The Trial Of Oscar Pistorius: Latest Updates And Highlights

[BREAKING] Oscar Pistorius Found Guilty Of Culpable Homicide

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Masipa - unanimous decision of court... Not guilty of murder. Guilty of culpable homicide.— andrew harding (@BBCAndrewH) September 12, 2014

#OscarPistorius still as a rock as he stands in dock, listening to other verdicts on gun charges.— andrew harding (@BBCAndrewH) September 12, 2014

Wow! Unbelievable!!! My heart feels do much anguish for the Steenkamps! #oscartrial— Cheryl Allin (@CherylAllin1) September 12, 2014

Judge Clears Oscar Pistorius Of Premeditated Murder Charge

South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius cries in the dock during the verdict in his murder trial in Pretoria on September 11
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After months of hearings, the judge in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius said on Thursday that there were “not enough facts” for him to be found guilty of premeditated murder, the most serious charge facing the double amputee track star.

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The judge in Oscar Pistorius’s trial for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp said the state failed to prove that he was guilty of murder on Valentine’s Day last year. Judge Thokozile Masipa said there wasn’t enough evidence to prove that Pistorius, 27, was guilty either of premeditated murder or second-degree murder. Masipa will rule on culpable homicide when the court returns from adjournment later today. “Culpable homicide is a competent verdict,” she said.

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Pistorius has been dating model Ms Steenkamp for three months
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In a lengthy recitation of the facts, Judge Masipa said that Mr. Pistorius had acted “unlawfully,” but did not immediately disclose her ruling on the lesser charge of culpable homicide which would bring a lower sentence than murder charges she dismissed. Sitting in a woooden dock, Mr. Pistorius sobbed as the judge spoke. The judge said that Mr. Pistorius had been a “very poor witness” who had delivered evasive and inconsistent testimony under harsh cross-examination.

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Pistorius cried on the shoulders of his sister Aimee after Masipa adjourned the court. If convicted of culpable homicide, Pistorius could serve as many as 15 years in prison. Pistorius gave different explanations about why he fired at the door in his bathroom in his Pretoria home, Masipa said. He testified at one point that he fired without thinking and at another that he was shooting at someone he believed was about to attack or kill him. She called him “a very poor witness.” Masipa rejected the defense’s contention that the shooting was a reflex and the Paralympian lacked cognitive capacity.

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Oscar Pistorius wipes away a tear during today's proceedings in court
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The athlete, Judge Masipa said, had denied the state’s accusation that he killed Ms. Steenkamp after an argument, and had denied that he acted with premeditation. She said it was “common cause” that, after the shooting, Mr. Pistorius broke down the locked toilet cubicle door, cried out for help and was in an emotional state. Judge Masipa said the issues were limited to whether Mr. Pistorius “had the requisite intention” to commit murder and “whether there was any premeditation.” “There were no eyewitnesses,” Judge Masipa said, and the only people at the scene when the shooting happened were Mr. Pistorius and Ms. Steenkamp.

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"Oscar Pistorius Suffering From Psychiatric Illness And Is A Danger To Society," Psychiatrist Tells Court

Oscar Pistorius may be sent for 30-day psychological evaluation at a mental institution after a forensic psychiatrist said he suffers from General Anxiety Disorder.
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The judge in the trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is due to rule on a prosecution application for him to undergo a 30-day mental observation. The request followed testimony from a psychiatrist who said that Mr Pistorius suffered from an anxiety disorder.

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Psychiatrist Merryll Vorster told the court that the athlete had had an anxiety disorder since childhood and was "anxious" about violent crime. His actions on Valentine's Day last year "should be seen in context of his anxiety", she said.

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If the prosecution request is granted, Mr Pistorius may spend up to 30 days in a state mental health institution for observation and assessment of his mental health. The athlete has described the prosecution move as "a joke", insisting that Monday's evidence from Dr Vorster had "gone well", BBC correspondent says.

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Pistorius has described the prosecution move for him to be assessed as "a joke"
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But the prosecution argues that her testimony is further proof that the athlete is changing his defence - from putative self-defence, to an accidental shooting, to something now linked to his state of mind, he says. The defence opposed the application before the court adjourned on Monday.

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Dr Vorster said that the reactions of Mr Pistorius in the early hours of 14 February 2013 would have been different to that of a "normal, able-bodied person without generalised anxiety disorder". She said that Mr Pistorius was more likely to respond to any threat with "fight" rather than "flight". But she said that this would not have affected his ability to distinguish between right and wrong and that it was up to the court to decide whether his anxiety disorder diminished his responsibility.

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The anxiety disorder was the result of surgery at the age of 11 months to remove his lower legs, she said, a "traumatic assault" for an infant at that age. She said that Mr Pistorius felt remorse over Ms Steenkamp's death and had developed a depressive disorder as a result.

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When state prosecutor Gerrie Nel asked Dr Vorster whether someone with anxiety disorder plus guns would be "a danger to society", she replied: "Yes". There are no juries at trials in South Africa, so the athlete's fate will ultimately be decided by the judge, assisted by two assessors.

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If found guilty, Mr Pistorius - a national sporting hero dubbed the "blade runner" because of the prosthetic limbs he wears to race - could face life imprisonment. If he is acquitted of murder, the court must consider an alternative charge of culpable homicide, for which he could receive about 15 years in prison.

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Oscar Pistorius Accused Of Taking Acting Classes Before The Murder Trial

Oscar Pistorius broke down repeatedly during his testimony last week
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A spokeswoman for Oscar Pistorius has denied allegations that the South African Olympian received acting lessons ahead of his emotional trial for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Agence France-Presse reported. The accusation came in an open letter by Jani Allan, a well-known South African columnist.

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"I have it from a reliable source that you are taking acting lessons for your days in court," she wrote in an open letter posted on her website on Monday last week. "Your coach has an impossible task. Oscar, you are the latest in a long line of faux heroes. Like so many who preceded you, you have betrayed your people and disappointed your fans," she added.

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Over the course of the trial, Pistorius has repeatedly broken down and sobbed openly in the witness box as he narrated his version of shooting Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day last year.
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We "deny that our client has undergone any 'acting lessons' or any form of emotional coaching", Anneliese Burgess, media manager for the Pistorius family, said in a statement on his website. Over the course of the trial, Pistorius has repeatedly broken down and sobbed openly in the witness box as he narrated his version of shooting Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year.

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According to AFP, proceedings have continuously been disrupted by his vomiting and loud crying, with the court being adjourned a couple of times as well. His sincerity during the emotional outbursts has been questioned by some. However, the allegations have been described as "fictitious" by Pistorius' family. Any "suggestion that Mr. Pistorius 'took acting classes' is totally devoid of any truth," they claimed.

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"This type of comment makes a mockery of the enormous human tragedy involving the Steenkamp family and our client and his family," Burgess said in the statement. The allegations followed seven days of emotional testimony from Mr Pistorius, who at times broke down in court and vomited when evidence from the post-mortem examination was presented to court.

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Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp had been dating for three months
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The Lawyer Who Grilled Oscar Is Under Fire From SA Human Rights Commission

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel grilling Oscar Pistorius
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The SA Human Rights Commission has received a complaint over the manner in which State prosecutor Gerrie Nel conducted his cross-examination of murder accused, Oscar Pistorius. The complainant requested that the SAHRC investigate whether Nel was allowed to call Pistorius a "liar" while he was on the stand.

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The complainant, Jan Landman, a former commissioner of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Communities, said that he felt the Nel was infringing on Pistorius's right to a fair trial. "It is in the public interest that the Human Rights Commission as a matter of urgency should investigate to what extent the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of SA (Chapter 2) is contravened," Landman reportedly said.

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Gerrie Nel was also reprimanded in court by Judge Thokozile Masipa on Friday, for calling Pistorius a liar. "Watch your language Mr Nel," said Masipa. "You don’t call the witness a liar, not while he is in the witness box," she said. The SAHRC said that it was assessing the complaint and would inform Landsman on whether it would invetsigate or not.

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Court Tells Oscar Pistorius 'You Are Getting Deeper Into Trouble'

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The Oscar Pistorius murder trial reached the "crux of the case" today as prosecutor Gerrie Nel took the court through the moments when Reeva Steenkamp was shot. The 27-year-old Olympic and Paralympic athlete, who denies deliberately killing his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day last year, has faced a week of tough cross-examination. Yesterday, he was portrayed as an egotist who was reckless with guns and who publicly humiliated Steenkamp on several occasions.

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Today, the prosecution repeatedly questioned the plausibility of Pistorius’s version of events on the night of the shooting. Nel questioned why he would go towards danger rather than head for safety and why Steenkamp never once responded to his shouts and screams. Nel said the "crux of the case" is what was going through Steenkamp’s head in the moments before she died. "You knew Reeva was behind the door and you shot at her," he told Pistorius. "That is the only thing that makes sense."

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Gerri Nel has encouraged Oscar Pistorius to engage in legal arguments - in which the athlete has struggled
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Nel tells Pistorius that the most "improbable" part of his story is that Steenkamp never uttered a word from the toilet before she was shot. Pistorius says he presumes that she kept quiet because she was "terrified" and thought the danger was coming towards her. But Nel says the "only reasonable explanation" was that Steenkamp was standing, facing the door, talking to him and that he shot her knowing who he was aiming at. "She wasn't scared of anything, except you. She wasn't scared of an intruder. She was scared of you," he says.

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Pistorius repeatedly denies Nel’s claims and says Steenkamp had been involved in a similar incident, where she locked herself away and was not able to speak to people for a day or so afterwards. There is some confusion when Nel asks Pistorius if Steenkamp screamed after the first shot. Pistorius says categorically she did not, but then claims he misunderstood the question. He says: "The sound of the gunshot, you would not have heard anyone scream. I was screaming. I couldn’t hear my own voice."

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Nel says that, for Steenkamp, being in that small cubicle when four shots were fired through the door must have been "horrific". He says that "what happened to her that night was unthinkable" and the "crux of the case" is what was going through Steenkamp's head in those moments, but he claims he has not heard Pistorius talk about it. The athlete points out that he has already spoken about this in court today. "There are many times that I am haunted by what she thought in the last moments of her life," he adds. "Many, many times."

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Pistorius is asked once again to describe the moment he opened fire. He says he thought he heard the door opening and he discharged the firearm. But Nel says: "You knew Reeva was behind the door and you shot at her. That is the only thing that makes sense." Nel questions why Pistorius "felt vulnerable" yet rushed "towards danger" on the night of Steenkamp's death. Pistorius claims he did not rush, but walked towards the bathroom with his gun to get as much distance as possible between Steenkamp, who he believed was in bed, and the "intruder", who he believed was in the bathroom.

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Nel questions why he did not try to take Steenkamp to safety through the main bedroom door. Pistorius says he cannot comment on hypothetical events. "It's very easy to look back and look at all the possibilities but that is not what happened," he says. Pistorius says he was shouting and screaming to Steenkamp to call the police and to the "intruder" to get out of the house. Pistorius tells the court: "My version has stayed the same. The state's version has chaged many times, but my version has not changed."

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Pistorius said he was 'haunted' by the thought of what Steenkamp went through on Feb. 14, 2013
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Pistorius makes another mistake in his evidence. After saying it had sounded as if the "intruder" may have kicked the toilet door, he tells the court: "I never, ever said somebody kicked the door." After Nel points out the mistake, Pistorius apologises. "You are thinking of something that never happened and you have to keep up," says Nel. "You have to keep up with an untruth." The prosecutor tells him that his mistakes appear "as convincing as his evidence" in the way that they are delivered.

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Oscar Pistorius hires US forensic experts to legal team in a bid to prove he didn't murder GF

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Oscar Pistorius has hired US forensic experts in a bid to prove his girlfriend’s death was a tragic accident. The Blade Runner shot model Reeva Steenkamp through a bathroom door and claims he thought she was a burglar.

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The group completed a reconstruction of the murder scene in the early hours of Tuesday and attempted to match the evidence to Pistorius's version of events on the night of Steenkamp's death, South Africa's eNCA television reported.

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They benefited from the co-operation of the South African police, who lent them the lavatory door through which the athlete famously fired shots on February 14. The sprinter's trial is set for March 3 to 20 at the Pretoria High Court.

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The double amputee athlete is currently out on bail. He has admitted to killing Steenkamp but has denied murder, saying he shot her through a locked bathroom door because he thought she was an intruder.

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Oscar Pistorius indicted on murder charge, to reappear for trial next year in March

Pistorius is accused of using his 9mm gun to shoot four rounds at Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door at his upmarket home in Pretoria on February 14.

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Oscar Pistorius, left, prays with his sister Aimee and brother Carl prior to Monday's indictment in Pretoria Magistrates Court at which he was charged with premeditated murder and ordered to stand trial on March 3. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
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The trial of double-amputee Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius on charges of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp will begin on March 3, 2014, a judge ruled on Monday.

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Pistorius, who shed tears as he prayed with his brother Carl and sister Aimee while awaiting the start of the hearing, was handed the eight-page indictment sheet during the brief court session.

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The athlete admits he shot her, but says he mistook her for an intruder. State prosecutors plan to call 107 witnesses, according to the indictment.

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Oscar prayed and wiped away tears in a court hearing on Monday which set a March 3, 2014, start date for his trial

Olympic and Paralympic running star Oscar Pistorius reacts ahead of court proceedings at the Pretoria Magistrates court. Pistorius, accused of murdering his model girlfriend, prayed and wiped away tears in a court hearing on Monday which set a March 3, 2014, start date for his trial. (SIPHIWE SIBEKO/REUTERS)
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Oscar Pistorius wins travel right after bail challenge

Oscar Pistorius, charged with murdering his girlfriend, was granted permission to travel abroad by a South African judge on Thursday, South African media said.

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Oscar Pistorius following his bail hearing, as his brother Carl, center, and father Henke look on, in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Judge Bert Bam says the Olympic and Paralympic athlete must provide authorities with his travel plans at least a week before he leaves the country.

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He will also be allowed to return to his home in Pretoria, where Reeva Steenkamp was shot and killed.

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A broken man: Best friend of Oscar Pistorius reveals athlete is suicidal

The life of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has turned into a tragedy with new reports stating that the Blade Runner is now suicidal.

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One of Oscar Pistorius's close friends says the Olympian is "on the verge of suicide" as he awaits the trial for premeditated murder in the shooting of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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According to his friend Mike Azzie, Pistorius is seeing no way to redeem himself. The source believes the Olympian may be on the verge of taking his own life.

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"I would say that, just speaking to him, that he is a broken man and that I would go as far to say that he would be on the verge of suicide. It really worries me."

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Azzie also said Pistorius, who is out on bail, regularly talks about Steenkamp as he awaits his next court appearance on June 4.

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Bail conditions too strict for Pistorius

Lawyers acting for Oscar Pistorius, accused of shooting dead his girlfriend, want his bail conditions relaxed and passports returned so he can travel overseas, South African media reported on Friday.

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Pistorius' defence said he should be allowed to travel if he won consent from the detective working on the case.

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They also argued that mandatory alcohol and drug tests were unnecessary and there was no need for him to report to a police station twice a week or be visited by a probation officer.

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Pistorius, charged with the Valentine’s Day murder of his Reeva Steenkamp, 29, was released on strict bail conditions two weeks ago.

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He was ordered to pay a bond of 1 million rand (73,603 pounds), hand over his passports and forbidden from returning to his house, the scene of the crime.

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Pistorius' dad blames policy to protect white people

Oscar Pistorius’ father suggested that his son needed to have multiple guns in his home because the government in his country fails to protect white people.

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The "Pistorius family own weapons purely for sport and hunting purposes," the Olympic icon's family said in the statement provided by a spokesman.

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Henke Pistorius also blamed the ANC-led government for the high number of South Africans who carry guns, Britain's The Daily Telegraph reported.

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Pistorius owned ‘steadily expanding’ gun collection

At the end of 2012, in the first blush of his romance with Reeva Steenkamp, the model he later shot and killed, Pistorius got deeper into his hobby.

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Pistorius had steadily become a keen collector of firearms during his Olympic year, according to an official at a South African gun collectors` club where Pistorius was a member.

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Substance at Pistorius' house a muscle remedy

The remedy which can be bought online, including on Amazon.com, is marketed as a homeopathy remedy used for temporary muscle relief and symptoms associated with male sexual weakness.

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We have had confirmation from Oscar's legal team that the herbal remedy that he used was called Testis Compositum - which is used to aid muscle recovery.

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The prosecution claimed during the Olympian medallist's bail hearing last week that police had found two boxes of "testosterone" and needles, but it had countered as legal herbal remedy.

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A substance found in star athlete Oscar Pistorius's home during a search by police probing the killing of his girlfriend is a herbal remedy for muscle recovery.

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Oscar Pistorius faces drug and alcohol checks

Pistorius was ordered to surrender his two passports, post bail of 1 million rand ($113,000) in cash and guarantees, and refrain from drinking alcohol until his case resumes on June 4.

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Oscar Pistorius faces at least four random tests for drugs and alcohol in coming months to ensure he is complying with bail terms, an official said yesterday.

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Pistorius freed on $113,000 bail

Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius (right) and his sister Aimee are driven to a relative's home in Pretoria, South Africa, yesterday. Pistorius was released on bail and will return to court on June 4 to face a charge of premeditated murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. - AP

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A South African magistrate allowed Oscar Pistorius to go free on bail yesterday, capping hearings that foreshadow a dramatic trial in the Valentine's Day killing of the star athlete's girlfriend.

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Pistorius -- who's charged with murdering GF Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day -- was granted bail in exchange for 1,000,000 rand (or $113,000).

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Dramatic Turn Of Events In Oscar's Case!

Embarrassment: Botha, a police veteran of 24 years, had been embarrassed and ridiculed in the witness box in the packed Pretoria courtroom on Wednesday as he gave confusing and conflicting evidence
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Front row support: Pistorius' family were once again on the front row to support him yesterday
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Axed: South Africa¿s top detective was put in charge of the case after Detective Hilton Botha, who had led the investigation, was removed when it emerged he and two other officers face attempted murder charges
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On display: A 9mm pistol sits beside car keys, a watch and mobile phone on the beside table at Oscar Pistorius's Pretoria home, pictured during a magazine photoshoot in 2010
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Detective Warrant Officer Hilton Botha, would face his own trial in May with two other officers.

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The gun was pictured in 2010 during a magazine photoshoot at the Blade Runner’s Pretoria home, where last week he allegedly murdered girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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Oscar Pistorius bail decision expected

A judge is expected to rule whether South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering his girlfriend, can be released on bail.

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Police on Pistorius' case 'shoddy'

The prosecution case against Oscar Pistorius began to unravel a series of police blunders and the lead investigator’s admission that they have no evidence challenging Pistorius' claim.

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The lead detective in athlete Oscar Pistorius’ murder case is himself facing attempted murder charges for opening fire on a minibus containing seven people in 2011.

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Pistorius' family was "satisfied" with the bail hearing, but "finds the contradictions in Botha's testimony extremely concerning.

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Pistorius "Fought Non-Stop" With GF On Night Of Killing

The prosecution also claim they have a statement from a witness who said he heard gunshots, followed by a female screaming, followed by further gunshots.

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A witness heard "non-stop shouting" coming from the home of Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius shortly before his girlfriend was shot dead

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Oscar Pistorius explains himself. Is this the true story?

"I fired shots at the toilet door and shouted to Reeva to phone the police. She did not respond and I moved backwards out of the bathroom, keeping my eyes on the bathroom entrance."

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"I put on my prosthetic legs, ran back to the bathroom and tried to kick the toilet door open. I went back into the bedroom and grabbed my cricket bat to bash open the toilet door.

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With the benefit of hindsight I believe that Reeva went to the toilet when I went out on the balcony to bring the fan in. I cannot bear to think of the suffering I have caused her and her family..

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Reeva Steenkamp's head was crushed

Media reports have alleged that Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp's skull was crushed and a blood-soaked cricket bat was found at his home.

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The paper said police had not yet worked out whose blood it was on the cricket bat, but said Reeva Steenkamp’s head was "crushed".

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Sponsors distancing themselves from Oscar Pistorius

Oakley, the eyewear maker, suspended its contract with Pistorius. And Nike, which sells shoes and other athletic gear, said it has no plans to use him in future ad campaigns.

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Corporate sponsors of Olympic "blade runner" Oscar Pistorius have begun to distance themselves from the sprinter, who is accused of murdering his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

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Oscar's Agent Cancels All Future Races

Pistorius' agent was forced to cancel all future races, he said, so Pistorius could concentrate on defending himself against allegations he murdered his model girlfriend

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Pistorius' agent has begun cancelling races since the Olympic athlete was charged with the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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Oscar Pistorius won't run in any of the future races that the athlete was contracted to compete in, but the Paraylmpic gold medalist's sponsers are standing by him as he faces a murder charge

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Funeral for Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend to be held on Tuesday

The family said that Steenkamp will be cremated in a ceremony closed to the public and the media in the city on South Africa's southern coast.

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Bloodied Cricket Bat Found At Oscar Pistorius Home

Police sources close to the investigation told the independent City Press newspaper that Steenkamp's skull had been "crushed".
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Police in South Africa are reportedly investigating the discovery of a bloodied cricket bat at the home of Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius.

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'Police find bloodied cricket bat at Oscar Pistorius home' - South African police have found a bloodied cricket bat at the home of Oscar Pistorius.

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Reality Show Featuring Oscar's Tragic Girlfriend to Go on

Women's rights groups in SA have called for proceeds from a reality television show featuring Reeva, whom Paralympian Oscar is accused of murdering, to be donated to charity.

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"You have either made an impact in a positive way or a negative way." Reeva Steenkamp said in a snippet of a celebrity reality TV show set to air in full later today.

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The South African Broadcasting Corp. aired the Tropika Island of Treasure program, showing the late Reeva Steenkamp.

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Oscar Pistorius Denies Girlfriend's Murder

"Oscar Pistorius has appeared in court here in Pretoria this morning formally charged with the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. The alleged murder is disputed in the strongest terms," the statement added.

        india.com

Oscar Pistorius's family and management company has issued a statement in which he disputed the allegation he murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp "in the strongest terms".

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OLYMPIC star Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears in the dock as he was charged with the Valentine's Day murder of his model girlfriend, a charge he denied "in the strongest terms".

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Family says athlete denies murder 'in strongest terms' as court proceedings begin over shooting of Reeva Steenkamp

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Oscar in tears as charges are read out

The Paralympian appears in court with his head bowed and breaks down in tears after being formally charged with murder.

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Pistorius sobbing, shaking, almost bending over double in the dock as legal arguments continue.

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Oscar shot her through his bathroom door

According to the Beeld newspaper, police and security guards were called to his house about two hours before the shooting, after neighbours heard him and Steenkamp argue.

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South African media reported on Friday that Paralympic and Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend four times through a bathroom door at his Pretoria home.

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Oscar Pistorius charged with murder

Pistorius’ lawyer, told reporters the athlete was “emotional” after his arrest, “but he is keeping up.”

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Oscar Pistorius was charged on Thursday with shooting dead his girlfriend at his upscale home in Pretoria.

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Girlfriend, believed to be Reeva Steenkamp, dead

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Publicist, Sarit Tomlinson described Miss Steenkamp as "the sweetest human being" and "a talented and bright young girl", adding that the couple had a "healthy, fabulous relationship".

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"She was the sweetest human being and an absolute angel on earth," her publicist said. "It's a huge loss. She was a talented and beautiful girl.

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It was reported that his girlfriend, believed to be former FHM model Reeva Steenkamp, 30, was trying to surprise him for Valentine's Day and he thought she was an intruder.

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Oscar Shoots Girlfriend In "Mix-Up", Arrested!

Pistorius shot his girlfriend in the head and arm, although the circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear.

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Afrikaans-language newspaper Beeld is reporting he mistook the woman, his girlfriend of a year, for a burglar to his Pretoria home.

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South Africa's Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius has been arrested after shooting dead his girlfriend having mistaken her for an intruder

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A body was discovered at the athlete's home in the Silverwoods estate in eastern Pretoria, South African police said.

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Pisang Goreng Seller and Factory Worker Leave Behind 8 Kids After Dying From COVID-19

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Eight siblings were recently orphaned after losing both of their parents to COVID-19 over the weekend

19-year-old Nazurah Nabilah Benyajeed shared with Malaysiakini that her parents, died from COVID-19 only three days apart from each other and left behind eight children between the ages of four and 19.She said that her father, 45-year-old Benyajeed Bernie, who used to sell banana fritters for a living, passed away on Friday, 16 July.Meanwhile, her mother, 43-year-old factory worker Noraini Ibrahim, died on Sunday, 18 July, reported Kosmo!

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A majority of Nabilah's siblings are still enrolled in school, except for the youngest, who is only four years old.
Her late mother had tested positive for COVID-19 first and then her father was exposed to the virus as a close contact.

"At first, my mother tested positive on 18 June so she went to (the quarantine and treatment centre) MAEPS, and then on 21 June, she had difficulties breathing then she went straight into the intensive care unit (ICU) and was unconscious until she passed away yesterday (16 July)," Nabilah explained to Malaysiakini."My father was a close contact of my mother. I can't remember what day he took the test and was confirmed positive but he had difficulties breathing and was hospitalised on 30 June."He was placed in the ICU at Selayang Hospital after that and was put into a coma. He remained unconscious until he passed away last Friday," she added.Kosmo! noted that all of the eight children were unable to attend their mother's burial in Jerantut, Pahang due to the Movement Control Order (MCO).

Nabilah and her siblings are currently living with their unemployed aunt in Rawang

She noted that they are doing fine now and had just finished their quarantine period.Nabilah, who is a student at Mersing Polytechnic College in Johor, added that they are currently waiting to have their pink wristbands removed.Despite the tragedy that has befallen their family, she knows life must go on, especially when she has seven younger siblings to look after."Yes, I am upset and I am still sad, but it is okay. I need to continue living with my younger siblings," said the young woman.Neighbours and several kind strangers have reached out to the family to offer food and monetary assistance. However, Nabilah noted that she is still open to accepting more assistance in order to help her family get back on their feet.For those who would like to reach out to Nabilah to provide assistance, she can be contacted by email at [email protected] or you may deposit money into her bank account:NAZURAH NABILAH BINTI BENYAJEED12207020456204 (Bank Islam)


It's Official: LUSH Is Opening Its Store In Pavilion KL On 1 October!

Earlier this year, Lush announced that it will be opening its first Malaysian store "soon" and left us all waiting in suspense

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Naturally, the announcement sent fans into a frenzy anticipating the store's launch

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Well, we're glad to tell you that the wait is finally over 'coz Lush will be opening in Pavilion KL on 1 October! :D

In a press release to SAYS, the company told its fans that they can look forward to its launch this coming Monday.

Image via Lush Malaysia/Favebook

Get ready LUSHies, bc our first ever LUSH store in KL, will be opening it’s doors to you this coming October #LushMalaysia #Mygirlmademeusethewordlushies # pic.twitter.com/ByV222t8ur— Wølfgang (@aaron_joshuaa) July 13, 2018

In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at their spooktacular collection coming up for Halloween:

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Bat-bombs anyone? :p

And we're totally hoping to spot these merry ones in their Christmas series!

Never too early to shop for holiday presents this year.

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Image via LUSH

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So, lock it in your calendars, people. And don't forget to tag your shopping buddies. :D

Lush MalaysiaAddress: Lot 4.23.00, Level 4, Pavilion Kuala LumpurOpening hours: 10am - 10pm

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Catat Sifar Kematian & Kadar Kes Positif  Rendah, Ini Rahsia Vietnam Lawan Wabak Covid-19

Tahukah anda bahawa negara Vietnam tidak lagi mencatatkan sebarang kes baru koronavirus (Covid-19)?

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Sehingga ke hari ini, 29 April 2020, jumlah kes di negara itu kekal pada jumlah 270 dengan 225 kes telah pulih. Malah apa yang lebih memberangsangkan, negara itu juga turut mencatatkan sifar kematian sejak pandemik wabak itu berlaku.Pencapaian Vietnam itu secara tidak langsung telah mengejutkan dunia atas kebolehannya menangani wabak Covid-19. Susulan daripada itu juga, Vietnam pada 23 April lalu telah melonggarkan langkah penjarakan sosial selepas proses kuarantin secara besar-besaran dan jejak kontak yang meluas berjaya mengekang penularan Covid-19 di negara itu.

Namun, pasti ada yang tertanya-tanya apakah rahsia Vietnam berjaya mengekalkan rekod kes positif Covid-19 pada kadar yang rendah dalam masa yang singkat?

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Memetik laporan, terdapat empat rahsia kejayaan negara Vietnam dalam memerangi wabak Covid-19. Mungkin masih ada yang belum tahu bahawa negara itu mempunyai populasi seramai 98 juta penduduk.Justeru, tidak keterlaluan untuk mengatakan bahawa negara ini perlu dijadikan contoh oleh negara-negara lain dalam mengatasi wabak Covid-19.Oleh itu, ini adalah rahsia atau langkah-langkah yang telah dilakukan oleh Vietnam untuk melawan wabak membawa maut ini:

1. Saringan kesihatan dan pemeriksaan suhu badan

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Wakil dari Pertubuhan Kesihatan Dunia (WHO), Kidong Park berpendapat bahawa, respon segera kerajaan Vietnam yang dilakukan seawal Januari lalu telah memainkan peranan yang kritikal dalam usaha membendung penularan wabak ini.Langkah yang diambil oleh kerajaan di negara itu dalam mengimplementasi ujian serta mengeluarkan garis panduan bagi tujuan perlindungan ini telah dipuji oleh WHO.Bukan itu sahaja, pusat-pusat saringan turut dibuka di sekitar kawasan bandar dengan penduduk di kawasan yang terdapat kes positif akan turut diuji serta diarahkan untuk berkurung di rumah masing-masing.

2. Mengumumkan perintah kawalan pergerakan

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Sebenarnya, Vietnam merupakan negara pertama yang melarang kemasukan penerbangan asing ke negara itu. Selain itu, kerajaan negara tersebut telah mengarahkan agar warganegaranya yang pulang ke tanah air menjalani proses kuarantin selama 14 hari, begitu juga dengan warga asing yang tiba di negara itu.Pada bulan Mac, Vietnam telah menguatkuasakan perintah berkurung di beberapa lokasi bandar-bandar utama negara itu termasuk Hanoi dan Danang. Malah, perjalanan dari satu bandar ke bandar yang lain turut dilarang.

3. Komunikasi yang mantap dan berkesan

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Kerajaan Vietnam telah menggunakan kaedah-kaedah yang unik bagi memberi pemahaman kepada orang ramai tentang bahaya wabak koronavirus.Setiap hari, akan terdapat pesanan oleh pemimpin-pemimpin kerajaan seperti Perdana Menteri dan timbalannya bagi menghebahkan peringatan dan maklumat kepada warga tempatan.Apa yang lebih membanggakan, inisiatif itu telah bermula sejak awal Januari lagi.

4. Mendapat kerjasama rakyat tempatan

Perdana Menteri Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Phuc
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Pesanan Perdana Menteri Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Phuc yang berbunyi "Setiap peniaga, setiap warganegara, setiap kawasan perumahan wajib menjadi ‘kubu’ bagi  menghapuskan epidemik ini” telah membantu membakar semangat rakyat di negara itu untuk bersama-sama menghadapi krisis ini,Malah meskipun terikat dengan undang-undang yang ketat, rata-rata rakyat Vietnam bagaimanapun tetap akur akan tindakan kerajaan mereka.

Diharap agar negara-negara lain khususnya Malaysia turut dapat mengurangkan kadar kes positif wabak Covid-19 dan memerangi penyakit ini sebaiknya.

Ingat, patuhi arahan dan sila duduk di dalam rumah. Teruskan mengikuti perkembangan mengenai Covid-19 hanya di SAYS Seismik!

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Malaysians Warned To Expect Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms ’Til Mid-May

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) has said our country is currently experiencing a shift of the monsoon season until mid-May

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In a statement released on 26 March, the MET department said states in the west coast and central of the peninsula, west coast of Sabah, as well as west and central of Sarawak will be heavily affected by the monsoon shift. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected during this period in the late evenings.

MET department director-general Alui Bahari said that the peak of the monsoon shift will take place in April

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Alui Bahari told New Straits Times, "During its peak period, we can expect strong wind and heavy rain that will last between one to two hours and flash floods, especially in the afternoons and early evenings."

Alui also urged the public to avoid being in open space when it rains and to not park vehicles close to tall trees as they can fall due to strong wind

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Keep yourself updated with the weather updates and alerts, guys!

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has advised people to be prepared and alert to warnings of downpours issued by METMalaysia.You can check MET Malaysia website, Facebook or Twitter for updates.Alternatively, you can also use its SMS service 15888 and the MMD Hotline: 1 300 22 1MET (1638).

You can read the statement from the MET Department here:

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"Rosmah, I Choose You!" Najib Takes A Backseat In Part 2 Of Pokemon Battle

The Pokemon battle continues, and in this new showdown, Najib is taking a backseat because Rosmah is here to save the day

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What battle would it be if it doesn't feature Rosmah and her larger-than-life hair?

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Will Tun M's tactics work on Rosmah? Only one way to find out:

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If you missed the first part of the battle, check it out here:

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Who's the mastermind behind these amusing videos? C'mon, we bet you're curious:

                Pencipta Video 'Perang Pokemon' Najib VS Mahathir Ini Lelaki Atau Perempuan?

Siapa beliau? Dari mana beliau dapat keberanian itu?

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Agong Reminds Politicians To Stop Any Form Of Politicking

Today, 25 October, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah decided not to accede to the Prime Minister's request to declare a state of emergency

According to a statement by Comptroller of the Royal Household for Istana Negara Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin, the Agong is of the opinion that there is no need to declare a state of emergency in Malaysia.The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is of the view that the government has managed the COVID-19 pandemic, which has entered the third wave in several parts of the country, well and effectively.Ahmad Fadil said the Agong believes that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is capable of implementing policies and enforcement measures to contain the pandemic."After deliberating and consulting with the Malay Rulers as well as taking into consideration the situation beleaguering the country, Al-Sultan Abdullah is of the view that the present government has managed to deal with the pandemic effectively. Al-Sultan Abdullah is also of the view that at the moment, there is no need for His Majesty to make an emergency proclamation nationwide or for any part of the country," read the statement.

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The Agong also rebuked the members of Parliament (MPs) who are politicking and asked them not to threaten the stability of the government

Al-Sultan Abdullah is of the opinion that there was no need for any MPs to continue with any irresponsible action that could undermine the stability of the current administration."The King stresses that the 2021 Budget, scheduled to be tabled in Parliament, is very crucial to the people in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and to restore the country's economy. The financial allocation is very much needed for the frontliners to carry out their duties and responsibilities accordingly," the statement said.

Read the full statement here:

JUST-IN: The Agong is of the opinion that there is currently no need for His Majesty to declare a state of emergency in Malaysia.@saysdotcom pic.twitter.com/oWSjzsNdf0— Sadho (@sadhosays) October 25, 2020


[BREAKING] Azmin Ali And Zuraida Kamaruddin Reportedly Fired From PKR

Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and Zuraida Kamaruddin have reportedly been fired from PKR today, 24 February

New Straits Times reported that the announcement was made by the party's sec-gen Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail during a press conference at PKR headquarters today, 24 February."There has been an open act of betrayal by several players who hold key roles, against the party's stand in the matter pertaining to the position of the prime minister," he said, according to the report.

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However, according to Azmin Ali's official Twitter account, 11 members have collectively resigned from PKR

Those on the list are:1. Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali2. Puan Hajjah Zuraida Kamaruddin3. Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah 4. Baru Bian 5. Datuk Kamaruddin Jaffar6. Datuk Mansor Othman 7. Datuk Rashid Hasnon8. Datuk Seri Dr Santhara Kumar9. Ali Biju10. Willie Mongin11. Jonathan Yasin

Kami, Ahli-Ahli Parti Keadilan Rakyat (KEADILAN) mengisytiharkan keluar daripada KEADILAN dan muafakat Pakatan Harapan bagi membentuk sebuah blok bebas di Parlimen. pic.twitter.com/UmTmYrMuRA— Mohamed Azmin Ali (@AzminAli) February 24, 2020

This is a developing story. More updates to follow.

The announcement comes shortly after Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad reportedly handed in his resignation letter:

                [BREAKING] Tun Dr Mahathir Resigns As Prime Minister Of Malaysia

A meeting between MPs was held, sparking rumours that a new government will be formed.

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What The Heck Is #FindDali, And Why Is It All Over KL?

This Spotlight is sponsored by FindDali.

You may have come across #FindDali billboards, radio ads, or social media posts in the past few weeks

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Most of the billboards or social media posts showcase this face along with seemingly random questions. And at first, we weren't quite sure what to think about it.

In fact, netizens have been puzzled as to who Dali is, and have voiced out their curiosity all over the Internet

This guy is all over KL #FindDali pic.twitter.com/nYVXCaCudI— apo  (@afxal) July 31, 2018

I have no idea what is this #finddali billboard about. Some help please? Anybody?— MilkADeal (@MilkADeal) July 31, 2018

saw this #FindDali billboard at #SubangJaya recently. it's got my attention, but not for long if it continues to tease and not give any more info..right now, website is only collecting email address. what is this all about? any one got any idea? @FindDali— Adrian Tai (@adriantai) July 30, 2018

Eager to discover what #FindDali was all about, we headed over to their website at www.finddali.my

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Here, you can submit questions of anything under the sun and the mysterious Dali will reply to you with a personalised answer each time. There were people asking random questions about how to buy car insurance and how to find Dali, and some even seeking for life advice.The answers that Dali came up with were often sarcastic, doused with Malaysian humour, and sometimes actually very useful—like where to get lunch at Desa Park City.

We decided to give it a try, and asked Dali who he was

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When we tried to dig a little deeper, though...

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And while Dali can take a joke, he seems to always steer clear of any foul language

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#FindDali will be revealing who Dali actually is in an exclusive event on 6 September 2018

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It sucks but even we don't know the time and location where Dali will be making his appearance yet. So stay tuned to FindDali's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more info.

In the meantime, head over to finddali.my and try asking Dali the questions you've always wanted to ask. Share with us what kind of responses you get in the comments section!

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Family Surprises Kid With A Fake Hawker Stall Because He Misses Dining Outside Before MCO

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A Twitter user recently shared that his family set up an adorable fake hawker stall for his nephew who misses dining out

On 11 July, user @syedalbukhary_, whose real name is Syed Ahmad Nabeel, wrote, "Ibrahim (my nephew) said to us that he hasn't dined outside in a long time since the Movement Control Order (MCO) hasn't ended. So we decided to surprise him by opening a mini 'Kedai Mak Tok' and he was so excited with his Jutaria money to buy food.""Even kids are stressed at home," he added.

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Adorable photos show that the family went out of their way to set up a 'Kedai Mak Tok' in their porch just so the little boy can feel like he's enjoying a meal at a restaurant

Syed shared with SAYS that his nephew asked, "Mama, when can we dine out at restaurants?"To which his mother replied, "Later when COVID-19 is gone.""Since it's the pandemic and everyone was stressed out because we cannot chill out at restaurants, that's when the idea came," Syed explained.He then added that the family decided to cook some dishes and create 'Kedai Mak Tok', just so his nephew could enjoy a restaurant-like environment.

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"The best part was that we had to 'buy' food and not get it for free," he said. The family used money from the Jutaria board game as their currency.They served items such as pasta, fruits, chocolates, and drinks."And no worries, we followed standard operating procedures (SOPs). Everyone is staying in the same house," he noted.

Image via @syedalbukhary_ (Twitter)

The young boy's uncle also said that the child absolutely enjoyed it and kept mentioning how fun it was

"My nephew was very excited," he told SAYS.He then went on to say, "I guess during the pandemic, adults aren't the only ones who feel stressed from not being able to go out. We should not forget about children's mental health.""We try our best to support each other's mental health during this pandemic," he added.

Image via @syedalbukhary_ (Twitter)

Image via @syedalbukhary_ (Twitter)

See the full tweet here:

Ibrahim (my nephew) said to us yang dah lama dia tak makan dekat luar since pkp tak habis habis ni. So we decide to surprise him bukak mini kedai mak tok and he was so excited with his duit jutaria kalau nak beli makanan. Budak pon dah stress duduk rumah  #staysafestayhome pic.twitter.com/dsw5wXHkFg— Syed  (@syedalbukhary_) July 11, 2021


[GAMBAR] Yuna Dedah 6 Jenis Gaun Yang Digunakan Sepanjang Majlis Perkahwinan. Cantiknya!

Perkahwinan seorang penyanyi tersohor iaitu Yunalis Zarai dengan pasangannya Adam Sinclair telah mencipta fenomena apabila konsep majlisnya dikatakan lain daripada yang lain

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Bercakap tentang majlis perkahwinan, semua orang menginginkan sebuah majlis yang merupakan impian mereka. Sama juga seperti Yuna dan pasangan, Adam Sinclair, mereka memilih sebuah majlis perkahwinan yang berkonsepkan garden wedding.Tetamu yang hadir sangat teruja dengan majlis yang mempunyai pemandangan breath-taking. Bukan itu sahaja, ramai juga yang memuji gaun yang dipilih oleh Yuna. Terbaru, Yuna melalui laman web miliknya telah mendedahkan 6 jenis gaun berbeza yang dipakai ketika majlis perkahwinannya. Memang sangat gorgeous!

1. The Lehenga

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"Perkara pertama dalam senarai saya adalah untuk mendapatkan lehenga untuk malam henna saya. Saya mahukan pesta malam henna yang menyeronokkan sebelum majlis perkahwinan jadi saya bertekad untuk mencari lehenga, gaun indian tradisional dengan coli dan skirt yang dibasahi. Jadi saya Google Lehenga yang ada di Los Angeles dan mendapati bahawa kedai lehenga terdekat berada di bandar ini yang disebut Artesia seperti Little India," kata Yuna.

2. The Akad Dress

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Image via Yunazarai.com

Menurut Yuna, gaun untuk majlis perkahwinan beliau adalah cerita yang berbeza. Beliau menelan masa selama berbulan-bulan untuk mendapatkan gaun perkahwinan yang terbaik melalui Pinterest.Yuna juga berkata beliau mahu memakai gaya tudung turban dengan beberapa elemen bunga tanpa membuat fesyen itu kelihatan pelik. Dan pada hari itu, beliau menyuruh seorang pereka fesyen iaitu Hatta Dolmat untuk menjahitkan beberapa bunga orkid putih yang segar di belakang turban untuk menjadikannya lebih menarik.Ternyata, ia tidak kelihatan pelik! Sekurang-kurangnya saya menyukainya dan fesyen itu sepadan dengan lokasi majlis perkahwinannya iaitu di hutan Puncak Rimba.

3.The Private Reception Dress

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Image via Yunazarai.com

Majlis resepsi tertutup hanya didatangi oleh beberapa tetamu yang hadir di majlis akad nikahnya pada hari itu. Pada mulanya beliau merancang untuk memakai pakaian yang sama untuk majlis makan malam. Namun, idea utama itu bertukar kerana beliau berfikiran untuk membuat satu lagi gaun yang lebih kasual seperti maxi dress yang mudah dipakai.

4. The Press Conference Dress

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Image via Yunazarai.com

Untuk gaun ini pula, Yuna mengatakan beliau telah berjumpa dengan salah seorang daripada pereka fesyen iaitu Ashley daripada Olivia Couture untuk membincangkan tentang gaun yang bakal dipakai ketika acara Press Conference. Menurut Yuna, Ashley mempunyai koleksi gaun yang sangat cantik dan teruja dengan hasil kerjanya.Ashley juga telah membuatkan gaun yang sangat sempurna untuk dipakai oleh Yuna ketika sidang akhbar yang lebih santai dan menyeronokkan untuk memberitahu kepada akhbar bahawa beliau telah berkahwin dengan pasangan pilihan hati.

5. The Main Reception Dress

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Image via Yunazarai.com

Image via Yunazarai.com

Untuk gaun majlis resepsi sebenar yang telah diadakan di Putrajaya International Convention Centre pula, beliau berkata pada mulanya ingin memilih sesuatu yang melambangkan pakaian tradisional melayu. Beliau juga telah memikirkan tentang elemen ini selama berbulan-bulan.Gaun istimewa ini juga telah direka oleh pereka fesyen ternama iaitu Hatta Dolmat.

6. The English Wedding Dress

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Image via Yunazarai.com

Image via Yunazarai.com

Untuk busana yang terakhir, Adam menginginkan sebuah majlis yang berkonsepkan English untuk menghargai asal-usulnya kerana bapanya berasal dari Lancashire. Yuna juga mengatakan beliau tidak memilih untuk memakai sesuatu yang berwarna putih dan telah menyukai gaun yang berwarna Pink kerana gaun itu mengingatkan beliau oleh Elie Saab iaitu seorang pereka fesyen ternama.

Fuhhhh, cantiknya! Siapa yang nak kahwin tak lama lagi tu. Bolehlah ambil inspirasi daripada busana Yuna! ;)

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"Emotional Damage" - Abang Saja Usik,  Sampai Budak Perempuan Ini Tak Pasal-Pasal Mengamuk

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Perempuan memang sering dikaitkan dengan suka beremosi bukan?

Iyalah, kadangkala kalau dibandingkan dalam rumah, pasti ibu yang lebih banyak membebel daripada ayah betul tak? Figura seorang bapa memang tenang orangnya berbanding ibu. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang abang mengusik anak buah perempuannya telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @nurfirdauskhairuddin Mcm Biasa Wanita Emotional Damage #fyp  original sound - Nurfirdaus Khairuddin - Nurfirdaus Khairuddin

Abang saja nak usik adik pasal umur, tapi dia pula tak boleh terima

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang lelaki yang merupakan abang saudara kepada budak perempuan itu sedang berbual sambil merakam gelagat anak buahnya itu. Apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah apabila budak perempuan itu tidak boleh terima apabila abangnya mengusik dia telah berumur 5 tahun. Dia sedaya upaya untuk meyakinkan abangnya bahawa dia masih berumur 4 tahun. Budak perempuan yang bernama Jajah itu juga berkata dia tidak mahu ke sekolah. Pada akhir video, dia tidak puas hati dan marah sambil suruh abangnya sikatkan rambutnya gara-gara abangnya asyik mengusik tentang umur."Lepas ni Jajah kena bangun awal, kemas beg sekolah, pakai spender", kata abangnya. "Tak payah, pakai pampers je", kata Jajah. "Jangan jadi macam abang berak dalam seluar", kata abangnya.

  @nurfirdauskhairuddin Hari ni tak sempat kacau dah nangis ye guys  Yang penting 1+1=  #fyp  original sound - Nurfirdaus Khairuddin - Nurfirdaus Khairuddin

"Tengah sikat sambil marah, tetiba mintak tolong sikatkan" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 3.5M tontonan, 320K tanda suka dan 8K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat budak perempuan itu.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

Image via @nurfirdauskhairuddin (TikTok)

Image via @nurfirdauskhairuddin (TikTok)

Image via @nurfirdauskhairuddin (TikTok)

Image via @nurfirdauskhairuddin (TikTok)

Garang betul Jajah ni, dia memang guna teori perempuan sentiasa betul eh! :P

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10 Barang Bawah RM10 Untuk Level-Up Skills Di Dapur. Senang Hidup, Mengalahkan Chef!

Pernah tak anda mengalami kesukaran atau mengambil masa yang lama di dapur untuk menyiapkan satu hidangan atau masakan?

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Nak tau tak, dengan menggunakan alat-alat dapur di bawah ini, anda dapat siapkan hidangan sepantas kilat! Percaya atau tidak? Jom baca sampai habis.

Kepada sesiapa yang tak reti potong buah atau sayur guna pisau, jangan runsing dah. Gadjets dapur ini membolehkan anda potong buah atau sayur like a pro. Serious!

1. Watermelon Cutter (RM8.99)

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Pemotong tembikai ni sangat mudahkan kerja memotong tembikai. Mana taknya, potongan tembikai sentiasa tak sama kalau guna pisau. Geram kan? Haa dengan menggunakan pemotong tembikai ni senang dah kerja, anda akan dapat potongan yang sangat kemas. Murah je, tak sampai RM10!Tunggu apa lagi? Jom beli. Untuk maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

2. Peeler Nanas (RM5.90)

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Pengupas nanas ini sangat menakjubkan! Sekali tekan je, semua nanas dah terpotong sedia untuk anda. Tak perlu susah susah buang kulit, lepas tu nak kupas mata nanas lagi. Bayangkan guna pengupas ni, settle dah kerja.Anda boleh miliki pengupas nanas yang magic ini. Jom beli. Untuk maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

3. Cake cutter (RM3.95)

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Pemotong kek ini sangat berguna sebab anda tak perlu ragu-ragu lagi bagaimana nak ukur saiz kek anda. Dengan menggunakan pemotong kek ini, mudah semua kerja anda. Easy peasy! Kalau ada birthday party pun, tak perlu bawa pisau plastik dah. Guna cake cutter ni je. Untuk maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

4. Manual Stainless Steel Garlic Press (RM6.98)

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Penat kan guna pisau nak cincang bawang putih? Nak cincang sampai hancur lama pula tu. Sekarang tak perlu lagi, anda boleh miliki Manual Stainless Steel Garlic Press ini untuk hancurkan bawang-bawang anda. Gunakan tenaga anda, hancur dah bawang putihnya. Lebih jimat masa kan, senangnya hidup!Untuk maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

5. Speedy Chopper (RM8.90)

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Alaa, banyaknya nak kena kupas, nak cincang lagi, haih. Nak sediakan bahan-bahan tumis dengan cepat? Tak perlu risau, dah siap kupas, masuk je semua bahan tumis seperti bawang putih, bawang merah, cili merah anda semua ke pengisar ini. Tak perlu anda cincang satu satu lagi. Jimat masa! Nama pun speedy kan? Fantastic!Untuk maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

6. Portable Mini Heat Sealing Machine (RM3.29)

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Heat Sealing Machine yang kecil dan mudah alih ini memang berguna untuk tutup makanan anda. Tak perlu lagi guna getah untuk tutup makanan anda. Makanan anda guarantee tak lemau dan tak masuk angin. Senang bukan? Tunggu apa lagi, jom beli. Boleh bawa kemana-mana tau.Untuk maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

7. Multipurpose Cutting board (RM8.90)

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Multipurpose Cutting board ni sangat banyak kegunaan. Pertama, anda boleh jadikan produk ini sebagai bakul untuk basuh sayur-sayuran atau buah-buahan anda. Selepas basuh sayur dan buah anda, air kotoran boleh dibuang melalui lubang yang disediakan dalam bakul itu. Last sekali, anda boleh lipat menjadi cutting board dan mula potong sayur atau buah anda. Haa, mudah kan? Multipurpose gitu. Paling penting, tak mahal. Untuk maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

8. Fish Scale Scraper (RM3.69)

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Siang ikan sudah tidak menjadi masalah bila ada alat penyiang ikan ini. Biasa siang ikan perlukan berjam-jam, tapi tidak lagi dengan menggunakan scraper ini. Lepas ni, kalau nak siang 10 ikan pun boleh dah. Untuk maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

9. Pan Scrapper (RM6.63)

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Anda dah tak perlu bersihkan sisa-sisa makanan anda dengan span atau tangan. Dengan adanya pengikis kuali, dah takde sisa makanan. Tinggal basuh je. Wow! Murah pula tu. Untuk maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

10. Sarung tangan basuh pinggan (RM8.88)

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Sarung tangan yang mempunyai span berscrub ini sangat berguna untuk bersihkan kotoran-kotoran dan makanan berminyak di permukaan pinggan anda. Apa yang penting, tak perlu guna span lagi dan sabun yang banyak tau. Siapa yang kulit sensitif kat sini? Ha, pakai sarung tangan ini semasa cuci pinggan anda.  Tak perlu risau dah tangan akan kering. Nak tolong cuci pinggan masa rewang pun boleh dah. Untuk maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

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Hari Jadi YDP Agong Dialih Kepada Sabtu Terakhir Bulan Julai, Bukan Lagi Awal Jun

Hari lahir rasmi Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V telah dialihkan supaya ia jatuh pada hari Sabtu terakhir bulan Julai

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Sumber dari The Star melaporkan bahawa menurut kenyataan yang dikeluarkan oleh Jabatan Perdana Menteri pada Rabu, sambutan hari jadi rasmi Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-15, Sultan Muhammad V telah dialihkan dari hari Sabtu pertama bulan Jun kepada hari Sabtu terakhir bulan Julai.

Pindaan ini akan berkuat kuasa untuk tempoh lima tahun akan datang di bawah pemerintahan Sultan Muhammad V dari 2017 sehingga 2021

"Pindaan ini mengambil kira bahawa hari Sabtu pertama bulan Jun pada tahun 2017, 2018 dan 2019 akan jatuh pada bulan Ramadan."Dengan pindaan ini, sambutan hari jadi Yang Teramat Mulia Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V boleh diraikan bersama-sama dengan rakyat jelata berdasarkan acara yang telah dijadualkan," kata kenyataan itu.

Berikutan pindaan tersebut, hari jadi rasmi YDP Agong bagi tahun ini akan disambut pada hari Sabtu, 29 Julai

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Sebelum ini, hari jadi rasmi YDP Agong telah dijadualkan pada hari Sabtu pertama bulan Jun iaitu pada 3 Jun 2017.Namun, 29 Julai 2017 telah dipilih sebagai tarikh baru untuk menyambut hari jadi YDP Agong tahun ini.

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[QUIZ] Make Your Own K-Drama And We'll Tell You Which Oppa Is Your Soulmate

Are you the kind of person who binge-watches K-dramas then has intense withdrawals when a series is over?

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And let's admit it guys, all us K-drama kakis have definitely dreamed of meeting our favourite oppas irl *heart eyes*

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Whether they're making us swoon at their romantic side, cringe at their cheesiness, or laugh when they're being totally goofy, we've all wished that we could actually date the Korean actors who seem to know just how to get our hearts racing.

Ever wondered which oppa is your soulmate? Take the quiz below to find out by making your own K-drama! ;)

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So which oppa did you get? Share your results with your fellow fans in the comments section below!

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17 Hottest Contestants On 'Physical: 100' — The Trending Netflix Series In Malaysia Now

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Physical: 100 was trending as the #1 Netflix series in Malaysia over the weekend

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The new adrenaline-fuelled Korean reality TV series, likened to a real-life Squid Game, is gaining popularity all over the world, trending as one of the top series to watch on Netflix in multiple countries.If you don't know what it's about yet, here's a quick summary: 100 contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of gruelling challenges to claim the honour — and KRW300 million (RM1 million) — as the last one standing.

Coming from different backgrounds and careers, these selected contestants get eliminated throughout the competition until one winner takes home the cash reward and title

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Episodes are being aired every week, with each one making us sit on the edge of our seats – not just for the eye-candy – but for the kan cheong challenges that have us rooting for our favourite contestants.

Here are some of our top 'eye-candy' choices so far:

1. Yun Sung-bin aka Monster (National team skeleton racer)

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Image via @top.physical (Instagram)

2. Jang Eun-sil (National team wrestler)

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Image via @sillllling (Instagram)

3. Jun aka Tarzan (Travel YouTuber)

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Image via @jun_tarzan (Instagram)

4. Ko Da-young (Pilates instructor)

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Image via @kkkkoda_0 (Instagram)

5. Kwak Myung-sik (Crossfitter)

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Image via @sikness_training (Instagram)

6. Kim Ye-hyun (Bodybuilder, former fencer)

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7. YOYO (Model)

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8. Kim Kyung-jin (Farmer, YouTuber)

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9. Yang Hak-seon (Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast)

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10. Yoo Ga-ram (Inline skater)

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Image via K Crush

11. Yoshihiro Akiyama aka Choo Sung-hoon (MMA fighter, judoka)

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Image via @akiyamachoo (Instagram)

12. Youn Jun-hyeoup (Model)

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13. Shim Eu-ddeum (YouTuber, former competitive fitness model)

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Image via @euddeume_ (Instagram)

14. Cha Hyun-seung (Dancer, model)

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Image via @502bright (Instagram)

Image via @502bright (Instagram)

Fun fact: He also took part in Single's Inferno Season 1.

15. Song A-reum (Bodybuilder)

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Image via @ssong_rme (Instagram)

16. Kang Chun-il (Pilates instructor, dancer)

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Image via @chunil.kang (Instagram)

17. Caro (Crossfitter/YouTuber)

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Image via @kidocaro (Instagram)

Who are you rooting for in 'Physical: 100'? Share with us!

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Wow! Ini Rupanya Cara Hasilkan Wantan Goreng Halal & Homemade Yang Rangup

Emm, nak netflix and chill sambil kunyah-kunyah tapi tak nak lah chips, popcorn. Bosannyaaa...
Haa, apa kata snacking dengan wantan goreng? Nampak menarik kan?

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Senang je nak buat, serius tak tipu. Barang yang diperlukan pun boleh dapatkan di dapur rumah anda je, so takyah susah-susah. Ambil je apa yang ada. Jom?

Bahan yang diperlukan:

1 mangkuk isi ayam 1 mangkuk isi udang 3-4 sudu besar tepung jagungLada hitam secukup rasaLada putih secukup rasaGula secukup rasaGaram secukup rasaKulit popia Tepung gandum (untuk lekatkan kulit popia)

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Cara penyediaan:

			1. Cincang halus-halus isi ayam dan isi udang. 2. Masukkan bahan yang telah dicincang halus bersama tepung jagung, garam, gula, lada hitam dan lada putih secukup rasa.

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			3. Gaul sehingga sebati. Jangan masukkan air.

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			4. Letakkan adunan ke atas kulit popia.

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			5. Bancuh tepung gandum dengan sedikit air.

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			6. Letakkan bancuhan air di sekeliling adunan inti supaya kulit popia terlekat.7. Bunjutkan kulit popia menutupi inti.

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			8. Goreng setiap satu ke dalam minyak yang panas.

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			9. Angkat dan toskan.

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Yay, dah siap pun. Nampak tak betapa senangnya? Makan dengan sos cili untuk nikmat yang tak terhingga.

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[QUIZ] What Are The 5 Love Languages And Which Is Yours?

Do you sometimes feel like you just don't understand your partner? Or, sometimes, you feel like you're doing everything that you can but get nothing in return?
It's frustrating, but maybe it is just that you two are speaking different love languages!

Drawing on 35 years of experience, marriage counsellor Dr Gary Chapman published a book called The Five Love Languages, with the premise that we all give and receive love in different ways.According to his website, Chapman came up with his theory when he recognised a pattern in the complaints that couples had about their relationships.

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He deduced that these complaints gave clues to how we wanted to be loved, but we occasionally have trouble communicating these expectations to our loved ones

Chapman grouped these expectations into five categories which reveal how we convey and communicate love to another person, and he called them "The Five Love Languages".They are words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch.He wrote that we have to find out and speak the love language of another - and tell them to understand ours in return - for a better relationship.

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Ready to find out what's yours?

Now that you know your primary love language, send this quiz to your partner and discover theirs too!

That way, you can better communicate your needs to your partner, while also understanding how to make them feel loved and appreciated in return.Furthermore, knowing your love language not only helps with romantic relationships, but could also help you get along better with family, friends, and even colleagues.Remember too that the other four are important and are other great ways for you to express love to the people around you.


Kids In Several Countries Are Being Hospitalised Due To A Rare Syndrome Tied To COVID-19

A rare inflammatory syndrome tied to COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, is affecting children in several countries.
The latest issue has been described as "every parent's nightmare".

While it is unclear exactly how the syndrome is tied to COVID0-19, most of the children who have been hospitalised with the syndrome have also tested positive for the coronavirus or for antibodies to it.According to The New York Times, the symptoms of this illness appears to target the heart and coronary arteries of children infected with COVID-19 and can send them into a kind of toxic shock.Additionally, the symptoms appear similar to those of Kawasaki disease, which is a separate disease that can cause sudden inflammation of the heart and cause coronary blockages in children."We were led to believe that the good news about this virus was it didn't affect children which was taken as great news, right? Now we have a new issue that we're looking at which is something we're just investigating now," Andrew Cuomo, the New York Governor, announced on Friday, 8 May."But while rare, we're seeing some cases where children affected with the COVID virus can become ill with symptoms similar to the Kawasaki disease or toxic shock-like syndrome.."As of this writing, at least 85 children across the US have been hospitalised with the rare syndrome. Of which, three have died, the New York Governor said, adding that it is possibly tied to the COVID-19.

			Though rare, we urge parents to be vigilant.
        Andrew Cuomo

"So this is every parent's nightmare, right? That your child may actually be affected by this virus," he said.

While there isn't enough data to establish a definite connection, the deaths of three children in New York has given enough cause for alarm

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First reported in the United Kingdom in April this year, cases have since then been reported in France, Italy, and Spain among others

In an article published on 7 May in the medical journal The Lancet, a group of British doctors described observing eight children in London during a period of 10 days.They wanted the attention of the wider paediatric community because the clinical picture represents "a new phenomenon affecting previously asymptomatic children with SARS-CoV-2 infection manifesting as a hyperinflammatory syndrome with multiorgan involvement similar to Kawasaki disease shock syndrome".

What is important to reiterate here is that while there has been no official link between the illness and COVID-19, most of the children who are being hospitalised are testing positive for the coronavirus

The emergence of this latest data has led doctors to believe that young children, who were previously thought to less affected by the coronavirus, could be at a risk or even be affected by COVID-19.While the number of children showing signs of the syndrome is still small — which may be due to the lack of solid data on the exact number of cases — the issue has been described as "the tip of the iceberg".It has also prompted doctors to speed up the process to determine how the coronavirus impacts children.In fact, the New York Department of Health has issued an advisory about this rare syndrome, calling it "Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Associated with COVID-19 in Children".The advisory informs about the condition, as well as to provide guidance for testing and reporting."Hospitals must immediately report cases of pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome potentially associated with COVID-19 in patients who are under 21 years of age," the advisory asked.Additionally, health care providers are also asked to "perform a diagnostic and serological test to detect the presence of SARS-COV-2" or corresponding antibodies in the patient.

Fever, rash, swelling of the hands and feet, and irritation/redness of the whites of the eyes are some of the symptoms associated with the syndrome that can affect young patients up to 21 years old

"Inflammatory markers may be elevated, and fever and abdominal symptoms may be prominent. Rash also may be present. Myocarditis and other cardiovascular changes may be seen. Additionally, some patients have developed cardiogenic or vasogenic shock and required intensive care. This inflammatory syndrome may occur days to weeks after acute COVID-19 illness," the advisory notes.In some cases, doctors have described children "screaming from stomach pain".

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Watch Out, Drivers. AES Is Back And It Now Has A Demerit Point System

Drivers, you might want to think twice before speeding or beating the red light because the AWAS system is now up and running

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The Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) which integrates both AES (Automated Enforcement System) and the Demerit Points For Traffic Offences System (Kejara), has gone online from 1 April, according to The Star.

The system would only utilise 14 AES cameras installed nationwide and aimed at two offences for now

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“This is still the initial stage of the project and we want to focus on advocacy. For now, the system will only include two offences for the Kejara system - speeding and running the red light,” said Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Nadzri Siron as quoted by The Star.More cameras will be installed later this year. JPJ also expects to include other traffic offences.

Apart from incurring a RM150 summon, offences such as overtaking over double lines, using the emergency lane, and speeding will see demerit points deducted from drivers’ licenses

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Under the new system, motorists will start with 20 points each and their driving licence will be revoked once all points have been fully deducted.

Back in January, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said he is confident that this implementation will produce more courteous and cautious drivers

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"Under the system, those who abuse traffic laws will first be given a warning; a summons will be issued for recurring offences; and as a last resort, their driving licence will be suspended," Liow said.

Do you think the AWAS system will be effective in reducing traffic accidents in Malaysia? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.


Samsung Announces The Latest Upgrades To The New 'Galaxy A' Series And They're Awesome

This Spotlight is sponsored by Samsung.

In the spirit of the New Year, Samsung has released two new and improved models as part of its popular Galaxy A series

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The Galaxy A series, loved for its camera-friendly features, returns with the new Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7!

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The camera-centric features get a neat upgrade with the enhanced 16MP front and back camera complete with f1.9 lens, resulting in sharper, clearer images even in low-light conditions.Snapping a shot gets much more convenient with the Floating Camera Button, which allows users to move the camera button anywhere across the screen.

Samsung Galaxy A fans are also treated to vivid Super AMOLED screen displays for a breathtakingly better viewing experience

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Inspired by the flagship Galaxy mobile experience, users can now enjoy crisp, vibrant visuals on their Full HD Super AMOLED 5.2-inch (Galaxy A5) and 5.7-inch (Galaxy A7) screens.

The new models are also the first of the Samsung A Series to receive the IP68 dust and water resistance rating

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Geared to inspire spontaneity in life, the phones' dust and water resistance is designed to be the perfect accompaniment for everyday adventures. Users won't have to worry about little annoyances like spilled drinks - the phones are able to withstand being immersed in 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes!

Readily-available additions like Samsung Pay and mySamsung perfectly round up the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 experience

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The new series come equipped with Samsung Pay, a secure and convenient payment alternative. Just swipe up, authenticate with fingerprint and tap to pay. Equipped with NFC and MST, Samsung Pay is compatible with most terminals that accept credit, debit and prepaid cards. Meanwhile, the pre-loaded mySamsung app provides easy access in managing the full Samsung experience. You can use it to fine-tune your phone for optimum performance, from extending battery life to maximising memory space. Keep a lookout also for the awesome treats and perks offered through the app!

Retailing at RM1,699 (Galaxy A5) and RM1,899 (Galaxy A7), the new models are currently available nationwide

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Available in Black Sky and Gold Sand, the new Galaxy A Series is available at all Samsung participating outlets in Malaysia. For more info, click here.

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Are Satellites Looking For MH370 Just Picking Up Garbage?

According to the satellite data, MH370 went down somewhere in the Indian Ocean on 8 March 2014. So that’s where the SAR Operations are ongoing.

On Friday, though, further analysis of the data used to plot the doomed plane’s final course revealed that it was flying faster than expected, meaning that it probably crashed in a different area of the Indian Ocean off Australia. So search crews have shifted their focus.

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Australian air force crews have been searching the Indian Ocean for debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
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The Indian Ocean, as we know, is a big ocean. But it is also much polluted.

What’s also becoming shockingly apparent is that it’s also very polluted ocean. Satellites keep picking up images of stuff in the water, but at least so far, none of that stuff has been found, much less identified as debris from the missing plane.

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It turns out MH370 went down in an area called the 'Indian Ocean Gyre'

"The Indian Ocean Gyre is “a region where there is little movement of the ocean’s currents, which leads to the accumulation of floating garbage", notes Marc Lallanilla at the website livescience.com in an article headlined “Finding Flight 370: A Needle in a Garbage Patch?

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A collection of plastic garbage found in the Pacific Ocean.
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And according to an article publish on the New York Times this week, "conditions in the Indian Ocean, where officials believe MH370 may have ended, are some of the harshest in the world"

“ ‘Any search and rescue attempt will be hampered by untold quantities of debris,’ said Charles Moore, a sailor who studies marine debris at the Algalita Marine Research Institute in Long Beach, Calif. Even with relatively high-resolution satellite imaging, he said, ‘you are going to be confounded by the detritus of civilization.’ ”

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Conditions in the Indian Ocean — where officials believe Flight 370 may have ended — are some of the harshest in the world
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“The detritus of civilization.” Sounds better than “garbage,” doesn’t it? But it isn’t.

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Not only that, but that garbage doesn't just pose a danger to marine life, or act as a nuisance to those searching for MH370

As Marc Lallanilla, at the website livescience.com, writes: “Recent research has found that about 1,000 different microbes thrive on garbage patches. Many of the bacteria belong to the genus Vibrio (the same genus as the cholera bacteria), which is known to cause diseases in humans and animals.”

        latimes.com

Scientists with the Scripps Institution of Oceanograpy pull in a patch of sea garbage in 2009. The institution says the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, about 1000 km off the coast of California, is affecting the habitat of at least one marine insect.
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While the tragedy of MH370 was not to be dismissed, the incident also shows mankind's callous disregard for the ocean and environment

The human tragedy of Flight 370 is not to be dismissed. For the families who have lost loved ones, it is a life-changing event, a pain that will never go away.

        msn.com

Family members of one of the passengers onboard Mh370
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But on a global scale, what the search for the missing plane has revealed is another human tragedy: the callous disregard we show for our oceans and our environment.

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We will find Flight 370. Hopefully, we will also find out why it crashed. But we don’t need to look nearly so hard to find out why the world’s oceans are so polluted. We just need to look in the mirror.

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Toddler In Pahang Viciously Attacked By Wild Monkey While Sitting At Hawker Stall

A three-year-old toddler was attacked by a stray monkey at a row of food stalls in Pahang last Thursday, 2 December

According to New Straits Times, toddler Syed Nur Akif Rizqi Syed Ahmad was attacked at the roadside of Jalan Muadzam Shah, Rombin, at 3.30pm. The incident was witnessed by a food stall operator.

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Prior to the attack, the toddler's mother was away to collect food while the toddler was watching a video on his mother's smartphone

The monkey then approached the toddler and attacked him with its claws and teeth, reported Berita Harian.Akif's mother came to his rescue after hearing him scream in pain.He suffered deep cuts to his legs, back, and head from the attack. He was rushed to the Segamat Hospital for treatment and is reportedly in stable condition now.

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District Police Chief Deputy Superintendent Azari Miskon revealed that the monkey frequently roams the area

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"The 29-year-old operator spotted the monkey attacking the boy (who was in its grip). After several seconds, the monkey released the boy and ran into the nearby jungle," said Azari."The operator then alerted the authorities. He lodged a police report, saying that the monkey was often seen near eateries in the area."

After the incident, Pahang's Wildlife and National Parks Department (PERHILITAN) managed to capture the monkey the next day, 3 January

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PERHILITAN director Rozidan Md Yasin urged the members of the public not to feed wild monkeys."Feeding the monkeys will make the animals dependent on humans. If there are barriers to food, monkeys have the potential to rob and injure those who are obstructing it," explained Rozidan. "Children are monkeys' most frequent attack target. I advise parents and other adults to always watch over their children and avoid the areas where monkeys are present."


"Belum Terkurung Dalam Kubur Lagi" - Kongsi Rasa 'Hadap' PKP, Ini Kata Ustaz Kazim Elias

Negara kita pada ketika ini sedang menjalani fasa ketiga untuk tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP)

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PKP yang telah bermula sejak 18 Mac lalu dilaksanakan oleh kerajaan bagi memutuskan rantaian wabak Covid-19 yang merebak ketika ini.Namun, meskipun sudah memasuki fasa ketiga PKP, masih lagi terdapat ramai individu yang kelihatan berada di atas jalan raya dan juga di luar rumah atas pelbagai alasan yang kurang musabahah.Apa yang pasti, 'kedegilan' segelintir individu ini bakal memberi kesukaran kepada kerajaan dan juga petugas barisan hadapan untuk menyelesaikan penularan wabak Covid-19 yang kian bertambah saban hari.Kesan terhadap PKP ini sememangnya sedang dirasai oleh setiap individu tanpa mengira umur, kaum dan pangkat. Namun sebagai rakyat Malaysia yang bertanggungjawab, kita haruslah mengikut arahan yang dikeluarkan dan mendidik diri untuk terus bersabar dalam menghadapi situasi ini.

Turut merasai dan melalui tempoh PKP ini adalah Pendakwah bebas, Ustaz Kazim Elias

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Ustaz Kazim telah mencuri perhatian para pengikutnya di Facebook apabila beliau seperti berkongsi perasaan menjalani PKP dalam satu catatan ringkas yang dibuat olehnya, semalam.Dalam satu hantaran di Facebook yang dimuatnaik beliau itu, Ustaz Kazim secara tidak langsung seolah-olah memberi peringatan kepada masyarakat yang kononnya 'berasa bosan' di dalam rumah.Berikut merupakan posting yang dibuat oleh Ustaz Kazim:Tak keluar rumah 2,3 minggu pun dah terasa boringnya. Padahal ada makan minum, tv, wifi, anak isteri. Semua ada.Macam mana pula rasanya orang dalam penjara bertahun-tahun kena hukuman. Belum terkurung dalam kubur lagi.

Posting ringkas yang dibuat oleh Ustaz Kazim itu turut mendapat sokongan daripada para pengikutnya

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15-Day-Old Baby Allegedly Suffocated To Death After Mother Fell Asleep While Breastfeeding

A 15-day-old baby in Singapore allegedly suffocated to death after his mother fell asleep while breastfeeding him

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On 1 September last year, the mother breastfed her second child using the side-lying method for the first time, according to TODAYOnline.This is when a mother lies on her side in bed and nurses the baby next to her.She placed him on the bed and fed the baby with her left breast, while her left arm was stretched out above her head underneath the pillow.While doing so, she fell asleep and was woken up an hour later when her husband got out of bed to use the toilet.

After she woke up, she found that her baby was pale with vomit on his cheeks and blood on his nostril

She immediately rushed him to Sengkang General Hospital. Doctors attempted to resuscitate the boy but were unable to. The baby was pronounced dead at 5am.

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On 2 October, State Coroner Kamala Ponnampalam said that the side-lying method of breastfeeding is a known hazard

The coroner explained that the method should only be used when there is a third party present to observe the mother and baby.

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Autopsy findings could not prove that the infant was suffocated due to the method of breastfeeding. However, it was possible based on the circumstances, TODAYOnline reported.An associate consultant forensic pathologist with Singapore Health Sciences Authority explained that pillows or bedding could have also have blocked his nose and mouth causing him to suffocate.


Hannah Yeoh Questions Speaker's Double Standards For Inaction Towards Tajuddin's Behaviour

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The second parliamentary meeting got heated when Pengerang member of parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said was interrupted by Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman

Yesterday, 20 July, Tajuddin interrupted Azalina while she was discussing the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021.Tajuddin first interjected and called for a standing order as Azalina was speaking. He was then given the floor by Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun before Azalina could make her second point.Whilst talking, Jelutong MP Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer stood up and told Tajuddin to get his facts straight before taking the floor.Sanisvara's interruption caused the debate to reach a boiling point when Tajuddin began to lose his cool and used strong language whilst arguing with Sanisvara.Tajuddin was later reportedly heard using a foul word by other members of parliament. His microphone was turned off when he said it.

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Despite being asked by Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Rashid Hasnon to calm down and give the floor to Azalina, Tajuddin continued to argue with him

This prompted Sanisvara to urge Rashid to send Tajuddin out of the room as Tajuddin's behaviour was out of line in parliament. He even went as far as questioning Rashid if he was afraid of the Pasir Salak MP and why he was hesitant to take action against him.As a result of this argument, Azalina lost three minutes of her time allowance to speak.When things cooled down, Tajuddin began to insult the women leaders of Democratic Action Party (DAP) in what was reported to be a sexist and crude manner.He said, "Their [DAP women] attitudes are indecent. Their mouths are lewd."

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Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh did not hold back on her thoughts regarding the issue

Despite his words causing a rift in parliament, Tajuddin was not sent out or stopped from speaking. This is when Yeoh decided to bring up the incident where Warisan-Kota Belud MP Munirah Majilis was suspended from parliament for two days when discussing the Sulu claim.The incident was used as proof of the Speaker's double standards.Yeoh also pointed out that when it comes to a man or an UMNO member, the Speaker is afraid to take action when they are misbehaving in parliament. She said, "Why is there a double standard? How can female ministers be bullied like this?"

Many netizens agreed with Yeoh and commended her for speaking out about this issue

Netizens showed their support on Yeoh's Twitter account, where she reposted the video from her personal TikTok account.

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Other netizens, however, zeroed in on the speaker who they think has double standards."If we observe the speaker, it looks like he couldn't care less what the YB [Yeoh] is saying. He keeps quickly cutting her off. But it is truly double standards," one user observed.

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Other users also felt that he was taking sides and not being fair as he was not properly listening to Yeoh's words.

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Watch Hannah Yeoh's full video below:

Pasir Salak guna perkataan "Pxxxmxk" di Parlimen tapi Speaker kata tak dengar! pic.twitter.com/58oRYDWfeu— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) July 20, 2022