Okay, The Haze Is Back. Why Is It An Annual Thing Again?

"The haze is back and it's bad," you say. Yes, it's that time of the year again.

The government offices in Putrajaya were covered in haze with a moderate Air Pollution Index (API) reading of 88 on September 2, 2015
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Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, 3 September 2015
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The Star reports that the haze is due to open burning in Indonesia’s Sumatra and Kalimantan provinces "as it is the fastest way to clear plantation and forest lands."

Seven areas in Peninsula Malaysia recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as at 8am Tuesday.Nilai recorded the highest API reading at 135 followed by Bukit Rambai (126), Port Dickson (117), Seremban (114), Batu Muda (112), Malacca (110), and Banting (107).Several other areas recorded high moderate readings, such as Port Klang (97), Putrajaya (95), Muar (95) and Shah Alam (91).Meanwhile, Sarawak, which was previously the worst-hit state, recorded moderate-to-good API readings.Samarahan recorded 88, followed by Sri Aman (82) and Kuching (77), with Limbang having the lowest API reading of 20.

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What do the numbers in the Air Pollution Index (API) mean? Basically, anything above 100 is considered unhealthy.

Air Pollution Index (API)
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The API calculation is based on five major air pollutants, namely sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ground level ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter with a diametre below 10 micrometres (PM10).

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The highest API value ever to be recorded in Malaysia was 839 in Kuching back in 1997 during the Southeast Asian haze that was caused by the forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra.

Ever wondered what is actually in the smoky mess that you inhale every year?

Uptown Damansara, 8 September 2015
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Haze is an atmospheric condition where particles, smoke, dust and moisture suspend in the air obscuring visibility.Sources of haze include emissions from power plants, industrial activities, traffic as well as farming practices.In Southeast Asia, haze possesses a serious and recurring problem every year, particularly between May to October, due to the burning of forests in some countries to clear land.

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So, why is Indonesia constantly lighting up their forests and dirtying up our air?

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Oil palm, being one of the major reasons for forest clearance in Indonesia, has also  been a crucial contributor to the Indonesian economy with most countries in Asia heavily consuming palm oil.

For years, the use of palm oil has been growing steadily in our economies. Cheap and convenient, it is used in baked goods, confectionery, cosmetics, body products and cleaning agents.

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In order to cultivate oil palm plantations, unscrupulous people have succumbed to drastic measures to gain profit

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With growing demands for palm oil from heavily populated countries like India and China, the number of forest fires in Indonesia has been hiking up too, causing extensive air pollution in neighboring countries, especially in Malaysia and Singapore.

Growing oil palm plantations require the clearing of forests, often by corrupt means. Pristine rainforests are being cleared everyday to grow palm oil. Hundreds of species including orangutans are being wiped out slowly for our sugary packaged snacks and fragrant, chemical-filled soaps and shampoos.

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Forest cleared for oil palm plantation to be cultivated
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Palm oil is really commonly used in food products, cosmetics, body products, and cleaning agents. Pretty much 'everything' you use on a daily basis.

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This isn't the first time our over- consumption of palm oil has come under flak. The French Ecology Minister has urged the people to stop eating Nutella to save the environment. More on this:

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Unfortunately, we made the list too. World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) have named Malaysia as one of the biggest contributors to air pollution in Southeast Asia

A hazy view of KLCC
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The burning of forests to clear land for oil palm plantations in Indonesia and, to some extent, Malaysia, has been cited as the major cause of the air pollution that affected many areas of Southeast Asia in recent years including Singapore and other cities.Once started, many of the fires in peat forests burned uncontrolled both underground and above ground for months. While the practice of burning has been outlawed in Malaysia and Indonesia, it is still occurring as well as in other parts of the world where plantation establishment is now occurring.

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Surely there are laws against burning forests in Malaysia?

National Forestry Act 1984, Act 313, Section 82
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The law which falls under the National Forestry Act 1984, Act 313, Section 82 prohibits the people from carrying, keeping or leaving fire burning in forest reserves.

We can't play the blame game anymore as several Malaysian owned firms have been sued in the past for starting forest fires in Riau, Sumatra

Forest fire in Riau, 2013
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A Malaysian manager at plantation firm PT ADEI Plantation and Industry, a unit of Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, was found guilty on Tuesday of causing forest fires in Riau last year that led to haze choking neighboring Singapore and Malaysia.The Pelalawan District Court in Riau sentenced ADEI general manager Danesuvaran KR Singam to a year in prison and the option of paying Rp 2 billion (US$168,800) or serving an additional two months in jail for violating Article 99 (1) of the 2009 Environmental Protection and Management Law.

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Preliminary investigations have singled out eight plantation companies owned by Malaysian investors as the source of forest fires in Riau that have caused Southeast Asia’s worst ever air pollution crisis.

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Okay, perhaps you've heard enough about forest fires. It's been raining these days, that will clear things up, right?

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According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, only a heavy downpour teamed with thunderstorms and strong wind movements would help to clear up the haze.

In this case, widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms with strong updrafts and downdrafts are more effective, whereas light rain showers of short duration are usually quite inefficient in cleansing the atmosphere in a severe haze situation.

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Breathing in the haze on a daily basis can't be good for us, that's for sure

Effects of severe haze
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Depending on how sensitive you are, the severity of the haze and the time of exposure, you may experience the following short-term adverse effects:• Irritated eyes, watering eyes, and/or conjunctivitis (a type of eye inflammation)• Running nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and/or post-nasal drip• Throat irritation, dry throat, sore throat and/or coughing• Headache, dizziness, fatigue and/or stress• Decreased lung function, depressed respiratory immune defenses, chest pain, and/or       bronchitis (lung inflammation)

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Should the haze worsen, the public are usually advised to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.If you find it’s way too suffocating, protect your living environment by getting the best air purifiers with Lazada Vouchers today.

With the worsening haze phenomenon in Malaysia, read this to find out if masks actually protect you from the harmful effects of haze

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[VIDEO] Selamba Tak Berhenti Roadblock, Reaksi Remaja Takut Disaman Ini Jadi Perhatian

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Heavy Rainfall Causes ‘Mini-Tsunami’ In Kedah, Leaving 3 People Dead And Others Missing

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Heavy rainfall caused an upstream water rush at Gunung Jerai in Kedah, leading to torrential flooding onto the surrounding areas yesterday, 18 August

Kaki Gunung Jerai Tadi… pic.twitter.com/Aag6dL5LE3— Pelabur Bijak (@Pelabur_Bijak) August 18, 2021

The sudden gush of water is believed to be caused by consistent rains in the few days prior, which meant an overflow in the water catchment area near the top of Gunung Jerai in Yan district, Kedah.The incident affected many critical infrastructure such as roads and water supply, as well as damaging residential homes.According to Bernama, the areas which were inundated included the surrounding locations of Perigi, Teroi Bukit, Singkir, Kampung Permatang Keramat, Kampung Lubuk Boi, Pekan Yan Besar, Titi Teras, Kampung Acheh, and Kampung Setoi.

Beberapa kawasan kampung dan taman perumahan di sekitar Gunung Jerai di Yan, Kedah dilanda banjir kilat dipercayai akibat kejadian kepala air dari kawasan air terjun di kaki gunung itu, petang tadi.https://t.co/XQ4N3j5mNMVideo: Awam pic.twitter.com/KmLhCRazFj— BERNAMA Radio (@bernamaradio) August 18, 2021

In fact, due to the seismic nature of the floods, even the adjacent districts of Merbok and Sungai Petani were affected, as per a Malay Mail report.According to the same report, the Kedah Civil Defence Force stated that the water levels rose up to 1.5 metres at the foothill, forcing the evacuation of many residents."Two relief centres have been opened at Surau Taman Gurun Jaya and 127 Kampung Sungai Badak 3, with 27 victims from seven families placed at both centres," they said in an early statement.

Many Kedahans were left reeling in the aftermath, with at least 3 victims confirmed dead

Heavy flooding was seen sweeping into kampung homes, uprooting much of the surrounding greenery.
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Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, speaking to Bernama, revealed that the deceased were all identified after a search and rescue operation was conducted."All three found dead were males, with one of them identified as having died in the landslide while on the way up to Gunung Jerai," said Sanusi.He also added that a further three victims were believed to be missing in nearby Titi Hayun.Meanwhile, residents shared how floods of this scale are completely unprecedented. One such resident, Salwa Md Isa, even described the events as a "mini-tsunami"."I grew up in this village and this is the first time I've seen such an incident... (never) to such an extent until the bridges and roads collapsed, cars washed away, and people dying... I am very scared," she said to Bernama.

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19 employees of the Jerai Hill Resort were also left stranded atop Gunung Jerai, as roads leading up the mountain were completely unpassable by the wreckage.One of the employees, Hisyam, 32, shared to Bernama that they spent the night with the power supply cut off, relying only on back-up power from a generator to keep the lights on.

The roads leading up Gunung Jerai.
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The Menteri Besar denies allegations that the floods were caused by logging on Gunung Jerai

Kedah MB Muhammad Sanusi.
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Sanusi instead laid the blame on surges from the waterfall areas at the foot of the mountain, per Astro Awani.The allegations of logging activites went viral on social media, and were refuted by Sanusi as impossible as "the area has been gazetted as a forest reserve"."The floods were caused by continuous heavy rains in the area, and water swiftly flowed down the foot of the mountain, involving Sungai Kunyit, Sungai Teroi, and Sungai Puteri Mandi."He added that a crisis response operations room has been established, and affected residents are encouraged to reach them via phone at 04-702 8799.


Sorotan Dari Ucapan Pertama DS Anwar Ibrahim Sejak Bebas

Semalam, 16 Mei, hampir 10,000 rakyat Malaysia berkumpul di Padang Timur untuk meraikan kebebasan pemimpin tidak rasmi PKR, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim 12 jam selepas menerima pengampunan penuh dari Yang di-Pertuan Agong

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Ucapan awal disampaikan oleh beberapa pemimpin Pakatan Harapan (PH), seperti Naib Presiden PKR Nurul Izzah Anwar, presiden Parti Amanah Negara Mohamad Sabu, presiden Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, setiausaha agong DAP Lim Guan Eng dan Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Pada pukul 11 malam, DS Anwar mangakhiri acara itu dengan memberi ucapan beliau. Dalam ucapannya, beliau sempat berjenaka menyatakan ini merupakan tempat sama beliau berucap sebelum mendapat "percutian tiga tahun tanpa bayaran," kata The Straits Times.

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DS Anwar mendedahkan bahawa, pada 10 Mei, YDP Agong telah meminta isteri beliau, DS Wan Azizah untuk menjadi Perdana Menteri sejak parti PKR memenangi kerusi paling banyak untuk PRU14, namun Timbalan Perdana Menteri terkini itu menolak tawarannya

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Menurut The Straits Times, DS Wan Azizah memberitahu YDP Agong, Sultan Muhammad V bahawa pemimpin-pemimpin PH telah bersetuju untuk menjadikan Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad sebagai Perdana Menteri. Beliau sebaliknya hanya meminta untuk suaminya diberi pengampunan penuh secepat mungkin, permintaan di mana YDP Agong hormati. DS Anwar memberitahu orang ramai bahawa, "Saya kata kita sudah buat pilihan dan kita bagi ruang penuh kepada Dr Mahathir mentadbir negara. Menteri Kabinet harus diberi ruang untuk jalankan tugas dengan baik."Kalau nampak kekurangan kita tegur, kalau nampak mewah-mewah, kita terajang dia, tapi bukan Dr Mahathir tapi yang lainlah," katanya dalam ucapan beliau.

Pemimpin yang berusia 70 tahun itu yang telah menghabiskan masa tiga tahun menjalani hukuman atas sabitan meliwat menyatakan beliau tiada niat untuk bergegas kembali ke dalam politik

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"Mahathir bersikap baik kepada saya dan melihat saya tidak mempunyai pekerjaan. Dia bertanya kepada saya jika saya mahu berada dalam Kabinet, tetapi saya berkata tidak perlu," kata DS Anwar, sambil ditertawa orang ramai, lapor The Straits Times. "Saya akan dimaklumkan tetapi saya tidak perlu berkhidmat dalam Kabinet buat masa ini," katanya. Sebaliknya, Anwar mendedahkan bahawa beliau mahu berehat terlebih dahulu untuk meluangkan masa bersama keluarganya. Beliau merancang untuk mengembara dalam Malaysia, termasuk Permatang Pauh yang di mana anaknya, Nurul Izzah merupakan Ahli Parlimen di sana, dan juga Turki, di mana rakannya, Presiden Recep Tayyip Erdogan telah menjemputnya untuk satu lawatan.

Bercakap mengenai harapannya untuk Malaysia di bawah kerajaan baru, DS Anwar berkata, "Kita mahu menjadi lebih baik dan memastikan bahawa kekayaan negara diberi kepada rakyat."

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Beliau memberi amaran kepada ahli-ahli PH untuk tidak membiarkan kuasa mengubah mereka menjadi sombong sambil berkata, "Apa yang kita tidak mahu adalah UMNO 2.0, apabila mereka tidak membuat yang terbaik, kita akan usirkan mereka." Beliau menambah, "Lihat dulu cermin. Alhamdulilah, kita menang dan rakyat menyokong kita. Jadi buat kerja dulu. Jangan sibuk nak jadi menteri. Kerja kena jalan," menurut The Star.

Lihat juga beberapa gambar yang diambil semalam, 16 Mei, ketika keluarga dan sahabat DS Anwar meraikan pembebasan beliau:

1. DS Anwar, yang pernah dipenjarakan dua dekad yang lalu oleh Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, berjabat tangan sebelum menghadap YDP Agong di Istana Negara

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2. Satu "detik bersejarah" buat DS Anwar yang diberi pengampunan penuh oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V. Bersama di dalam gambar adalah Menteri Besar Selangor, Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

Menjunjung kasih KDYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong diatas perkenan Tuanku menerima mengadap @anwaribrahim @drwanazizah dan patik. Historic moment. pic.twitter.com/fFjZK0gqUL— Mohamed Azmin Ali (@AzminAli) May 16, 2018

3. DS Anwar dan ahli keluarganya bergilir-gilir untuk memeluk satu sama lain dalam pertemuan yang dinanti-nantikan itu

The long wait. And the eventual embrace. Justice may be delayed, but never denied. #BebasAnwar #BebasRakyat pic.twitter.com/xbmcIWNNDb— Nurul Izzah (@n_izzah) May 16, 2018

    Air mata kesyukuran. Terima kasih kepada semua yang mendoakan. Teruskan berdoa untuk Malaysia yang lebih baik. A post shared by  Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (@drwanazizah) on May 15, 2018 at 10:07pm PDT

4. DS Anwar yang diberi gelaran Papa Tok dipeluk erat cucunya

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5. Beberapa pegawai penjara juga dilihat berjabat tangan dan bergambar bersama beliau

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    Our final pic with the prison officers. The years spent behind bars help reveal the tenacity of the human spirit, and the kindness in most, despite the differing predicaments we might face. Life, and moment to moment - is how you choose to live it. With humour, candour, optimism and hope. Or despair, anger, disappointment and bitterness. We choose the former. Soldier on. Terima kasih daun keladi, #PenjaraSungaiBuloh  A post shared by  Nurul Izzah Anwar (@n_izzah) on May 16, 2018 at 4:40am PDT

6. Akhir sekali, DS Anwar bersama sahabat handai yang menantinya di kediaman beliau.

Antara yang dapat dilihat di sini adalah Menteri Kewangan Lim Guan Eng, Ahli Parlimen Puchong Gobind Singh Deo, dan Penasihat Parti DAP Lim Kit Siang.

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7 Reasons Why The MateBook D14 2020 Intel Edition Is The Best Choice For Your Daily Needs

The new and improved HUAWEI MateBook D14 2020 has arrived in Malaysia to meet the needs of consumers

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HUAWEI recently unveiled the MateBook D14 2020 Intel Edition, a powerful yet affordable laptop that meets the daily needs of Malaysians.The laptop costs RM3,399 and will be available from 26 February onwards.

Here are some of the key features of the HUAWEI MateBook D14 2020 Intel Edition:

1. It has a sleek design, and is super lightweight

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The HUAWEI MateBook D14 2020 Intel Edition is designed to capture attention with its modern sleek look. It comes in Mystic Silver colour, and features a metallic body with futuristic finish.What's great about this laptop is that it only weighs 1.38kg and has a slim design of 15.9mm, making it really convenient to carry around without taking up much space. The laptop can also open up to almost 180°, giving you more flexibility in the way you work.

2. Experience impeccable performance whether you're multitasking or running heavy duty software

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What sets the HUAWEI MateBook D14 2020 Intel Edition apart is the inclusion of the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processor, paired with the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 discrete graphic card.

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Not only will you get to enjoy smooth performance for everyday tasks, the laptop is powerful enough to take on heavy duty software like video editing, as well as graphically demanding games.

3. Worry no more about privacy thanks to the iconic recessed camera

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The laptop features an innovative recessed camera, which pops open when you press the designated keyboard button. This provides you with greater privacy and peace of mind.By placing the camera under a keyboard button instead of above the screen, it also allows the laptop to have smaller bezels and a FullView Display.

4. Log in to your laptop with just a finger tap

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The power button also acts as the fingerprint sensor, making it easy to switch on your laptop while logging in simultaneously. Not only does it look aesthetic, it also helps you save time because you won't need to key in those long complex passwords any more.Besides that, the fingerprint scanner has a separate security chipset that secures your privacy and data, enhancing the security of the laptop.

5. Enjoy long battery life and fast charging on the go

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The HUAWEI MateBook D14 2020 Intel Edition can give you up to 13 hours of regular everyday use on a single full charge.But that's not all, it is also equipped with fast charging technology that can power up your laptop to almost 50% in just half an hour using its own USB-C charger. Plus, the charger is pocket-sized so you can bring it along when you're on the go.

6. Work seamlessly at home using multi-screen collaboration

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With HUAWEI Share, you can connect your phone and laptop with just one tap. It allows you to transfer files easily, and you can even use your mobile apps on your laptop.Switching between devices is also a seamless experience. For instance, if you get a call on your phone, you can use your laptop's microphone and camera to answer it directly.

7. Protect your eyes even after long hours of looking at your screen

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Besides offering you stunning visuals on its 14-inch FullView display, HUAWEI also wants to help protect your eyes with its TÜV Rheinland certified screen.The screen reduces harmful blue light effectively, allowing you to continue working comfortably for long hours without hurting your eyes.

From 26 February onwards, you can buy the HUAWEI MateBook D14 Intel Edition for RM3,399 at HUAWEI stores nationwide or on Shopee

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Plus, you'll get a HUAWEI Bluetooth Mouse worth up to RM249 for free*!*T&Cs apply, on a first come, first served basis; while stocks last.

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15-Year-Old Muhammad Firdaus Dullah Found In An Extremely Sorry State In Taman Semarak

Mother Of Neglected Teen Detained While Former Babysitter Expresses Readiness To Adopt Him

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The mother of a 15-year-old handicapped boy who was found neglected and malnourished at a flats unit in Taman Semarak here was detained by police for investigations. Nilai police chief Supt Abdullah Roning said the 40-year-old woman, a food catering company staff, was remanded to assist in the probe for allegedly neglecting a child under her care under Section 31 of the Child Act.

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It is learnt that the woman, who also has another son aged six, had re-married after divorcing her first husband. However, she was left to manage both her sons on her own as her current husband was not living with her.

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With the mother of the 15-year-old neglected special needs boy having been remanded by police last night, the former babysitter of the child is willing to adopt the boy as her own.

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“Since I have been taking care of him close to eight years, I’m willing to adopt him as my own if the mother is not able to take care of him,” Norfitri said when met at HTJS today.

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The mother of a 15-year-old handicapped boy who was found neglected and malnourished at a flats unit in Taman Semarak here was detained by police for investigations.
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23 June: The Immigration Department Releases Healthy Photo Of 15-Year-Old Firdaus

Muhammad Firdaus Dullah in healthier times.
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This photograph of Muhammad Firdaus, taken some years ago, courtesy of the Negeri Sembilan Immigration Department, shows how much better he looked before going through the ordeal of having been locked up in inhumane conditions.

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The Boy's Mother Has Stated That She Didn't Know How To Obtain Welfare Aid For Her Son

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The mother of the emaciated 15-year-old found home alone, covered in filth and dressed in a tattered T-shirt has refuted claims of child neglect, saying she did not know how to get aid from the Welfare Department.

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She also said her son had a habit of biting his clothes, denying she abused him.

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A Woman Who Used To Babysit The 15-Year Old Boy Was Shocked To See Him In This Condition

A woman who used to babysit Muhammad Firdaus Dullah was shocked to see the 15-year old in this condition.
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A woman, who claimed to have once babysat the severely malnourished and disabled teenager who was found living in filth at a flat unit in Nilai on Saturday, was shocked when she visited the boy at the Tuanku Jaafar Hospital here.

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Her voice choking with emotion, Norfitri Radius, 42, said: “I took care of him for eight years from 2004 and he was a lot healthier then. “He could stand up and utter a few words,” she said, adding that she moved to Gemencheh after getting married in 2012.

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Norfitri said she did not believe that the mother would abuse Muhammad Firdaus. “She has a lot of problems and suffered a miscarriage recently,” said Norfitri, adding that she was prepared to look after the boy again.

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On Saturday, State Immigration Officers During A Four-Hour Ops 6P Operation Found A Physically-Challenged Teenager In An Extremely Malnourished State At A Flat In Taman Semarak

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An Immigration team conducting checks to weed out illegals walked into a shocking sight at a block of flats in Taman Semarak near here – a severely malnourished and physically handicapped teenager locked in a unit.

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The Boy Was Naked But For A Tattered, Soiled T-shirt And Was Covered In His Own Faeces And Urine In One Of The Rooms Of The Unit

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The 15-year-old boy is believed to be mentally challenged. The officers themselves were stunned. “Oh God! This is so cruel,” said the officer who stumbled upon the boy. The room was littered with broken polysterene boxes. While there was a wheelchair in the room, the teen could only move on his buttocks and could not use his legs.

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Preliminary Investigations Revealed That He Had Been Left There By His Relatives As They Could Not Care For Him

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State Immigration director Faizal Fazri Othman said investigations revealed the teenager’s name was Muhammad Firdaus Dullah and that he was of Bajau descent.

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“When my officers found him, he only had a torn, soiled t-shirt on and his entire body was covered in faeces and urine. He was incredibly thin and we could see all the bones in his emaciated frame,” he said, adding that the teenager was also unable to stand or sit on his own.

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His Limbs Were Also Deformed, Believed To Have Been Caused By Severe Malnutrition, And He Also Looked As He Was Only Half His Age Due To His Condition

“The entire unit was also full of filth with used polystyrene packs scattered all over the place,” he said, adding that his officers managed to find the teenager’s birth certificate in the unit.

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State Immigration director Faizal Fazri Othman said his officers managed to contact the teenager’s 39-year-old mother and that the case had been referred to the Welfare Department. “We believe that the mother was employed as a helper at an eatery in Sepang."

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In Putrajaya, The Women, Family And Community Development Ministry Has Directed The Welfare Services Department To Conduct A Detailed Investigation

Its minister, Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim, said if it was proven there were elements of neglect pertaining to the boy - believed to be suffering from cerebral palsy - he would be placed in a shelter run by the welfare department.

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"He and his mother are from Sabah. His parents have divorced. However, his mother has denied he was confined and neglected. We will give serious attention to the welfare of the boy," she said in a statement.

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Meanwhile, The Boy Is Doing Fine After Medical Treatment At The Children's Ward Of The Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital

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Negri Sembilan’s women, family and community development exco Datuk Norhayati Omar said preliminary medical tests performed on the boy showed he was fine. “However, doctors are trying to establish why he has lost so much weight and is malnourished,” she said, adding that Muhammad Firdaus was also given a hair cut and bath when he was brought to the hospital.

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A state welfare department official said the boy would be sent to one of its homes where his condition would be monitored for 30 days. “We will only decide on the next course of action after we complete the investigations,” said the official.

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[VIDEO] Taksub Dengan Jimin BTS, Influencer Ini Sanggup Habis Beratus Ribu Nak Wajah Sama

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Pasti anda pernah mendengar atau kenal dengan kumpulan popular K-pop iaitu BTS bukan?

Mereka merupakan salah satu kumpulan penyanyi popular di dunia. Nama mereka pasti ada saja di mana-mana. Malah, kumpulan K-pop itu mempunyai berjuta-juta peminat serata dunia. Muzik mereka yang menjadi kegemaran ramai membuatkan BTS telah memenangi banyak anugerah di peringkat muzik antarabangsa.Malah, ahli kumpulan mereka juga semua kacak-kacak belaka. Jadi tidak hairanlah mengapa ada yang tergila-gilakan kumpulan ini sehingga ada yang sanggup mengubah diri mereka.Seperti seorang influencer popular yang berasal daripada United Kingdom ini apabila tular di Twitter video perkongsiannya mengubah wajah demi mahu persis Jimin BTS mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

My TRANSition story & how I became KOREAN https://t.co/8QSPTDOVgY #olilondon pic.twitter.com/KwBrUO2GcS— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 26, 2021

.  .  ? hello to the new me- KOR/EAN  #olilondon #korean pic.twitter.com/TU8tGX17Zt— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 29, 2021

Sudah jalani 18 pembedahan plastik untuk nak dapatkan muka macam Jimin

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan lelaki yang dikenali sebagai Oli London berkongsi perjalanannya melakukan pelbagai pembedahan plastik demi menyerupai salah seorang ahli kumpulan BTS iaitu Jimin.Menerusi sumber, setakat ini saja dia telah menghabiskan wang sebanyak $150,000 bersamaan dengan RM623,000 demi merialisasikan impiannya itu sejak beberapa tahun yang lalu lagi.Difahamkan, dia mula mendedahkan perjalanan pembedahan plastiknya itu sejak tahun 2018 lalu. Dia selepas itu mula dikenali ramai sehingga dipanggil untuk tampil di beberapa buah stesyen televisyen.Sepanjang tempoh enam tahun perjalanan penukaran wajahnya, dia sudah menjalani 18 pembedahan plastik untuk kelihatan sama seperti Jimin.Lihat video penuh sambungan itu di bawah:

I’m Korean check… #olilondon #korean pic.twitter.com/GMTFkG2xyQ— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 1, 2021

"You're not Korean or a girl. You're a British male begging for attention" - Warganet

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen mengecam tindakannya itu dan memberitahu dia melakukan demi mendapat perhatian ramai semata-mata.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 3.7M views, 1,656 retweets dan 4,574 likes di Twitter.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada warganet di Twitter:

@autotunebot among us trap remix— Snow (@Snow_1507) June 28, 2021

You’re not Korean or a girl. You’re a British male begging for attention.— TommyJoe Ratliff (@TommyJoeRatliff) June 29, 2021

All that plastic surgery just to look like you were crying the whole time— Enderborn | Blender is fun (@Enderborn_) June 27, 2021

imagine being korean but having london in ur name— ⁷⟭⟬  (@fairydenden) June 27, 2021

How about u transition to having a brain.— Ultra IQ (@UltraIQ) June 27, 2021

You got plastic surgery to look Korean. It doesn't automatically make you Korean.— K̶a̶t̶i̶e̶⁷ (@Mehshorteee) June 27, 2021

You doing irreversible damage to yourself, you look uncanny, and you obviously need help . Im not trying to make fun of someone who has a lot of problems but this isn’t right. I feel bad for you and I hope one day you find inner peace. Sadly the physical damage already done— XXXVoolBarbz (@voolingeveryday) June 27, 2021

You can't "come out" as Korean. You either always have been or never will be. It's non debatable. If your family heritage is Korean, if you were in fact Asian then OK. You are not. Surgery does NOT make you Korean. I'm actually so shocked at this. Takes a lot these days. — MouthyMum (@MumMouthy) June 29, 2021

but why is no one helping him to find a therapist for him-he really needs help.— coups dreamer (@cass_svt) June 27, 2021

bro you need help, not surgery— spiills  (@spiills) June 27, 2021

Taksub betul dia dengan Jimin ya sampai sanggup buat segala pembedahan untuk nampak muka sama :/

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MYAirline Introduces Their First International Route To Bangkok Starting June

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Low-cost carrier MYAirline is introducing its first ever international route to Bangkok, Thailand from Kuala Lumpur starting June this year

The airline announced the news on its Facebook page today, 9 May."The news is out — we're flying to Bangkok! Get ready for daily flights to both Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)," it said.

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A source said that MYAirline would begin with one flight daily on its Airbus A320 aircraft, before it is increased to twice daily or more

As stated, the airline will be servicing both of Bangkok's international airports, and depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2.According to New Straits Times, the first MYAirline Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok flight would commence on 28 June, while ticket sales start on Wednesday, 10 May.

Thailand is the budget carrier's first international destination after less than a year of operations in Malaysia

Currently, it only flies to Penang, Langkawi, Kota Bharu, Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Kota Kinabalu, and Tawau from Kuala Lumpur.Following the launch in Thailand, the airline is also said to be gearing up for launch in destinations such as Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia by the end of this year.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand.
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MYAirline ticket sales from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok begin at 10am tomorrow.You can buy tickets on their official website here.


Cari Jodoh Dan 9 Lagi Perkara Wajib Anda Buat Sewaktu Menuntut Di Universiti

Zaman kolej atau universiti adalah antara zaman yang penuh dengan seribu satu kenangan. Pelbagai memori yang kita lakarkan sewaktu berada di dalam zaman tersebut.

Bahkan hari demi hari, kita semestinya belajar sesuatu yang baru dalam kehidupan. Sebagai seorang pelajar, tentunya matlamat yang ingin dicapai adalah berjaya dalam pelajaran dan membanggakan kedua-dua orang tua kita. Namun, perjalanan bertemu kejayaan ini sepatutnya diisi dengan perkara dan aktiviti-aktiviti menarik yang boleh dikenangkan sesudah tamat belajar nanti. Ingat, kehidupan sebagai seorang yang bergelar student seharusnya memberi pengalaman terbaik sepanjang kehidupan anda.

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Bagi kami, inilah perkara-perkara yang wajib anda lakukan ketika masih bergelar pelajar. Percayalah, pengalaman ini memang tiada galang gantinya:

1. Berkawan dengan semua penghuni kolej kediaman

Setiap individu yang memasuki universiti dan kolej pastinya diberikan kolej kediaman pada semester pertama. Waktu inilah anda akan berkenalan dengan ramai jenis manusia yang datangnya dari segenap negeri di Malaysia. Apa yang perlu anda lakukan? Berkawanlah dengan semua orang. Percayalah, setiap perkenalan ini sangat berguna untuk anda pada ketika itu dan pada masa akan datang. Jangan jadi kera sumbang, berpuak-puak dan hanya berkawan dengan rakan sebilik sahaja. Kalau boleh lakukan aktiviti riadah bersama setiap petang dan ambil masa berkenal-kenalan antara satu sama lain. Dan mungkin satu hari nanti orang-orang inilah akan menjadi connection yang membuka peluang kerjaya untuk anda.

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2. Join kelab & persatuan

Perasaan bosan pasti datang sekiranya anda hanya pergi dan balik ke kelas semata-mata. Lakukan sesuatu yang baru atau sesuatu yang mungkin tidak pernah anda bayangkan. Di waktu inilah anda sepatutnya mengasah soft skills dan bakat yang ada. Join kelab dan persatuan yang sesuai dengan minat anda. Tapi ingat, tak salah untuk cuba berada di dalam kelompok yang baru. Banyak kelab yang boleh anda sertai salah satunya kelab seni teater. Dalam teater, anda bebas menjadi sesiapa di atas pentas. Sebab itu ada yang mengatakan "teater memanusiakan manusia".

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3. Stay up sampai pagi

Pelbagai benda anda boleh buat bila stay up sampai pagi. Rasailah pengalaman stay up sampai pagi dengan kawan-kawan sewaktu menuntut di universiti. Perkara ini mungkin sering terjadi sewaktu menyiapkan projek menjelangnya tahun akhir pengajian. Yes, ini semua angkara FYP (final year project). Kadang-kadang situasi ini boleh terjadi ketika assignment berlambak dan menjelangnya waktu final exam.Mungkin mereka yang sedang mengalaminya, berasa tertekan dan merungut dengan situasi ini. Tetapi percayalah, detik-detik yang anda lalui pada waktu itu pasti akan dirindui. Suasana ceria, marah, mengantuk, pressure dan sebagainya ini akan mendewasakan anda kelak.

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4. Lepak mamak sampai pagi

Agak berlainan sedikit, ini mungkin antara perkara lagha yang wajib setiap pelajar buat. Mamak dan students berpisah tiada. Lakukan aktiviti ini di hujung minggu dan cukuplah sebulan sekali. Sebenarnya waktu inilah anda boleh berbual panjang dengan kawan-kawan sambil berkongsi masalah-masalah kelas dan assignment yang tak berkesudahan.Kadang-kadang kenalah juga release tension kan? Tak kan nak hadap buku je memanjang. Buat pelajar lelaki, ini mungkin perkara biasa. Yelah, bola pun selalunya memang awal pagi. Jadi secara tak langsung, aktiviti ni boleh merapatkan silaturahim bukan sahaja dengan kawan-kawan malah dengan mamak itu sendiri. Mana tahu, ada rezeki tak payah bayar. Hehe...

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5. Truth or dare

Haaaa... yes permainan ini agak menggerunkan, tapi sebenarnya sangat menarik kalau anda cuba. Caranya adalah anda diberi pilihan untuk memilih sama ada truth atau dare. Sekiranya anda memilih true, anda perlu menjawab setiap soalan yang diberikan dengan jujur dan tidak boleh menipu. Manakala, jika anda memilih dare, anda akan diminta melakukan sesuatu yang mungkin di luar jangkaan anda. Lebih best buat bulatan dan letakkan botol di tengah-tengah. Pusingkan botol dan orang yang duduk di depan arah penutup botol setelah berhenti adalah mangsanya. Cubalah, ia sangat menarik!

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6. Travel dengan kawan-kawan

Waktu cuti semester atau hujung minggu, ambil peluang untuk keluar bercuti dengan rakan-rakan. Kalau boleh buat road trip dengan hanya menggunakan sebuah kereta sahaja. Percayalah pengalaman travel ini pastinya merupakan antara memori terindah yang anda ada. Tak perlu travel jauh, dekat-dekat pun okay. Yelah, students ni bukan berduit sangat.

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7. Berkenal-kenalan sesama senior dan junior

Ya, jalinkan hubungan baik dengan senior. Sebagai junior, rajin-rajinlah tegur senior dan berbaik-baik dengan mereka. Tak rugi pun. Mana tahu kemudian hari, anda memerlukan pertolongan mereka. Jadi, sejak awal lagi anda sudah mula jalinkan hubungan baik bersama senior. So, bila dah baik senanglah nak pau buku rujukan, nota-nota penting dari mereka. Tak perlulah nak beli dan bersusah payah mencari nota lagi. Begitu juga dengan senior, berbaik-baiklah dengan junior anda. Mana tahu salah seorang mereka itu adalah jodoh yang anda cari selama ini? Tapi pastikan yang berlainan jantina lah ya!  Hehe...

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8. Buat baju kelas

Mungkin ramai yang terlepas pandang tentang perkara ini. Tetapi percayalah, anda seharusnya memiliki baju kelas sendiri. Gunakan baju kelas tersebut sewaktu apa-apa aktiviti berkaitan kelas. Hasilkan satu design yang betul-betul kena dengan suasana kelas anda.Tak perlu yang mahal-mahal. Yang murah pun dah okay. Anda akan mula sedar, betapa rindunya anda dengan drama-drama kelas dan rakan-rakan kelas anda setelah tamat pengajian nanti. Tetapi tak mengapa, at least anda semua masih menyimpan sehelai baju yang sama. =)

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9. Join aktiviti CSR

Selain join kelab-kelab dalaman di universiti, anda juga disarankan untuk join aktiviti-aktiviti berkaitan khidmat masyarakat. Anda bukan sahaja dapat mencari kenalan baru, malah dapat juga menyumbang tenaga dan beribadah dalam masa yang sama. Seriously, pengalaman ini pasti berbeza sekali.Waktu ini jugalah anda dapat lebih mengenali erti kehidupan dan menanamkan sifat-sifat positif di dalam diri anda.

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10. Cari jodoh

Haha mungkin anda terkejut dengan point terakhir ini, tetapi ini adalah antara perkara penting yang mesti anda lakukan. Memang benar jodoh itu rahsia Allah SWT tapi tak salah mencari sejak awal lagi. Ketahuilah waktu bekerja nanti, anda mungkin akan sibuk dengan aktiviti seharian yang sama. Anda akan berjumpa dengan orang yang sama dan melakukan aktiviti yang sama setiap hari.Jadi, sewaktu di universiti, kumpul kenalan seramai mungkin dan berusaha cari jodoh anda! Tapi ingat, buat dengan cara yang betul ya. Selamat mencuba!

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"Goodbye" - Goo Hara Pernah Cuba Untuk Bunuh Diri Akibat Depresi. Kali Ini Dia 'Pergi' Jua

Seorang lagi selebriti Korea Selatan ditemui mati di kediamannya pada 24 November 2019

Bekas ahli KARA iaitu Goo Hara ditemui tidak sedarkan diri di kediamannya di Cheongdam-Dong oleh kenalan rapatnya kira-kira jam enam petang. Memetik laporan Koreaboo, paramedik dan pihak polis dipanggil namun penyanyi itu disahkan meninggal dunia di tempat kejadian. Kematiannya turut disahkan oleh pihak polis Gangnam menerusi satu kenyataan. "Pihak kami menerima laporan pada 24 November 2019 pada jam 6.30 petang (waktu tempatan) mengenai satu kematian. Kami masih lagi melakukan siasatan," tulis kenyataan tersebut.

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Oleh kerana kematiannya itu adalah mengejut, ramai yang menyangka bahawa dia telah membunuh diri

Polis menemui sekeping memo dipercayai merupakan wasiat terakhirnya di lokasi kejadian pada 25 November 2019. Namun, setakat ini mereka masih tidak mendedahkan kandungan memo tersebut. Dalam pada itu, polis juga masih belum memutuskan sama ada mereka akan melakukan autopsi untuk mengetahui punca sebenar kematian Goo Hara serta mengesahkan sama ada dia benar-benar membunuh diri.

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Sementara itu, turut menguatkan spekulasi netizen adalah post terakhir penyanyi itu di laman Instagram miliknya

"Jalja (goodnight)," tulisnya di laman Instagram miliknya pada 23 November 2019. Namun, ada yang mengatakan bahawa maksud sebenar idol tersebut adalah goodbye.

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by   (@koohara__) on Nov 22, 2019 at 10:04am PST

Rata-rata menyangkakan bahawa post tersebut seakan petanda bahawa dia akan mengambil nyawanya sendiri.

Sebelum ini, Goo Hara pernah mengaku ada cubaan membunuh diri

Hujung Mei lalu, Goo Hara ditemui oleh pengurus di kediamannya di dalam sebuah bilik yang dipenuhi asap menunjukkan cubaan membunuh diri. Dia bagaimanapun cepat diberikan rawatan dan diselamatkan. Berikutan itu, Goo Hara mengakui dia berada dalam keadaan tertekan dan depresi. Dipercayai, penyanyi itu turut berada dalam keadaan sedemikian kerana kes bersama teman lelakinya, Choi Jong Bum yang mengugut idol tersebut untuk menyebarkan video 'mesra' mereka kepada umum.

Goo Hara dan bekas teman lelakinya, Choi Jong Bum
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Goo Hara juga berkawan baik dengan mendiang Sulli Sulli

Untuk pengetahuan, Goo Hara juga berkawan baik dengan bekas ahli F(X), Sulli yang ditemui mati di rumahnya, awal Oktober lalu. Dia juga ternyata sangat terkesan dengan kematian Sulli.Malah, selepas kematian Sulli tempoh hari, netizen banyak memberikan kata-kata semangat buat Goo Hara mengharapkan dia tidak akan mengambil jalan sama seperti rakannya itu.

Goo Hara has already took the same path as Sulli now. In that place, no one can ever hurt these girls anymore. Rest in peace angels. pic.twitter.com/HtIpg4YDVu— Vira (@viradiego) November 24, 2019

our angels, goo hara and sulli, rest in peace pic.twitter.com/nY3dXM0gOg— lucasanova๑ (@lrn_haha) November 24, 2019

Melihatkan fenomena ini, kerajaan Korea Selatan mengingatkan rakyat mereka supaya mendapatkan bantuan segera sekiranya berdepan dengan masalah depresi

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Here's A List Of Malls In KL & PJ That Have Reported COVID-19 Cases So Far

A number of COVID-19 cases have been reported all over Peninsular Malaysia, mostly involving people who recently returned from Sabah

On Saturday, 26 September, when a total of 82 new cases of the coronavirus were recorded in the country, the Ministry of Health (MOH) released a detailed list of the affected regions.

PECAHAN KES BAHARU (82)SABAH-64 33 kluster Benteng LD (22 BWN)25 kluster Bangau-Bangau (1 BWN)3 SARI 1 saringan petugas kesihatan1 saringan ILI1 saringan kemasukan ke hospital pic.twitter.com/rE2JwFbout— KKMalaysia (@KKMPutrajaya) September 26, 2020

Since then the situation has only become worse with Malaysia recording 150 new cases today, 27 September. Of which, only four are imported with 146 being the local case, according to MOH.

As of Sunday, a number of malls in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya have announced COVID-19 cases, causing concern among people

KLCC, Nu Sentral, Pyramid...Sabah Covid flare-up went on for weeks, with no interstate travel restrictions in place. Another wave in KL appears inevitable. Only question here is how big this one will be.We can’t suspend our lives forever though. Self-precaution goes a long way. https://t.co/pKeZLs0J30— Faizal Hamssin (@faizalhamssin) September 27, 2020

Here are the malls that have reported COVID-19 cases so far:

1. The Linc KL

A parent of a child studying at Trinity Kids, located at The Linc KL on Jalan Tun Razak was reported to have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement by The Linc KL on 24 September."The Linc Development wishes to inform that a parent of a child at Trinity Kids, The Linc KL branch has just been tested COVID-19 positive. The said child was on a half-day program until noon and last attended school on Thursday, 17 September," the KL shopping mall said in its statement on Thursday.

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2. Suria KLCC

The mall in Kuala Lumpur City Centre was visited by a member of Babel Fit, who tested positive on 23 September, Suria KLCC confirmed in a statement earlier this morning, 27 September.Prior to which, Babel Fit had informed about the case on Friday night, 25 September.

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3. KL Gateway Mall

In a statement today, 27 September,  the mall said that an employee of the Menara Suezcap 1 Office, who on 25 September was suspected to be COVID-19 positive, has now tested negative.The employee was in close contacts with a COVID-19 patient who returned from Sabah.

4. Sunway Pyramid

A staff of Nike outlet on the first floor of the Sunway Pyramid Mall, Selangor, tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, 26 September, according to a statement by the Sunway Pyramid management.The Nike staff, who had a travelling history, informed Sunway Pyramid about his test result."We would like to assure all tenants, vendors, and customers that the case is an isolated case and has been attended to immediately upon identification, together with the affected tenant in full compliance with the Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines," read the statement without providing the patient's travel history.

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5. NU Sentral

An employee of the NU Sentral shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur has tested positive for COVID-19."The NU Sentral Management regrets to inform that one of our employees was tested positive for COVID-19 on 26 September," read a statement by the management that was posted today, 27 September.

All the malls have conducted contact tracing with all close contacts with the infected patients ordered to undergo COVID-19 testing

These malls have also conducted a thorough sanitisation of their properties, according to their individual statements. However, the worrying thing is that all these have reported COVID-19 cases back to back.This has given rise to the fear that there might be new clusters around the Klang Valley.

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76-Year-Old Grandpa Wrestles A Man Who Tried To Kidnap His 6-Year-Old Granddaughter In PJ

A suspected kidnapper in Petaling Jaya picked the wrong target when his attempts to kidnap a six-year-old girl were foiled by a 76-year-old grandfather earlier this week, reported Sin Chew Daily

The incident took place at a highrise building in PJ, around 4pm on 14 November.Details of the foiled kidnapping were revealed after the girl's mother shared it with other parents in the building via a chat group, the Chinese-language newspaper reported.

The suspect was described as having a slender body with dark skin

He was carrying a pair of scissors and tape, which he used to try and tie the girl up.The suspect said to be about 5.5 feet in height approached the girl when she was on her way back to home from school accompanied by her mother.However, before the man could snatch the six-year-old away from her mother, the girl's 76-year-old grandfather appeared and wrestled the suspect, forcing him to run.The grandfather, a former boxer, successfully saved his granddaughter.

The alleged suspect caught in the building's CCTV camera.
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While the police have confirmed the case, they said they cannot share any details as investigations into the case are still ongoing

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Mohd Zani Che Din was reported by Sin Chew as saying that they have obtained the CCTV footage from the building.

The scene after the attempted kidnapping, with building security guard.
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New Research Shows That Coconut Oil Is Actually Horrible For Your Health

A new study by the American Heart Association (AHA) finds coconut oil as guilty as butter in terms of health detriments

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You can almost imagine the news in the form of a mocking sneer, "AHA, you've been fooled all along!" The study highlighted by IFLS describes coconut oil to be just as bad as butter.

The Circulation journal have let out a notice pinpointing the worrying trait in saturated fats relating to cardiovascular disease

The journal mentions that Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for 17.3 million deaths a year and is the leading cause of death globally. The cause? Saturated fat.82% of coconut oil consists of saturated fats, higher than butter (63%), olive oil (14%), peanut oil (17%), and sunflower oil (10%).

Coconut oil makes you a lot more prone to contracting heart diseases in the future

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The risk of running a heart disease is higher when fatty plaques in your arteries thicken the walls of you arteries, resulting in your blood flow to organs and tissues being impeded.Saturated fat, in particular, is known to increase of bad cholesterol in your bloodstream. Therefore, you should probably avoid food containing saturated fat such as red meat, lard and cream, butter, cheese, and other dairy products.

Health benefits tied to coconut oil have been falsely marketed by popular press

In a recent survey 72% of the American public are reported to regard coconut oil as healthy while 37% of nutritionists think otherwise. The misinformation contributing to the disparaging difference in public and expert judgement on coconut oil can probably be accredited to the media.

Fatty acids from fat is essential for vitamin absorption so in that regard, unsaturated fats are perfect for the job

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You shouldn't lay off fat completely as good fat does exist and it comes in the form of unsaturated fats that can be found in Olive, peanut, and canola oils, avocados, fish oil, nuts, and seeds.

AHA proposes olive oil as a much healthier alternative for cancelling bad cholesterol

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The AHA states that the healthiest alternative to coconut oil out there is olive oil. By consuming olive oil instead of other oils, your cholesterol levels can be reduced as much as the most advanced, cholesterol-lowering drug available out there right now.

Will this stop you from using coconut oil in your cooking? Let us know in the comments section below!


Need A Job? This Restaurant In Melbourne Is Hiring A Roti Canai Chef For RM17,100 A Month

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Attention, Malaysian job seekers!
A Malaysian restaurant in Melbourne, Australia is looking to hire a talented individual who can flip roti canai for a living.

The restaurant, known as Roti Bar on Little Collins Street, claims they serve the finest Malaysian cuisine in the city and is looking to expand their team.

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As they take pride in roti canai and have even named their restaurant after the dish, they are hoping to hire a specialised 'Roti Canai Chef'

In an advertisement posted on online job portal Seek, the restaurant is offering between AUD60,000 and AUD65,000 (approximately between RM190,000 and RM205,000) annually for the full-time position.That works out to about AUD5,400 (RM17,100) a month!According to the ad, job requirements for potential candidates include:– Must have experience in flipping roti canai– Basic flipping skills is essential, but training will be provided to meet restaurant standards– Able to work under pressure– Responsible and able to take instructions– Must have full working rights in AustraliaEmployee benefits include accommodation and staff meals, as well as being in a "stable organisation with long term employment" and a "sponsorship for qualified candidates".

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Interested candidates should know they will be working with head chef, Ray, a Malaysian who currently resides in Melbourne

Besides making the "best roti in Melbourne", candidates will also have much more to learn as Roti Bar also serves a whole menu of Malaysian fan-favourites such as banana leaf rice, nasi lemak, nasi biryani, seafood laksa, chicken satay, and more.FYI, according to a menu on Zomato, a piece of roti canai costs AUD7.90 (RM25) in the restaurant; served with chicken curry, it's AUD13.90 (RM44).

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The job listing remains active despite being posted 25 days ago, so the position still seems available.If you are interested, try submitting an application here.


eCurve Shopping Mall In Mutiara Damansara Is Closing Down Permanently On 31 March

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On Saturday, 27 February, a viral Facebook post stated that tenants at eCurve were served notice regarding the shopping mall's closure

According to the viral post made by a Facebook page called Malaysia Shopping Mall, the tenants were given a verbal notice about the mall going out of business permanently on 31 March this year.

The claim has since been confirmed

Malay Mail reported that the eCurve management has asked tenants to vacate their lots, with most of the tenants packing in preparation to shift out a week or two before the mall shuts its doors to the public.The English daily quoted a laundrette owner, Rebecca Chong, saying that some of the shops have chosen to stop operations altogether because they have not been getting customers amidst the pandemic."The rest are packing up, like us. We have to reinstate the lot for the mall management before we move out," Chong was quoted as saying by Malay Mail at the mall.The news about eCurve's permanent closure was also confirmed by an Astro Awani journalist.

Keputusan itu menjadikan pusat beli belah itu yang pertama seumpamanya mengambil keputusan sedemikian. @501Awani #HapusCOVID19 #AWANINews #AWANITerkini pic.twitter.com/xTwdmQ9CGI— SMFauzi (@FauziSuhaimi) February 28, 2021

eCurve's closure, however, doesn't affect The Curve

eCurve is a separate mall adjacent to The Curve, another shopping mall at the same location.Both malls, however, are under the same property developer called Boustead Properties Berhad.

Meanwhile, IKEA recently announced that its limited edition clothing collection, EFTERTRÄDA, is making its way to Malaysia:

                [PHOTOS] IKEA's First-Ever Merchandise Collection Will Release In Malaysia Soon!

Available in March.

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Khairy: Malaysia's Omicron Tally Reaches 62 After The Detection Of 49 New Cases

49 new cases of COVID-19 infection of the Omicron variant have been detected in Malaysia, bringing the total number of cases of the variant in the country to 62, according to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin

Except for one, the remaining 61 cases are imported infections from abroad.The one case, which is still under investigation, is suspected to be a local transmission reported in Sarawak on Friday, 24 December, Khairy said during a press conference earlier today, 25 December.The suspected local infection is a 38-year-old Chinese national who has been working at an engineering company in the state for three years and has had no history of travelling abroad during these years.

Meanwhile, Khairy revealed that 30 out of 49 new Omicron cases detected here are returnees who performed the Umrah in Saudi Arabia

"30 out of 49 new Omicron cases in Malaysia were detected from those who have performed the Umrah in Saudi Arabia," the Minister said, adding that most of them did not observe the home quarantine order.In light of this latest development, pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia will have to wear digital trackers to strengthen enforcement of the Home Surveillance and Observation Order (HSO).Khairy also said that Saudi Arabia has been added to the list of high-risk countries.

Additionally, Khairy said that Cabinet ministers who are currently holidaying abroad will have to undergo a week of quarantine upon their return to Malaysia before they can help in flood relief work

"Although they are being called back, it is very important for us to take precautions and be careful. So, the procedures still apply (to the ministers)," Malaysiakini quoted the Health Minister as saying.This came after Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob cancelled the ministers' year-end holiday and recalled the ministers on leave, including those overseas, to return to work until after the flood situation has passed.

Read more about the previous Omicron cases here:

                11 More Cases Of The Omicron Variant Confirmed In Malaysia

Additionally, the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) has detected another 13 cases suspected to be the Omicron vari...

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Early Morning Bomb Blast In Bukit Bintang Injures 14

Bukit Bintang Bomb Blast: Triad Kingpin Ah Hai Gives Statement To Police

Police work at the scene of a grenade attack outside a shopping centre at Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 9, 2014
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Triad leader “Ah Hai” sought in connection with a recent hand grenade attack in Bukit Bintang, has given a statement to police. Kuala Lumpur Deputy CID chief ACP Khairi Ahrasa said Ah Hai came to Kuala Lumpur Police Headquarters at 9pm yesterday to have his statement recorded.

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In fact, he (Ah Hai) was there until 11.45pm. He was not injured," Khairi said in a media statement yesterday. The police had been looking for Ah Hai, a top gangster in Jalan Imbi believed to be the main target of the Bukit Bintang hand grenade attack.

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No arrest has been made so far in connection with the grenade attack, he added. SDCP Tajuddin said earlier that Ah Hai was believed to be one of the witnesses who could help police in their investigation and establish the motive for the attack. The attackers are believed to be from a rival gang.

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It is learnt that Ah Hai was at the scene at the time of the incident but escaped unhurt when a second hand grenade that was thrown from the second floor of a building failed to explode. The 53-year-old Ah Hai was reported to have led an underworld gang for more than two decades.

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He is believed to be from Gang 21, which has been running illegal businesses here including gambling. Sources believe that Ah Hai was trying to legitimise his operations by branching out into businesses such as property development and import of food.

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Bukit Bintang Bomb Blast: Victim Tong Kwong Yie's Family Waiting To Claim Remains

The grenade blasts in Malaysia's Bukit Bintang that killed one person and injured many were reportedly targeted at a top gangster involved in a boiling war on online gambling.
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The family of Tong Kwong Yie, 36, who was killed in the hand grenade explosion on Thursday is expected to claim his remains at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (KLH) here Friday. The incident in which 12 others were injured, happened in front of a nightclub at Sun Complex in Bukit Bintang.

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Family members of the deceased, a car jockey, were seen waiting at the hospital's National Institute of Forensic Medicine today; Bernama noted that they had been there since 10 am. The post mortem is expected to be completed today but the deceased's next of kin declined to speak to the press. The media were not allowed to enter the mortuary premises and told to wait outside the vicinity.

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Kuala Lumpur CID chief SAC Gan Kong Meng said police had not made any arrest or identified any suspects. "Police are conducting a thorough investigation," he told Bernama when contacted. Meanwhile, a KLH spokesman said four other victims comprising a local and three foreigners who were warded at the hospital yesterday have been discharged and treated as outpatients.

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Video Of Bukit Bintang Bomb Going Off Goes Viral

Among those injured in the blast were tourists from Singapore, Thailand and China, Berita Harian Malaysia reported.
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Police denied the bomb explosion incident in Bukit Bintang early today was related to the Islamic State (IS) militant activities. Instead, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Tajuddin Md Isa said the explosion was believed to be caused by a fight over a business territory between gangster groups.

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"It is still early to say...but we believe that it was related to a fight over a business territory between gangster groups. "However, we can assure that whole area is now safe," he told reporters after visiting the scene here today.

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Bukit Bintang Bomb Blast Victim In Critical Condition Succumbs To Injuries

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One of the victims involved in the bombing incident at Bukit Bintang has reportedly succumbed to his injuries at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL). The hospital's emergency and trauma department head Datuk Dr Abu Hassan Asaari Abdullah said, the complete list of victims sent to HKL have yet to be confirmed due to various information that has yet to be obtained.

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"A victim who was in critical condition has passed away, we are still in the midst of obtaining more information on the victims here. "We will provide the updated information as soon as we obtain confirmation," he said when contacted here today.

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Police Finds Third Bomb From Bukit Bintang Bomb Blast

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Certain sections of Bukit Bintang are under heavy police surveillance after a bomb blast at a nightclub early this morning injured 14 people. Late this morning a third bomb was found at an undisclosed location.  It is unclear what type of bomb was used in the incident.

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Deputy Home Minister Wan Junaidi Assures Swift Police Action

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Meanwhile Home Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi has urged the public to remain calm until police complete their investigations into the incident. Business rivalry is being looked at as one of the motives for the bombing incident.

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Police will take swift action on those involve in the bomb blast in at Sun Complex in Bukit Bintang, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

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"Have faith that the police will take action. We have yet to have information on the motive behind the explosion or who was behind it. It could be done by locals or immigrants. It could also have been due to business rivalry between the clubs in the area. The possibilities are numerous," he told the Dewan Rakyat during question time Thursday.

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Wan Junaidi was answering a supplementary question by Datuk Shamsul Anuar Nasarah (BN - Lenggong) who brought up the incident. This is a worrying incident. As part of the House, we should express our regret and sympathy to those who were hurt in the blast," said Shamsul Anuar.

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At Least 14 People Were Injured After A Grenade Exploded At The Sun Complex In Jalan Bukit Bintang Early This Morning, 9 October 2014

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14 people were reportedly injured, with one in critical condition, in a bombing incident that occurred at a building in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur at approximately 4.30am Thursday.

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The injured, eight men and two women, aged between 20 and 42, were sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital and Tung Shin Hospital. "The injured included nationals from Thailand (1), China (2) and Singapore (2). Some of them were club patrons,” said one of the sources. According to police sources, a car jockey was seriously injured and is currently in critical condition.

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The victims have been identified as Lim Soon Hock, 51, Teoh Keow Meng, 40, Yaw Lee Hock, 41, C. Revindran, 49, and Tiong Kwang Yie. The foreign nationals are Jasu (Thailand), Wong Kim Teng (Singapore), Ma Yunfeng and Yong Jiaqin (both China).

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Police First Received Calls About The Blast Outside A Pub At About 4.30am

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"Police received a complaint at 4.25am and sent a despatch to the Cherry Blossom nightclub to ascertain the damage.

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Initial Reports Found That Two Hand Grenades Were Thrown From The Second Floor Of A Building

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"Initial reports indicate that two hand grenades had been thrown from the second floor of a building." "Initial investigations reveal that two hand grenades were thrown but only one exploded.

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One Grenade Exploded From Underneath A Car. Some Of The Victims Were About To Board A Toyota Vellfire When The Explosive Fell Onto Them.

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"Some of the victims were about to board a Toyota Vellfire when an explosive device fell onto them from the second floor of a building.

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"Shrapnel from the hand grenade caused injuries to passers-by," the source added.

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The Other Grenade Was Found Undetonated Underneath Another Car, A Toyata Camry

It is learnt that the explosion came from underneath a car that was parked in the area. Another unexploded device, also believed to be a grenade, was found underneath another car, a Toyota Camry.

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A Total Of Four Cars Were Damaged In The Explosion

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Four vehicles were damaged in the blast – a Toyota Vellfire (WVL 168), Toyota Camry (WTT 8999), Mazda 2 (WXJ 3333) and a BMW (WTV 36).

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According To The Police Forensic Team, The Hand Grenades Were Issued In March 1983

A police forensic team is at the scene, combing the area for clues and interviewing witnesses. According to police, checks revealed the hand grenades used had been issued in March 1983.

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According to The New Straits Times, policemen have surrounded and cordoned off the area in front of the residential and commercial complex.

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Police Believe A Gangland Fighting Could Be Behind The Bomb Blast

City police Criminal Investigation Department deputy chief Assistant Commisioner Khairy Ahrasa said gangland fighting may be behind the bomb blast at the Sun Complex. “Police are still investigating the motive of the incident. We are investigating from all angles”, he told reporters at the crime scene.

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Police are believed to be investigating the backgrounds of all those injured in the blast to pinpoint the motive behind the attack.

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“The case is being investigated under Section 4 of the Firearms Act and the Penal Code,” he added.

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M'sians Shocked At "Fully-Furnished" Tiny Capsule Rooms For Rent In Cyberjaya

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The cost of living in big cities such as, Kuala Lumpur (KL), Selangor, and Cyberjaya is undeniably expensive

One Malaysian Twitter user, @fkadeya, recently shared her struggles in finding a house to rent in Shah Alam."Nobody told me looking for a house to rent can be triggering. It's like I'm voluntarily putting myself in a f---ing hamster cage," she wrote.She also shared a few photos of online advertisements for rooms for rent that she described as unreasonable.In one of the images, the room appeared to be in a very tight space and is furnished with a single-size bed, a study desk, a chair, and a small cupboard.The room was also listed at RM700 per month, which was justified by the fact that it has a window."What the f--k is this?" the woman asked.

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Her tweet went viral, and netizens shared other outrageous rooms for rent they found online

One user shared images of a capsule bedroom located in Cyberjaya that was listed for rent at RM290 per month.The capsule rooms were constructed in a shared living space, similar to a dormitory, and each room had a metal door and a ladder for its owner to climb up to their bedroom.Inside the bedroom lies a single-size bed, a pillow, and an air conditioner. It was also described as fully-furnished.

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Appalled by the bedroom layout, some users called the room a morgue.

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"I thought this was a chicken coop," another user wrote.

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Meanwhile, one user commented that they had lived inside the capsule bedroom in 2019 due to tough times.They added that the living situation was "okay" for them, but claimed that the owner had raised the rent from RM200 to RM290 per month.

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Amidst the negative comments regarding the small bedrooms, one user posted an advertisement of a room that they are listing for RM700 per month but with an undeniably bigger space

Their bedroom located in Ara Damansara is complete with a queen-size bed and a space that can fit two people comfortably.

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In August last year, a photo of a small room being rented for RM300 a month in KL sparked discussion among Malaysians:

                M'sians Are Horrified By RM300 Rental Rooms In KL That Can Only Fit A Single-Size Mattress

The photo shows a windowless room big enough to only fit a single-size mattress and a wall fan.

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Meanwhile, in 2021, a Malaysian who was looking for a space to stay in Singapore was left shocked when a landlord offered him a shabby-looking space to rent for SGD550 (RM1,838):

                M'sian Looking For A Place To Rent In SG Gets Offered 'Partitioned' Space For RM1.7K/Month

Many netizens said the 'room' looks more like a ward in a hospital.

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1MDB Expresses Disappointment After Zeti Says The State Fund Scandal Is Hurting Ringgit

Zeti has once again spoken about 1MDB. This time, the Bank Negara Malaysia Governor said that Ringgit will perform better when the controversies surrounding the troubled state investment fund are resolved.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz
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Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz said that the ringgit – Asia's worst performing currency of the year so far – is expected to start recovering once issues surrounding troubled state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) are resolved.1MDB has been the subject of multiple investigations, amid allegations of financial mismanagement and graft. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who also chairs the fund's advisory board, has resisted calls for him to step down from government, but controversies continue to rage. 1MDB is seeking to reduce its $11 billion debt by selling power and property assets.

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She added that there is "no place to hide" for the guilty

In reassuring the public on concerns over 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), she said that any irregularities would eventually be uncovered, as the issues are being scrutinised not only by local investigators but also the international community.“In this day and age, it must be known that there is no place on this planet that anyone can actually hide because the world has come together. They will come together to track down any irregular type of activities. So, that is where we are now,” she said.Zeti was speaking at a panel discussion at the Economic Update forum organised by the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu).

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She echoed the sentiments of general public that Malaysians deserve to know the answers on the controversy surrounding 1MDB and PM Najib's RM2.6 billion donation

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She also said that there must also be clarity on which authorities are probing both issues, especially with the police, Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) and the central bank all having launched separate investigations.“Right now, we know the public want answers to these questions and they deserve to get the answers,” Zeti told.

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"There are three agencies involved, comprising the police which deal with cheating, criminal breach of trust and so on. The MACC (Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission), which deals with corruption, and the central bank, BNM, that deals with aspects relating to our financial system and what contravention there has been to our rules and regulations and our laws.""All these investigations are ongoing and they're going to yield an outcome," she said."On BNM's part, we've looked at the contraventions to the approvals that we gave specifically to 1MDB. These investigations are now completed and we've handed it over to the AG's Chambers. We are in discussions with them. That is all I can say for the time being," she added.

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Besides 1MDB, there are other reasons why Ringgit is sliding

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Besides a resolution of domestic issues, Zeti said other factors which could prompt a recovery in the ringgit included an eventual decision by the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, a recovery in global commodity and energy prices and an improvement in China's economy. The ringgit came under further pressure after The Wall Street Journal reported that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launched an investigation into allegations of money-laundering at 1MDB. It slid 1.3% to 4.26 per dollar as of 3.25pm (Malaysian time) from the previous close of 4.2070. It has now lost nearly 18% of its value against the dollar so far this year.

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Meanwhile, 1MDB has expressed its disappointment with Zeti's statements

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“1MDB is disappointed that Tan Sri Zeti appears to single out 1MDB for the current weakness of the Ringgit. This is despite the well-known fact that the Malaysian Ringgit is one of many currencies including the Norwegian Kroner, the Australian Dollar, the Russian Rouble and the Brazillian Real, for example, that have dropped in value mainly due to the abrupt fall in oil prices, expectations of rising US interest rates and concerns of economic slowdown in emerging markets.”“We take this opportunity to highlight that the value of 1MDB’s assets exceeds its debt."“Furthermore, Zeti will be aware that 1MDB has consistently met, with no default, its interest service and principal repayment obligations, to both foreign and domestic lenders."“Historically, never once has one company been linked in such a way to the value of the Ringgit. We trust that the facts shared by 1MDB and the immediate clarifications issued to date, will provide clarity and assurance to all concerned parties.”

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On Sunday, 20 September, WSJ reported that FBI has launched an investigation on 1MDB:

                IGP: Don’t trust media reports on FBI’s alleged probe on 1MDB and Najib

The FBI's probe is the latest international investigation centred on 1MDB.

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Tempat Jual Barang Bekas Kekasih, 'Kedai Pernah Sayang' Ini Bantu Pasangan Untuk Move On

Ramai yang tidak tahu apa yang perlu dilakukan terhadap barang-barang yang mempunyai kenangan manis bersama bekas pasangan

Malah, ada yang sering mengembalikan semula barang pemberian bekas kekasih sebagai satu cara penyelesaian untuk cepat move on setelah hubungan cinta terputus di tengah jalan.Lebih buruk lagi, ada yang sanggup bakar barang-barang berkenaan sebab dah tak nak ingat dekat si dia.Namun, tahukah anda terdapat sebuah kedai di Instagram yang mana boleh digunakan oleh mana-mana para gadis atau jejaka yang mahu menjual barangan bekas kekasih sekaligus dapat pulangan wang segera.

Menerusi perkongsian seorang pengguna di Twitter, @_natashaanuar telah menjumpai kedai dikatakan menjual semula barangan preloved yang pernah diberikan oleh bekas kekasih

Baca perkongsian penuh gadis itu di bawah:

Wehhhhhh i jumpa IG jual barang preloved yang ex pernah bagiSiap ada rate tahap kebencian kat ex  pic.twitter.com/dhfdRhd4UH—   (@_natashaanuar) October 25, 2020

Yang break cara elok pun ada. Apa benda siap ada note to ex WHAT IS DIS  pic.twitter.com/4fAjZ0zGLc—   (@_natashaanuar) October 25, 2020

Alahai yang ni pun jsvsjshshshhs!!/)/ pic.twitter.com/rv1saLlkoM—   (@_natashaanuar) October 25, 2020

Baru nak celebrate monthsary dah break macam mana ni  pic.twitter.com/ei7f6wAX7u—   (@_natashaanuar) October 25, 2020

Jika dilihat semua gambar di Instagram berkenaan juga tertulis nota peribadi dan tahap kebencian mereka terhadap bekas kekasih mereka.

Sementara itu, pemilik Instagram tersebut turut memuat naik satu ciapan balas memberitahu ada banyak kisah yang terjadi disebalik barang-barang yang dijual oleh pemilik barangan berkenaan

Malah hasil tinjauan di Instagram Story @kedaipernahsayang itu juga, pemiliknya turut menyatakan tujuan dia mewujudkan platform tersebut untuk orang ramai yang masih belum move on dan masih menyimpan barangan hadiah daripada bekas kekasih.

Ada banyak cerita menarik dan tak menarik. Feel free to follow us. Hargai lah semua orang dan moment yang ada. Kita tak tau apa akan jadi. pic.twitter.com/NQ04NiNTis— kedaipernahsayang (@kedaipernahsay1) October 26, 2020

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Pemilik Instagram juga memberitahu dia melakukan perkhidmatan untuk sesiapa yang mahu menjual barangan mereka bagi melupakan kenangan lama bersama bekas kekasih.Lebih melucukan lagi, ada yang ingin menjual motosikal yang dihadiahkan oleh bekas kekasih sebelum ini kerana suaminya marah sebab masih menggunakannya sehingga sekarang walaupun sudah berkahwin.

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Posting berkenaan mendapat perhatian ramai netizen yang sebelum ini tidak terfikir untuk menjual barang-barang berkenaan di media sosial.Malah, rata-rata mereka juga bersetuju dan menyokong dengan usaha pemilik kedai di Instagram berkenaan mewujudkan platform itu untuk mereka.

Jadi, tunggu apa lagi? Inilah masanya untuk menjual semula barangan bekas kekasih anda. Selain mengelakkan pembaziran dapat juga pulangan wang ringgit! :)

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!

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11 Things Every Malaysian Should Know About Selva Kumar The Serial Rapist

Dubbed as Canada's "worst serial rapist", Selva Kumar Subbiah, who returned to Malaysia on 7 February, will be staying in the Klang Valley under close monitoring by the police, IGP Khalid Bakar said

The police cannot make Selva wear a tracking device as he is now entitled to live as a free man after serving his sentence, but he has willingly agreed for the police to monitor him, despite not being required by the country's law to report to the police."I would like to assure the public not to worry about his stay in the area," IGP said.Below we are going to list down the things every Malaysian should know about Selva.

1. One of his victims was a 13-year-old girl, whom he raped

Serial rapist, Selva Kumar Subbiah, photograhed by FMT at KLIA upon his arrival.
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2. He was found guilty in 1992 by an Ontario court on 19 counts of sexual assault, 28 counts of drugging his victims, 10 counts of various kinds of assault and 12 other charges including extortion

3. However, the Toronto police alleges that Selva sexually assaulted approximately 1,000 women across Canada in the late 1980s

Selva was arrested on 7 August 1991.
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4. He spent 24 years in a Canadian prison for his crimes

5. Worryingly, authorities in the prison where Selva was for 24 years say that he is unrepentant and is likely to rape and molest again

He has been said to struggle with victim empathy, remorse and the inability to take full responsibility for his personal choices which results in his lack of mitigation for risk.

The Kingston Penitentiary in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, where Selva was serving his time.
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6. However, a close family friend, while speaking to FMT, said that the serial rapist has repented and has promised not to re-offend

7. It should be noted that during his prison time in Canada, the convicted rapist not only resisted treatment he even continued to deny that he has caused any serious harm or injury to his victims

He was initially due for automatic release in January 2009 but was deemed too dangerous to be released and so his sentence was ordered to be extended.

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8. Additionally, he wanted to block reporting of the details of his hearing and latest photo, claiming it will be dangerous for him

9. Selva comes from a wealthy family and was a former Penang Free School student. His late father was a senior govt officer.

According to the close family friend who spoke to FMT, Selva was sent to Canada as a student in 1980 because his family found him to be "a handful".His visa was extended after he was sponsored by his wife, a Canadian woman.

10. Susan Chapelle, one of the victims whom Selva raped when she was 21 in 1991, said she would never forgive him for his sins

"If it was only myself, and a mistake that has been rehabilitated, I would be able to forgive. But I cannot forgive a man who serially drugged, raped and photographed women," she told The Malay Mail Online after learning about his release.

11. Contrary to the PDRM, Susan believes Malaysians should not turn a blind eye on Selva and that he should be treated with caution

"Malaysia needs to understand that Selva is a repeat offender and a violent man," The Malay Mail Online quoted Susan as saying. She works as a city councillor in Squamish.We interviewed Susan to know more about Selva. Read what she told us here.

A journalist looks at a photo of convicted serial rapist Selva Kumar Subbiah on her phone at KLIA in Sepang.
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With his return to Malaysia, Selva Kumar is now the third convicted criminal after MARA Scholar Nur Fitri and the disgraced Malaysian envoy Mohammed Rizalman who have come back to the country

                Remember The MARA Scholar Jailed In The UK For Possessing Child Pornography? He Is Back

As per TRP, Nur Fitri Azmeer Nordin is back in Malaysia beneath a cloak of secrecy.

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                Remember The Disgraced Malaysian Envoy Mohammed Rizalman In New Zealand? He Is Back In KL

The 39-year-old father of three was charged with assault with intent to rape of a 21-year-old woman whom he followed ...

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Doctor Shares Elderly Patient's Heartbreaking Last Words To Her Son Before Intubation

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As hospitals are filled to the brim with Malaysia recording more cases than ever, a doctor in Selangor took some time to share a few heartbreaking words an elderly COVID-19 patient told her son before intubation

"Today, a story of how I spoke to this COVID-19 patient who I was about to intubate and put to sleep," wrote Dr Timothy Lau on Instagram on Monday, 17 May, as he shared a photo of himself in full personal protective equipment.The medical officer working at the emergency department at Serdang Hospital said he always encourages patients to talk to their loved ones before they undergo sedation and mechanical ventilation, in case they do not wake up.

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"I always give my patients time to call their loved ones or insist on them calling someone," Lau wrote in the caption

"There is always someone [they want] to speak to."He explained to SAYS that this particular patient had blood readings and X-ray findings that showed her lungs were failing to provide enough oxygen to her body to function optimally."However at that point, she was still able to feel relatively well – a condition we (doctors) term as 'silent hypoxemia'. I know that her condition would probably be temporary before the lungs fully give up," he said, adding that the final attempt to assist her ailing lungs was to intubate her."Intubation is only part of the supportive treatment that we offer. Whether or not one can recover depends on a lot of factors, such as their own physiological reserve, other diseases, severity or progression of the disease itself, and other complications as a result of prolonged stay," he explained."If this happens, they might succumb. Therefore, I think a patient should be given the opportunity to have closure, or speak their final words, if it is a case they do not wake up."So, he said, the elderly lady chose to call her son, and what he heard touched him to share the story.

			Mummy don't blame you for bringing covid home. Don't blame yourself if mummy don't end up waking up."

The tragic post has since gone viral, with the doctor encouraging everyone to stay at home to protect their older family members from the coronavirus

As of writing, the Instagram post has gained over 32,000 likes — with many netizens commenting that they were moved to tears, while others thanked Lau for his work and sacrifice on the front lines of the pandemic.

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Remember to limit your movement and keep practising physical distancing. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

In February, a 10-year-old girl from Selangor also begged the public to be more socially responsible during the pandemic:

                [VIDEO] 10-Year-Old Loses Grandpa To COVID-19 After A Friend Hid His Positive Test Result

She begged people to be more socially responsible during the pandemic.

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Someone Is Selling Unclaimed Parcels On Lazada So You Can Enjoy Your Own Lucky Draw

Sick of not winning your company's lucky draw at parties? Now you can do your own 'lucky draw' at home and win random prizes.

Someone has put up a listing for unclaimed parcels on Lazada. Each package is unopened so you won't know what's inside until you purchase it.

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There are stacks of three, seven, and 10 parcels selling for between RM9.90 and RM27.80

At the moment, there are several reviews. One customer shared his loot, which included a lace bra, a pair of sunnies, a lens cap, a bow tie and cufflinks, a carabiner, and a size five ring.

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Image via Wan. Y/Lazada

According to the description, the parcels come in different sizes and will be picked at random then shipped to you.Just like any other lucky draw, you never know what you're gonna get till it comes!At the time of writing, the three-parcel option has already sold out. If you need a bit of 'ong', you can check out the listing here.

Wanna know what's in store for you this year? Read your zodiac fortune for 2022 here!

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Also, take a look at these other quirky items you can buy online:

                "Ni Produk Paling Pelik" - Shopee Seller Goes Viral For Ugly Personalised Portraits

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                Feeling Sad? Someone Is Selling Words Of Encouragement On Shopee For Only RM0.20

Shopee truly has everything.

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                Someone Is Selling McD's Chilli Sauce Sachets On Shopee — And Malaysians Are Buying Them!

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7 In 10 Malaysians Would Consider Buying A Home In 2019 With New Government Initiatives

Earlier this year, we ran a survey among 8,568 Malaysians to find out what they thought about buying a home in 2019

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'The 2019 Malaysian Home Survey' ran from 27 December 2018 to 25 January 2019, and appeared on SAYS, OhBulan!, Rojaklah, ViralCham, and TanTanNews.

Surprisingly, we found that up to 7 in 10 Malaysians would consider buying a home in 2019 with new government initiatives

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According to Budget 2019, the government will waive stamp duty charges for first-time homebuyers who purchase a home from RM300,001 to RM1 million in the first six months of the year. The National Affordable Housing Council has also been pushing for more affordable homes with its One Million Affordable Homes 2018-2028 project.If we continue to see government initiatives like this for first-time homebuyers, it's likely that more Malaysians will consider buying a home in 2019.

However, while many Malaysians are hopeful about homeownership this year, 65% of them are uninformed about deals and housing promotions

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During our survey, we found that 65% of Malaysians had not even heard of ONE ongoing housing promotion. This goes to show that our population is still largely unaware of the deals and offers available to them.

Buying a home is a major decision—1 in 5 Malaysians said that their major roadblock was “worrying about making the wrong decision”

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Besides that, finances were also one of the roadblocks potential homebuyers faced. 23% of Malaysians said they could not afford the down payment, while 13% of Malaysians were unable to get the loan margin they desired.

But the most shocking fact is that one third of Malaysians found it hard to buy a home because they would be “unable to maintain their current lifestyle”

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This goes to show that finance is not the only thing holding Malaysians back from buying a home. Instead, their mindset and willingness to change plays a role too.

Speaking of mindset, the main reason Malaysians want to own a home is not because of peer pressure, but to "have a sense of ownership"

Only 2% of Malaysians said their reason to own a home was because of the bugging by their parents or friends. Instead, 69% of Malaysians wanted to have a home for a sense of ownership, while 24% of Malaysians wanted to leave something behind for their family.

Overall, most Malaysians still prefer landed property over high-rise buildings

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And the top priority for Malaysians when buying a home is location and connectivity

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Now, the focus is not just about having homes in central locations, but to have well-connected homes. Central locations can be convenient, but congested and over-populated. On the other hand, homes that are slightly further away but well connected via highways may actually be more favourable for homebuyers in the long run.Other than location, things that Malaysians value when looking for a home are design, security and amenities, as well as surrounding neighbourhood.

Of all the extra features Malaysians could have, 51% of people chose wet kitchen—it shows just how much we love food

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Malaysians would also rather have garden space (49%), extra bathrooms (46%), and high ceilings (45%) over a walk-in wardrobe (39%).

If you are looking to buy a home, 2019 could be an exciting year thanks to efforts from the government and private sectors to make home ownership more affordable

According to The Edge Markets, Malaysians could see new property prices being reduced by 10%. Since last year, there have also been various schemes by different sectors to promote home ownership among Malaysians:Stay2Own by EcoWorld and Maybank is a newly-launched stay-to-own scheme where you can lock down the property's price today and pay only 3 months deposit to move into an EcoWorld property.FundMyHome by EdgeProp allows Malaysians to own a home by just paying 20% of the property price for the first five years.Bank Negara has also established a RM1 billion fund to help first-time homebuyers with a monthly income not exceeding RM2,300 to purchase affordable houses priced up to RM150,000 with a low financing rate of 3.5%.

Stay tuned to SAYS for more updates on the latest property offers and news in 2019. Tell us what you think about buying a home this year in the comments section!

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"Siput Sedut Berjaya Lolos!" - Wanita Ini Kongsi Kisah Siput Sedut Yang Memang Berdekah!

Mungkin banyak kisah suka dan duka yang dialami sepanjang tahun ini dan sukar untuk dilupai. Ada tak apa-apa perkara yang masih mampu untuk buatkan anda ketawa sampai tak ingat dunia bila teringat kembali? Hehe.

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Seperti perkongsian seorang wanita di laman Facebook miliknya tentang situasi kelakar yang dihadapi olehnya serta suami pada hari terakhir tahun 2018. Lawak habis!

Perkongsian tersebut juga telah meraih sebanyak 6.6k shares ketika artikel ini ditulis.Lihat perkongsian penuh di bawah:

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Menurutnya, sebelum ini jika dia membeli siput sedut, pasti akan dimasak terus pada hari yang sama. Tidak pernah disimpan untuk hari seterusnya. Namun kali ini agak berbeza selepas ibunya sendiri bertanyakan kepada penjual siput sedut bagaimana caranya untuk menyimpan siput sedut untuk dimasak pada hari berikutnya.

"SIPUT BERJAYA MELOLOSKAN DIRI!!"

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Termenung sekejap tengok siput2 tu. Lepastu pandang muka suami, pandang siput..tak boleh tahan nak gelak, macam nak pengsan laki bini tak boleh berhenti dari ketawa...

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Can't brain. Dah lah jalan slow..ada hati lagi tu nak larikan diri. HAHAHA.

Rupanya petua penjual itu langsung tidak boleh dipakai, hampeh!

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Dia ajak semua geng2 dia...takde 1 pun yang tinggal dalam baldi.

Kedua pasangan ini terpaksa bertungkus-lumus untuk kutip ke semua siput yang lolos...

Bila dah penat bersihkan rumah, makanlah! Apa lagi...

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Kutip siput dalam rumah ea, bukan kat hutan bakau. 1 rumah bau lumpur... Lepas dah kutip semua terus bersihkan dan rendam dengan air garam dulu. Dah siap bersihkan rumah baru masak..berejam juga lah...tu yang sampai tak sempat tunggu nasi masak.

Cerita lawak 2018 yang mungkin tidak akan pernah dilupakan. Tak tahan betul nak gelak!

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"Kenapa tak tutup baldi?" Ini jawapannya...

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Terguling-guling bila baca. Ada juga kes macam ini eh!

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