[PHOTOS] Artist Hilariously Rethinks Famous Disney Characters In Gender-Bending Roles

What would "Beauty and the Beast" have been like if the beast were female?
Something like this where you see Belle as a nerdy-pretty guy and the beast as a big fluffy lady.

Beau & Beast (Beauty & The Beast)
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The above is a work of a Canadian digital artist called Sakimi Chan who decided to change up some classic Disney characters and gender-bend them

Cruel (101 Dalmatians)
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Sakimi Chan is a digital artist based in Canada who is well-known for her TV, video game, and anime fan art. Sakimi put a gender-bending spin on some of the most familiar faces we grew up watching, and the marvelous results will make you rethink those Disney stories: What if "101 Dalmatians" villain Cruella de Vil were a well-dressed man?

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Below are some of Sakimi's gender-bending drawings

Sakimi's gender-bending take on little mermaid

Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
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Sakini apologises by stating that she doesn't know how to switch the genders of these names: Prince Mononoke and Lady Ashitaka

Ashitaka & San (Princess Mononoke)
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Gender-bending one of her favorite Anime films, "Howl's Moving Castle", Sakimi, according to her own admission, wanted to make Howl into a kickass lady

Sophocles & Howl (Howl's Moving Castle)
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After her fans suggested, Sakimi then gender-bended Esmeralda into a male

Esmereld (Hunchback of Notre Dame)
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Jack and Sally from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" into Jaq & Sal

Jaq & Sal (Nightmare Before Christmas)
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And while doing her version of male Maleficent, Sakimi says she did a bit of redesigning from the original concept to make it cooler and more evil looking

Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)
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Sakimi's version of Ursula

Urs (The Little Mermaid)
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Hades as a badass looking female character

Hades (Hercules)
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Pocahontas becomes Pocahon

Pocahon (Pocahontas)
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And, here's Elsa from Frozen, gender-bended into Els

Els (Frozen)
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Jalan Bangsar Murder Victim Was Stabbed Multiple Times From Neck To Groin

The body of a man discovered in the middle of Jalan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday morning, 19 November, was found with multiple stab wounds

According to Malay Mail, Brickfields police chief ACP Zairulnizam Mohd Zainuddin @ Hilmi said the forensics team found several lacerations on his body, including deep gashes to his neck, chest, right arm, and groin area.The police said they received a call alerting them of the body by a member of the public at 5.38am."A team of policemen rushed to the scene where they discovered the victim was already dead," he said in a statement, as quoted by New Straits Times.The man is believed to be in his 30s and had no form of identification on him.

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Zairulnizam confirmed that the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder

"The police are currently conducting investigations to establish a possible motive and trace the victim's next of kin, while carrying out background checks," he said in a statement yesterday.The body has been sent to Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) for post-mortem examination.

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The gruesome discovery caused temporary traffic congestion along Jalan Bangsar yesterday morning as a section of the road was sealed off to facilitate crime scene investigation

The Brickfields police chief has also urged members of the public with any credible information to head to the nearest police station or contact them at +603-22979222.


What Is The Govt's MyDIGITAL Initiative & How Will It Affect Us In The Long Run?

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Technology has advanced rapidly over the years, with many countries becoming more digital to keep up with the ever-changing, fast-paced industry

We see more countries adopting e-payments, logistics companies using drones for delivery, restaurants having robot servers, and even supermarkets offering self-service cashiers. This is because going digital reaps plenty of benefits, ultimately helping people, businesses, and even the government to save costs and enjoy a more convenient lifestyle in the long run. Additionally, a digital transformation also helps to create more business opportunities, and enables a country to easily keep up with the changing demands in the market.

With the goal of transforming Malaysia into a digitalised country by 2030, the government launched MyDIGITAL in 2021

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A long-term national initiative, MyDIGITAL aims to successfully transform Malaysia into a digitally-driven, high-income nation, as well as to become a regional leader in the digital economy.To achieve this, the initiative will take place through three significant phases — Phase 1 (2021 - 2022), Phase 2 (2022 - 2025), and Phase 3 (2025 - 2030). These phases will comprise consolidated initiatives and target outcomes, which will benefit Malaysians, businesses, as well as the government along the way.This means that Malaysians will enjoy an improved standard of life, businesses will fully optimise their resources, and government offices will be able to provide more efficient and effective services.

To ensure that the MyDIGITAL initiative runs smoothly and is able to achieve its target outcomes throughout the three phases, the government has set up specific objectives

Check out the objectives the government intends to fulfil:- Encourage industry players to become creators, users, and adopters of innovative business models under the digital economy- Harness human capital that is able to thrive in the digital economy- Nurture an integrated ecosystem that allows society to adopt a digital economy

To support the objectives, and the overall vision of the MyDIGITAL initiative, the government also came up with six key thrusts, each helping to guide the strategic direction of the country's digital transformation

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Here are the six main digital thrusts:- Drive digital transformation in the public sector- Boost economic competitiveness through digitalisation- Build enabling digital infrastructure- Build agile and competent digital talent- Create an inclusive digital society- Build a trusted, secure, and ethical digital environmentBesides that, the government will also be rolling out sectoral initiatives to grow the digital economy in four sectors — agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and services.

With the objectives and digital thrusts laid out, here's how the MyDIGITAL initiative will impact Malaysians, businesses, and the government throughout the three phases:

Phase 1 (2021 to 2022)

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This phase aims to accelerate the country's digital adoption in order to ensure a smooth and rapid rollout of Phase 2. Placing more emphasis on the government for this phase, the initiative intends to digitalise government services. This includes transforming the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) to become an agency that can drive digital transformation in the public sector. Additionally, the government also hopes to back up 80% of cloud storage across all services in 2022, push for all ministries and agencies nationwide to provide cashless payment options in 2022, and more. Aside from prioritising the digitalisation of government services, Phase 1 will also see the government promoting a cashless lifestyle, rolling out high-quality broadband services, and more for Malaysians.

Phase 2 (2023 to 2025)

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As the country becomes more digitally-driven, Phase 2 will shift MyDIGITAL's focus to driving digital transformation and inclusion across the digital economy, which will be done by concentrating more on the rakyat and businesses. This will allow for the creation of 5,000 new startups, teachers being able to use technology in teaching and learning, all schools having Internet access, all students owning an e-learning device, improved employability and provision of social protection for gig workers, and more. Additionally, the government expects to achieve 80% end-to-end online government services, getting 100% of civil servants to be digitally literate, and more.

Phase 3 (2025 to 2030)

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The final phase will chart a robust and sustainable growth pathway, with the government hoping to position the country to become a regional market producer for digital products and solutions.The government expects a 30% uplift in productivity in businesses, and aims to accumulate RM70 billion worth of investment by 2030. Additionally, the government hopes to be a data-driven entity, so that they can provide efficient service delivery for Malaysians. By 2030, the rakyat can also expect to see increased cyber security awareness, as well as 60% of cybercrime cases that can be prosecuted.

In accordance with Phase 1 of the initiative, over 57 government agencies such as the Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ), Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN), and more have gone cashless since July 2021

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Thanks to PayNet, the national provider of financial market utilities, government agencies will provide cashless payment options, which include JomPAY, MyDebit, FPX, DirectDebit, and DuitNow QR.To help boost Malaysia's digital economy, PayNet aims to build inclusive, accessible, and efficient payments and financial eco-systems for the country, So, with an extensive range of payment options, this means that you will no longer have to carry big bulks of cash or make an effort to visit your nearest government agency.

To encourage Malaysians to opt for e-payments online or at government agencies, PayNet is giving away RM10,000 each to 100 lucky winners!

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From now until 31 May, all you have to do is make e-payments over the counter or online at selected government agencies to stand a chance to win. The best part is that there is no minimum spend required at all. Check out the list of e-payments* you can use in order to participate in the contest: - MyDebit (your ATM card)- FPX- JomPAY- DirectDebit- DuitNow QR*Not all services are available at government agencies.

Here's a full list of the participating government agencies:

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- Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) - Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) - Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) - National Registration Department (JPN) - Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) - Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) - Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) - Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) - Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) via PBT- Federal Court of Malaysia - Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) - Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (BOMBA) - Malaysia Department of Insolvency (MDI) - Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM) - National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) - Office of the Director of Lands and Mines of the Federal Territory (PPTGWP) - Council of Trust for the People (MARA) - Ministry of Education (MOE) via Board of Examination- Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) - Hospital UiTM Puncak Alam

To find out more about PayNet's Cashless Boleh 2.0 campaign, you can check out their website


Chinese Mother & Toddler Hand Out Gift Packs As Apology For Any In-Flight Noise Caused

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In a video posted on Weibo last week, a mother and her 20-month-old son boarded a flight to Taiyuan, Northern China and began to hand out 100 gift packs to all the passengers on the plane

According to South China Morning Post, the mother, Wang, was worried that her toddler would cause a disturbance to all of the passengers on the almost three-hour flight. So, she prepared the packs to apologise in advance. Both she and her son were shown walking down the aisle of the plane before take-off, where Wang's adorable son personally handed the bags to the passengers.The bag contained earplugs, candies, and a handwritten note asking for forgiveness in case any noise her son made disturbed them. The notes were decorated with drawings of cartoon animals.Wang said, "My son is 20 months old and may get out of control and cry. I am afraid that he may disturb other passengers, so I'd better remind them ahead of the flight."

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Wang came up with this idea after she had noticed that many passengers on public transportation tend to be annoyed by loud noises made by children

"If parents show gratitude for the public's patience and offer an apology to fellow passengers, I believe they can put up with the children," Wang said.The video showing Wang and her son distributing the gift packs went viral on Weibo and has since amassed a total of 5.74 million views and 3,290 comments. Many netizens praised the mother for her consideration and for setting a good example as a member of the public and as a parent.

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Speaking of flights, this Thai airline allows you to bring your four-legged babies on board:

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"I Have A Pay, I Have An Apple" - 10 Best Malaysian Memes About The Apple Pay Launch

Apple Pay finally launched in Malaysia and netizens can't stop talking about it

From seamless payment transactions to compatibility with modern Apple devices, there are a lot of perks to using Apple Pay.

But our favourite thing about the launch are the memes and reactions lol.
Check out our top 10 picks here:

1.

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2.

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3.

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4.

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Rougly translates to, "Ahh Apple Pay this, Samsung Pay that, why don't you pay your bills first!"

5.

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6.

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7.

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8.

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9.

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10.

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Oh and the last one was so good, we just had to... ;P

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Find out everything you need to know about Apple Pay here:

                Apple Pay Is Finally Out In Malaysia. Here's Everything You Need To Know About It

Compatible devices, issuing banks, and steps on how to use it!

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Majlis Persandingan 100 Pengantin Di Dataran Merdeka Anjuran MAIWP Ini Curi Tumpuan Ramai

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Majlis persandingan merupakan detik yang paling ditunggu-tunggu oleh setiap pasangan pengantin

Iyalah, persandingan juga antara salah satu cara terbaik untuk kita war-warkan perkahwinan kita kepada ahli keluarga dan rakan-rakan.Baru-baru ini, tular satu video di TikTok berkenaan sebuah majlis persandingan besar-besaran dengan melibatkan 100 pasang pengantin di Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @syafirol.hafiz 100 Pengantin di Dataran Merdeka.  Karnival MAIWP. #pengantin #100pengantin #kahwin #dataranmerdeka  Bunga Rampai - Zaleha Hamid

Majlis persandingan besar-besaran dengan penglibatan 100 pasangan pengantin

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @syafirol.hafiz di TikTok, kelihatan ramai pengantin sedang melakukan sesi makan beradab di sebuah barisan meja panjang.Apa yang lebih menarik adalah majlis itu melibatkan persandingan 100 pasangan pengantin di Dataran Merdeka anjuran Majlis Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP).Malah, rata-rata ramai yang terkejut dengan kewujudan anjuran tersebut dan memuji kerana dapat meringankan kos pengantin.

Image via @syafirol.hafiz (TikTok)

Image via @syafirol.hafiz (TikTok)

"Semalam ingat datang nak lepak dataran, pelik pulak kenapa tiba-tiba banyak khemah" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan kini telah meraih 220.4K tontonan, 11.2K tanda suka dan 1.2K perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut mengucapkan tahniah di atas majlis persandingan itu.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Meriah betul bersanding ramai-ramai. Save bajet! :)

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Tempat 'Healing' Di Pantai Pasir Lanun Kini Jadi Sesak & Orang Ramai Yang Mahu Bergambar

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Tular sebuah pantai Pasir Lanun yang terletak kira-kira 35 kilometer dari pekan Mersing semakin menjadi tarikan pengunjung berikutan panorama indah dan suasananya yang mendamaikan

Orang ramai dilihat tidak melepaskan peluang untuk merakamkan gambar berlatarbelakangkan pemandangan alam semula jadi, meskipun terpaksa melalui lereng yang curam dan sempit serta hanya muat untuk sebuah kereta.Begitupun, terdapat sebuah video yang dimuat naik memperlihatkan keadaan lokasi viral itu yang mana dipenuhi orang ramai sehingga mengalami kesesakan baru-baru ini.Tonton video itu di bawah:

  @lolaestrellaaaa   original sound  - Mayat hidup

Orang ramai memenuhi ruangan bahu jalan hanya kerana mahu mengambil gambar

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik itu, kelihatan kereta dan motosikal bertali-arus untuk masuk dan keluar daripada lokasi berkenaan.Sementara itu, orang ramai juga memenuhi ruangan bahu jalan hanya kerana mahu mengambil gambar dengan berlatar belakangkan  keindahan alam di lokasi itu.Jalan menjadi sesak apabila terlalu banyak kereta yang berada di tempat viral tersebut dalam satu-satu masa di samping ada yang sanggup menghentikan kereta di bahu jalan yang kecil itu.

Image via @lolaestrellaaaa (TikTok)

Image via @lolaestrellaaaa (TikTok)

"Jammed... tak jadi ambil gambar... dapat plak pakcik takut kereta calar kat depan... setahun kat atas" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan kini telah pun meraih lebih 560.9K views, 7,598 likes dan 342 comments di TikTok.Menjengah ke ruangan komentar, ramai yang berpendapat lokasi ini menjadi sesak sebaik ia mula viral di media sosial sebagai tempat healing atau fotografi yang cantik.Sebahagian pengunjung yang biasa ke lokasi tersebut juga mengatakan kini sudah tidak seronok untuk melawat tempat tersebut dek kerana padat dengan orang ramai.Berikut di bawah antara komen menarik netizen di TikTok:

Image via @lolaestrellaaaa (TikTok)

Image via @lolaestrellaaaa (TikTok)

Image via @lolaestrellaaaa (TikTok)

Sebagai rekod, pantai Pasir Lanun dikatakan juga mendapat nama daripada kisah lanun-lanun yang merompak kapal dagang di Laut China Selatan dan menyembunyikan harta rompakan di sebuah gua di pantai itu malah dipercayai sehingga kini ia masih ada tetapi tiada yang berani meneroka kerana sebahagiannya telah tertimbus.Justeru, terdapat kebimbangan dari aspek keselamatan susulan jumlah pengunjung yang semakin ramai, biarpun dilihat terdapat beberapa papan tanda amaran telah diletakkan di sekitar kawasan tersebut.

Apa-apa pun, kalau bergambar nanti jangan lupa utamakan keselamatan korang juga ya!


WEF Ranks Malaysia The World's 8th Most Efficient Government. But Are We Really Worthy?

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked Malaysia as the 8th most efficient government in the world, ahead of Switzerland (9th) and Luxemborg (10th), based on its annual Global Competitiveness Report

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Efficiency and competitiveness of 144 of the world's governments is evaluated based on the wastefulness of government spending, burden of regulation, and transparency of policy-making - amongst other factors - to produce an overall global ranking

The efficiency of government has a significant bearing on a country’s competitiveness and economic growth. Excessive bureaucracy and regulation, a lack of transparency, and inadequate legal frameworks all impose additional costs on business and impede expansion.

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According to the WEF, an efficient government should be optimising public funds for its country's development and growth. However, the first AG report of 2014 - released in April 2015 - revealed several holes in terms of the management of public funds by several Malaysian ministries.

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Further disparaging WEF's rankings is the placement of Qatar at the top of the list. The Independent UK describes the oil-rich country as "an autocracy where women are discriminated against, migrant workers are exploited and free speech is curtailed".
Even more ironically, the Gulf state was recently implicated in possible money laundering cases linked to FIFA's decision to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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On Monday (13 July), Swiss federal prosecutors announced they had uncovered evidence of 28 acts of possible money laundering linked to the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, won by Russia and Qatar respectively. The investigation into how the tournaments were awarded is ongoing, with both countries denying any wrongdoing.

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The Global Competitiveness Report 2014/2015, which was released in September last year, places Malaysia in the 20th spot in terms of economic competitiveness compared to 24th in 2013/2014. Malaysia is also the best-ranked out of the  Emerging and Developing Asian nations ahead of South Korea, China, and Thailand.

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However, economic progress is still marred by several factors. corruption, access to financing, and crime and theft are perceived to be the top three problematic factors for doing business in Malaysia

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In a region plagued by corruption and red tape, Malaysia stands out as one of the very few countries that have been relatively successful at tackling these two issues, as part of its economic and government transformation programs.

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Other Asian governments that are included in the top 10 are Singapore (2nd) and Hong Kong (4th). Here's the complete list of the most efficient governments according to the WEF:

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On the other side of the spectrum, Venezuela emerged as the least efficient government followed by Italy and Argentina. The bottom 10 list reads as follows:

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Meanwhile, Foreign Policy Magazine ranks Malaysia as the 6th most attractive destination for foreign investors, climbing 5 spots from last year and placing ahead of Indonesia (12), Vietnam (23), Philippines (30), and Thailand (38). Malaysia and Singapore are the only ASEAN countries in the top 10.

Introduced by Daniel Altman, an adjunct professor of New York University’s Stern School of Business since 2013, the Baseline Profitability Index (BPI) uses a holistic approach based on eight factors that will affect the ultimate success of a foreign investment.These factors encompass (i) economic growth; (ii) financial stability; (iii) physical security; (iv) corruption; (v) expropriation by government; (vi) exploitation by local partners; (vii) capital controls, and (viii) exchange rates. Additionally, the BPI calculation also incorporates changes made by the World Bank in its measurement of gross domestic product (GDP) such as the revised method to compare living standards across countries.

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PM Najib Razak expressed his gratification for Malaysia's latest rankings, saying that the government will continue to provide for the people and the country's investors in spite of the challenges the government is facing right now

Ranking terkini meletakkan Malaysia destinasi ke-6 paling menarik pelabur asing oleh Foreign Policy dan ke-8 kerajaan...Posted by Najib Razak on Tuesday, 14 July 2015

"The latest rankings place Malaysia as the 6th most attractive destination for foreign investors by Foreign Policy and the 8th most efficient government by the World Economic Forum. At a time when some parties are discrediting the country and the Government's efforts, we continue to strive to provide the best service to the people as well as to create a competitive and investor-friendly environment for investors," he wrote.


Tourism Minister Wants Malaysia To Provide Visa-On-Arrival To All Countries

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Malaysia should consider providing visa-on-arrival to all countries to remain competitive in the global tourism industry, according to Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing

Speaking during his keynote address at the 2023 Asean Tourism Forum in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, yesterday, 7 February, Tiong stated that Malaysia needs to be sensitive to market trends and allow such re-opening initiatives as the local tourism industry is still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Tourism Minister said that Malaysia should not be using security as a pretext to hinder tourist arrivals.According to Tiong, he has confidence in Malaysian authorities, saying they are capable of coping with passenger surges and maintaining order at entry points across the country."It projects the wrong image for our country... by not preparing for and welcoming the return of a large influx of tourists to Malaysia," he said during the keynote address, as reported by Bernama.

Tiong suggested this especially for tourists from China and India, as well as to prevent Malaysia from losing its competitiveness within the region

"I urge the Ministry of Home Affairs to immediately look into expanding visa-on-arrival for all countries, especially China and India, to prevent us from losing our competitiveness within the region," he said.According to Tiong, changes to current immigration policies and mechanisms should be done together by keeping in mind local tourism services to enable the tourism industry to better attract tourists.

File photo of Tiong King Sing.
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Currently, Malaysia only allows visa-on-arrival for tourists from China and India, who enter Malaysia from its neighbouring countries

These countries are Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia.If a traveller is travelling directly from India or China, they are not eligible for a visa-on-arrival.

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Zahid Who Is Now Facing A Total 87 Graft Charges Says He Is Back As UMNO President

Earlier today, 30 June, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that he was ending his garden leave to resume his position as UMNO president

"I can no longer stand seeing the people being lied to and insulted."So, beginning today, I am officially resuming my duties as Umno president," Zahid said, adding that he can do this as he was elected party president, and not appointed.He said this in conjunction with the first anniversary of him being elected as UMNO president. He had gone on the garden leave six months after he was elected."So one year anniversary is important to me, hence on 30 June 2019, I wish to announce that I am ending my (garden) leave today," Zahid said.

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Zahid, who made the announcement at a Hari Raya function in Sungai Sumun in Perak, is currently facing a total of 87 graft charges, which is the highest among his Barisan Nasional peers

On Thursday, 27 June, Zahid was charged with 33 counts of receiving RM42.76 million in bribes from the operator of a visa application system.The 33 new charges brought the total number of charges against him to 87, involving tens of millions of ringgit belonging to Yayasan Akalbudi.During the trial, Zahid pleaded not guilty to the 33 news counts.According to The Borneo Post Online's report, he is alleged to have committed all the offences at Country Heights, Kajang, between October 2014 and July 2017.

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Watch Zahid announce his return as UMNO president here:

Posted by Zahid Hamidi on Sunday, 30 June 2019


Here's Why You Should Travel To These Popular Destinations From March To May

1. The Philippines

El Nido Palawan
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It’s the dry season in the Philippines from March to May, so you can expect sunny weather all day long. Daily temperatures range between 22°C and 33°C with minimal rain. However, towards the end of May is when the rainy season starts so do look out for the occasional downpour if you’re traveling around then.

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This time of year is good for: Outdoor activities such as water sports, chilling by the beach, as well as visiting the highlands, mountainous, and coastal regions.

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Pro tip: The month of May tends to be the off-peak season so it’s a good time to take advantage of the smaller crowds and discounted hotel rates.

2. Japan

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It’s during this time that the weather in Japan is arguably the best of the year, especially in April. This is also the time when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom! Daily temperatures are pleasantly cool and it’s mostly sunny with minimal rain, though light rain showers are a possibility in May. Expect temperatures of about 18-19°C on average.

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This time of year is good for: Walks in famous Japanese gardens lots of cherry blossoms.

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Pro tip: The Spring school holiday season kicks off in the second half of March and during the Golden Week (29 April – 5 May). It’s one of Japan’s busiest holidays thanks to four national holidays taking place within the space of seven days. So you might want to avoid these travel periods.

3. Vietnam

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Expect clear skies with minimal rain when you travel to Vietnam during these months. Another good news is that since this is considered the off-peak season, you won't be seeing big crowds anywhere. Hotel and flight prices are considerably cheaper too. Depending on the region you're visiting, the temperature ranges between 17-32°C, with northern Vietnam being more cooling than the southern states.

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This time of the year is good for: Beach activities, sightseeing, and trekking in Vietnam's hill regions.

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Pro-tip: Visit in March to experience the Perfume Pagoda Festival in Hanoi. Buddhists from all over Vietnam will make pilgrimages to this pagoda, which is considered to be one of the holiest in the country. You'll get to see traditional dances and other special activities throughout the festival.

4. Australia

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It’s autumn in Australia from March till May, so the weather will be slightly cooler than a scorching summer. Daily temperature ranges between 14-22°C with fine weather throughout. This is a great time to see the autumn foliage in the parks, and even within the city.

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This time of the year is good for: River cruises, water sports, and visiting vineyards.

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Pro-tip: Head to Mount Wilson in Sydney for the best autumn experience in Australia. This is the time when the gardens look their best, dressed in the beautiful hues of red and gold of autumn.

5. Korea

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Winters can be really cold in Korea, which makes March till May a better time to visit as the weather will start to grow warmer in March. Spring usually starts in April, which is the best season to visit as the temperature isn't too hot or cold (average of 17°C). This is also the time when the cherry blossoms start to bloom, perfect for your Instagram feed!

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This time of the year is best for: Checking out the cherry blossoms, camping, and feasting on seafood.

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Pro-tip: Korea's strawberry season happens between March and April. It's said that Korean strawberries are not as sour as those from other countries, and they're much juicier too. So don't forget to grab some while you're there!

6. China

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Spring is definitely the best season to visit China as the temperature is at a comfortable range of 10-23°C. This is the best time to venture outdoors to see the spring flowers and natural scenery of China. As this is not the peak season for international travellers, you can expect lower hotel prices and a smaller crowd at most attractions.

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This time of the year is best for: Climbing the Great Wall, visiting famous mountains like Huangshan as this is when they look the best.

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Pro-tip: If you're not a fan of the cold, then you might want to consider avoiding the northern parts of China. The weather can still be quite cold compared to the southern provinces.

Wanna travel to these places? Book your March-May holidays on the AirAsiaGo app right now to enjoy exclusive deals.

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If you’re going to be traveling during the March-May period, you should definitely book your flight or hotel via the AirAsiaGo mobile app to take advantage of their current promo and earn 5 x BIG Points*!Here are the details:Booking period: Now till 25 February 2018Travel period: Now till 30 May 2018After you've booked your flight or accommodation, just log on to the AirAsiaGo Redeem site, key in your booking details, and the BIG Points will be credited to your account. *5x BIG Points earning is limited to booking of flights only or Hotel only during this promotional period.

You could also stand a chance to win holiday e-vouchers for your next vacation

In conjunction with Chinese New Year, AirAsiaGo is also giving out some holiday e-vouchers worth up to RM299! Click here to try your luck and see if you can huat ah :D


Kecil-Kecil Dah Stress, Reaksi Wajah Bayi Ini Masa Dengar Doktor Membebel Curi Tumpuan

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

Setelah sembilan bulan menunggu, pasti ibu dan ayah excited nak berjumpa dengan bayi yang baru lahir bukan?

Terutama sekali bagi mereka yang baru mendapat anak pertama, memang banyak preparation perlu dibuat untuk menjaga bayi. Selalunya doktor atau orang yang lebih tua akan dirujuk untuk mengetahui tips menjaga bayi. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkenaan reaksi wajah stress seorang bayi yang baru lahir telah mencuri tumpuan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ainafifahhh Lepas Keluar perut terus dengar orang bebel, berkerut terus muka.  original sound  - Ainafifah

Menggangu nak tidur, bayi ini sampai buat muka stress dengar doktor membebel

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @ainafifahhh, kelihatan seorang bayi baru lahir sedang berada di sebuah hospital yang tidak dikenal pasti.Namun, apa yang mencuri tumpuan ramai adalah apabila bayi tersebut membuat reaksi wajah stress semasa mendengar doktor membebel. Seolah-olah doktor tersebut mengganggu dia tidur pula.

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"Inilah reality kehidupan dik, praktis siap-siap nanti nak kena dengar parents membebel" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 434.8K views, 56.5K likes serta 924 comments di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat reaksi wajah bayi tersebut. Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai dik, sampai berkerut-kerut muka awak tu. Stress ya dengar doktor membebel :D

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

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These Photoshopped Images of Apes On Hollywood Movie Posters Are Ape-solutely Spot On

It's true that primates were among the first species sent to space

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At one point in time, they even ruled the world...

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... rode on horses

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Survived the wilderness...

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... and will probably even survive the "Day After Tomorrow"

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Some made it to the museums

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... while others became the biggest apes of Wall Street

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Yup, they're truly X-Ceptional! ;p

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Catch them in "War For The Planet Of The Apes" in local cinemas 13 July.

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All 150 Onboard Killed In Germanwings Plane Crash In French Alps

Germanwings co-pilot had 'suicidal tendencies' in the past

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The Germanwings co-pilot had undergone psychotherapy years ago because of suicidal tendencies, a situation experts say is hard for airlines to detect. The prosecutor in charge said treatment had taken place before he, obtained his commercial pilot license. “A few years ago, the co-pilot had been in psychotherapeutic treatment with noted suicide risk over a long period before he gained his pilot license,” Düsseldorf prosecutor Ralf Herrenbrück said.

        wsj.com

But the prosecutor also pointed out that the symptoms had not been noted during subsequent treatment, which appears to have lasted until shortly before last Tuesday’s crash. “In the following period and until recently there were further doctors’ visits and sick notes, without suicidal tendencies or aggression towards others attested,” the statement said.It emerged that Lubitz had visited Düsseldorf University hospital on 10 March, for what the hospital would only describe as a “diagnostic evaluation”. Citing patient confidentiality, a brief hospital statement said it would not reveal any further details, but insisted that media reports that he had been treated for depression there had been false. The New York Times reported that the treatment had been for eyesight problems.

        theguardian.com

Not one body has been recovered intact from the site of the Germanwings plane crash in the French Alps, investigators revealed.
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25 March: Germanwings Co-Pilot Deliberately Crashed The Plane

A student who knew some of the German students involved in a crashed plane, reacts during a minute of silence in front of the council building in Llinars del Valles, near Barcelona, Spain on Wednesday.
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The co-pilot of the Germanwings jet that crashed in the French Alps deliberately forced the plane into the descent that led to the disaster, the prosecutor said. He pressed a button that accelerated the Airbus A320’s descent when alone in the cockpit. “It was a voluntary action,” Robin said.The co-pilot – named by the prosecutor as Andreas Lubitz, 28, a German citizen – was alone because the pilot had gone to the toilet. When he returned, the co-pilot refused to open the door. “The intention was to destroy this plane,” he said.Lubitz was breathing normally at the point of impact, the prosecutor reveals. He said nothing during the final descent, which lasted about 10 minutes. “Absolute silence inside the cockpit. Nothing, no word during the last 10 minutes.”

        theguardian.com

Mr. Robin’s conclusions are drawn from the plane’s cockpit voice recorder, recovered at the crash site in the French Alps late Tuesday and analyzed by French accident investigators on Wednesday. The recording contains screams believed to be from passengers, once they recognized the plane was crashing.

        wsj.com

A first officer, Lubitz had been flying for Germanwings since September 2013 after being trained with the airline’s parent company Lufthansa at its facility in Bremen. He had clocked up a total of 630 hours in the air.Members of the Luftsportclub Westerwald, a flying club, of which Lubitz had been a member since he was a teenager in Montabaur, said it had been his dream to fly.“Andreas became a member of the association and wanted his dream of flying to be realised. He began in the gliding school and made it to become a pilot,” read a statement on the club’s website.

        theguardian.com

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Reaction from Germanwings to the shocking news from Marseille

We are shaken by the upsetting statements of the French authorities. 1/3— Germanwings (@germanwings) March 26, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families and friends of the victims. 2/3— Germanwings (@germanwings) March 26, 2015

The next press conference will take place this afternoon at 2.30 pm (German time). 3/3— Germanwings (@germanwings) March 26, 2015

One Of The Germanwings Pilot Was Locked Out Of Cockpit Before The Plane Crashed

A French rescue worker on Wednesday near the crash site of a Germanwings jet.
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As officials struggled Wednesday to explain why a jet with 150 people on board crashed amid a relatively clear sky, an investigator said evidence from a cockpit voice recorder indicated one pilot left the cockpit before the plane’s descent and was unable to get back in.A senior military official involved in the investigation described “very smooth, very cool” conversation between the pilots during the early part of the flight from Barcelona, Spain, to Düsseldorf, Germany. Then the audio indicated that one of the pilots left the cockpit and could not re-enter.“The guy outside is knocking lightly on the door, and there is no answer,” the investigator said. “And then he hits the door stronger, and no answer. There is never an answer.”He said, “You can hear he is trying to smash the door down.”

        nytimes.com

Officials investigating the crash have not ruled out terrorism. The remote location of the crash, in the French Alps, has made the site difficult to reach and complicated the investigation.

        qz.com

The plane took off from Barcelona around 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning and last contacted air traffic control at 10:30 a.m. Ten minutes later, however, the plane began to descend at a normal speed, without signaling an emergency, before hitting the side of the mountain killing all 150 onboard.

        slate.com

On 24 March, an Airbus A320 plane operated by Germanwings crashed near Meolans-Revels, a small village of 300, at an altitude of more than 6,500 feet in the southern Alps

Germanwings Airbus A320 crashes in French Alps near Digne http://t.co/yNlWbNJmYI— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 24, 2015

There are no survivors, officials say

French PM Valls says fears 142-150 passengers died in plane crash, cause is still unknown, reports @ReutersIndia. #planecrash— Latest on SAYS (@saysdotcom) March 24, 2015

According to BBC, the plane had reportedly been en route from Barcelona, Spain to Dusseldorf, Germany carrying 142 passengers and 6 crew members.
French President Francois Hollande said: "The conditions of the accident, which have not yet been clarified, lead us to think there are no survivors."
He added that the site of Germanwings crash "is a very difficult area to access," and called "for solidarity with the victims."

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The mountainous area, near the village of Méolans-Revel and close to the border with Italy, has few clear trails, which is complicating the rescue operations. France 24 quoted witnesses saying the weather conditions and visibility were good in the area at the time of the accident.

        qz.com

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The aircraft is reportedly 24 years old, and is operated by the low-cost airline Germanwings, owned by Lufthansa

.@flightradar24 says Germanwings A320 D-AIPX is one of the oldest A320 with serial number 0147, delivered in 1990. pic.twitter.com/VrdHaD6nwx— Latest on SAYS (@saysdotcom) March 24, 2015

Until the 24 March crash the airline had a perfect safety record.  Based in Cologne, Germanwings  has hubs in Cologne, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Berlin and Dusseldorf.

In 2014, it added several more routes including regular flights between Berlin and Nice, Hamburg and Prague, Hamburg and Toulouse, Berlin and Dubrovnik and Hamburg and Reykjavik.It has been engaged in a long-running row with the German pilots union over pay and conditions, which has led to strikes.The row between Lufthansa management and the union centers on changes to early retirement benefits that the company wanted to change for new entrants.

        mashable.com

The aircraft can hold as many as 168 passengers. It was carrying a total of 150 passengers and crew.

The relatives of passengers aboard the flight received a police escort at Barcelona airport.
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As well as a crew of six, there were 144 passengers on board, among them children, understood to be mostly Germans returning home from vacation.

        wsj.com

Officials believe 67 of those aboard the plane were German citizens. Forty-five of the passengers had Spanish names, Spain's deputy prime minister said. The passengers included a German school class on its way back from an exchange trip as well as two opera singers, Maria Radner and Oleg Bryjak. Ms Radner was travelling with her husband and baby.The flight was also carrying citizens of Australia, Turkey, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium. UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said it was "sadly likely" that some British nationals were on board.

        bbc.com

According to Germanwings managing director Thomas Winkelmann, the plane began descending one minute after it reached its cruising height and continued to lose altitude for eight minutes

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He said the aircraft lost contact with French air traffic controllers at 10:53 at an altitude of about 6,000 feet. The plane did not send out a distress signal, officials said. Earlier reports of a distress call, quoting the French interior ministry, referred to a message from controllers on the ground.

        bbc.com

The crash exacted a heavy toll on a small western German town, Haltern am See, which lost 16 teenagers and two teachers. The group was returning from a student exchange at a public high school near Barcelona.

Two of the victims, Oleg Bryjak and Maria Radner.
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“This is the darkest day in the history of our town,” said Bodo Klimpel, the town’s mayor.Opera singers Oleg Bryjak and Maria Radner were also among the victims on board the , having performed in Barcelona.

        wsj.com

As word spread about reports that a plane from Barcelona had gone missing many students began researching online. “And then when the plane didn’t land and they were unable to make contact with their friends and classmates by cell phone, that’s when they assumed the worst had happened,” said Haltern am See mayor Bodo Klimpel, fighting off tears. “The students were informed that there was a sufficient probability that the plane would not be landing in Düsseldorf. Classes were then called off.”

        independent.co.uk

France has mobilised more than 600 police and military personnel, together with 10 helicopters and a military plane, for the recovery effort

But with no direct road access to the crash site, emergency workers faced difficult options: hourslong treks at altitudes of 6,500 feet or rappelling from helicopters unable to land on treacherous mountainous terrain.“It is really hard to get there,” said Damien Bon, a marshal with the local mountain police.

        wsj.com

They have recovered one of the two black box recorders from the Germanwings aircraft, and the BEA, France's flight safety agency, was set to begin analysing the contents

The recording devices typically provide the best clue why a plane crashed; officials didn’t say whether it was the flight data recorder or the cockpit voice recorder that was recovered.

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Tun Mahathir And 14 Other Malaysian Politicians When They Were Much, Much Younger

1. Tun Dato' Sri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, current Prime Minister of Malaysia
THEN:

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NOW:

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Tun M turns 93 this year.

2. Mukhriz Mahathir, current Chief Minister of Kedah (Menteri Besar Kedah)
THEN:

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NOW:

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Mukhriz turns 54 this November.

3. Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, current Deputy Prime Minister
THEN:

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NOW:

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Dr. Wan Azizah turns 66 this year.

4. Nurul Izzah Anwar, MP of Permatang Pauh
THEN:

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NOW:

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Nurul Izzah turns 38 in November this year.

5. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, former Deputy PM of Malaysia and key leader of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)
THEN:

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Image via Time Magazine / Getty Images / Asia Finest

NOW:

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Anwar Ibrahim is 71 years old this year.

6. Lim Guan Eng, current Finance Minister and former Chief Minister of Penang
THEN:

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NOW:

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Lim Guan Eng turns 58 this year.

7. Lim Kit Siang, key leader of the Democratic Action Party (DAP)
THEN:

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NOW:

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Lim Kit Siang is now 77 years old.

8. The late Karpal Singh, former MP of Bukit Gelugor and National Chairman of DAP
THEN:

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BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY IN 2014:

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Karpal Singh died at the age of 73 on 10 April 2014.

9. Azmin Ali, current Minister of Economic Affairs and former Chief Minister of Selangor (Menteri Besar Selangor)
THEN:

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NOW:

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Azmin Ali turns 54 this year.

10. Tan Sri Dato' Muhyiddin Yassin, current Minister of Home Affairs
THEN:

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NOW:

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Muhyiddin turns 71 this year.

11. Dato' Sri Najib Razak, former Prime Minister of Malaysia
THEN:

Image via En. Rasional Blogspot / The Star Online / bigdotcom Wordpress / Coffeeticks

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NOW:

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Najib will turn 65 this year.

12. Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, current UMNO president and former Deputy Prime Minister
THEN:

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NOW:

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Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is now 65 years old.

13. Datuk Ahmad Maslan, former Deputy Finance Minister
THEN:

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NOW:

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Ahmad Maslan will turn 52 this year.

14. The late Nik Abdul Aziz, former Chief Minister of Kelantan (Menteri Besar of Kelantan) and former Spiritual Leader of PAS
THEN:

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BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY IN 2015:

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Nik Aziz died at the age of 84 on 12 February 2015.

15. Dato' Ibrahim Ali, former Pasir Mas MP and president of Persatuan Pribumi Perkasa (Perkasa)
THEN:

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NOW:

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Ibrahim Ali is now 65 years old.

BONUS: Rosmah Mansor, wife of the Najib Razak
THEN:

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NOW:

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Rosmah turns 65 this year.


Netflix Wants To Pay You RM16,000 To Travel And Take Instagram Photos For Two Weeks

Yes, you read that right! Netflix is looking for six so-called 'Grammasters' to come to Europe and the Middle East for two weeks, take photos of its sets and share them on Instagram!

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The streaming service is looking for “Grammasters” again — 6 lucky people who will spend time in Europe and the Middle East to post pictures from “popular shows, films, and even Netflix originals.

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As if that didn’t sound like enough of a dream job, Netflix is paying USD4,000 (RM16,000) for the job in addition to covering travel expenses

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It’s really as simple as that, and they would foot the bill for the 2 week gig, by covering travel expenses around Europe and the Middle East. Not only that, they are also paying USD4000 (RM16,000) for the job which requires these Grammasters to photograph the sets of popular Netflix original shows and movies.

        vulcanpost.com

To secure this job, all you need to do is follow Netflix on Instagram and tag them in three of your best original pictures on Instagram by 6 March. Oh, make sure you use the hashtag #Grammasters3.

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What kinds of photos should you pick? Netflix isn’t particularly specific, but it does say that they should “show off your interests or passions.”

Apparently, this isn't the first Grammasters challenge. Last year, Netflix sent three people to North America to take set pictures of Netflix originals like 'Gossip Girl' and 'Dexter'.

Arielle Vey, one of the Grammasters last year.
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Netflix says it will select 25 finalists by 11 March and notify them via direct message on Instagram

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Currently, there are over 500,000 entries on Instagram. To say competition is stiff would be an understatement!

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But hey, that shouldn't stop you from submitting your best photos! Who knows, you might win. ;)

So, Netflix recently launched in Malaysia! But...

                Malaysians Can Now 'Netflix And Chill'… But It May Not Be As Fun As You’d Expect

Netflix has extended its service to 130 countries including Malaysia.

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54 Soldiers Sentenced To Death By Firing Squad For Refusing To Fight Islamist Insurgents

On Wednesday, 17 December 2014, a total of 54 soldiers have been sentenced to death by firing squad by a Nigerian court for refusing to go out to recapture towns taken by Boko Haram

The soldiers appeared before a court martial in Abuja
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The soldiers, who were found guilty of mutiny, were accused of refusing to help recapture three towns that had been seized by the Islamist group in August, the Slate reported via the BBC

The group has been waging an insurgency since 2009 and is seeking to create an Islamist state in north-eastern Nigeria.More than 2,000 people have died in attacks blamed on Boko Haram so far this year and thousands more have been displaced by the fighting.The court martial began in October and was conducted behind closed doors. Military officials were not available for comment afterwards.

        bbc.com

An additional five soldiers who were charged were acquitted. Nigerian soldiers frequently argue that they are not paid in full, are left in the field without enough ammunition or food, and are outgunned by Boko Haram, The Daily Beast reported via the AP.

“[Nigerian] troops regularly complain that they are outgunned by Boko Haram, they are not paid in full and they are abandoned on the battlefield without enough ammunition or food,” according to the Associated Press.“Twelve soldiers were sentenced to death in September for mutiny and attempted murder of the commanding officer in the counter-insurgency. They blamed him for the deaths of an unknown number of soldiers ambushed and killed after they were ordered to drive at night on a road frequently attacked by the militants.”

        slate.com

All the soldiers, accused of "conspiring to commit mutiny against the authorities of 7 Division, Nigerian Army", had denied the charges and the sentence is subject to approval by senior officers

Soldiers accused of refusing to fight in the country's northeastern Islamic uprising appear before a court-martial in Abuja, Nigeria
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In recent weeks, Special Forces have been deployed and have recaptured at least four towns with help from air raids, traditional hunters and vigilantes, as per a report by the Associated Press

The turnaround comes as Nigerians prepare for Feb. 14 presidential elections that are expected to be the most closely contested since decades of military dictatorship ended in 1999.President Goodluck Jonathan, 57, is being challenged by former military dictator Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, 72.Buhari is being touted by an opposition coalition as more likely to succeed in curbing the insurgency and in fighting corruption that Jonathan is accused of fueling.

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COVID-19 Patients Can Claim RM50 A Day For Their Hospital Stays Under This Govt Scheme

Recently, there have been social media posts stating that COVID-19 patients can claim RM50 from the government for each day that they are hospitalised

This is true. However, you have to be eligible for mySalam, the government's free public health protection scheme.

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For the uninitiated, mySalam is a takaful income assistance scheme meant to help Malaysians in the lower income group

No application is necessary for this financial aid. Instead, mySalam coverage is automatically given to eligible Cost of Living Aid (BSH) recipients based on their age, marital status, and income status.You are covered by mySalam if you are a BSH recipient who is:- A married individual aged between 18 and 65,- A single individual aged between 40 and 65 with an income of less than RM24,000 per annum, or- A disabled individual aged between 18 and 65 with an income of less than RM24,000 per annum.The two main benefits of the mySalam coverage are:- A one-time critical illness claim of RM8,000 if you are diagnosed with any of these 45 illnesses, and- A hopitalisation benefit of RM50 per day for a maximum of 14 days (or a maximum of RM700) per annum at any government, military, or university hospitals.

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So, if you are a COVID-19 patient, the mySalam scheme can help cover some of your hospitalisation and treatment costs

Since the hospitalisation benefit is valid for any illness, this also covers a COVID-19 patient's hospital stay.Moreover, patients who develop complications caused by COVID-19 that result in any of the 45 listed critical illnesses can also make a claim under the critical illness benefit.These are the documents you need to submit online to mySalam to claim the benefit:- If you are a patient hospitalised with COVID-19, get a discharge note or any document issued by the hospital or the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirming your diagnosis.- If you are suspected of having COVID-19 but placed under quarantine in a hospital or quarantine centre, the isolation order issued by the MOH is required as proof.Claims will be processed within 10 working days and payment will be credited directly into the recipient's account as registered with the BSH scheme.You can check your eligibility as well as make your mySalam claims here.

Remember to #JustStayAtHome. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation here.

The Ministry of National Unity has updated standard operating procedures for celebrating Chinese New Year under the Movement Control Order (MCO):

                New CNY SOPs Allow For Reunion Dinners Among 15 Family Members Living Within 10KM Radius

Religious activities at the temple on 11, 12, and 19 February are also permitted.

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Gara-Gara ‘U-Turn’ Doktor Ini Bertengkar, Maki & Doakan Pemandu Yang Lain Dapat Covid-19

Seperti yang kita tahu, setiap pengguna jalan raya haruslah patuh pada peraturan dan memandu dengan cermat untuk keselamatan bersama

Jika melanggar peraturan jalan raya, sudah tentu kita akan menyusahkan pemandu lain dan kadangkala ia boleh mencetuskan pergaduhan besar serta melibatkan banyak pihak.Namun, common sense dan budi bahasa sangatlah penting ketika memandu tidak kira dalam apa jua situasi sama ada anda betul atau salah.Tular baru-baru ini di laman sosial Twitter mengenai seorang wanita yang merupakan doktor di Hospital Pengajar Universiti Putra Malaysia (HPUPM) telah bertengkar dengan dua orang lelaki di jalan raya berdekatan hospital tersebut.Lihat video penuh di bawah:

@kkmm_gov @KKMPutrajaya macam ni ke sahsiah seorang doktor? Lokasi di hospital serdang. Cara dia uturn membahayakan orang lain dan melakukan provokasi yang melampau. Wajar ke seorang doktor doakan orang kena covid? pic.twitter.com/AvuCadtPLO— Fadzli Amin (@Fadzmin_) February 2, 2021

Membuat U-Turn berdekatan hospital sampai memakan jalan dan tidak mahu mengalah sehingga mengejar kereta si perakam

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Menerusi video yang dirakam menggunakan dashcam, pada mulanya kereta si perakam berada di jalan utama sebelum doktor itu membuat pusingan U dari arah bertentangan.Sejurus selepas itu, si perakam pantas membunyikan hon kepada doktor berkenaan kerana keretanya dikatakan telah memakan jalan utama.Akibat tidak berpuas hati, doktor itu bertindak membunyikan hon berulang kali dan mengejar kereta si perakam sehingga tiba di traffic light.Apa yang lebih mencuri perhatian ramai adalah apabila doktor itu berhenti di sebelah kereta si perakam dan mengeluarkan kata-kata kesat dengan nada yang tinggi. Malah dia dikatakan telah mendoakan si perakam supaya mendapat penyakit Covid-19.

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Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu telah mendapat 411.4K views, 9.8K retweets, 7.7K likes dan 1.2K quote tweets di Twitter

Rata-rata warganet memberikan pelbagai reaksi dan komen masing-masing terhadap video tular itu. Ada yang berpihak kepada doktor tersebut dan ada juga yang menyokong si perakam.Antara komen menarik daripada warganet di Twitter:

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"My First Time Eating Human Flesh" — Celebrity Couple Posts Video Eating Wife's Placenta

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Earlier this week, a celebrity couple took to Instagram to show how they cooked and ate the wife's placenta after she gave birth

Taiwanese-American actor, Benji Wang, 40, and his wife, Cindy, welcomed their baby girl into the world on 12 May.They posted a Reel on the husband's Instagram account, @kungfubenji, on 14 May.The Reel, which has been flagged by the platform as containing graphic content, shows Benji demonstrating how he cooked the umbilical cord and placenta by first washing and cleaning them. He then chops the placenta with the umbilical cord into bite-size pieces before boiling it in water.After boiling once, he changes the water and boils the pieces again.

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He then stir-fries them with onions, ginger, and capsicum in avocado oil

The Reel shows the actor cum content creator chopping the vegetables, which he first sautés in avocado oil before seasoning them with salt and adding the boiled placenta and umbilical cord pieces.He finishes cooking the dish by seasoning it with some black pepper.

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He then served the dish on the dining table to for his wife to eat

Cindy takes the first bite using a pair of chopsticks.She then passes the chopsticks to her husband, who takes a bite of a piece of placenta and brings the remaining portion closer to the camera to reveal what it looks like in the middle. It has a slightly pinkish hue.The rest of the video shows them enjoying the dish.According to an interview Benji gave to TVBS News Network, the dish tasted "a little like pork liver, but also pork belly and intestines. The taste is pretty average," reported The Star."This is my first time eating human flesh," he said, adding that he was initially very nervous when he took his first bite.However, unlike her husband, Cindy said she found the placenta "delicious and crunchy".

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You can watch the Reel on Instagram here.

But why did the couple do this?

In the comments section of the Reel, many wondered why would anyone choose to eat a human placenta, with some even going so far as to say that the couple were committing cannibalism.According to the husband, he has heard that the best way to restore a woman's body after she has given birth is by eating the placenta, which is rather simple to incorporate into cooking.The act of eating the placenta is called placentophagy, and while it is common among many animals, it isn't so common for humans to do the same. Lately, however, many celebrity couples have taken to it.Some of the big names who have eaten their placenta after giving birth — due to its rumoured health benefits — include Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, Alicia Silverstone, January Jones, and Hilary Duff.

As for the rumours, there is no proof that eating a placenta has any health benefits, as the claims have not been thoroughly tested

According to Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit American academic medical centre, while there have been claims that placentophagy can prevent postpartum depression, and improve mood, energy, and milk supply, there's no evidence that eating the placenta provides any health benefits.In fact, Mayo Clinic warns, placentophagy can be harmful to both the mother and the baby.Similarly, according to a BBC report, very little work has been carried out to assess anecdotal evidence and there is not one double-blind, placebo-controlled study on human placentophagy.However, if a mother wants to keep her placenta, it's her choice.


Isu Tipu Sijil Digital Vaksin, Denda RM100,000 & Penjara Menanti Individu Yang Ingkar

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Bagi mana-mana individu yang ingkar menggunakan sijil digital vaksinasi palsu kini boleh dikenakan denda sehingga RM100,000 dan hukuman penjara

Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Dr. Ismail Mohamed Said memberitahu Dewan Rakyat dalam sidang Parlimen hari ini, hukuman tersebut boleh dikenakan kepada individu didapati bersalah memalsukan sijil vaksin.Beliau berkata demikian menjawab soalan tambahan Shaharizukirnain Abd. Kadir (Pas - Setiu), yang mahukan penjelasan mengenai jumlah individu yang telah dikenakan tindakan atas kesalahan memalsukan sijil digital vaksin.Sebelum itu, Shaharizukirnain turut meminta Kementerian Dalam Negeri menyatakan tindakan yang akan dikenakan ke atas golongan yang memalsukan sijil suntikan vaksin.

Palsukan sijil vaksin, denda RM100,000, penjara atau kedua-duanya sekali jika didapati bersalah. Kompaun pun boleh dikenakan di bawah Akta 342.#SisiTVParlimen#DewanRakyat#AWANInews pic.twitter.com/NjKoCVWKRo— Astro AWANI (@501Awani) September 15, 2021

Dalam pada itu, seramai 10 individu telah dihadap ke mahkamah atas pertuduhan memalsukan sijil digital vaksin, setakat ini

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Daripada jumlah tersebut, seorang individu di Sarawak didapati bersalah atas pertuduhan tersebut dan mengikut pecahan negeri satu kes direkodkan di Kelantan, Melaka (dua), Sarawak (empat), Perak (satu) serta Sabah (dua).Mengulas lanjut, Ismail berkata, mana-mana individu yang memalsukan sijil suntikan vaksin, tindakan undang-undang boleh diambil di bawah Seksyen 22 (d) Akta Pencegahan dan Pengawalan Penyakit Berjangkit 1988 (Akta 342)."Tindakan kompaun boleh dikenakan dengan serta-merta sekiranya mereka didapati bersalah bagi menjimatkan masa dan meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat. Pada masa yang sama, siasatan lanjut boleh dijalankan mengikut peruntukan undang-undang sedia ada iaitu sama ada di bawah Akta 342 atau Kanun Keseksaan," katanya.


A Malaysian Soldier Who Raped His Friend's Wife Has Been Sentenced To 13 Years In Jail

Corporal Mohd Zulkarnain Abdul Razak, who in July 2016 was charged with raping a 25-year-old woman, was sentenced to 13 years in jail and six strokes of the cane yesterday, 14 December

According to a Bernama report published on NST Online, Judge Syafeera Mohd Said at the Ampang Sessions Court found the 37-year-old army corporal guilty of the charge.He had committed the offence at a flat in Hulu Langat, Ampang, where he raped his friend's wife during a sleep-over at the couple's home at around 3.30am on 12 July.Corporal Mohd Zulkarnain Abdul Razak, however, had pleaded not guilty to the offence after the charge was read to him on 21 July last year in the Sessions Court.

The victim was said to be sleeping with her child when the army corporal entered the couple's bedroom and raped her in the dark

She realised that the man was not her husband when she opened her eyes.According to the facts of the case, the army corporal's friend, the woman's husband, was not at the home at the time of the incident.

The army corporal, who had been with the armed forces for 18 years, was ordered to serve the jail sentence from Thursday

He was charged under Section 376 (1) of the Penal Code for rape.Following which, the prosecution had succeeded in establishing the case without a reasonable doubt at the end of the defence case, Bernama reported.While the charge under the said section carries a maximum 20 years' jail, Judge Syafeera awarded Mohd Zulkarnain 13 years in prison.

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These Two Snatch Thieves Shouldn't Have Picked This Woman As Their Victim

Two snatch thieves picked the wrong woman to mess with when she gave chase and rammed into their motorcycle with her car this morning at 3.30am

Evolve Mall in Ara Damansara
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The woman had stopped at a traffic light junction at Ara Damansara near Evolve Mall when she was approached by two assailants on a motorcycle. One of the men then smashed the front passenger window and grabbed the woman’s laptop bag placed on the seat before the pair rode off.

The driver was determined not to let her perpetrators get away and decided to go after them

The victim's Volkswagen Beetle damaged after knocking down the assailants
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According to Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Mohd Zani Che Din, one of the suspects tried to escape to a nearby construction site but was apprehended with the help of a security guard after the woman repeatedly shouted "robbers".

Police investigations revealed the duo, both aged 26, have previous convictions

The suspects sustained injuries after being knocked down by the woman
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"The suspects, both aged 26 have three previous records and have been sent to the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) for further treatment while the woman escaped unhurt," Mohd Zani said as quoted by The Sun Daily.


Woman In Rawang Arrested For Allegedly Kicking 5-Year-Old And Rupturing Her Intestines

A woman in Rawang was recently arrested over suspected child abuse.
Police believe that she caused the death of her grandniece, whose autopsy revealed that she suffered from a ruptured intestine.

Gombak district police chief Arifai Tarawe told New Straits Times that around 7pm on 30 December, the victim's aunt found her unconscious at their family home in Kampung Sungai Chinchin.She then contacted an ambulance and the child was pronounced dead before they reached Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

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The victim's family claimed that the child experienced stomach pain and nausea before she was found unconscious.
Authorities noted that they also initially refused a post-mortem.

According to Harian Metro, at first, police classified the case as sudden death. However, they decided to reclassify it as murder following signs of foul play.The grandaunt was named as the main suspect and she is said to have kicked the child, causing the girl's intestines to burst. Upon further investigation, police also believe that the abuse stemmed from frustration as the girl was unable to stand nor walk. Arifai added that this condition caused her to be unable to control bowel movements."The victim also has a record of excess fluids in the brain besides having undergone surgery. She was, however, able to speak well," he said."Further tests also found old wounds on the victim's body caused by being poked by an ignited mosquito coil."

The victim's father, who works as a lorry driver, was oblivious to the abuse as he was often away from home

New Straits Times reported that police arrested three men and three women aged 25 to 55, including the main suspect, to assist in investigations.The case will be investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

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[VIDEO] Pekerja Ini Baru Nak Tunjuk Skill Baling Cheese, Sekali Tersangkut Di Lampu Pula

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Banyak kita boleh lihat sekarang kedai-kedai makan viral yang popular dan menjadi pilihan ramai

Bukan itu saja, menu dan konsep kedai yang mereka tawarkan juga membuatkan ramai memilih untuk singgah di situ.Namun, lain pula dengan video baru-baru ini apabila aksi seorang pekerja cuba untuk 'membaling' cheese untuk pelanggan mereka telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Cheese tersangkut dekat lampu pula

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang pelanggan sedang merakam aksi seorang pekerja di sebuah kedai makan.Difahamkan, pekerja itu akan memanaskan mozarella cheese dan melambungnya tinggi. Namun, semasa dia sedang melambungnya, cheese itu dilihat tersangkut di lampu dan tidak turun.

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"It was at this moment that he knew" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur dan memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.8M views, 48.5K likes dan 902 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Tengah-tengah lapar boleh pula cheese tu tersangkut ya :P

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"Kalau Kita Janjikan Reward Setiap Kali Anak Baca Quran, Habit Membaca tu Tak Akan Lekat"

Pelbagai inisiatif telah dilakukan oleh ibu bapa untuk membentuk akhlak anak yang soleh dan solehah yang akan menyumbang kepada masyarakat dan agama

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Namun, perkara itu tidak mustahil sekiranya ibu bapa memupuk anak-anak dengan perasaan cinta terhadap Al-Quran dari kecil seperti yang dikongsikan oleh Siti Aminah Sulaiman di Facebook baru-baru ini.

Siti Aminah telah berkongsi cara-cara untuk memupuk habit anak-anak agar sentiasa membaca Al-Quran

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Menurutnya, paksaan dan pemberian reward bukanlah cara yang betul untuk membentuk tabiat membaca Al-Quran dikalangan anak-anak. Walaupun mereka masih mampu menghafal, tetapi perasaan cinta terhadap Al-Quran tidak hadir dalam hati mereka, malah agak sukar untuk mereka menjadikan membaca Al-Quran itu satu tabiat harian.Siti Aminah yang selama ini menggunakan teknik suruhan dan pemberian ganjaran setiap kali anaknya membaca Al-Quran akhirnya tersedar bahawa apa yang dilakukannya selama ini sememangnya salah.

Menurutnya lagi, ada cara yang lebih efektif yang akan membuat anak-anak menjadi "ketagih" terhadap Al-Quran.
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Saya dah lama sedar,Jika kita selalu latih anak untuk baca AlQuran setiap kali bila disuruh atau dijanji dengan reward,Sebenarnya tak akan berjaya membentuk habit membaca AlQuran.Jujurnya, anak sy juga sy 'besarkan' begini pada awalnya.Walaupun dia mampu menghafaz hingga 5 Juz ada usia 5 tahun,Tetapi itu hasil selalu 'disuruh' dan diupah 'reward'.Saya selalu buntu bila fikirkan nanti dah besar macam mana nak 'lekatkan' hati anak dengan AlQuran.Syukur Allah timbulkan kesedaran dalam hati sy awal.Tak jemu sy berdoa setiap masa supaya diberi petunjuk jalan kaedah yg tepat lahirkan anak CINTA Al Quran.Alhamdulillah kini pada usianya hampir menginjak 7 tahun sy nampak perbezaan besar dalam 'attitude baca AlQuran anak'.Hingga beberapa kali keluar dari mulut anak:"Mak, I can't stop baca AlQuran, dah ketagih ni."Lalu dia baca dalam suaranya yang paling merdu dan dalam diam air mata saya mengalir.Allah, tidak dapat sy gambarkan perasaan sy ..bahagia yang amat.Rupanya Allah menegur saya..saya dulu perlu berubah.

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Beberapa perubahan yang saya buat sebelum sy dapat nampak 'perubahan' dalam diri anak:1) Saya berhenti MENYURUHSaya mula lazimi semula Al Quran..jika sebelum ni kadang2 saja baca AlQuran..kini sy peruntukkan wajib setiap hari ada slot sy sendiri baca AlQuran..antara maghrib ke Isya' sy akan tangguhkan semua agenda shopping beli barang dapur dan sebagainya..pastikan diri sy duduk mengulang AlQuran..Saya mula nampak perubahan anak pada masa ni..mulanya dia hanya tengok dengan ekor mata.Hari seterusnya bila sy konsisten mengulang AlQuran, dia mula bawa rehal dan Al Quran dan dia mengulang surah-surah juzuk yg dah dihafaz.Saya tak perlu 'SURUH' lagi dan ia berlangsung setiap hari.2) KAMI BACA BERGILIR AYAT AL QURANSetiap hari Jumaat wajib kami buat Halaqah, duduk dalam bulatan..baca Surah Al kahfi bergilir-gilir.Maklumlah Surah Al Kahfi kan panjang, cara untuk mudahkan anak mengulang surah ni ialah secara bergilir-gilir.Alhamdulillah, dapatlah baca bersama seluruh Al Kahfi.3) TADABBUR TERJEMAHAN AL QURANSaya mula bertadabbur terjemahan AlQuran..lalu sy bercerita pada anak terjemahan surah..datang pula minat anak untuk bertadabbur bersama.Kemudian kami tadabbur makna ayat-ayat yang anak dah hafaz.Saya nampak sinar di mata anak bila dia mula tahu makna-makna ayat yg dia hafaz sebelum ni.MasyaAllah, indah bercinta dengan AlQuran.

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4) CUBA HAFAZ SAMA-SAMAJika sebelum ni selalu sy minta anak menghafaz sendiri.Terbaru ni sy cuba menghafaz sama-sama Surah Al Dzariyat.Baru sy tahu susahnya menghafaz dan faham apa yang anak lalui.Letak diri kita juga dalam kasut anak untuk faham peritnya dia berusaha menghafaz.5) PUJI ANAK DEPAN SUAMIBila nampak anak sy mula nak baca AlQuran tanpa disuruh, sy bercerita perihal anak pada suami.Biasanya akan bertambah merdu bacaannya mungkin sebab sangat gembira.

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Seriously sy dan berhenti semua reward dan tutup mulut dari suruh anak mengulang Al Quran.Saya nampak yang kita dulu perlu JATUH CINTA dengan AlQuran, baru mampu nak lahirkan anak PENCINTA AL QURAN.Ibu bapa perlu rasa RISAU bila selalu janji rewards untuk anak baca AlQuran.Segera TAKE ACTIONS dan berubah.Sama-sama kita lahirkan keluarga cinta AlQuran.

Jadi sebagai anak, apakah hadiah terbaik tanda penghargaan kita sebagai seorang anak yang soleh atau solehah?

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Brace Yourself, The "Mother Of All Water Rationing" Is Looming Upon The Klang Valley

Water Supply At The Sungai Selangor Dam Dropped To A Critical Low On 31 July 2014

The water level at the Sungai Selangor dam was at 33.46 per cent yesterday, far below the ‘minimum’ of 55 per cent.
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The water capacity at the Sungai Selangor dam has dropped to a new low and is dipping to the critical level. The state government, however, is remaining adamant about not calling for another rationing exercise.

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Water supply at the Sungai Selangor dam continued to drop yesterday, nearing the critical level. Checks showed the water level at the dam as of yesterday afternoon stood at 33.46 per cent.

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However, Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) Director Md Khairi Selamat Says The State Has Not Decided To Carry Out Any Water Rationing Exercise

LUAS director Mohd Khairi Selamat (right).
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Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) director Md Khairi Selamat said the dam’s water was at a “critical level”. However, Md Khairi said there will not be any rationing exercise to deal with depleting water supply in the state. “This is the lowest level ever recorded. But the state has not decided to carry out any water rationing exercise,” he said.

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Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor (Syabas) corporate communications and public affairs general manager Priscilla Alfred said there had not been water disruption in areas dependent on water from Sungai Selangor.  “The Sungai Selangor dam supplies water to about 62 per cent of users in the Klang Valley. For now, we have not received any reports on water disruptions from consumers in the area,” she said.

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At The Same Time, Klang DAP MP Charles Santiago Says Klang Valley Will Be Staring At "The Mother Of All Rationing" If There Is No Rain In The Next Two Weeks

Klang DAP MP Charles Santiago.
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An impending water crisis is awaiting more than 60 per cent of the population in the Klang Valley if nothing is done to address the depleting water level at the Sungai Selangor dam.

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Klang DAP MP Charles Santiago said water supply could be disrupted in the next two weeks as many return to the city from their hometowns after Hari Raya celebrations.  “If there is no rain at the water catchment areas in the next two weeks, we are going to be staring at the mother of all rationing,” he said.

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“The water level at the dam is already reaching the emergency level and it is possible consumers may not be having water by the end of next week,” he said.

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Santiago Lashed Out At Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) And State Government For Failing To Inform The Public On The Actual Situation With The State's Depleting Water Supply

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Santiago, who is also a co-ordinator of the Coalition Against Water Privatisation (CAWP), labelled the Selangor government as “irresponsible” for failing to take early steps to inform the public on the actual situation concerning shortage of water supply in the state.

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He lashed out at Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) and state government calling them “incompetent” for failing to properly address the water crisis in the state.  “Both parties have been told numerous times to buck up but they failed to take heed of warnings despite the depleting water levels,” he said.

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Santiago said the decreasing water at the dam since early July was already a clear indication the situation could be getting worse. “The water level has now dropped to 33.46 per cent and the state government should have held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to inform the people they need to start conserving water,” he said.

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#GE15: Hishammuddin Says He Would Rather Be Fired Than Join PH

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Barisan Nasional (BN) treasurer Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has maintained his position of rejecting collaboration with Pakatan Harapan (PH) to form a government

Hishammuddin recently stated on social media that he is prepared to be fired from the party if his stance affected his position."As I stated yesterday and before, I continue to refuse to cooperate with PH. I am willing to be fired by the party, but my stance will never change," he said."No Anwar, no DAP, those who feel they can fire me for sticking to my stance, go ahead."

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Meanwhile, Hishammuddin's office has denied releasing a press release claiming that 10 UMNO MPs support Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairperson Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister

The statement, which is making the rounds on social media, is printed on UMNO letterhead and purports to be issued by Hishammuddin, reported Malaysiakini.

Just checked with @HishammuddinH2O’s team. https://t.co/w9R3h6Vr6J pic.twitter.com/1C9DraZQTY— Firdaus Azil (@FirdausAzil) November 21, 2022

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Health D-G: Do Not Pull Your Mask Down To Your Chin Even If You're Eating Or Drinking

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah recently urged the public to avoid wearing your mask on your chin area as this will contaminate it

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A graphic on his Facebook post on Sunday, 19 July, showed that your neck is exposed to bacteria and germs which can contaminate the inside of your mask when you place it there.Pulling it to your chin and then wearing it again will only carry the germs or virus from your chin/neck area and potentially infect your mouth and nose.

He stressed to avoid wearing it this way when drinking, eating, or doing any activity that requires you to remove it

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"Either you wear your mask properly or remove it completely," Noor Hisham explains in the caption.His Facebook post has been shared over 28,000 times.

Okay, have a good Monday. I leave you with this:

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                Goofy WHO Expert Demonstrates The Correct Way To Wear A Face Mask

"It works if you do it properly."

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Just don't wear it like this please:

                Woman Cuts Hole In Her Mask To Make It Easier To Breathe

That's enough Internet for today.

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"Semua Salah" - Wanita Ini Bebel Pasal Sikap & Mulut Orang Melayu Kita Curi Tumpuan Ramai

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Lumrah dalam kehidupan, tidak ada sesiapa pun di dunia ini yang sempurna

Senang cerita, kita memang tidak boleh puaskan hati semua orang walaupun sudah cuba yang terbaik untuk melakukan sesuatu perkara itu.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok mengenai seorang wanita membebel tentang setiap perkara yang menjadi salah di mata orang ramai telah mencuri tumpuan.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @kak_rose_ hmmm..semua salah#selamatmalam#assalamualaikum#kredittoowner#fypviral  semua salah - .

Tak faham kenapa semua benda jadi salah

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @melpandjaitan dan dikongsi semula oleh @kak_rose_, kelihatan wanita itu sedang membebel tentang isu-isu sekeliling kita yang sering menjadi bualan orang Melayu kita.Antaranya isu tentang zuriat, saiz badan, kewangan, perkahwinan dan macam-macam lagi. Hakikatnya, itulah realiti yang kita hadapi setiap hari dengan orang sekeliling kita.

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"Semua tu tak salah, yang salah tu mulut orang yang sentiasa mengata orang" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah mendapat 2.3M views, 257.4K likes dan 25.4K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut bersetuju dengan apa yang dikatakan oleh wanita itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kesimpulannya, kita jangan sibuk ambil tahu hal orang lain dan fokus dengan hidup kita je. Mesti bahagia :)

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"Not Our Problem" – Woman Given Only 60 Sen Discount After Fish Hook Found In Curry Dish

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A family dodged a bullet, or rather a fish hook, when the fish head curry they ordered at a KL restaurant came with one

A woman shared the horrifying moment her father found the hook in the dish in a Facebook post on 22 June, which has since gone viral.According to the post, she went to the restaurant with her husband, their children, and her husband's family and ordered a big pot of fish head curry.While they were eating, her father suddenly spots a fish hook as he was tearing the fish flesh."Can you believe that? Lucky my father didn't put the whole thing into his mouth, he used a spoon to tear the fish first before he saw it," read her caption."But what if it was someone else? A small child? Wouldn't they have put the whole hook in their mouth?"

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When she called the waiter to complain, they were said to have given her 'attitude'

The waiter allegedly said, "I'm sorry, it's the kitchen's problem. The kitchen was careless and didn't see the fish hook." Not only was the waiter's response infuriating, the restaurant owner's retort was even more shocking."This is not our problem. It's the supplier's problem," he allegedly said."Didn't your kitchen cut (prepare) the fish head? Your waiter said it was the kitchen's problem, now you say it's the supplier's problem? I really feel pity for your supplier; they're just sitting at home, didn't the problem come from your restaurant?" she wrote, expressing her anger.

Finally, after more complaints from the customer, the restaurant manager apologised and appeared to give the family a discount of... 60 sen

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Thankfully, nobody was hurt in the incident.You can read the post here.

Earlier this month, the price of a seafood dinner in Penang sparked an online debate after an unsatisfied customer shared photos of his meal and its RM720 bill:

                "Too Ridiculous" – RM720 Seafood Dinner In Penang Sparks Debate Among Netizens

The restaurant owner contended that the price of their seafood is cheap.

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A seven-dish meal in Kedah that came up at RM148 also received complaints for being "very expensive":

                Customer In Kedah Complains 7-Dish Meal For 9 People At RM148 Total Was 'Very Expensive'

The restaurant owner shared that the customer claimed they had ordered "only a few dishes".

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China Issues English Guidelines So People Will Stop Laughing At Their "Chinglish" Signs

China has had enough of people laughing at their badly-translated English signs.
Effective from 1 December 2017, the country will introduce a set of boring national guidelines aimed at eradicating "Chinglish".

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According to the People's Daily, the standard aims to improve the quality of English translations in 13 public areas, including transportation, entertainment, medicine, and financial services.But... where's the fun in that?

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Anyway, the guideline will also include standardised translations for over 3,000 commonly used phrases for public information, as well as names of famous local dishes

"The standard will provide linguistic support for the country's reform and opening policies," said an official announcement.

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Proper grammar and vocabulary will be prioritised while content that damages the image of China or other countries will be banned, along with "hurtful" or "discriminatory" words

No more Racist Parks to visit, folks.

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It's safe to say these signs will leave a lasting legacy, considering how many related websites and forums were set up. Enjoy them while you can because the end is near.

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Woman Dies After Her Two-Year-Old Daughter Closes Car Window On Her Neck

A freak accident resulted in the death of a young mother in Belarus after her two-year-old daughter closed their family car's window on her neck

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The accident occurred on Sunday, 31 August, in the village of Staroe Selo where Yulia Sharko was celebrating her 21st birthday at a friend's house, according to Daily Mail.

Sharko was trying to pull her daughter out of the car through the front seat window when her daughter accidentally pressed the automatic window switch.

The window closed on Sharko's neck, cutting off the blood supply to her brain.

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Sharko's husband found the mother of two unconscious, with her body hanging from the window

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The Sun UK reported that he had to break the window to release her.

He then pulled her from the car and called emergency services. His wife was rushed to the hospital but never regained consciousness.

The woman died eight days after the tragic accident, having suffered clamped arteries which led to brain damage

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A report by Mirror UK stated that her brain suffered permanent damage.

Police are currently investigating the circumstances of her death.