MOH Wants To Revamp MySejahtera To Make It Malaysia's Primary Health Super App

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The government plans to rebrand MySejahtera into a digital public health app for all Malaysians

Lukanisman Awang Sauni, current Deputy Health Minister of Malaysia.
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According to Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni, the MySejahtera app will be used as a guide for people to navigate healthcare services, as reported by The Edge Markets.This also includes identifying those who are eligible for the Madani Medical Scheme initiative announced in Budget 2023. Essentially, the Madani Medical Scheme will help the B40 community have better access to more healthcare facilities.This move will further strengthen the government's mission to digitalise their health management tools.

Aside from storing vaccination records as it has been doing, the app will be used for surveillance of infectious diseases

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These diseases include, but are not limited to: tuberculosis, dengue, measles, and rabies.Additionally, Bernama reports that Lukanisman stressed that the Ministry of Health (MOH) is committed to making MySejahtera a national public health management tool.

Do you still have MySejahtera installed on your phone?
Let us know what you think!

Did you know you can also use the MySejahtera app to register as an organ donor?

                M'sians Can Register As Organ Donors On MySejahtera Starting 6 September

MySejahtera is launching the new feature with hopes of alleviating Malaysia's organ donor shortage.

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Netizen Demonstrates How Train Stations In Malaysia Are Poorly Planned And Inaccessible

A netizen living in Klang Valley wrote a Twitter thread that went viral for demonstrating how inaccessible Malaysian train stations truly are

25-year-old Nabil Ersyad took to social media to rant after he realised how frustrating it was to put up with long commute times to get to work, especially with the train systems in Klang Valley."I try to take the train whenever I travel and I've always felt that generally, they're pretty inaccessible," he tweeted on Sunday, November 8."[The train stations are] usually next to large roads or highways. Pedestrians would find a hard time to get there. So, I decided to do a little research."

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In the following tweets, he shared isochrone maps depicting how far a pedestrian would be able to walk from any particular train station

He first used the Sungai Buloh MRT station for example."Isochrone maps can show how far you can go from a single point in a given time," he explained. "The green areas will take a person five minutes to walk, yellow 10 minutes, and red 15 minutes."And he commented that the station's accessibility did not look great, "A five minutes walk will only get you slightly down the road.""Five minutes covers 0.05kmsq and 15 minutes only covers an area of 0.86kmsq," he added. "If you live in the area anywhere outside like the blue circles I drew, you'll have to walk more than 15 minutes."

An isochrone map showing the walking coverage of Sungai Buloh MRT station.
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He then gave a comparison that showed better accessibility to its surrounding areas, which was Pasar Seni MRT station in the middle of Kuala Lumpur."It looks a lot more evenly covered. Five minutes [of] walking can get you anywhere within 0.36kmsq area from the station. A 15-minute walk can get you around an area of 3.56kmsq," he said.He added that this is four times the area covered by the Sungai Buloh MRT station.

An isochrone map showing the walking coverage of Pasar Seni MRT station.
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Nabil shared that these are important findings because the average area of walkable distance of train stations in Kuala Lumpur paled in comparison to cities that had better planning and design

"You may ask, what's the big deal. Well, I compiled averages from two other cities that I'm familiar with, Montreal and Singapore. And we're clearly behind," he wrote while sharing bar charts of the different cities.Meanwhile, he provided more isochrone maps to show how these cities have achieved more with good city planning."Note how evenly shaped the isochrones in Montreal and Singapore are. They really maximised the reach of their stations for pedestrians," he said.

An isochrone map showing the walking coverage of metro stations in Montreal, Canada.
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"KL has a similar total population with Montreal, but their stations cover a higher population and far more walkable areas," he said."Then we have Singapore that is famous for their MRTs. Our climate and culture are similar. So the notion that people don't want to walk because it's hot is not accurate. It's the lack of facility and design."

Isochrone maps showing the walking coverage of train stations in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
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The electrical engineer graduate finally recommended that Malaysia should stop building train stations in the middle of nowhere or next to massive highways

Currently working as a data scientist, Nabil shared with SAYS it is up to the country's city planners to put this information to better use."My results just kind of confirmed what I suspected all along. Poor city design followed by poor public transport planning," he said."I personally don't know the full solution. I'm not an urban planner, I'm just a guy who found that it's really tough to get to work," he replied when asked if he had solutions to the data he found.However, he said that he would love to see the cities in Malaysia be more walkable with less cars, less highways, and more affordable housing closer to the city."I hope that when they plan more public transport, they'd really study who they are building it for and how to best serve the people," he said.

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His Twitter thread garnered over 11,000 retweets as of writing, with netizens praising him for analysing the country's public transport system and giving easy insights and visuals to follow

"Keep doing stuff like this, you're an inspiration! Hopefully someone will take action soon," said a Twitter user.

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Another said, "Someone hire this gentleman. You should be a city planner, bro."

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Meanwhile, this netizen said, "Nabil here, without any government-level resources, just did a job that the government was supposed to be doing in the first place."

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Read Nabil's full Twitter thread here:

I try to take the train whenever I travel and i've always felt that generally, they're pretty inaccessible. Usually next to large roads or highways. Pedestrians would find a hard time to get there. So I decided to do a little research. Here's a longgg over-ly complicated thread pic.twitter.com/xStIfCBppj— Nabil Ersyad (@NabilErsyad) November 8, 2020

A survey in 2019 found that 87% of people in the Klang Valley drive alone to their workplaces:

                Survey Finds Over 87% Of Klang Valley People Drive To Work Alone

One of the reasons was attributed to affordable fuel.

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2-Year-Old Dies After Grandmother Threw Her Out Of 6th Floor Apartment Window

A 50-year-old woman in Mumbai, India was recently arrested for throwing her granddaughter out of the window of a sixth-floor apartment

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India Today reported that on Sunday, 29 September, police apprehended Ruksana Obedulla Ansari for killing her granddaughter.

On Saturday, 28 September, the girl's parents found the body of the two-year-old in a pool of blood outside of their home.
Initially, they thought that the girl may have accidentally fallen out of the window.

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According to The Indian Express, inconsistencies at the crime scene led the police to rule out the possibility that it was an accident. Officers discovered that the front door and kitchen window from where the child had fallen were both shut.Kurar Police Station senior inspector Balasaheb Salunkhe said, "The manner in which the girl's body was found also suggested that she was thrown out."

After 13 hours of questioning by the police, the grandmother finally confessed to the crime

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On Saturday morning while everyone was asleep, the woman picked up the child, hurled her out of the window, closed it, and went back to bed.

Other family members have said that the woman was never fond of her granddaughter.

Astro Awani reported that she often had heated arguments with the child's mother and would be irritated when the girl played at her home.


[PHOTOS] 6 Cars Worth RM500,000 Destroyed In Arson Attack In Penang

During the early hours of Friday, six cars worth about RM500,000 were destroyed in an arson attack at an open car park opposite the Penang state assembly in Georgetown, The Star reported

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It is believed that the fire broke out at 12.40am, Friday.

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The police discovered a plastic bottle at the scene, which was believed to be filled with petrol

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George Town OCPD Assistant Commissioner Mior Faridalatrash Wahid said the case is being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire

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The vehicle owners had lodged police reports over the incident.

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Telinga Anak Lebam, Pengasuh Bagi Alasan Tercubit Masa First Day Period Ini Dikecam Ramai

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

Bagi ibu bapa yang bekerja, menghantar anak ke tempat pengasuh merupakan rutin harian mereka

Ibu bapa juga tidak sampai hati untuk menyerahkan tugas menjaga anak kepada orang lain, namun mereka tetap perlu menghantar anak kepada pengasuh demi mencari rezeki untuk keluarga. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di Facebook yang memaparkan seorang ibu luluh hatinya apabila mendapati anaknya didera dengan pengasuh telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Pipi merah dan telinga lebam, pengasuh bagi alasan tercubit

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang ibu memuat naik gambar anaknya di akaun Facebook. Apa yang lebih mengejutkan adalah apabila telinga dan pipi anaknya itu kelihatan lebam. Apabila dibawa ke hospital, doktor mengesahkan anaknya itu telah didera. Luluh hati seorang ibu melihat anaknya menangis kesakitan. Lebih menakutkan lagi adalah apabila pengasuh jujur dan memberitahu bahawa dia tidak sengaja tercubit masa first day period. Apabila wanita itu meminta gambar, pengasuhnya akan menutup telinga bayi itu dengan tuala.

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“Ya Allah, kejamnya manusia. Ambil tindakan segera, bantu ibu lain agar tidak terkena juga. Semoga anak sis terus diberi kesihatan yang sempurna ya” - Netizen

Susulan tularnya posting itu yang kini meraih sehingga 5K tanda suka, 4.9K komen dan 12K kongsi di Facebook, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Facebook:

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Semoga adik ini diberikan kesembuhan dan pengasuh yang kejam ini dikenakan tindakan secepat mungkin!

Like Facebook, follow Twitter dan Instagram SAYS Seismik serta temui segala cerita ‘mesti kongsi’ sekarang!

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[FACT OR FAKE #97] Has Instagram Banned The Phrase "I'm A Born-Again Follower Of Jesus"?

In February 2015, an uproar erupted on social media claiming that Instagram had "banned Jesus," as evidenced by many users' discovering that posting the phrase "I am a born-again follower of Jesus Christ" to the comments attached to photographs resulted in the display of a community guidelines violation warning. e.g.:

Its true. Wow instagram.Got this restriction for commenting "I am a born again follower of Jesus Christ" on instagram pic.twitter.com/ntgmSSBbhF— Brittney Moses (@Brittney_Moses) February 27, 2015

“@Ang3lica_p: Instagram won't let you comment "I am a born again follower of Jesus Christ." Im in awe.. pic.twitter.com/IbN6lRUyHW”????— Nick Montesano (@nickmontesano15) February 28, 2015

Those who encountered the warning were like:

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The ban is real, but has nothing to do with religion!

Although it is correct that Instagram blocks users from adding the phrase "I am a born again follower of Jesus" to the comments of a post, this phenomenon has nothing to do with Jesus or religion.

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So why can't users then post the phrase?

The reason this comment violates Instagram's community guidelines is because it includes letters spelling out the term "gain follower." Instagram users also can't comment that they are "born again followers of grilled cheese" or "born again followers of the Chicago Bulls." Instagram has marked the phrase "gain follower," as well as variations of the term, as a spam technique intended to boost users' popularity. While this prevents people on Instagram from overtly begging for more followers, it has also inadvertently stopped a few people from proclaiming that they are "born again followers of Jesus."

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Instagram could refine this ban in the future in order to prevent the phrase "born again" from being inadvertently classified as spam. In the meantime, there are a few workarounds:

Since the word "Jesus" is not banned on Instagram, users can write something similar to "I am born again. I love Jesus" or replace the "o"s in "I am a born again follower of Jesus" with "0"s:

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Or simply take out the 'gain,' and you’re all good:

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[VIDEO] We Asked A Medical Specialist To Debunk These Common Myths About Paracetamol

Everyone responds to pain differently. Some take medication to ease the pain as soon as they can, while others only use pain relievers as a last resort.

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There are a variety of pain relievers on the market. The main difference among them is the active drug ingredient that's used, and the one that most Malaysians are familiar with is paracetamol.Paracetamol does two things - reduces pain and reduces fever. It is widely used, and is the first choice of drug for mild to moderate pain.

However, the Global Pain Index data shows that Malaysians are less likely to medicate

Survey results show only 48% of Malaysians take pain medication, compared to 65% globally. 3 in 4 Malaysians prefer to rest up and to sleep off their pain, than to treat it.There are many reasons for this, including health concerns and possibly drug safety.

To get a better understanding, we spoke to Consultant Anesthetist and Pain Management Specialist Dr Gopinathan Raju

We asked him about the four main concerns surrounding the usage of paracetamol, and whether or not they're actually true.Watch the full video below to see what he said:

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Myth #1: Paracetamol stays in my body for a long time

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Dr Gopinathan: "Paracetamol, the moment you swallow the tablet, it takes about 40 to 80 minutes to onset action, and get immediate relief within an hour. The longest that paracetamol can stay in your body is not more than 24 hours. It has to come out."

Myth #2: Paracetamol is harmful to my body

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Dr Gopinathan: "Paracetamol will not harm your body if you take in the recommended dosage. If not more than two tablets at one go, that's fine. It only becomes a problem when you overtake it."

Myth #3: I'll need something stronger when my body gets used to it

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Dr Gopinathan: "You can take it for however long you want, in the recommended dosage, it does nothing to you. As long as your liver is fine, and you don't overdose yourself."

Myth #4: I worry that two pills might be too much for my body

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Dr Gopinathan: "For any healthy adult, say about 40kgs and above, as long as you don't exceed 4g a day or 8 tablets a day, whichever dose you calculate, it's a very tolerant drug. And I always say there are no bad medications, there are only bad users."

Delaying treatment can affect your productivity, sociability, and potentially even cause serious health problems

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Dr Gopinathan: "The key message is, when you have pain, you should not suffer. Every medication is meant to work at a certain dose. But most of the cases, with a mild pain, if you can control your pain with medication, well and good."But don't procrastinate, and don't wait too long if your pain is bothering you. If it affects your thing, you must get it sorted out. The earlier the sorted out, the better."

The next time you reach out for pain relief, make sure you read the labels

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Sometimes, paracetamol can be found in combination with other drugs such as flu medication. So, be mindful of the dosage you take.If you have any other concerns, do consult with a medical professional before usage.

The information provided is for educational and communication purposes only and it should not be construed as personal medical advice. Information published in this article is not intended to replace, supplant or augment a consultation with a health professional regarding the reader’s own medical care.


12 Malaysian Food Brands You Didn't Know Were Huge Overseas

1. Life sauces is Malaysia's largest sauce brand and they produce 26 million sauce bottles a year

Life sauces started exporting to Japan in 2015.
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The largest sauce brand in Malaysia, Life Sauces are exported into the US, UK, France, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Maldives, the Middle East, Brunei and Singapore since it was established in 1978.It comes under Region Food Industries (RFI), the parent company of the Life brand. Life Sauces which first sprouted from a humble factory in Port Klang in 2004 is now producing 26 million sauce bottles a year.Besides the basic sauces like chilli and tomato ketchup, they've also come up with special pastes and oriental sauces. Their mini packet sauces are probably the most commonly found used in popular fast food chains like KFC, Pizza Hut, RasaMas, and more!

Life sauces displayed in Vietnam.
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2. Kawan Food Berhad based in Shah Alam is known as the inventor of the world's first frozen paratha

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Kawan Food, that has been operating for more than 30-years now is most widely known as the creator of the world’s first frozen paratha but they have a huge frozen selection of other traditional Asian food delicacies.Based in Shah Alam, Selangor, Kawan Food is Malaysia’s leading exporter and largest manufacturer for food of its kind. So, we're talking flatbreads like naan and paratha, Chinese sweet desserts and pastries, finger food products made from soy protein, to pita and tortilla breads.If you're a fan of popiah skins, try some of these cool recipes made from Kawan brand popiah skins here!Their products have extended into US, Canada, European, Irish, UK, Middle Eastern, African, Asian and Australasian markets.In 2016, Kawan made a net profit of RM 9.17 million in the second quarter of the year on 30 June while reaching up to RM 55.5 million in revenue.

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3. Munchy's, Malaysia's leading homegrown biscuit brand has made its way across more than 50 countries

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This year makes Munchy’s 26th year anniversary, our very own leading homegrown biscuit brand that exports their food products across more than 50 countries. Their headquarters is located in Batu Pahat with several Munchy's local offices are spread out across the country in different cities and states.There's a variety of Munchy's products which branch into varying categories, some of which are Munchy's Crackers, Lexus, oat Krunch, Muzic, Captain Munch, Assorted and 7 Days.

Vege crackers for USD12.56, anyone?
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4. Baba's is exported to almost every continent

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Baba's have a whole selection of premium spices, vegetarian curry powders, flours and other pre-mixes that make cooking easy. A study featured on the Baba's website pinpoints a study describing that on average, at least one of three main meals consumed by Malaysian will have a product from the Baba's range in them.BABA's spices have broke into the foreign market for years now and can be found in North America, Canada, Europe, South Africa, Australia, most of Southeast Asia.A prime example of humble beginnings, Baba's started in the late 70's as a sundry van business selling spices that caters primarily to local housewives. It was by receiving customers' feedback that helped honed the Babas spice mixes.

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5. PappaRich is the go-to Malaysian restaurant in Australia

Papparich outlet in Sydney, Australia.
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The PappaRich restaurant promises to showcase the best of Malaysian cuisine all over the world, operating widely across different countries like Australia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the US.Other than dining, they're the only white coffee producer in Malaysia that uses Stevia (natural sweetener), the healthier option to have instead of sugar in their instant coffee brand under the same name.

Part of the menu for PappaRich's branch in New York.
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6. OldTown White Coffee distributes their coffee to over 13 countries worldwide

First OldTown White Coffee outlet in Australia in 2015.
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The brand erupted in 1999 and drew inspiration from Ipoh's special white coffee. Their pre-mixed beverages like coffee, tea, and chocolate are exported into foreign countries and cities such as Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, Phillippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, UK, Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand.The total revenue received by OldTown states they've gotten RM 102.89 million while their profit before tax (PBT) was RM 19.79 million after last year's quarter ended 30 June.

The range of Old Town coffee selections than are available for export to more than 13 countries.
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7. Mamee Monster is present in over 80 countries worldwide

Mamee noodles found in Hong Kong.
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It first came about in 1972 and was labelled as a noodle snack and somehow later grouped with instant noodles. But whatever it may be, the Mamee Monster noodle snack will forever be imprinted in our childhoods.Though you're wrong if you think it's exclusive to Malaysians as the noodle snack is shared with those from Australia, Angola, Bahrain, Canada, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ethiopia, Fiji Island, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Kuwait, Maldives, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Scotland, Singapore, Solomon Island, South Africa, Switzerland, UAE and UK.

Mamee Monster factory in Malacca.
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8. Mister Potato formed back in 1992 is available in over 80 countries worldwide

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Then you have Mister Potato crisps maintain their number one spot for being the best potato chip brand in the country. Mister Potato was formed back in 1992 but have steadily progressed to the point of entering the markets of over 80 countries worldwide.The brand's recent additions to potato chip flavours is a great effort for keeping potato chip fans excited.

Mister Potato in Thailand.
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9. Brahim's famous ready-to-use sauces are also found on Amazon

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Brahims' sauces and pastes offers you the practically of making easy and authentic Asian dishes. With your favourite Malaysian, Thai and Indonesian ready-to-use sauces that are great for adding flavour to your home cooked meals.From Thai green curry to Malaysian Masak Merah and Indonesian Rendang, these sauces can be found in South-East Asia, Australia, USA, United Kingdom and Japan. You can even order Brahim's off Amazon where you can get the Thai Green Curry packet for USD4.46 and 'Kuah Rendang' at USD6.

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10. Beryl's is distributed across Asia as well as major stores and hypermarkets nationwide

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Established in 1995, Beryl's markets premium quality chocolates at reasonable prices. It usually comes in pebbles of white, milk and dark chocolate with nut or raisin fillings. However, they also have crunchy Gaufrettes (wafers) and chocolate dusted with tiramisu.Beryl's chocolate is exported to Singapore, Macau, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, and is distributed across major stores and hypermarkets nationwide! Their annual estimated sales ranges between USD10 million to USD50 million.

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11. Secret Recipe have made up to RM 750 million since it began 20 years ago

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The leading and largest café chain in Malaysia, Secret Recipe has been growing their café into an internationally recognised brand since 1997. Secret Recipe cakes and fusion-style food have arrived at Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar and Maldives, totalling to more than 300 outlets throughout the region and making RM 750 million in revenue to date.

Secret Recipe outlet in Shanghai in 2014.
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12. Lingham's has existed for more than 100 years and is believed to be one of the earliest brands to enter foreign markets

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Lingham's was founded by an Indian migrant in 1908 and it is believed to be one of the earliest brands to enter foreign markets. Later on after World War II in 1945, Lingham's was transferred to a Chinese owner but before then the sauce was even popular among the British during the colonial era for some added spice to their meals.Now sold in over 20 countries, worldwide distribution of Lingam's chilli sauce includes the United Kingdom, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Chile, Ukraine, Singapore and South Africa.

Lingham's chilli sauce in Tesco Sheffield.
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What’s your favourite global Malaysian brand? Let us know in the comments section below!


Malaysian Starts Innovative Makeup Line Of 3-in-1 Products That Won't Damage Your Skin

This Spotlight is sponsored by Boost Balm Cosmetics.

Boost Balm Cosmetics is founded by 26 year-old Shareezma Hanif

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Shareezma has always been a fan of makeup. That passion eventually led her to set up Boost Balm Cosmetics at 23 years old, which she has been running for more than three years while juggling the struggles of being a new mother at the same time.

It all started when she won a grant at the Halal Hi-Tech Challenge back in 2015

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Shareezma submitted her application to compete in the Halal Hi-Tech Challenge in 2015, a programme that is jointly organised by Agensi Inovasi Malaysia, technology commercialisation platform PlaTCOM Ventures, and SME Corp. She managed to wow the judges, who are experts from various industries, with her idea and became one of the eight participants to win a RM500,000 grant.

She wanted to use that money to do something that would benefit women everywhere

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Using the grant money and all her savings, Shareezma started researching to develop a liquid peelable lipstick for her company. At the same time, she also started experiencing really bad acne breakouts. She told us, "I never had breakouts before this so it felt really terrible. And it makes me worried whenever I put on makeup, like, will the makeup products damage my skin?""That was when I thought, 'What if I could create a cream that protects skin from the chemicals in makeup products?' And that became my biggest project," Shareezma said.

So Shareezma and her team created the Boost Balm Skin Barrier Cream

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Shareezma and two of her chemists spent three years conducting research to develop a skin barrier cream that not only protects the skin, but nourishes it as well. She travelled abroad to source for organic raw materials that are required for production by herself.Shareezma also tested the product on herself at the development phase to make sure that it's safe for use. No animal testing was conducted as the Boost Balm team want their products to be cruelty-free.

The cream not only protects your skin, but acts as a primer to help your makeup last longer

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The Skin Barrier Cream also allows your makeup to last longer. According to Boost Balm, your makeup can last more than 10 hours after application!It forms an invisible film on your skin which protects it from the chemicals present in makeup products and pollutants in the air around us. The cosmetics you put on will sit on the thin film, so harmful chemicals and toxins will not have direct contact with your skin. And there you have it, the perfect look!

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Besides the Skin Barrier Cream, Shareezma is also developing more products for Boost Balm Cosmetics

"Every new product will have an element of innovation," she said. "I want to be able to surprise my customers with relatable products that are incorporated with the latest technology. Innovation is part of the Boost Balm DNA."

Find out more about Boost Balm's Face Barrier Cream here

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Employees Of This Singaporean Company Are Allowed To Leave Work At 3.30PM

Companies in Singapore are catching on to the importance of work-life balance as a way to keep employees happy and productive

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Ministry of Design, a Singapore-based architectural and design firm is letting employees clock out at 3.30pm every Friday!

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Singapore architectural and design firm Ministry Of Design has made it a point to let employees clock off from work earlier, at 3.30pm every Friday.

Because of this, employees of the award-winning company have more time to run errands and unwind before the weekend

Architectural designers Angie Ng and Darren Yio.
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Released from work, some people such as architectural designer Angie Ng, 30, use the time to run errands before the bank closes for the weekend.She says: "Getting off early is great because it lets me do crowd-free shopping. If I'm travelling, it lets me catch an earlier flight, so I essentially get an additional half day of holiday time."Other employees such as senior architectural designer Darren Yio, 36, visit museums, bookshops and cinemas before the crowds descend in the evening.

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Following Ministry of Design's footsteps, companies like OCBC Bank and Standard Chartered have made it a point to cut down working hours on Fridays

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OCBC Bank allows its staff to leave work an hour early every Friday. On that day, for example, vice-president for consumer financial services Evon Lee, who is in her 30s, leaves work at 5.30pm instead of the usual 6.30pm. She says: "I like that I can spend more time with my family over a good dinner on Fridays." Employees at Standard Chartered are encouraged not to organise any internal meeting or conference call after 3.30pm on Fridays.

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Companies are also introducing more types of special leave days, like birthday and well-being leaves

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Lendlease, a property group adds three days of well-being days every year, on top of the 22 days of annual leave. This newly introduced leave can be used for a holiday or pursue personal interests.

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DBS, a multinational banking and financial services company gives half a day to an employee, which can be taken any time during the birthday month.

While all these added benefits may seem counter-intuitive in a time when technology is making work more accessible, a study from 2003 has proved otherwise

A 2003 study by the Singapore National Employers Federation on 11 Singapore-based organisations found that for every $1 spent on family-friendly programmes, the organisation reaped a return of $1.68. Companies with good work-life balance saw a higher productivity rate.

These changes couldn't come at a better time too, considering the long hours Singaporeans have been working. Did you know Singaporeans work at an average of 46 hours per week?

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In the latest Ministry of Manpower (MOM)’s quarterly Labour Market report, it was revealed that Singapore has an average of 2389.4 hours in 2014, an average of 46 hours a week. The result continues to place Singapore in its number one position in the longest working hours in the world.

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On the other hand, Malaysians would rather have a pay raise than have more leave days!

                50% Employers Are Planning To Raise Salaries In 2016. Here's All You Should Know About It

However, 4% of the Malaysian employers that participated in the survey, revealed that they have no plans to increase ...

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The perks mentioned above are awesome, but they still can't beat the 'atas' life these cats are living...

                While You’re Working A 9-To-5, These Cats In Singapore Are Living The ‘Atas’ Life

It's purr-fect!

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Nak Dapatkan Onion Rings Yang Rangup Dan Penuh 'Flavour' Ada Caranya. Cuba Resipi Ini!

Adakah ini anda bila keluar makan di restoran fast food?

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Sebenarnya, Onion Rings sangat mudah untuk disediakan sendiri di rumah, dan hanya mengambil masa 10 minit untuk dimasak. Tonton video ini untuk resipinya:

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Bahan-bahan:- Bawang kuning - Tepung serbaguna - Telur - Breadcrumbs Cara-cara: 1. Potong bawang kuning menjadi bentuk gelung. 2. Celup bawang di dalam tepung serbaguna dan telur. 3. Salut bawang dengan breadcrumbs. 4. Goreng lebih kurang 3 ke 5 minit. 5. Siap untuk dihidang!

Enjoy!

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People Are Willing To Give Up Their Dual Nationality To Become A Malaysian Citizen

A report by Bernama yesterday, 9 May, revealed that a large number of people with dual nationalities are willing to give it up to hold a Malaysian citizenship

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This was acknowledged by a Pengkalan Hulu resident who only wants to be known as Ahmad, 24, when met by Bernama in Ipoh recently.Ahmad said he renounced his Thai citizenship when he was 18 after having held dual citizenship as his mother is a Thai national and father, a Malaysian."After I was born in Malaysia, my mother took me to Betong and ensured that I obtained Thai citizenship, but at the same time I visited Malaysia regularly."I studied in Malaysia until I completed my Form Five education and had no problems attending school in Malaysia because I had a valid birth certificate," he said.

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The report highlighted how the government's move to offer great benefits and facilities drove many, especially Thai nationals to opt for Malaysian citizenship

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He admitted that it was an advantage to hold dual citizenship though it was unlawful in Malaysia and Thailand, adding that Malaysia had so much to offer. However, Ahmad added that it was not easy to obtain Malaysian citizenship for two of his younger siblings who were born in Betong and were schooling in Pengkalan Hulu.He said the two had to apply for student visas which had to be renewed every year. “They have been studying in Malaysia for the past one year,” he said.

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Another similar individual, Kak Lia, renounced her Thai nationality in 1999 as she felt that being a Malaysian citizen is more rewarding

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Her excitement was short-lived as she was only granted a Permanent Resident status (popularly known as "red IC"), unlike other relatives and friends that were given a full-fledged Malaysian identity card, reported Bernama. To make matters more disappointing, Kak Lia explained how under the "Country of Origin" tab at the back of her "red IC", it was merely written "Stateless". "I have been going to the National Registration Department since 1999 to replace my Red IC, but to no avail."I am still thankful though because even with the Red IC, I still manage to use the banking facilities and seek hospital treatment. Unfortunately, I cannot vote," said Kak Lia, as reported by Bernama.

The Malaysian nationality laws does not recognise dual citizenship.
The constitution also allows children born to parents of Malaysian and another of a different citizenship,  to choose either of their parents' nationality when they turn 18.

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While these people are letting go of other nationalities to become a Malaysian citizen, this Penangite engineer has left the comforts of his home to sell chicken rice in Singapore:

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

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

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Muat Turun Aplikasi myPTPTN Sekarang & Menangi Hadiah Wang Tunai Sehingga RM250,000

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Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) baru sahaja melancarkan aplikasi mudah alih myPTPTN yang bakal memberi manfaat kepada semua peminjam

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Aplikasi ini juga merupakan satu inisiatif utama PTPTN, sempena sambutan Jubli Perak 25 Tahun dalam memastikan organisasi ini berada di tahap standing dengan institusi kewangan lain di pasaran dalam penyediaan kemudahan digital terkini. Mudah, cepat dan selamat!Untuk pengetahuan anda, aplikasi ini dilengkapi dengan eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) iaitu proses mengesahkan dan mengekalkan rekod identiti pelanggan yang diktiraf oleh Bank Negara Malaysia sebagai salah satu kunci keselamatan transaksi digital.Jadi anda tak perlu risau dan ragu-ragu untuk menggunakannya di telefon pintar atau tablet mudah alih anda kerana segala maklumat peribadi pengguna akan dilindungi oleh pihak PTPTN dan dilengkapi dengan pendaftaran maya eKYC.

Muat turun aplikasi myPTPTN sekarang dan anda boleh log masuk pada bila-bila masa

Dengan adanya aplikasi ini, pengguna dapat melakukan sebarang urusan yang berkaitan pada bila-bila masa dengan cara yang sangat mudah. Bukan itu sahaja, aplikasi myPTPTN ini turut boleh dimuat turun di App Store, Google Playstore dan Huawei App Gallery.Aplikasi ini sememangnya memudahkan urusan pembayaran atau perkhidmatan asas PTPTN anda sebab semuanya dilakukan dalam satu platform sahaja.

Syarat pendaftaran bagi orang ramai yang ingin menggunakan perkhidmatan ini adalah seperti berikut :- Warganegara Malaysia- Berumur 18 tahun dan ke atas- Mempunyai Kad Pengenalan awam- Mempunyai nombor telefon bimbit dan alamat e-mel yang betul dan sah

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Aplikasi myPTPTN menawarkan perkhidmatan seperti urusan pembayaran balik pinjaman dan penambahan deposit Simpan SSPN, pembukaan akaun Simpan SSPN, semakan penyata, pindahan lebihan bayaran balik, pindahan simpanan Simpan SSPN.Selain itu, terdapat juga perkhidmatan permohonan bayaran balik atau deposit Simpan SSPN melalui debit terus, potong gaji dan auto debit, permohonan pengesahan baki pinjaman, cetakan surat penyelesaian hutang (SPH), mengemas kini profil pengguna, push notification, dan akaun kegemaran.Antara kelebihan aplikasi ini kepada pengguna ialah :- Hanya di satu platformTransaksi bayaran balik pinjaman dan simpanan di Simpan SSPN dan pelbagai perkhidmatan lain melalui satu platform sahaja.- Menjimatkan masa dan kosKini orang ramai tidak perlu beratur di kaunter kini dan segalanya berada dihujung jari sahaja.- Mesra penggunaPaparan yang mesra pengguna sesuai untuk semua lapisan umur.- Transaksi tanpa sempadanAplikasi ini menyokong pelbagai jenis transaksi.- Cepat, mudah dan selamatSegala maklumat peribadi pengguna akan dilindungi oleh pihak PTPTN dan dilengkapi dengan pendaftaran maya eKYC.

Kempen 'myPTPTN Klik-klik je!' kini telah dilancarkan dan anda berpeluang memenangi wang tunai berjumlah RM250,000!

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Yang paling best, PTPTN kini ada menjalankan kempen myPTPTN, Klik-klik je! untuk semua pengguna aplikasi ini tau. Malah, mereka juga turut menawarkan hadiah wang tunai berjumlah RM250,000 untuk dimenangi.Dah teruja nak muat turun aplikasi ini belum? Jangan lupa tempoh kempen ini bermula dari 29 Mac 2022 hingga 15 Jun 2022.Untuk membuat pendaftaran aplikasi ini, anda boleh ikuti langkah berikut :- Muat turun aplikasi myPTPTN di App Store, Google Playstore dan Huawei App Gallery- Buka aplikasi myPTPTN dan klik ‘Daftar Sekarang’- Masukkan maklumat yang diperlukan dengan lengkap dan betul- Set kata laluan dan tentukan frasa/ikon keselamatan serta tanda persetujuan pengesahan maklumat dan penafian- Dapatkan TAC di nombor telefon dan aktifkan pendaftaran myPTPTN yang telah dihantarkan kepada e-mel- Lengkapkan proses pengesahan identiti eKYC dengan menyediakan kad pengenalan dan swafoto

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Mudah bukan untuk sertai kempen ini? Jom kita tengok hadiah apa yang anda bakal menangi pula dengan hanya muat turun aplikasi myPTPTN ini.Berikut merupakan kategori dan hadiah yang anda boleh menangi:- Muat turun aplikasi myPTPTN di telefon pintar dan membuat pengesahan identiti (Hadiah RM10,000 untuk 5 pemenang)- Transaksi bayaran balik pinjaman PTPTN yang berjaya (Hadiah RM10,000 untuk 6 pemenang)- Transaksi penambahan deposit Simpan SSPN yang berjaya (Hadiah RM10,000 untuk 6 pemenang)- Permohonan potongan gaji yang lengkap (Hadiah RM10,000 untuk 4 pemenang)- Permohonan debit terus yang lengkap (Hadiah RM10,000 untuk 4 pemenang)

Jangan lupa muat turun aplikasi myPTPTN di App Store, Google Play Store dan Huawei App Gallery untuk sertai peraduan ini. Klik-klik je!


[PHOTOS] This Warung In Selangor Sells Vibrant & Colourful Roti Canai That You Have To Try

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This warung in Kuala Selangor takes our staple breakfast food, roti canai, to a whole new level

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Located at Kampung Sungai Yu, Kuala Selangor, Warung Dimyati's famous rainbow roti canai went viral again recently. Previously known for its four colourful flavours, the stall has now added a new flavour, corn.

If you're looking for a fun twist to add to your breakfast routine, the stall offers five flavours: durian (orange), strawberry (red), apple (green), yam (blue), and corn (yellow)

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Customers can help themselves at the self-service booth that has an array of chicken feet or lamb curry, or the classic plain curry and dhal which are free-of-charge

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For those who prefer the good ol' classic Malaysian breakfast, the stall also serves nasi lemak, satay, an assortment of kuih-muih, and more

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Here's where to find Warung Dimyati Roti Canai Pelangi:

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AddressLot 2430 Batu 3 Kampung Sungai Yu 1, Kampung Sungai Yu, 45000 Kuala Selangor.Operating hours7am - 12pm (Daily)Closed on Monday and Friday.

Check out this bakery that also went viral for their colourful kek lapis mooncake:

                We Love These One-Of-A-Kind Kek Lapis Mooncakes That Are Colourful And Oh So Malaysian!

The mooncakes are also halal-certified!

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Meet The Malaysian Marine Scientist Working To Preserve And Protect Tioman's Coral Reefs

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Did you know that coral reefs can only be found in less than one percent of our oceans, yet are home to nearly one-quarter of all underwater species?

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Coral reefs, made up of tiny, individual corals called polyps, provide an important ecosystem for marine life. Teeming with an astounding richness of biodiversity, these living creatures (corals cannot generate their own food, and are therefore considered animals) are often referred to as the rainforests of the sea. However, human activity remains the main threat to coral reef survival. Things like overfishing and warmer oceans are often responsible for everything from cascading effects on coral reef ecosystems (and the local economies that depend on them), to thermal stress that gives rise to coral bleaching and infectious diseases.

On the picturesque shores of Tioman, marine biologist Alvin Chelliah is part of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) who works to monitor and boost the resilience of coral reefs

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Alvin, who hails from Kajang, started diving when he was only 15 years old. He found himself taken with the magnificent wonders of coral reefs, his fascination with them sparking a lifelong interest in underwater biodiversity.This led to him earning an undergraduate degree in marine science from Universiti Malaysia Sabah in 2006, before a masters in the same studies in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. It was during this period as a postgraduate student that Alvin volunteered with Reef Check Malaysia.By the time he was done with his studies in 2011, the NGO had offered him a permanent position to monitor the health of coral reefs around the country, where he works alongside a team of scientists, local islanders, and other professionals.

As the senior programme manager of Reef Check Malaysia, Alvin is the driving force behind Cintai Tioman, an initiative which looks at building social and ecological resilience on the island

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Reef Check Malaysia is part of an international NGO, present in about 90 different countries and territories around the world. Its work spans 220 sites with three main bases around the country — Tioman Island in Pahang and Mantanani Island in Sabah, as well as the Mersing group of islands in Johor.  Globally, the main thing that Reef Check does is monitor the health of coral reefs. Locally, where the 36-year-old is based on Tioman, the scope has evolved from much more than just conducting surveys."In Malaysia, we realised that we've done the surveys, we know what's going on, we kinda know what the threats are, so, what are we going to do about these threats now?," said Alvin in an interview with SAYS.

Having moved to the island in 2014 to spearhead Cintai Tioman, Alvin shared that the programme is currently focused on achieving a couple of specific goals

A fish ID class with school children on the island.
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Getting Tioman Island Marine Park recognised under the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas, a global benchmark for ways to meet environmental challenges of the 21st century, is one of them. According to Alvin, the status would make Tioman Island the first site in Peninsular Malaysia to get such recognition. Once accredited, the island will not only be better protected but also adhere to international standards when it comes to any kind of development on the gazetted area, from construction projects to tourism activity, and more. "For example, I'm not sure if you know, but there is a push to build a new airport in the marine park on Tioman Island... So, for these kinds of things, it would need a lot more scrutiny, a lot more impact assessments before it can be allowed to happen," the marine biologist explained.

Part of the work Alvin does also includes raising awareness through educational programmes in primary and secondary schools on Tioman, as well as empowering local communities to get more involved with the day-to-day management of coral reef conservation and management

A lot of the work Reef Check does requires scuba diving, which is why the NGO tends to use volunteers who are certified divers. Non-divers, including children, typically help out with easier tasks like beach clean ups.
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Alvin shared, "It could be something like running a homestead or being a boat captain. The idea behind it is to improve their livelihood so that they do not need to depend on harvesting from the reef as much."Over the years, we've been training a lot of the local islanders to do conservation tasks as well — things like monitoring the health of coral reefs, removing ghost nets, installing mooring lights — you know, work which traditionally is done by the government."Now that we're seeing more and more islanders who are interested in getting involved with this... we want to get it institutionalised. We want the government to look at co-management, instead of just the government managing [alone], get the locals to co-manage it with them."Alvin went on, noting that, "Internationally, [there's a realisation that] local communities should be involved in the process. It's very important to get their feedback. Overall, it would mean that management [of the island] would improve, because you are consulting with the stakeholders, not just doing things on your own, working in a silo."

Ghost net removal on Tioman. According to Alvin, "Ghost nets are basically fishing nets that have been discarded or lost at sea. These are a problem because as long as they're in the water, they're gonna keep catching and killing marine life."
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It's no surprise that any kind of conservation effort often takes time to see its payoff.
Nonetheless, Alvin affirms that it is a responsibility he finds fulfilling.

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"I think what I'm most happy with — and proud — would be the group of islanders that we've trained up over the years to do these different conservation-related work. We call them the Tioman Marine Conservation group, and we started training them in 2015."We started with about five people and over the years, we've trained about 69 people now. The latest ones who have joined us in the last couple of years, it's very nice to see them because these are the same kids we used to teach in our school programmes about 10, 11 years ago (before Cintai Tioman). It's like a full circle — taught them in school, and now they're actually involved with the work that we're doing," Alvin disclosed.He added, "To me, this is what I'm most proud of because many of these islanders can now basically do almost everything that we are doing. And the idea is, that soon enough, they would be able to run stuff on the island, and Reef Check will not be needed anymore. We've got them registered as a company and they work closely with the Department of Fisheries, with the resorts, and with the dive shops."

As Reef Check's mission is to sustainably manage coral reefs, Alvin told SAYS that one of the ways everyday people like you and me can help is by getting educated on the issues and threats surrounding them

Alvin and his students during one of Reef Check Malaysia's school programmes.
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First things first, understand that corals are living creatures and they have feelings too! "The Malay word for coral is batu karang. So, we're calling it a rock, when corals are actually animals. This is why many people who come out to the islands, you see tourists doing things like standing on the corals, 'cause for them it's just a batu, it's just a rock. They don't understand that this is actually a living, growing animal," Alvin explained.You can start to help by choosing resorts or other accommodations that have environmentally-friendly practices in place, as well as dive centres that are Green Fins Certified when visiting islands such as Tioman. Simple things like turning off the AC when you leave the room or refraining from feeding bread to fish in the sea (it disrupts their digestive systems and makes them sick) can go a long way too.Alvin puts it best, "When you better understand reefs... and you understand the issues on the island, things like waste, wastewater, and energy, which on Tioman is produced by diesel generators, then you can make better or more informed decisions."

Visit Reef Check Malaysia to discover other awesome initiatives and more ways you can contribute!

All this month, SAYS will be featuring inspiring stories of extraordinary Malaysian changemakers in collaboration with Wiki Impact

Wiki Impact is an online platform dedicated to the impact industry. They share stories and data on issues that matter, highlighting impact-driven organisations and change-makers on the ground. Categories include poverty alleviation, social justice, gender equality, healthcare and education for all, environmental sustainability, animal welfare, impact influencers, and more!Find out more here.

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"Cyg Imy" - Lelaki Ini Throwback Nostalgia SMS Ketika Zaman Dulu Buat Ramai Boleh Relate

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Jika dikenang nostalgia waktu sekolah atau waktu remaja dahulu, mesti akan terselit memori lucu bukan?

Iyalah, zaman dulu banyak sebenarnya memori lucu yang kita lakukan. Semasa kita lakukan perbuatan tersebut dulu, kita tidak berasa lucu malah berasa gembira dan bahagia.Tetapi, bila throwback satu per satu kenangan itu, pastinya kita akan terfikir, "Mengapa dulu kita berperangai macam ini ya?"Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini, apabila lelaki itu mengimbau memori dengan melakonkan semula situasi hantar SMS menggunakan Nokia 3310 telah mengamit memori ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @adrianmatahari #youngerself #sms #nokia #nokiaphone #nokia1200 #smsbelike #nostalgia #zamannokia @carol.chg  Chopin Nocturne No. 2 Piano Mono - moshimo sound design

Cara menghantar SMS dahulu pun ada style tersendiri

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @adrianmatahari, kelihatan dia sedang melakonkan semula kenangan ketika SMS dengan menggunakan telefon bimbit berjenama Nokia3310.Gelagat lelaki itu membuatkan ramai netizen boleh relate. Lebih-lebih lagi, cara penulisan ketika menghantar pesanan dengan pasangan waktu sekolah turut mengamit memori para netizen.Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @adrianmatahari #zamannokia #nostalgia #smsbelike #nokia1200 #nokiaphone #nokia #sms  Chopin Nocturne No. 2 Piano Mono - moshimo sound design

"Masa ni bila dapat SMS tu, berbunga-bungan sangat. Tapi bila buka SMS rupanya dari Celcom suruh buat advance sebab baki tak cukup" - Netizen

Sementara itu, menjengah ke ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen terhibur dan berkongsi pengalaman mereka semasa menggunakan telefon Nokia3310Ketika menulis artikel ini, video tersebut telah meraih sebanyak 118.4K views, 7,363K likes serta 767 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Siapa pernah buat macam ni? Baik mengaku :P

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Melaka School Student Slips And Gets Pierced In The Stomach With A Water Tap

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A schoolboy in Melaka was recently involved in a freak accident where he was pierced in the stomach with a water tap

Bernama reported that the incident took place on 22 April at an Islamic school in Kampung Serkam Timur, Jasin.Around 8.40pm, while the boy was performing ablution before his prayers, he slipped and fell on the tap.

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The Fire and Rescue Department was then rushed to the scene

Jasin Fire and Rescue Station chief PPgB Mohd Faisal Fuad said his team was alerted at 8.42pm and reached the scene two minutes later."When we arrived, we found that a stop cork on a pipe had gotten stuck inside the abdomen of a tahfiz student. The victim was in stable condition," he said to Harian Metro.

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Firemen had to use a hydraulic tool to cut the iron pipe connected to the stop cork

They took about five minutes to cut the pipe. The 14-year-old student was then taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance.

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Are You Malaysia's Most Desirable Bachelor? Mr World 2022 Auditions Begin On 15 May In PJ

Gentlemen, get your smoulders on 'cause Mr World 2022 auditions are happening very soon and they're looking for Malaysia's most desirable man

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Mr World is a male beauty pageant, sponsored by the Miss World Organisation, that has been running annually since 1996. The winner this year will earn the right to represent the country at the prestigious Mr World 2022, expected to take place in the UK later this year. He will also stand a chance to win cash prizes and the opportunity to be signed as a talent with Celebrity360, a talent management agency.Past participants who have won include Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Spain.

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If you would like to take part, these are the requirements:

– Open to only single Malaysian males– Aged between 18 and 35 as of 1 January 2022– Has a minimum height of 170cm– Exudes the charm and personality of a true Malaysian man

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Auditions will take place this Sunday, 15 May, at Universal Music Malaysia in Petaling Jaya

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All candidates will be required to go through various rounds of preliminary activities, such as a physical challenge, a fashion and beauty regime, and a culinary course to showcase the embracement of modern masculinity.

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If you'd like to apply or know of someone who fits the criteria, fill in the form here. Successful applicants will be contacted directly via email for the audition.Website | Facebook | Instagram


“Kecewa & Kepenatan” - Hampir 400 Bakal Jemaah Haji Visa Furada Masih Terkandas Di KLIA

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Kira-kira 380 bakal jemaah haji difahamkan masih terkandas di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) sejak semalam ekoran tidak dapat berlepas ke Jeddah, Arab Saudi

Mereka yang berkumpul di Aras 5, Balai Pelepasan KLIA dipercayai menggunakan visa furada untuk menunaikan haji dan tidak melalui Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).Visa furada ialah visa yang diuruskan sendiri dan dilaporkan dikeluarkan oleh Arab Saudi, tanpa membabitkan jumlah kuota yang diperoleh TH.

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"Sehingga saat ini kami tidak dimaklumkan apa-apa oleh wakil agensi pelancongan" - Bakal jemaah haji

Menurut laporan Bernama, seorang jemaah yang hanya mahu dikenali sebagai Adi, agensi pelancongan berkenaan meminta semua jemaah di bawah kendaliannya untuk datang ke KLIA semalam (7 Julai 2022) kerana penerbangan dijangka berlepas pada jam 4.30 petang, namun kemudiannya dimaklumkan ditangguh ke jam 7 malam."Semakan kami mendapati penerbangan terakhir ke Jeddah, Arab Saudi adalah pada kira-kira jam 6 petang tadi (semalam) dan sehingga saat ini kami tidak dimaklumkan apa-apa oleh wakil agensi pelancongan," katanya.Menurutnya, mengikut perancangan awal, mereka sepatutnya ke Jeddah pada Selasa lalu, namun ditangguhkan atas alasan ada dokumen yang masih tidak lengkap.Beliau berkata, bakal jemaah juga tidak pernah ditunjukkan tiket penerbangan dan visa untuk menunaikan haji.

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Seorang lagi jemaah yang dikenali sebagai Jamilah, 59, berkata beliau reda dengan apa yang berlaku kepada dirinya dan suami, sambil menyifatkan ia sebagai ujian daripada Allah."Sehingga ke saat ini kami masih tidak mendapat pasport kami lagi kerana ia masih dipegang oleh pihak agensi pelancongan," katanya yang datang dari Terengganu dan membayar RM76,000 kepada agensi pelancongan untuk menunaikan haji bersama suaminya.Jamilah berkata, kakitangan agensi pelancongan itu ada hadir bertemu dengan kumpulan terbabit namun mereka tidak mendapat penjelasan sebenar mengenai masalah itu."Kami tidak pernah ditunjukkan tiket kapal terbang dan visa tetapi kami meletakkan kepercayaan sepenuhnya kepada mereka namun tak sangka kami juga menjadi mangsa penipuan," katanya.Sementara itu, Ketua Polis Daerah KLIA ACP, Imran Abd Rahman ketika dihubungi berkata, pihak polis masih merakamkan keterangan daripada pengendali agensi pelancongan tersebut.

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Semoga ada hikmah dengan apa yang terjadi, harap ada rezeki mereka dijemput di tahun akan datang. Insya-ALLAH!


Harga Konsultasi Di Klinik Swasta Mungkin Naik 3 Kali Ganda Mulai Tahun Depan

Caj lawatan ke klinik mahupun hospital swasta bakal melonjak sehingga tiga kali ganda mulai tahun depan

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Memetik laporan Bernama, caj pengamal am antara RM10 dan RM35 akan dinaikkan kepada antara RM35 dan RM125.Kenaikan itu dipersetujui pada ‘Sesi Town Hall: Konsultasi Pihak Berkepentingan Bagi Cadangan Semakan Caj Pengamal Am’ yang berlangsung di Kementerian Kesihatan di Putrajaya, semalam.

Tuntutan kenaikan caj itu kali terakhir dilakukan pada 12 tahun lepas iaitu pada tahun 2006

Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan (perubatan), Datuk Dr Azman Abu Bakar berkata, penyemakan semula tuntutan kenaikan caj itu adalah kerana kali terakhir ia dilakukan pada tahun 2006.“Menteri Kesihatan kemudiannya akan mengemukakan semakan yang dicadangkan bagi caj pengamal am kepada Jabatan Peguam Negara dan, jika semuanya berjalan lancar, maka ia akan dikemukakan kepada Kabinet untuk disokong,” kata Datuk Dr Azman.

Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan (perubatan), Datuk Dr Azman Abu Bakar.
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Kemungkinan caj baru akan dilaksanakan pada awal tahun depan

“Lagi rumit penyakit dihidapi seseorang itu, lebih tinggi caj konsultasi akan dikenakan. Harga siling bagi caj konsultasi adalah RM125,” katanya.

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Beliau berkata kementerian juga telah mengadakan perbincangan dengan pelbagai kumpulan berhubung perkara itu."Kami menghimpunkan semua pihak berkepentingan, bukan sahaja doktor yang mengusahakan klinik sendiri tetapi juga badan bukan kerajaan dan kumpulan pengguna. Ini untuk memastikan semakan caj pengamal am ini dilakukan secara adil,” katanya lagi.

Walau bagaimanapun, Gabungan Persatuan-Persatuan Pengguna Malaysia (FOMCA) memberi amaran untuk tidak meningkatkan caj terlalu tinggi

Timbalan Presiden FOMCA, Mohd Yusof Abdul Rahman berkata kenaikan 30 hingga 50 peratus dalam yuran konsultasi adalah munasabah.Namun, beliau turut memohon agar kementerian tidak meningkatkan caj terlalu tinggi kerana ia boleh menambah beban kepada rakyat.

Beliau berkata kenaikan harga tidak boleh dikenakan kepada semua klinik swasta, kerana penduduk luar bandar tidak mampu untuk membayar yuran yang tinggi

Timbalan Presiden FOMCA, Mohd Yusof Abdul Rahman.
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"Bayaran harus selaras dengan demografi, lokasi dan perkhidmatan / kemudahan yang terdapat di klinik tertentu."Ini adalah kebimbangan utama di kalangan ramai kerana kos perubatan hari ini tidak mampu ditanggung oleh golongan berpendapatan rendah dan penduduk di kawasan luar bandar," kata Yusof.

Yusof berkata walaupun dalam kawasan bandar, yuran yang lebih daripada RM80 atau RM100 tetap akan membebankan pesakit

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"Cadangan ini mesti dikaji dengan berhati-hati kerana kita tidak mahu pesakit yang tidak mampu membayar yuran untuk menggunakan kaedah lain, seperti perubatan tradisional atau berubat di rumah. Atau lebih buruk tidak mendapatkan bantuan perubatan sama sekali," katanya lagi.

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[VIDEO] "Sampai Nak Muntah" - Gadis Ini Susah Makan Ubat Buat Ramai Boleh Relate

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Sesiapa saja pasti tidak suka jika mengalami demam atau mendapat penyakit lain bukan?

Ia bukan saja mengganggu aktiviti seharian kita, malah bagi mereka yang fobia dengan ubat-ubatan sudah tentu tidak mahu makan ubat dan mencari pelbagai alasan untuk mengelak.Sama seperti seorang gadis ini apabila videonya memaparkan dia mencuba sedaya upaya untuk memakan ubat mencuri tumpuan ramai di TikTok.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @hawajoe99 ada tak kat sini geng susah makan ubat?  ##fyp ##foryou  original sound  - hawajohanis

Jenis susah makan ubat sampai kena ambil mood dulu

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @hawajoe99 dengan kapsyen "ada tak kat sini geng susah makan ubat?", kelihatan dia merakam situasi dirinya setiap kali mengambil ubat.Apa yang membuatkan ramai dapat relate adalah apabila gadis itu tidak boleh menelan ubat dengan mudah dan perlu mencuba beberapa kali akibat rasa nak termuntah.Malah, dia juga dilihat menelan ubatnya dengan meminum air Sunquick. Pada akhir video, setelah tiga kali percubaan akhirnya gadis itu berjaya menelan ubatnya dan dia seolah-olah merasa lega.

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"Betul weh aku kena tumbuk dulu ubat tu bagi hancur baru telan, lebih rela sakit dari makan ubat hahaha" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini sudah meraih 805.9K tontonan, 123.7K tanda suka dan 4.3K perkongsian di laman TikTok, rata-rata netizen dapat relate dengan gadis tersebut.Namun, ada juga yang tidak mempunyai masalah langsung untuk menelan ubat pil mahupun ubat jenis cecair.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kalau dah jenis susah makan ubat dari kecil, memang sampai ke besar struggle :D

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"Not Perfect Job, But.." - Graduan Ini Tetap Bersyukur Dapat Kerja Walaupun Di Kedai Makan

Saban hari, semakin ramai graduan yang berjaya menamatkan pembelajaran mereka dengan cemerlang

Sudah tentu, perkara utama yang difikirkan selepas tamat pengajian adalah bekerja. Siapa saja yang tidak mahu kerja idaman mereka dengan kelayakan yang ada betul tak?Namun, realitinya bukanlah seperti yang disangka kerana mahu mendapat kerja itu sangatlah susah di samping dengan lambakan graduan yang ada.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok memaparkan seorang gadis berkongsi apakah pekerjaannya selepas tamat pengajian telah mendapat reaksi ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @ainxang No perfect job, but riqz is from Allah. #fyp #thankful  original sound - Kim2 & May2 Official  - kimkim________

Masih bersyukur walaupun pekerjaan sekarang bukan yang diinginkan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang gadis berkongsi apakah course yang diambilnya semasa zaman belajar dan apakah pekerjaannya sekarang.Difahamkan, dulunya dia mengambil Bachelor of Science With Honours (Chemistry), namun kini dia berkongsi hanya bekerja sebagai staf di sebuah restoran makanan segera.Pun begitu, dia tetap bersyukur kerana masih mempunyai kerja kerana ia sukar dicari pada zaman sekarang."No perfect job, but riqz is from Allah," tulisnya.

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"After grad kita masuk survival mode. So, kerjalah apa sekali pun, Allah yang tentukan rezeki" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut berkongsi nasib yang sama dan ada juga yang memberikan kata-kata semangat buatnya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 2.7M views, 335.5K likes dan 10.2K comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Yang penting kerja yang halal. Insha-Allah masih cerah lagi masa depan dia tu :)

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Why Sleeping In A Car With The Air Con Running Could Kill You

It's a guilty pleasure, but sleeping in the car is kind of nice

With the air conditioning on and some soft music playing, the car always feels like the perfect environment to catch a bit of shut-eye.

However, people have died from falling asleep in their cars

It has been reported that a group of friends passed away while on vacation after they decided to take a break at a petrol station and sleep in their car.So, we have to break it to you: If you enjoy sneaking a nap in your car with the engine running during lunch time, you ought to kick the habit.

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Here's all you need to know about why you shouldn't be sleeping in your car:

1. How exactly do people die when they fall asleep in their cars?

The primary cause of death of people falling asleep in cars is carbon monoxide poisoning.Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas released when burning fuels, such as coal, wood, charcoal, natural gas, and fuel oil.This gas usually dissipates quickly in open air but is harmful to human health when it accumulates in enclosed areas, such as when a parked car is left running with all its windows closed.Carbon monoxide is a silent killer because not only can we not see or smell it, we also breathe it in normally with no irritation to our nose and throats.The gas kills when a large amount of it binds to our red blood cells and displaces oxygen. This eventually suffocates our body from an adequate oxygen supply.

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2. If it can't be seen or smelled, how do I know that I'm suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning?

According to the Ministry of Health, signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include:- Headache- Nausea- Dizziness- Vomiting- Chest pain- Trouble breathing- Confusion- Seizures- ComaThe longer a person inhales the gas, the worse the symptoms will be.Furthermore, losing consciousness can happen within two hours if there's a lot of carbon monoxide in the air.In a person who is awake, they may realise these symptoms and take action.The dangerous part about sleeping in the car is that a person may die in their sleep due to carbon monoxide poisoning without ever experiencing symptoms.

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3. So, why don't we die if we sit in an idle car with the air conditioning on in a traffic jam?

It is possible. However, again, carbon monoxide will take time to build up inside the passenger cabin to affect our systems and getting stuck in a traffic jam still involves a moving car, albeit once every few minutes.Sitting in a standstill will still expose you to high levels of carbon monoxide though, so try to avoid the situation entirely with more susceptible groups of people in the car, such as:- Elderly- Children- People with breathing and heart problems- People with anaemia- People susceptible to seizures

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4. How can I prevent carbon monoxide poisoning then?

Because you can't see or smell carbon monoxide, the best way to avoid accidental poisoning is to prevent exposure in the first place.To protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning, you should:- Regularly check and inspect your car exhaust system. Leaks in the exhaust system can allow carbon monoxide to enter your vehicle.- Always fix your car, even after a minor accident. Any damage or holes in your vehicle may allow more fumes to enter the passenger compartments.- Never leave your engine running in an enclosed area. Even if the windows are down or the garage door is open, carbon monoxide can reach dangerous levels in the vehicle.- Install a carbon monoxide detector in your car as a safety precaution. Since we are limited by our senses, the only way to be totally safe is to install a detector.Lastly, of course, don't sleep in the car with the engine running.

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[VIDEO] “Merajuk” - Reaksi Kucing Suka Kek Apollo Ini Buat Warganet Terhibur

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Kucing merupakan haiwan peliharaan yang comel dan disayangi ramai

Sungguhpun begitu, mereka juga mempunyai kerenah dan gelagat masing-masing yang boleh membuatkan orang pening kepala.Baru-baru ini, tular satu video di media sosial berkenaan seekor kucing manja yang suka akan kek Apollo telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @kimsyaf20 #kucingviral #kucingcuttonbud #fyp  kucing viral bersama owner asal ..kali ni kek apollo plak  original sound - Kimsyaf - Kimsyaf

Si bulus merajuk kerana kek Apollo miliknya diambil orang

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @kimsyaf20 di TikTok, kelihatan rakaman menunjukkan seekor kucing sedang memegang kek Apollo sambil didukung oleh tuannya.Apa yang membuatkan netizen terhibur adalah apabila kucing itu dilihat merajuk setelah kek Apollo miliknya diambil. Ternyata, dia memang sangat gemar akan kek tersebut.

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“Punya merajuk tu kan, tangan ambil mata tak mahu tengok dah” - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini meraih sehingga 9.7M views, 1.8M likes dan 33.7 comments di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat reaksi comel kucing itu.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Janganlah ambil kek Apollo dia! Kesian dia :')


Hawkers Have No Future? Woman Declines Dating Man Because He Sells Chee Cheong Fun

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A series of screenshots posted on Facebook showing an anonymous conversation of a woman rejecting a man because he works as a hawker has gone viral on Facebook

Based on the conversation on Tantan, a Chinese online dating app, it is understood that the man works as a hawker selling desserts and chee cheong fun.The woman, on the other hand, works as a beautician.

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The man proceeded to ask the woman whether she was attached."I don't have a boyfriend. If I did, I wouldn't be online getting to know people," she responded.The guy was curious as to why she was still single, which prompted him to ask about her relationship status. He even jokingly added, "Give a chance to a single man... like me."The woman said that she does give chances to single men. However, she admitted to being picky when it comes to choosing a boyfriend.

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The woman then declined the man's advances as she does not want someone with "no prospects"

"I'm looking for a boyfriend with the intention to get married, I don't want to find someone with no prospects, like lorry drivers, Grab [drivers], and hawkers, that kind. I don't want both of us to have no future in life," the bachelorette said.She also wished that the man would find someone in the future but at the moment, she is only looking for friends and nothing more.The man understood and told her not to overthink the situation as he regarded the two as just friends.

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The post garnered hundreds of comments, with netizens criticising the woman for having such a mindset

One netizen said, "My mother used to work as a hawker and she managed to raise five children, and paid for a terraced house."

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Another Facebook user refuted that hawkers have no future, saying, "My friend earns over RM10,000 a month by selling burgers. The hawkers are also very [good]."

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"The hawkers are getting richer than others these days. But the most important thing is to have a good heart," one commented.

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Not In The Mood For Bangkok? This Dreamy Farm Stay In Thailand Is The Perfect Getaway

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It's a huge world out there with many places yet to be explored

No matter how well travelled you are, there's always going to be a place you've never been to or food you've yet to try — and that's the fun of exploring!Situated in Mae Chan, northern Thailand, just a 40-minute drive from the province of Chiang Rai, is a farm stay that offers a peaceful getaway for those who want some fresh air away from the city.

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Surrounded by paddy fields, Ahsa Farmstay allows guests to escape their busy routines and learn about the local culture, while enjoying northern Thai cuisine in a private and intimate setting

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Hosting only a handful of guests at a time, the 32-acre estate has several houses that were made with reclaimed timber from dismantled traditional Thai housing. The accommodation, which was built in 2018, was even named a finalist in the World Architectural Festival the following year.

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There are Double Rooms suitable for couples, as well as Family Rooms that can accommodate up to four people. Each room comes with beds, air-conditioning, mosquito nets, hair dryers, safe boxes, private bathrooms with hot showers, and WiFi.

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The homestay was set up with the aim of offering holiday-goers, both locals and tourists, an immersive experience, such as farming, a herbal sauna chicken coop spa, traditional massage, and other activities

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There are several hosts to look after the guests, showing them the traditional way of the northern Thai lifestyle."Each host will run different workshops according to their specialty: herbal production for traditional medicine, rubber production, and [cooking] local cuisine, to name a few," Ahsa Farmstay explained to SAYS.This allows them to share their culture and traditional way of living while generating a steady source of income through sustainable tourism.

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All meals are cooked fresh by the locals and included in your stay

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Whether it's a couple's getaway, a family holiday, or a solo trip, this underrated gem is perfect for those who are looking for a different holiday experience, or who just want to unwind and recharge with nature

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To find out more about Ahsa Farmstay or to make a booking, visit their website. AddressMae Salong Nai, Soi 1, Pa Sang, Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai 57110, Thailand

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Booking a flight ticket to Thailand right now!

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[VIDEO] "Macam Ada Benda Kawal" - Wanita Ini Terkejut Trak Mainan Anak Bergerak Sendiri

Benda ghaib sememangnya wujud di alam nyata. Ia boleh timbul dengan pelbagai bentuk dan cara untuk 'mengacau' kita.

Jadi, mulalah timbul segala macam perasaan yang datang lebih-lebih lagi apabila kita duduk seorang diri di rumah.Namun, siapa saja yang tidak cuak jika tiba-tiba benda bergerak sendiri di depan mata.Begitulah pengalaman mistik yang telah dikongsikan oleh seorang wanita menerusi laman Twitternya yang membuatkan dia fobia dengan kejadian terbabit.

Gerak sendiri la weyyyyyy dump truck nii. Remote controller dia kami cari lama dah, sebabnya husband aku mls nk main, Dani biasala dpt benda baru dia dok suruh main tu la. Buat sendiri xmau. so hsband aku sorokkan, aku pn xtau kat mana controller dia. pic.twitter.com/UEEQ32jwhJ— Leanna Jual Pavlova (@Leanna_AwangJoe) December 4, 2020

Disangka terduduk atas alat kawalan jauh trak mainan

Menerusi perkongsiannya, wanita yang dikenali sebagai Leanna ketika itu sedang bersendirian bersama bayinya di rumah kerana suami dan anak lelakinya keluar menghadiri majlis tahlil.Namun, semasa sedang sibuk melipat baju di ruang tamu, salah satu mainan anak lelakinya bergerak sendiri dan membuatkan dia pelik.Dia pada awalnya menyangka yang dia telah terduduk di atas alat kawalan jauh trak mainan berkenaan walaupun dia tahu remote trak itu telah lama hilang.

Dah gerak sendiri tu aku cm eh aku terduduk atas controller dia ka, rasa lama xnmpk dh. Siotla pastu makin menjadi jadi ye. Satu rumah dia gerak ye. Tapi mmg macam ada benda yg control ye. Time ni aku dah ready nak keluaq rumah dah haha cuakla wey dhla ada babyyy pic.twitter.com/bKAVSta0fL— Leanna Jual Pavlova (@Leanna_AwangJoe) December 4, 2020

Ready nak keluar rumah bila tahu ada sesuatu yang tak kena

Setelah mencari alat kawalan jauh tersebut. di merata tempat, ternyata permainan itu bukan digerakkan menggunakan remote. Wanita berkenaan semakin cuak dan terus bersiap untuk keluar dari rumahnya itu.Dia kemudiannya segera menghubungi suaminya untuk pulang ke rumah dengan segera sambil menunggu di luar rumah.Tetapi apabila suaminya sampai, mainan tersebut berhenti dan tidak bergerak lagi.

Pastu, aku sarung baju apa semua yg sempat. aku dok kat pagar grill pintu rumah tu. Dia macam nak mai kat akula, tadi sikit sikit ja geraknya. Ni makin sakan la wey mentang aku takut kan. Adui. Lama ye dia gerak, aku dh call hsband dah suruh balik, dia tgh otw. pic.twitter.com/d6OjyojkYG— Leanna Jual Pavlova (@Leanna_AwangJoe) December 4, 2020

Patutlah anak tak berani duduk ruang tamu seorang walaupun waktu pagi

Menurut Leanna lagi, pada mulanya dia pindah ke rumah itu tidak pernah mempunyai apa-apa masalah selama dua tahun.Tetapi, sejak akhir-akhir ini anak lelakinya bernama Dani mula menunjukkan reaksi takut dan tidak berani duduk di ruang tamu seorang diri walaupun waktu itu adalah pagi.Dani juga sehingga menangis dan menarik baju untuk menyuruhnya teman di ruang tamu.

Ustaz datang beri penjelasan, ada benda dalam rumah

Selepas berlaku kejadian misteri itu, Leanna dan suami telah menghubungi seorang ustaz untuk melihat keadaan rumah mereka."Ustaz cakap memang dia ada dah kat rumah ni penghuni asal ye, sebelum ni tak nak tunjuk diri sangat, semalam dia rasa nak buat nakal nak main""Percayalah benda ghaib tu ada dimana mana sahaja, kebetulan kenakalan dia tu jadi kat aku thru remote control car""Ustaz kata dia ada je, kita orang je tak perasan. Semalam dia saja geram nak tunjuk dirilah," katanya.

Dalam pada itu, warganet turut memberi reaksi seram mereka apabila melihat video tersebut

Aaaa, amik n simpan dumptruck dlm peti ais sis, bia hantu tu mati kali kedua sbb hypo— noraariella (@noraariella) December 4, 2020

Meremang baii.. ishh— a f n a n (@samurxii) December 4, 2020

Seram ya sis. Aku seram ni pukul 4.22pm terasa naik bulu roma k. Anjek ahh kacau mlm2 xmalam buta lagi. Kalau aku tu xsempat dah wei capai baju. Mmg keluaq mcm tu lantak la short ka singlet ka. . Dari start dia gerak sendiri tu aku dah lari. Dahlia jauh dak dari hg time tu?— Fathiah  (@fathiah_Ego7) December 4, 2020

Kalau mcm ni kan kak, akak angkat lori tu akak cabut tayar dgn bateri die kak. Tgk jauh mana skill pomen yg entiti tu ade. Tp kalau tetiba die pasang tayar lori tu balik, angkat tangkap pastu sewakan die dekat bengkel yg terdekat. Dpt income tepi— common senses 101 (@commonsensespls) December 4, 2020

Selain truck tu,ternampak mainan dkt buaian (sorry taktahu panggil apa) tu bergerak sama. Memang mcm tu ke apa sis? — . (@shaasulaiman) December 4, 2020

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Eloklah mintak ustaz datang tengok. Saya pun ada anak kecik. Kita takut nanti dia ajak main benda bukan2 pula. Semoga sis & family dilindungi Allah!— Yayan Yaacob  (@YayanYaacob) December 4, 2020

Kak sepatutnya kalau jd mcm ni try open ayat2 ruqyah dlm utube.. buka la tiap subuh & mghrib.. sya pernah kena juga.. mmg try buka ayat ruqyah.. ajaib sngt x de lg jdi mcm ni— Derhaka Sejuk (@tweetskincare) December 4, 2020

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The Malaysian Kamus Dwibahasa Was Created By This Englishman Who Could Also Speak Hokkien!

Did you know that the man who created the first kamus dwibahasa was a British colonial administrator?
Neither did we, until a colleague of ours told us it was actually her great-grandfather!

Sir Richard James Wilkinson
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Sir Richard James Wilkinson was an acclaimed scholar and historian who greatly contributed to books on the Malay community's way of life and language back then

While he had spent a major part of his life understanding and writing about these Asian topics, his life began thousands of miles away, in Greece.

Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Note: The information below on Wilkinson's life and accomplishments is based on an article about him by Duncan Sutherland on the National Library Board of Singapore's website. Born to a British Consul in the southeastern European country on 29 May 1867, Wilkinson spent his formative years in Greece's second-largest city, Salonika (now known Thessaloniki) and Malaga in Spain.  Wilkinson was sent to continue his education in England to study and went on to further his education at Trinity College, Cambridge. The bright young man was awarded a scholarship in Cambridge. He read history and graduated with a second-class honours degree.

It was said that Wilkinson moved to Malaya in 1889

Wilkinson was conditionally accepted for appointment to the Indian Civil Service (ICS), but his failure in a required riding test led him to join the Malayan Civil Service instead. It was said that he moved to Malaya in 1889 and held various positions including one as a sheriff and a magistrate in the subsequent years.A few years later, Wilkinson was appointed as the acting secretary of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, to research and document information related to the Malay Peninsula and Archipelago.

His contributions to preserving and promoting the Malay language and improving the local education system in the 1900s in Malaya is truly commendable.
Among many other things he championed and founded in Malaya, these were some of the highlights of his efforts:

1. He published the first kamus dwibahasa - 'A Malay-English Dictionary' - with the help of local Malays and Malay classics

The original cover of the first kamus dwibahasa by Richard James Wilkinson.
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Image via National Library Of Australia

Wilkinson was a multilingual who was said to have mastered many languages including Greek, Italian, Spanish, German, Malay, and Hokkien. His impressive linguistic abilities led him to create a comprehensive Malay-English dictionary, during his tenure as the acting secretary with the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. In order for him to accomplish that, he picked out the words from existing Malay classics such as Hikayat Abdullah, and other Malay literary works from Dutch and English manuscripts. Wilkinson also met and compiled more words with the help of local Malays and tradesmen to check the real meaning of certain jargons or technical terms he wanted to include in the dictionary. The finished version was made into a two-volume dictionary and published in 1901 and 1902, respectively.

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Image via National Library of Australia

2. He also improved the local education system and promoted the usage and preservation of the Malay language

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Wilkinson held various positions in the education sector when he was stationed in Malaya. He was the superintendent of education in Penang, the deputy inspector of schools of the Straits Settlements, and a schools inspector for the Federated Malay States (FMS). To encourage reading habits in both students and teachers, Wilkinson reprinted Malay classics and also opened mini school libraries. The visionary man also standardised the romanisation of the Malay language to ensure that it doesn't get lost in time and to encourage its usage among the Chinese and Indians.The article by the National Library Board of Singapore on Wilkinson, also spoke about how he was less prejudiced compared to other British officials and was more interested and invested in improving the Malays' education which served as a much needed platform for them to qualify for posts in the Malayan Civil Service. One of his most important and lasting contribution to Malaya came in the form of the establishment of the Malay Residential School in Kuala Kangsar, now known as Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) in 1905. It is now an elite all-boys school, dubbed by many as the "Eton of the East".

3. He published a series of papers and authored books on the Malay people, their language, and cultures

Life and Customs Part 1: The Incidents of Malay Life by Richard James Wilkinson published in 1908.
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The republished cover of Life and Customs, Part 1: The Incidents of Malay Life (1908) by Richard James Wilkinson.
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During his time as a deputy to Ernest Birch, the Resident of Perak, Wilkinson worked on a series of papers on Malay topics to help British officials' better understand the local culture and people. Wilkinson was made general editor of the project, known as 'Papers on Malay Subjects'. Some of the topics the papers covered were law, literature, games, the aboriginal tribes and the vocabulary of the lowland Semang people. He also authored, co-authored, and compiled some of these books on Malays, the local people, culture, and their languages: - A vocabulary of central Sakai (dialect of the aboriginal communities in the Gopeng Valley), published by J. Brown, FMS Govt. Press, 1915.- Malay Beliefs, Published by Luzac & Co, 1906.- A history of the peninsular Malays, with chapters on Perak and Selangor, Published by Kelly & Walsh 192. - A English-Malay dictionary, co-authored with Sir. R.O. Winstedt, published by Kelly & Walsh, 1932.- Malay Grammar, co-authored  with Sir R.O. Winstedt, published by Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1913.- Papers on Malay Subjects: Law, Part 1-2: Introductory Sketch and the Ninety-Nine Laws of Perak. - A history of Perak, co-authored with Sir R. O. Winstedt and SWE Maxwell, republished by Journal of The Malaysian Branch Royal Asiatic Society (JMBRAS), 1974.Note: Some of these books are no longer in publication or have been superseded, but they continue to be a highly valuable and respected part of the books published on Malay and local culture.

During his time in Malaya, Wilkinson also served as the Resident of Negeri Sembilan for a year, from 1910 till 1911.
It was said that he also helped to maintain peace and stability in the Straits Settlement after Britain declared war on Germany in 1914, when he was its acting governor.

Wilkinson was later appointed as the Governor of Sierra Leone in West Africa in the year 1916. He served there for six years till his retirement in 1922. He spent his post-retirement years in Greece but eventually fled to Izmir (formerly known as Smyrna) in Turkey during World War II. Wilkinson passed away in Izmir in 1941.

Many may not know of Wilkinson's contribution to life as we know it today - especially for creating the first Malay-English dictionary.
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WhatsApp Is Working On A Feature That Lets You Edit Your Messages After They're Sent Out

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If you're prone to sending out risky texts, this upcoming feature from WhatsApp will be very beneficial for you. :P
Soon, you'll be able to edit texts on WhatsApp!

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According to WABetaInfo, the feature is currently in development, but they are just tweaking a few things before publishing it officially. Messages you edit will come with a notification to everyone in the chat who has the latest WhatsApp version. If you’re thinking about what happens to edited messages sent to people who don't have their WhatsApp up to date, don't worry. WhatsApp will only release the ability to edit messages when all incompatible versions with this feature have expired. Additionally, this feature will also be available on WhatsApp Web, where any messages edited on the web version will also be reflected to your device.

Currently, the feature is only available to beta testers, and no official release date has been specified at the time of writing

However, an additional article by WABetaInfo will be published once the feature is finally released. Stay tuned for more updates!


Local Production Company Distributes Food Supplies To Those In Film & Television Industry

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Local production company Multimedia recently launched a food aid programme dedicated to helping the film and television industry

Knowing how much the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) has impacted those within the industry, Multimedia took the initiative to assist their peers and reach out to those in need. So far, they've already prepared and distributed 202 food supplies to production crews in Klang Valley.You can watch the video of their food aid programme here:

According to Group Managing Director of Multimedia Datuk Steven Lim Boon Siong, since the implementation of the first MCO last year, many in the film and television industry have been affected

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Lim shared that restrictions for those in the film and television industry badly affected the production plannings, causing unwanted huge losses. "Many film and television crews, including actors, are working on a freelance basis without a proper production company. This restriction has caused production crews to not gain any income during such a difficult time. "Every individual involved in this industry is important. This is because we need each other. I believe there is a solution for every obstacle. As long as we work together, we can definitely eliminate this pandemic!" said Lim.

"This aid plan will continue as long as there are still people to help. We welcome the public to join hands in helping any industry that is affected by the pandemic," added Lim.

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In fact, Multimedia even laid out several phases for their food aid programme. They are already in the midst of preparation for the second phase of distributing 300 food supplies. Since its inception, Multimedia's food aid programme also garnered attention, which led to Iskandar Malaysia Studio (IMS), along with fellow local and international film makers, showing their support. With this collaboration, the third phase of the food aid distribution is set to kick off soon.

Besides distributing food supplies to the film and television industry, Multimedia also collaborated with the Malaysian Red Crescent (Chapter Klang) Society to sponsor and prepare around 500 warm meals daily for frontliners

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The meals are delivered to healthcare workers on duty at vaccination and assessment centres, police officers, and Armed Forces in Klang Valley. "It was a meaningful mission to see a multi-ethnic voluntary effort from all walks of life. Teachers, retirees, professionals, members of Malaysian Red Crescent Society, and our company staff gathered to prepare the cooking ingredients."Together, they cooked, packed, and delivered the hot meals to the frontliners," he said.

Those in the film and television industry who require food aid can apply via Multimedia's Facebook page

Currently, Multimedia is only giving out food supplies to those in need within Klang Valley.