Titiwangsa if they win:

                PAS Promises To Move Zouk Out If They Win Titiwangsa

"It is depressing to see some Muslims entertaining themselves there."

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[VIDEO] Seismik Kongsi Pengalaman Trend & Kenangan Zaman 90's Ini Buat Ramai Boleh Relate

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Peredaran zaman tidak dinafikan menyebabkan pelbagai trend dan gaya muncul sehingga dapat mencipta memori indah bersama keluarga dan rakan-rakan

Bercakap tentang zaman 90-an, sudah tentu banyak perkara yang berlaku sehingga ramai yang lahir pada lingkungan zaman itu boleh relate dengan trend semasa. Pelbagai permainan yang dilakukan oleh kanak-kanak zaman 90-an ini. Antaranya, main cop tiang, main lastik bersama rakan-rakan di sekolah dan sebagainya. Bukan setakat permainan, gaya, fesyen dan makanan zaman 90-an juga cukup menarik!Haa, mana geng yang lahir tahun 90-an? Pasti banyak trend dan gaya yang anda ikuti zaman dulu juga kan?

Apa kata kita tonton dulu video Seismik kali ini dalam perkongsian pengalaman trend dan kenangan zaman 90-an:

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Wah, memang semua boleh relate! Siapa saja yang tak pernah main cop-cop tiang dengan rakan-rakan betul tak? Kadang ada yang sampai jatuh sebab nak berebut pegang tiang. Tambahan lagi, trend makanan, jajan, fesyen dan gaya pun ada kelainan yang unik tau. Nak tahu lebih lanjut? Jangan lupa tonton video sampai habis ya!Macam sedap pula tengok Raz, Zaidi, Shiqin dan Amin makan set meal daripada McDonald's itu kan? Fuh terliur habis tengok mereka makan sambil sembang.

Tunggu apa lagi? Pesan makanan all-time favourite anda sambil meluangkan masa dengan rakan dan keluarga!

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Tun M: We Are Going To Use English In The Teaching Of Science And Mathematics

Yesterday, 30 January, during a special meeting with Ministry of Education officials in Putrajaya, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that the Ministry will revive one of its former policies

Dr Mahathir announced that  English will once again be used to teach Science and Mathematics."It is very important that we give time for English, particularly in learning Science and Mathematics," he said while stressing the importance of the English language."Geography and History can come in any language but Mathematics and Science are not indigenous fields of knowledge (to us). It comes from abroad. And most of it comes to us in English, therefore we are going to use English in the teaching of Science and Math," Dr Mahathir added.The Prime Minister, who is also serving as the interim Education Minister since Dr Maszlee Malik relinquished the portfolio at the beginning of this year, said that the mastery of the English language was vital to imparting the knowledge about the two subjects and to help those seeking jobs.

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A video of Dr Mahathir's speech from the meeting was uploaded on his YouTube page, where he is also heard saying, "We find those who study Science in Malay cannot work where English is required"

"We must promote the mastery of English in our education system — this is very important — that we must give time for learning English, in particular in the learning of Science and Mathematics," he said.The Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics in English (PPSMI) was a government policy introduced by Dr Mahathir in 2003 during his previous tenure as the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia.PPSMI was aimed at improving the command of the English language among students in primary and secondary schools in the country. Under the policy, the Science and Mathematics subjects were taught in the English medium as opposed to the Malay medium used before.The policy, which was unpopular even among the members of opposition since its inception, was reversed in 2012 by then Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin under the Barisan National administration. At the time, Muhyiddin said the policy had resulted in less rural students passing in the two subjects.

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While acknowledging the calls from people for reforms in Malaysia's education policy, Dr Mahathir also said that he is aware of the fact that his views are not always popular among many in the country

"I have ideas for the role of education in the country and towards this end, certain weaknesses have to be attended to," the interim Education Minister said during the meeting yesterday."I wish to put my views on record so that we can work together to achieve it. Of course, my views are not always popular or acceptable to many people. But I feel we have to push certain things so that our children grow up and are able to tackle the problems of adult life – that is the purpose of education."

As of this writing, there has been no announcement from the Ministry of Education about how or when the new policy will be implemented

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Last year, Dr Mahathir's remarks on pushing the two subjects to be taught in English were met with resistance from a number of people.
Critics of the policy had argued that while teaching English is important, it should not be done through Science and Mathematics:

                Tun M's Push For Science And Maths To Be Taught In English Meets With Resistance

Several Muslim student groups and Chinese-language education groups are against the policy.

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Meanwhile, on Wednesday, DAP threatened to quit the PH coalition government if the Unified Examination Certificate is not recognised:

                DAP Threatens To Quit Pakatan Harapan Coalition If Putrajaya Refuses To Recognise UEC

Earlier this month, Interim Education Minister Dr Mahathir had said that he was still in the process of studying the ...

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Lelaki Ini Kongsi Cara Nak Kurangkan Batuk Guna Air Sarsi, Ramai Juga Yang Kata Berkesan

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

Jika kita diserang demam, batuk lah yang paling sukar untuk sembuh dan akan melarat kadangkala hingga sebulan atau lebih lama

Tidak dinafikan, batuk memang mengganggu aktiviti seharian lebih-lebih lagi kalau kita bekerja di pejabat. Bukan saja kita rasa rimas, malah orang sekeliling juga akan rasa tidak selesa.Baru-baru ini, seorang lelaki berkongsi cara untuk mengurangkan batuk dengan menggunakan air botol sarsi telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @mynameisfaizz tak tahu la betul ke tak . semoga bermanfaat #xyzbcaa #fyp #sarsi   original sound - MFMK                         - MFMK

Rebus air sarsi dalam periuk untuk hilangkan gas, lepas itu minum panas-panas

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @mynameisfaizz, kelihatan lelaki itu menunjukkan cara-cara membuat air sarsi panas yang dikatakan mampu menghilangkan batuk.Menurutnya, air sarsi mengandungi akar sarsaparila yang ada khasiatnya tersendiri. Mula-mula, masukkan air sarsi botol ke dalam periuk.Kemudian, rebus sehingga air menggelegak tanda gas sudah hilang. Selepas itu, air tersebut boleh dituang ke dalam cawan dan diminum suam-suam.

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"Baru buat malam tadi. Alhamdulillah kurang sikit batuknya. Kalau tak memang tak boleh nak tidur" - Warganet

Ikutan tularnya video itu yang kini telah meraih 607.5K views, 21.6K likes dan 10K shares di laman TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut memberikan reaksi masing-masing mengenainya.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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