How This Man Went From Getting Fired To Setting Up His Own Photography Academy In Malaysia

People usually find themselves in a scary place when they get fired, but not for this Malaysian. For him, getting fired was like finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

It was the mid '90s.  Andrew Boey had just graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). He went on to secure a job as a chemist after he was headhunted by a Singaporean industrial-chemical company.  It was said that the field that had the most prospect at that time was Chemistry, which would probably mean that building a career in this field is the most logical thing to do.  However, Andrew was yearning for excitement and he couldn't find it at his workplace. "White coats in florescent-lit labs with only two co-workers in the whole company: surely not glamorous and expected to be boring," the now 46-year-old said.

The thing is, Andrew has never wanted to become a chemist despite passing his exams with flying colours

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Even before he decided on the course of study for his higher education, Andrew was certain that he did not have much interest in chemistry but that didn't stop him from pursuing something that he had no passion for.  In his own words, there was "lack of choice"."You must know, I studied in an era where there was no private university. If you don’t do well in your Form 6 or fall neatly into the ‘quota system's required grades’ you would have wasted two years of doing your lower and upper Form 6. My parents frequently reminded me that they can never afford to send me overseas for my tertiary education. I finished Form 6 and gotten 64 points out of 80," he explained. "I have always wanted to study Computer Sciences or Business Management, but I was naturally talented in arts and painting," he added. "Back then, the universities' requirements were 68 and 64 respectively for Computer Science and Business Management degrees. So, I chose Chemistry instead. It is not something  I particularly like, but something I know I can do very well academically."

With the limited choices he had, Andrew did his best. However, barely two years into his job, the Penang-born was unceremoniously fired.

Andrew's job at that time was mainly to go from one boiler room to another to test for water samples. He would have repeated chemical analysis on water samples every single day. He said that it was a "mind numbing" process. "When I got promoted and travelled less, I decided to open a little computer store selling computer peripherals. However, the company that I worked for had a 'no own business or we fire you' employment policy."  "A promotion-seeking fellow manager got wind of my business and reported me to the CEO and swiftly did me the favour of terminating my boring career there." "It was a good company, but I wasn't cut out to be a chemist," Andrew said.

Most people would find it demotivating and shameful to lose their job, but Andrew took it rather positively. He decided to start afresh.

"I converted the computer business into a network infrastructure company and web design or digital advertising. At the same time, I started my part-time studies in USM," he said.  On the academic side, Andrew went on to get a Master's degree in Information Technology (IT) and even did a year of PhD in Computing, which he didn't complete since he was mostly based in Kuala Lumpur while the university is in Penang. During this period of time, he also managed his IT businesses but eventually, he found himself exiting all the businesses he founded to venture fully into photography in the mid-2000s due to the dot-com bubble burst. He wanted to venture into something way less technical.

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It wasn't easy convincing the people close to him that he was sure of what he was doing. After all, he was taking a completely different path from what he was doing previously.

"My family was not too agreeable with my switches. However, they had not much choice, knowing that I was bored with Chemistry.""I still remember my mum said this when I went into IT, 'Study Chemistry, but open computer business! What do you know about Computing?' Hence, that was why I went back to do my master's degree in IT at USM," he recalled. The nagging perception that arts-related studies and work have "no future" goes way back and Andrew has had a fair share of experience with the prejudice. "Most families deem arts-related studies or works has no future because if you were to go to any universities, the intake acceptance for many arts courses is way less demanding as compared to Science or Engineering courses. Hence why, even my own family, had painted a picture in my young mind back when I was studying that I would want to excel in the Science-streams for better-paying careers in the future." "Never in my mind would I dare to tell my mum, "No, mum, I don't want to study Science courses, let me go study Arts, and major in Photography in USM.'"

Even when people cast doubts, Andrew was willing to take that step of faith and his efforts paid off today

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Andrew had taken the risk to venture into photography at a time when the industry was changing rapidly as it was transitioning from film to digital. However, he had an advantage since he was good with film and his strong knowledge in computing made post-processing in the digital era a breeze.  Together with his wife, they went on to set up a photography academy called Nikonian Academy (known as Beyond Photography now), providing photography courses and professional services.  More than 20 years into the business today, the power couple have worked with various well-known local and international brands including Maybank, Fortune Magazine, TAG Heuer, Maxis, Measat, and Sime Darby to name a few. "Competition back then, when I started were low. Now, with digital photography in the hands of everyone, the LCD screens at the back of the camera make beginners feel that they are immediate professional photographers! But thank god, they barely last more than a year."

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Although he had spent years studying something he thought was good for himself, eventually Andrew came to terms and discovered his true passion for photography. It was only after he got fired that he began to seriously explore his options.

"I absolutely love what I am doing very much, and my clients love my works too. It doesn't even feel like a job because it is so fun, and my friends can testify to this.""This is my calling and to be honest, I am even better at this subject (photography), simply because I love it."

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[VIDEO] Lorry Driver Dad Stops At Pedestrian Bridge Just To See Family Between Long Drives

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A lorry driver from Johor recently went viral after sharing an emotional moment between him and his family, whom he had briefly stopped to meet on a pedestrian bridge

The 30-year-old father of four posted a video on TikTok on 24 June, showing his children jumping up and down excitedly on a highway overpass and watching as he parks the cargo trailer he drives for work on the side of the road.The father then runs up the stairs to see his wife and children, and gives them big hugs all around.His caption reads, "The longing of a lorry driver for his wife and children. I'm sorry, my kids, for hardly coming home."The video has since garnered over 1.4 million views.

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The father said he was so touched and humbled to see so many people praying for his safety and the well-being of his family on the video-sharing app

In an interview with Harian Metro, the father, Muhammad Ghaffar Ilham Kamaruddin, clarified that the video was actually taken two years ago, when he could only return home once every two weeks due to work.He shared that he used to live separately from his wife and children. As he had to fulfil most of his cargo deliveries from Johor Bahru, he stayed nearby in Pasir Gudang, while his family was in Batu Pahat."Every time there was an order in Melaka or Senawang, Negeri Sembilan, I would ask my wife to wait with our children at the location (where I will drive past) so that we can meet for a while, and so I don't miss them so much," said the father.

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Ghaffar said that he now sees his family more frequently since they all relocated to Kota Masai together

"We live together now, but time with my family is still never enough. Sometimes, I only go back once every two days. But I try to go home as much as I can, even if my children are already fast asleep," he told Harian Metro.He also shared that this is the sacrifice he has to make to earn a living for his family and in raising his children, who are currently between the ages of 11 months to seven years old."My career as a trailer driver means I spend a lot of my time on the road, and that I will miss many opportunities of seeing my children grow up."Sometimes, I feel like they are growing up too fast, as when I go home they're crawling, and when I return later on, they're already walking and, soon, getting ready to go to school."I take this as the sacrifice that I have to make and I hope that they will appreciate it by studying hard," said the man, who is now a self-employed long-haul driver.

Watch Ghaffar's viral video here:

  @haji_ghaaporr93 rindu seorang pemandu lori pada anak isteri nya.. maafkan ayah nak, ayah jarang balik.. #fyp #fyp #fypviral #fypage #truckersoftiktok #abgloritiktok #abgtankersimen #ytl #rindu #sayangsampaimati   bunyi asal - hilang - hilang


S'pore Flat Paints Ang Ku Kuih, Kuih Lapis & More To Help The Elderly Find Their Way Home

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While taking a morning walk around her neighbourhood, a woman discovered beautiful murals of nostalgic items on the walls of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, a Housing and Development Board (HDB) estate in Singapore

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Image via Joyce Sim (Facebook)

Image via Joyce Sim (Facebook)

The murals feature familiar, retro items such as White Rabbit candy, ang ku kuih, kuih lapis, satay, the iconic rooster bowl and kopi cup, painted tiffin carriers, tang yuan, and other age-old designs.After spotting these murals, she shared pictures of the artwork to a Facebook group, Singapore Hikers. The post has since received 1,100 likes at the time of writing.

In her post, she explains that these murals are part of a wayfinding project to aid persons living with dementia and the elderly in recognising their surroundings

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The murals are strategically painted on the HDB void deck walls with their respective block numbers. Since most of the blocks look the same, the artwork is large and distinguishable so people can easily spot them from afar and identify their blocks.

The murals were painted in 2020 as part of an initiative by Singapore's Alzheimer's Disease Association (ADA) to build dementia-friendly communities

For the elderly, these classic items may spark memories, which helps them identify their surroundings. These eye-catching murals serve as visual markers to guide the elderly and persons with dementia or Alzheimer's to navigate around the neighbourhood.

Image via Joyce Sim (Facebook)

Image via Joyce Sim (Facebook)

Image via Joyce Sim (Facebook)

Image via Joyce Sim (Facebook)

You can check out ADA's website or  Facebook page to find out more about their upcoming projects and initiatives.


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M'sian Guy Opens Online Store Selling Things People Hate From Their Exes

Inspired by a movie, a Malaysian decided to open an online store selling people's previously loved items from their exes to help them move on

Starting Kedai Pernah Sayang in October 2020, 27-year-old engineer Hazim Azaman shared that he was inspired by the Netflix movie Toko Barang Mantan.The Indonesian romantic comedy is about a pawnshop owner who buys and sells mementos of broken relationships, and Hazim thought it was a great business idea."I thought that someone should make it real, so I took up the challenge," he said, sharing the reason behind why he was running the one and only "ridiculous shop selling exes stuff" in Malaysia.

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It has proven to be a good idea so far.
Hazim's store has taken off – gaining over 20,000 followers in less than four months since he started the Instagram page.

Having never been in a relationship himself, Hazim said he started off asking for help from his younger sister who had her ex's things lying around and gathering dust at home.By thoughtfully writing the back story of her break-up along with the items, and some luck, he managed to sell the first four items within a week and gave her the money back.The business has since grown. The store's Instagram feed now features expensive watches and branded handbags, all with backstories of heartbreak and broken relationships.Some of the sellers would even rate their hate towards their exes on a scale of zero to 10."As if you were a doctor," reads a caption with disdain for a brand new Apple watch, while another caption for a pair of Vans sneakers says: "Thanks for cheating."

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One of the prerequisites to list an item on Kedai Pernah Sayang is that the item must have been a gift or a personal belonging of an ex-lover

Hazim told SAYS that he has a day job as an engineer, so he would personally go through seller requests after work to make sure the stories were genuine.He has full-time staff to manage the store now. Nonetheless, he still goes through hundreds of the heart-aching stories every day that come along with the items he sells."Women getting beaten up, lying men, friends stealing boyfriends, broken engagements, divorces, and gambling addicts," he gave examples.When asked what was the most common reason for break-ups he has seen so far, Hazim answered, "Cheating. It happens every day. I used to believe that men are more likely to cheat, but since I started Kedai Pernah Sayang, the statistic is almost the same."

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Despite the angry and vengeful-reading headings given to the items, the stories shared by his clients are mostly sad

According to Hazim, there is one story that he will remember for a lifetime, and that was when a man came to him to sell his white baju Melayu."It was his baju nikah on the day that was supposed to be his solemnisation day, but his ceremony got cancelled last minute because his fiancee's parents changed their minds," he shared with SAYS."He even sent me the photos of his invitation cards," he said, sadly."I will forever remember this story because no matter how hard you love someone, they will leave you eventually. Only time will tell."

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Not just a platform to buy and sell things, Hazim wanted people to know that Kedai Pernah Sayang is also a supportive community for those going through a difficult time

"Most of my shop's followers have felt the pain of leaving a relationship before. We are a family and we will move on together," he said.He shared that many of the Instagram account's followers often give advice and share their own experiences when he shares a new item."I want to help people to move on, I know it's not easy going through a break-up. But if we live in a society that can help each other, we can get through it," he said."So, at Kedai Pernah Sayang, even though you have been hurt, at least this is a place you get a chance to make someone else happy."

Check out Kedai Pernah Sayang here:

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A woman recently went viral for divorcing an abusive partner and showcasing her celebration on social media:

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The Full Story Behind Semporna Resort Kidnapping Of Two Foreign Women

Semporna Kidnapping: Chinese And Filipina Women Freed From Suspected Militants

Kidnapped Chinese woman and Filipina freed
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The Chinese woman and a Filipina who were kidnapped at the Singamata Adventures Reef and Resort in Semporna in early April have been released and are now in Sabah. Sabah police commissioner Hamza Taib said their release was as a result of cooperation between the Malaysian and Philippine police.

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"Both of them arrived in Kota Kinabalu at 10.30am," he said. However he refused to disclose the present location of the victims. On April 2, a group of seven armed men had kidnapped Gao Hua Yan, 29, from Shanghai, and Marcy Dayawan, 40, an employee of the resort, at about 10.30pm.

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The kidnappers were reported to have demanded ransom of RM36.4 million (US11 million) to release Gao. Following this, Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had directed security in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esscom) to be tightened by adding additional assets.

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Bernama had also reported that Sabah police had arrested four people including three women to assist in investigatigations. Two of the women were arrested at the resort while another woman and the man were held at a village in Semporna.

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However, it was later learnt that the two released kidnap victims had arrived at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) from Sandakan at about 10.05pm, under strict security by plainclothes police. Journalists and photographers who gathered at the arrival hall only realised their presence when they got into three red cars which were waiting outside the airport building.

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The press scrambled towards the cars but failed to get near the victims who were well-guarded and as soon as they got in, the vehicles shot off for an unknown destination. One of the victims was seen wearing a green blouse and a dark cap, with her hair let loose.

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Mr Najib said arrangements would be made so the Chinese woman could return home as soon as possible
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Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was on his official visit to China, had informed the Chinese side of the release and said the victim would be escorted back to China soon. Najib said on his twitter account that there was no ransom paid to secure the two victims' release. The success was achieved due to the cooperation of the security forces of Malaysia and Philippines.

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Kidnappers Want RM36.4 Million Ransom For The Release Of 29-Year-old Chinese Tourist

Home Minister Reveals Semporna Resort Kidnappers' Ransom Demand For Chinese Tourist
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Kidnappers have demanded 500 million pesos (RM36.4 million) for the release of a Chinese tourist whom they forcibly grabbed from a Sabah resort near Semporna last week, Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed today.

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"We have received a note that the kidnappers have asked for 500mil pesos or RM36.4mil as ransom. We have sent our team to discuss with the so-called reported middle person," he told reporters here Thursday.

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On April 2, Chinese tourist Gao Hua Yuan (pic), 29, and Filipina resort worker Marcy Darawan, 40, were abducted from the Singamata Reef Resort in Semporna by seven gunmen believed linked to the Abu Sayyaf militant group.
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“And we have send our team, the police and the negotiators to discuss through their so-called appointed middle person to negotiate about the reduction of ransoms,” he told reporters here after appearing on a television programme by broadcaster TV3.

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Zahid said no demand for ransom was made for the Filipina resort worker, Marcy Dayawan.

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Gao Hua Yuan, 29
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7 April: Semporna Resort Kidnappers Trying To Enter Jolo Island In Southern Philippines

Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) 52nd Special Action Company conducting a security check on motorists at a checkpoint in Indanan Village, Sulu province in the Southern Philippines
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A cat-and-mouse game is playing out between Philippine security forces and Abu Sayyaf-linked mercenaries holding two women hostages who are trying to slip into Jolo island

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The gunmen, who abducted Chinese national Gao Huayun, 29, and Filipino resort worker Marcy Dayawan, 40, from Semporna on Wednesday, are holding out in Pandami island which is a four-hour boat ride to Abu Sayaff’s lair of Jolo in the southern Philippines.

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Philippine National Police Sulu provincial chief Supt Abraham Orbita said they had received word that the gunmen and their captives had landed in Pandami island. “This appears to be quite credible. One of the gunmen is said to be a native of Pandami. We are verifying all this information,” he said.

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Orbita said the gunmen were possibly facing difficulties in getting their captives into Jolo as Philippine security forces were keeping a close watch on entry points there. However, Philippine authorities expect the gunmen to continue trying to find their way into Jolo to send the two women to one of the many splinter Abu Sayyaf groups. If the gunmen are able to get their captives into Jolo, they are likely to begin making ransom demands known in about two weeks, going by previous kidnap cases in the southern Philippines.

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Based on information from Philippine police, he said the kidnapping was carried out by mercenaries with Abu Sayyaf links. Philippine military has identified the group led by one Murphy Ambang Ladjia aka Haji Gulam, who is a former Moro National Liberation Front sub-commander who joined an Abu Sayyaf unit in Tawi Tawi’s Simunul area led by Binang Sahirol.

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6 April: Semporna Resort Kidnappers Make First Phone Call To The Family Of Chinese Tourist

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A phone call has been made to the family of Chinese tourist Gao Huan Yuan who was kidnapped along with a Filipina from a water resort off Semporna. Director general Datuk Mohammad Mentek told New Straits Times that Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) was informed of the phone call.

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"The call was made by a representative of the gunmen who informed the family that victims are safe. However, as far as I know no demand has been made," he said, adding investigation was being conducted by the police. Mohammad also said all security components in Esscom had discussed on the positioning of their vessel and boats particularly in Semporna waters.

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4 April: Semporna Resort And Electrician Recall The Moment Armed Gunmen Kidnapped The Two Women

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Screams for help were heard as gunmen stormed an island resort in Sabah’s coastal paradise of Semporna, grabbing two women – a Chinese tourist and a Filipino resort worker – before escaping to the troubled southern Philippines islands.

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An electrician at the resort, Man Lanji, 50, escaped by jumping into the sea as soon as three gunmen confronted him at the Dive Centre room where he was watching television and drinking coffee. Man jumped out of a window when the three, including one wearing a mask, ordered him to be silent and not move. From the water, he claimed he saw a boat with four more gunmen.

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Resort cook Kalmin Hamid, who was sleeping at the workers’ dormitory, said she heard screams for help and sounds of people running on the verandah of the 40-room resort built on wooden stilts on a reef about 4km from Semporna town.

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The surprise attack comes a day after the first anniversary of the setting up of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom), following the Kg Tanduo intrusion at Lahad Datu on Feb 12 last year.

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Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib said the Chinese woman was on her phone and standing along the veranda outside her room when armed men who were escaping with Filipino staff, Marcy Dayawan @ Mimi, grabbed her. “On landing at the resort's rear entrance, the group entered the room of forty-year-old Mimi and grabbed her before fleeing.

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“As they were running towards their boat, they grabbed Gao,'' he told reporters in Kota Kinabalu after checking out the crime scene at the resort in Semporna. He said four gunmen remained on the boat while three others went up into the 40-room stilt resort built on a reef at around 10.30pm on Wednesday. “I was told that the Chinese girl was screaming and saying in English ‘I don't want to go','' Hamza said, adding that there were no shots fired and no one was injured during the raid that lasted about 30 minutes.

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3 April: Police Believe Seven Armed Gunmen Who Kidnapped Two Women At Semporna Could Have Had Inside Help

29-year-old Chinese national Gao Huayun was kidnapped from Singamata Reef Resort by armed gunmen.
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Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman wants all available resources to be directed to the kidnapping of two women, a Chinese national and a Filipina, from a resort off Semporna. He said the police and the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) Datuk Mohammad Mentek has briefed him on the case. "I have directed the relevant authorities to gear up all efforts towards resolving this case," he said.

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Police believe that kidnap-for-ransom groups based in southern Philippines are responsible for the abduction of two women - a Chinese tourist and a Filipino resort worker in Semporna.

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Police also suspect that seven gunmen had “inside help'' to get into the resort, Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib said on Thursday, adding that “anyone wanting to enter the resort area needed to be brought or let in by a Singamata Reef Resort staff. Hamza said they had identified certain groups in their efforts to track down the gunmen in the hope of rescuing the two abducted women.

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“It looks like kidnap-for-ransom groups (KFR) are behind this. The group that came in abducts the victims and then sells them to other groups,'' he said, adding that they were recording the statements of the 49 resort workers and 61 tourists (59 Chinese, one Iranian and one Malaysian) in their investigations. "No arrests have been made,'' he said, adding that they were only after people who could assist in their investigations.

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Philippine Islamist Group Abu Sayyaf Believed To Be Behind Semporna Kidnapping

Philippine Islamist Group Abu Sayyaf Believed To Be Behind Semporna Kidnapping
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The attackers were believed to be from the Abu Sayyaf, a militant Philippine Muslim group that has carried out seaborne kidnappings for ransom in the region before, said a Philippine intelligence official who didn't give his name because he was not authorized to speak to the media.

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Citing Filipino military sources, the Philippines social news network said the 6 men were former members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) faction of Nur Misuari but had since joined Abu Sayyaf.

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It said the two women are believed to have been brought to Bakong Island in Tawi-Tawi, in the southern Philippines, based on initial reports from the Philippine National Police.

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Malaysian Security Forces Launch Massive Manhunt Along Philippine Sea Borders

The two women are believed to have been abducted to Tawi-Tawi
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Malaysian security forces have launched a massive hunt along the sea borders with southern Philippines for gunmen who grabbed two women - a tourist from China and a Filipino resort worker - from a resort off Semporna on Wednesday.

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Security officials confirmed that they're checking all possible escape routes of the gunmen who snatched 29-year-old Gao Hua Yuan, 29, from Shanghai, China and Filipino resort worker Marcy Dayawan @ Mimi from the Singamata Reef Resort at around 10.30pm on Wednesday. Immediate cut off operations were launched by security forces with counterparts in southern Philippines also alerted.

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Sources have told The Star that security forces on both sides of the border have, however, yet to receive word of any sightings of the group.

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Philippine Maritime Security Works With Malaysian Forces To Intercept The Kidnappers

Philippine maritime security units and anti-kidnapping operatives were working with Malaysian authorities to achieve a "speedy resolution of the case," the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

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Captain Maria Rowena Muyuela, spokesperson of the military Western Mindanao Command, told the portal that government forces were deployed in possible entry points to intercept the kidnappers. “Our naval assets are now deployed in the area,” it quoted Muyuela as saying.

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The Chinese consulate in Kuching has set up a 24-hour emergency hotline for those affected by Wednesday night's abduction of a two people from a resort off Semporna, Sabah. According to a Huaxi Metropolitan Daily report, the consulate was alerted by tourists at the resort with regard the kidnapping. The report said the consulate would work closely with the Malaysian Government to find out more about the incident.

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2 April: Two Women, A Chinese And A Filipino, Have Been Abducted By Armed Gunmen From The Singamata Reef Resort In Semporna, Sabah

Two women, a Chinese national and a Filipino, were abducted from a resort located off Semporna last night, Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) director general Datuk Mohammad Mentek said. They were at the resort jetty when a group of men, including one who was armed with a pistol, landed and took them away at about 10.30pm.

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Semporna is located in Sabah
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Approximately Six Unidentified Armed Gunmen Kidnapped The Two Women At 10.30pm On Wednesday, 2 April 2014

The Chinese woman, Gao Hua Yun from Shanghai, and the 40-year-old Filipino worker at the resort were snatched by as many as six unidentified gunmen at around 10.30pm Wednesday from the Singamata Reef Resort in Semporna.

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The Resort Manager Said The Gunmen Attacked The Hotel And Left With The Victims By Boat

Singamata Reef Resort is located off the island
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The resort’s manager, who only wanted to be known as Vicky, said around five to six men attacked the hotel at around 10.30pm last night and left with the victims by boat.

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Photos Showing Tourists Crouching Behind A Table At A Dining Area Surface On Social Media

Photos shared online show tourists crouching on the floor at a dining room and men in uniforms with rifles and bullet proof vests, possibly Malaysian security personnel
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Possibly a Malaysian security personnel at the resort
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The kidnapping of one Chinese tourist and a resort employee happened at around 10.30pm, 2 April 2014
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According To ESSCOM Director General, The Two Women Were At The Resort Jetty When They Were Snatched Away By The Gunmen

National news agency Bernama reported today that Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) — which was formed to beef up security on Sabah’s east coast — has confirmed the incident.

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Citing Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) director general Mohammad Mentek, the New Straits Times said the victims — a Chinese national and a Filipino — were at the resort jetty when they were snatched by a group of men. One of the kidnappers was armed with a pistol.

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The report said, the jetty was the furthest point from the resort, which is built on stilts in shallow waters, located less than 30 minutes by boat from Semporna town.

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However, The Star Reports That 29-Year-Old Tourist Gao Huayun From Shanghai Was Taking A Bath In Her Room When The Gunmen Forced Her Out Into A Boat

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South China Morning Post identified the Chinese victim as Gao Huayun, a 29-year-old female tourist from Shanghai who was vacationing with several friends at the resort.

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Details remain sketchy, though it is believed that tourist was taking a bath in her room when the gunmen forced her out into a boat.

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The 40-Year-Old Filipino Marcy Dayawan Works At The Resort

The Star: It is as yet unclear clear where the resort worker was when she was abducted.

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Hotel Management Ordered All Guests Out Of Their Room For A Roll Call After Police Arrived Minutes After The Gunmen Escaped

Citing Vicky, the newspaper said all 61 hotel guests left the resort this morning, but that ten tourists who arrived today have decided to stay. Fifty-nine of the 61 guests were from China.

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The tourist only came to know of it when the management ordered all guest out of their rooms after police arrived minutes after the gunmen fled with their captives. “A roll call was done and it was only then did they realise the tourist and a resort worker were missing,” he reported.

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One of the tourists at the resort, a newspaper journalist from China, reported that many of the holidaymakers were in their rooms at various parts of the resort when the incident occurred.

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[FACT OR FAKE #19] iPhone 5S Fingerprint Scanner is The Best Security Feature for a Phone

First thing first, there's no such thing that says, 'POOF, you're secure!'

"One security measure does not mean that the device is secure or that the applications on the device are secure," said Scott Matsumoto. "There's no one thing you can do that says, 'POOF, you're secure!' Security is built up from a lot of small things."

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iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor would scan your fingerprint and match it to a pre-defined image of your finger

Apple has embedded the fingerprint sensor directly into the iPhone's home button.
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What does fingerprint scanner do?

A fingerprint reader or sensor does what it says on the tin – it scans your fingerprint and matches it to a pre-defined image of your finger. Since every fingerprint is unique, the system can then securely verify your identity.

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How does it do it?

Users must register their fingerprint on the device by touching it to the home button, where Apple has embedded the fingerprint sensor. The button itself is made of sapphire crystal, which is a hard glass-like material that protects the sensor and acts as a lens to focus in on your print.

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There’s a steel ring around the button that detects your finger and prompts the sensor to read the unique ridges and patterns contained in your print. When the match is made, Touch ID automatically unlocks the phone.

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But the fingerprint sensor in iPhone 5S is no silver bullet

The fingerprint sensor in Apple’s new iPhone 5S has the potential to enhance the security of the device, but its effectiveness will depend on the strength of the implementation and whether it’s used in conjunction with other security credentials

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Fingerprint scanners have historically been susceptible to errors and replay attacks that involve stealing fingerprints and using them to trick the scanners by employing a variety of techniques.

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Fingerprint technology is not a high-security feature, said Marc Rogers, principal security researcher at mobile security firm Lookout. That’s why most military installations, for example, use hand geometry or retina scanners instead, he said.

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“It is possible to copy a fingerprint and I think that as the technology sees wider usage, the techniques of copying fingerprints will only improve,” the researcher said. However, a fingerprint is still better and more convenient than a four-digit PIN, he said.

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Security expert warns thieves could go to extreme lengths to bypass the Touch ID

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Thieves could go as far as cutting off your finger to get access to the new iPhone 5S, which uses fingerprint technology as its new security.

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Security experts warn that thieves in some regions have worked out that you can force a victim to unlock a secured device, and in some extreme cases have also mutilated victims in order to steal their fingerprint.

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WATCH: Fingerprints busted

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These Sweet Kids And Other Thoughtful Haiyan Donors That Restore Our Faith In Humanity

1. This 6-year-old from Japan who donated his piggybank savings for Haiyan victims

A six-year-old Japanese preschooler became one of the youngest donors to Philippine efforts to raise funds for victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). The Philippine Embassy in Japan reported Thursday that Shoichi Kondoh donated his childhood savings after seeing the extent of Yolanda's fury on TV.

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"Accompanied by his mother, Miho Kondoh, Shoichi visited the Philippine Embassy today to personally hand over his donation of Y5,000 (P2,179.56) taken from his piggybank savings," it said. The embassy statement added that Shoichi "did not think twice about giving away his childhood savings" after he saw the devastation on television. Philippine embassy Second Secretary and Consul Bryan Dexter Lao received the envelope from Shoichi.

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2. 9-year-old Anton gave all of his savings (P979 + coins) to survivors of Haiyan

Artist-activist Mae Paner on Thursday shared a letter she received from Anton, her friend’s nine-year-old son, asking her to hand almost P1,000 to victims of typhoon Yolanda.
“I am sharing my allowance saving to the victims of typhoon Yolanda. Please hand my money to them so they do not need to suffer in evacuation centers,” Anton said.

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Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom/Mae Paner - From Mae Paner's Facebook page!
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“I want them to stop stealing and be peaceful again,” the boy said further, alluding to reports that some of the survivors have resorted to looting after days without food.

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3. An Air Force pilot who decided to fly some goods without orders and drop them off at Tanauan

Amid the seemingly slow pace of relief operations in areas hit by typhoon Yolanda, an Air Force pilot decided to fly some goods without orders and drop them off at Tanauan. Photographer John Chua on Thursday posted images of a Philippine Air Force helicopter delivering rice to areas that have yet to be reached by coordinated government efforts.

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“With no one in charge, one pilot decided ‘I want bring these relief goods and just drop them…’ Chua said. “We went to Tanauan and he saw an open space. The helicopter landed and I got off to take picture of the crew unloading the relief goods. All of a sudden hundreds of people just appeared and came rushing toward us,” he added.

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Soon a “maddening crowd” came rushing to the landing area in an attempt to get hold of the relief goods. “The crowd just came in fast. We were emotionally wreck watching a hundred people would be fighting over 10 sacks of relief goods; only the fittest will win,” Chua said. “We need to help our brothers and sisters during times like this.”

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4. These kids selling lemonade in the US to help Haiyan victims

This tweet quickly went viral and there’s a good reason for that!
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5. The unknown Polytechnic University of the Philippines student who laid on the ground to help Haiyan victims

While many Filipinos are expressing how sorry they are or that they would pray for their kababayans devastated by super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Tacloban City, one student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines did something peculiar – she laid  down in the middle of PUP Freedom Plaza in an effort to solicit donations for the storm victims.

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PUP Facebook fan page reported the event and uploaded an image that shows a student lying on the ground. Beside the lady is a box with the message “WAG KA LANG MANOOD” (Don’t just watch) written on it, possibly referring to people who just watch and take pity on the news but do nothing concrete to help the victims, theorized one witness.

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Here's How World Leaders And US Politicians Reacted To Trump Pulling Out Of Climate Deal

On Thursday, Donald Trump announced that he will be withdrawing the United States' support for the Paris Agreement, a unifying accord between almost 200 nations to combat climate change and global warming

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Trump also announced he will begin negotiations to either "re-enter either the Paris accord or really entirely new transaction" that is more "fair" the US and its economy. "As president, I can put no other consideration before the well-being of American citizens. The Paris climate accord is simply the latest example of Washington entering into an agreement that disadvantages the United States to the exclusive benefit of other countries," he said. According to WIRED, Trump has famously stated that climate change is a "hoax". He has also openly criticised and promised to reverse President Obama's green energy policies throughout his presidential campaign.

The Paris Agreement marked a historic turning point for the global response towards climate change when world leaders from 195 countries united for the first time in history, pledging to curb global warming by lowering emissions

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With its exit, the US joins Syria and Nicaragua as the only three countries who are not participating in the accord.

Trump's announcement has since been widely criticised (and even subtly shaded) by his fellow heads of state, politicians, and even his former high-profile advisers:

1. Calling the decision a "mistake", French President Emmanuel Macron concluded his speech by using Trump's infamous campaign slogan against him

I do respect President Trump's decision but I think it's a mistake for our planet.— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 1, 2017

"It is not a future we want for ourselves, it is not a future we want for our children, it is not a future we want for our world," he said in an impromptu conference following Trump's announcement. Macron also called on scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and citizens who are disappointed with US' decision to continue working on concrete climate solutions in France. Then Macron threw some pretty epic shade at Trump, concluding his speech with, "Make the planet great again."

pic.twitter.com/3g5LYO9Osj— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 1, 2017

2. In a response specifically referring to the "US federal government", Canadian PM Justin Trudeau maintains that they will "remain inspired by the growing momentum around the world to combat climate change"

Read Trudeau's full statement here.

3. Despite Trump's wishes to renegotiate the accord, the leaders of Italy, France, and Germany have insisted that the terms of the Paris Agreement are non-negotiable

"We deem the momentum generated in Paris in December 2015 irreversible and we firmly believe that the Paris Agreement cannot be renegotiated since it is a vital instrument for our planet, societies and economies," Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and French President Emmanuel Macron said in a rare joint statement.

4. Former POTUS Barack Obama, who considered the Paris Climate Accord one of his highest achievements, remains confident that states and cities will continue pursuing a low-carbon future "even in the absence of American leadership"

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Read Obama's full statement: "A year and a half ago, the world came together in Paris around the first-ever global agreement to set the world on a low-carbon course and protect the world we leave to our children.It was steady, principled American leadership on the world stage that made that achievement possible.  It was bold American ambition that encouraged dozens of other nations to set their sights higher as well. And what made that leadership and ambition possible was America’s private innovation and public investment in growing industries like wind and solar – industries that created some of the fastest new streams of good-paying jobs in recent years, and contributed to the longest streak of job creation in our history.Simply put, the private sector already chose a low-carbon future.  And for the nations that committed themselves to that future, the Paris Agreement opened the floodgates for businesses, scientists, and engineers to unleash high-tech, low-carbon investment and innovation on an unprecedented scale.The nations that remain in the Paris Agreement will be the nations that reap the benefits in jobs and industries created.  I believe the United States of America should be at the front of the pack.  But even in the absence of American leadership; even as this Administration joins a small handful of nations that reject the future; I’m confident that our states, cities, and businesses will step up and do even more to lead the way, and help protect for future generations the one planet we’ve got."

5. Mayors from 82 US cities have banded together and pledged to "adopt, honor, and uphold the commitments to the goals enshrined in the Paris Agreement"

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"We will continue to lead. We are increasing investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. We will buy and create more demand for electric cars and trucks. We will increase our efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, create a clean energy economy, and stand for environmental justice. And if the President wants to break the promises made to our allies enshrined in the historic Paris Agreement, we’ll build and strengthen relationships around the world to protect the planet from devastating climate risks," said the Climate Mayors in an open letter condemning Trump's decision.

6. Three of the US' biggest states - California, New York, and Washington - have also come together to form the United States Climate Alliance

Formed by state governors Jay Inslee of Washington, Andrew Cuomo of New York, and Jerry Brown of California on 1 June, the Alliance pledges to uphold the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change within their borders.By the end of 1 June, seven more states have joined the Alliance, namely  Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Virginia.

7. When announcing his decision, Trump said he was "elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris." Well, the mayor of Pittsburgh begs to differ.

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In fact, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton won Pittsburgh with 80% of the vote. Although Trump did win the Texas county that include Paris by 78%... :)Representative Mike Doyle, a representative of Pittsburgh, tweeted that "Leaving the Paris Accord sacrifices US leadership on #climatechange and hurts our economy. It’s backward, nearsighted and just idiotic."

Hey @POTUS, saw your speech. I represent @CityPGH, and I think we need to act on #climatechange NOW. #ParisAgreement (1/5)— Mike Doyle (@USRepMikeDoyle) June 1, 2017

In a statement, Doyle also said, "President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement shows that he doesn’t understand the research on climate change and the impact it will have.Today’s reversal on the Paris Agreement is foolhardy and incredibly disappointing. President Trump clearly doesn’t understand the Paris treaty – and he certainly doesn’t understand my district." You can read the full statement here.

8. Tearing into Trump for not fulfilling his top priority to "protect the people", former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urged citizens to "rise up" and start a clean energy revolution themselves

    This is my message about today's withdrawal from the Paris agreement. A post shared by Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger) on Jun 1, 2017 at 7:23pm PDT

"One man cannot destroy our progress, one man can’t stop our clean energy revolution, one man can’t go back in time... Only I can do that," said 'The Terminator' star.

9. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, quit two of the president's business advisory councils shortly after Trump announced his decision

Am departing presidential councils. Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 1, 2017

10. So has Disney CEO Bob Iger, citing his resignation as a "matter of principle"

As a matter of principle, I've resigned from the President's Council over the  #ParisAgreement withdrawal.— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) June 1, 2017

"Protecting our planet and driving economic growth are critical to our future, and they aren't mutually exclusive," Iger said in a statement. "I deeply disagree with the decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement."


Popular Penang Kopitiam Is Being Criticised For Selling Drinks In 'Hipster' Milk Tin Cans

Photos of drinks being sold in used condensed milk cans by a hawker in Penang has gone viral – gaining many mixed reactions from the public

Over the past few years, Kedai Kopi Bobo has been known to serve teh ais and kopi peng in tin cans at a row of shop houses on Taman Lip Sin, Penang.Pictures of the drinks have been shared thousands of times on Facebook.

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This is how the drinks are sold:

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Despite its popularity among locals, the novelty drinks have been getting slammed by netizens for being unhygienic and a health hazard for customers

Netizens questioned the hygiene of the cans saying that rat pee residue may be on the tin cans."Don't forget that time at a supermarket where a rat was running and urinating on top of those milk tins."

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While others claimed that the cans may be rusty or its sharp edges may cut customers."Dangerous. Sharp, and if there is rust then it's worse," wrote one person.

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Another netizen wrote that it was 'dangerous', 'dirty', and raised questions about the ingredients of the tins."

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The Ministry of Health has since been urged by the public to give its views

On its Facebook page yesterday, 2 December, the Health Ministry wrote unofficial comments from medical officers regarding the drinks.The post read that the drinks have:1. The risk of diabetes,2. The risk of injury or trauma to the face, or3. The risk of food poisoning if the tin cans are dirty or rusty.Medical personnel strongly discouraged the hawker from serving drinks in tin cans."It is important to prioritise the safety and health of the public and not just create something 'hipster' to attract people's attention."The Ministry also explained that consumers could be infected with diseases such as Leptospirosis (rat urine), Diabetes Mellitus, Tetanus infection, and wounds due to sharp iron, among other things.The Ministry ended the post saying, "Be an ethical capitalist. :D "

What do you think of the drinks being served in tin cans? Share with us in the comments section below!


[VIDEO] Anak Semua Nak Melekat Dengan Ayah, Mak Pula Seronok Gelakkan Si Suami

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

Kebiasaannya, anak-anak lebih suka melekat dan bermanja dengan ibu berbanding ayah

Iyalah, ibu yang melahirkan anak-anak. Naluri dan sifat seorang ibu itu memang membuatkan anak-anak lebih suka dekat dengan mereka.Namun, ada juga anak yang lebih suka melekat dengan ayah. Seperti sebuah video ini apabila seorang wanita merakam gelagat dua orang anaknya yang asyik mengikut ayah mereka ke mana saja telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

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Isteri hanya mampu gelak, anak-anak semua nak ayah

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @rozilaabdulkadir, kelihatan suami wanita itu sedang mendukung anaknya dan seorang lagi anak lelaki mereka dilihat 'mengendeng' dengan si ayah juga.Perkara tersebut membuatkan wanita itu hanya mampu tergelak kerana suaminya harus melayan kerenah kedua-dua anak mereka itu.Lebih melucukan, anak lelaki mereka tiba-tiba datang ke kereta dan membuat tarian spontan membuatkan ibunya terhibur.

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"Terpaling random anak akak ni" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini telah meraih 508K views, 56.5K likes dan 3.7K shares di laman TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat anak wanita itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Mesti adik joget sebab seronok dapat melekat dengan ayah kan? :P

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[TIPS] Ini 5 Petua Mudah Bagaimana Nak Cerahkan Ketiak Hitam Anda

Mempunyai ketiak hitam dan berkerak sudah pasti menjadi mimpi ngeri bagi semua orang

Tidak kiralah wanita atau lelaki, sudah semestinya semua akan rasa tidak yakin untuk memakai baju tanpa lengan kalau ada masalah ketiak hitam bukan? Ditambah pula dengan peluh yang mampu menimbulkan bau kurang enak menjadi ia masalah yang besar dan boleh menganggu penampilan. Tapi anda jangan risau kerana kami ada cara-cara bagaimana untuk hilangkan dan cerahkan ketiak hitam kembali seperti semulajadi.

1. Baking soda

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Anda boleh gunakan baking soda atau soda penaik pada ketiak. Ia berfungsi sebagai ejen peluntur untuk mencerahkan kawasan kulit, menghilangkan bau, mengurangkan peluh yang berlebihan dan menghalau rasa gatal.Caranya adalah dengan mengambil satu sudu baking soda yang diletakkan sedikit air. Kemudian gosok dengan kuat pada kulit ketiak lalu bilasnya.

2. Lemon atau Oren

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Lemon atau oren mengandungi vitamin C yang boleh memutihkan kulit ketiak dan membuang semua kesan hitam dekat bawah lengan. Anda boleh gunakan kulit oren atau lemon untuk membuat pes yang boleh digunakan sebagai scrub.

3. Kentang

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Kentang bermanfaat sebagai pemutih untuk ketiak yang gelap. Selain itu, kandungan anti-radang yang terdapat dalam kentang juga dapat mengurangi rasa gatal akibat mencukur dan tidak menimbulkan kesan ruam atau kemerahan.Parut kentang dan peras air yang keluar dari kentang tersebut. Kemudian, oleskan air kentang tersebut pada area ketiak. Selepas 10 minit bilas menggunakan air sejuk. Caranya mudah. Hiris, parut, atau masukkan potongan kecil kentang ke dalam pengisar. Kemudian, lumurkan pada area ketiak.

4. Waxing

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Cabut bulu ketiak anda dengan cara waxing. Antara sebab lain yang menjadikan kulit ketiak menjadi gelap adalah penggunaan pencukur dan krim pencukur. Oleh itu, anda dinasihatkan untuk menukar pencukur kepada kaedah waxing.Ini kerana, kaedah tersebut hanya memotong rambut di permukaan yang menjadikan pertumbuhan semula rambut menjadi lebih tebal dan kasar.

5. Kunyit

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Kunyit merupakan bahan yang sinonim digunakan untuk proses pencerahan. Caranya senang saja, iaitu dengan lumurkan pes kunyit pada ketiak yang telah dicampurkan bersama 2 sudu lemon dan biarkannya selama 30 minit. Kemudian, bilasnya.

Mudah je kan tips-tips ini? Jadi apa lagi, jom amalkan sekarang! :D

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Mitos ‘Minta Tolong Kucing Liar Carikan Kucing Kita Yang Hilang’ Berkesan. Ramai Dah Cuba!

Kucing merupakan haiwan peliharaan yang menjadi pilihan ramai rakyat Malaysia

Bukan sahaja mereka lincah dan comel, namun sebenarnya kucing ini tidak begitu sukar untuk dijaga. Hanya perlu diajar agar tidak membuang air merata-rata, jaga makan minum dan meluangkan masa dengan mereka. Semua itu sudah mencukupi.Namun begitu, antara mimpi ngeri yang paling ditakuti oleh semua pemilik kucing apabila haiwan peliharaan mereka hilang tanpa dikesan. Kalau nasib baik, dapatlah ditemui kembali kucing kesayangan akan tetapi, ada juga kes di mana haiwan peliharaan itu terus tidak ditemui.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Susulan itu, muncul satu mitos mengatakan bahawa kucing liar boleh membantu mencari haiwan peliharaan anda yang hilang

Terdapat banyak versi mengenai mitos ini, ada yang mengatakan bahawa anda perlu memberi makan kucing liar dan memohon bantuan mereka supaya mencari haiwan peliharaan yang hilang. Namun, ada juga yang mengatakan bahawa anda hanya perlu bercakap dengan kucing liar ini tanpa perlu memberi makan.

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Ternyata ada yang sudah mencuba nasib berbuat demikian  seperti wanita ini yang dikenali sebagai Lisa Ariffin, berkongsi di laman Twitter miliknya. Nampaknya cara itu berkesan!

Pada mulanya, dia berkongsi mengenai kehilangan kucingnya di laman Twitter sebelum ada netizen yang memberikan idea supaya berbuat demikian. Dia kemudiannya mencuba perkara tersebut dan terkejut apabila kucing peliharaannya pulang semula ke rumah.

UPDATE: Hello concerned friends, thank you so much for your RTs. Alhamdulillah. My cat has just come home with a bleeding eye (minor injury) and 'escorted' by two stray cats I had spoken to yesterday - it works! I will be deleting the original tweet soon. He is safe  TQ. https://t.co/fYMpG0vfrm— Lisa Ariffin Diamond (@lisajariffin) January 1, 2020

Bahasa: "Hai kepada para sahabat yang mengambil berat, terima kasih kerana ulang kicau anda. Alhamdulillah, kucing saya pulang ke rumah dengan mata yang berdarah dan ditemani oleh dua ekor kucing liar yang saya dah 'cakap' semalam. "Ia berkesan," tulisnya.

Selain itu, ramai yang menyokong mitos tersebut apabila kucing mereka yang hilang akan kembali selepas berbuat demikian

Guys my mom actually did this when my cat Fluffy went missing for a week. She gave some treats to the strays and while theyre eating my mom complained to the cats and ask them to bring Fluffy homeShe did this for 3 days, everytime she comes back from workAND THEN FLUFFY BALIK https://t.co/PhgiBtBKEw— Haffiz - Хаффиз (@MHaffizJ) January 1, 2020

Bahasa:"Korang, mak aku buat benda ni masa kucing aku, Fluffy hilang selama seminggu. Dia bagi makan beberapa ekor kucing liar dan masa kucing-kucing tu tengah makan, dia mengadu minta bawakan Fluffy balik rumah. "Dia ulang buat benda ni selama 3 hari bila balik kerja. Kemudiannya, Fluffy balik," tulisnya.

I vouch this tweet!When Dexter (a stray cat that became a permanent resident at my family house) wasn't there when I'm back, I asked a stray cat to find her.Dexter went home a day later and saw the stray cat lepaking outside the gate. It saw me and blah leisurely. https://t.co/JdnaNF5VA3— Hiatus until 10/01 | Mimie Rahman (MINDAKAMI) (@mimierhmn) January 1, 2020

Bahasa: "Tweet ni dijamin! Bila Dexter (kucing liar yang kami jadikan haiwan peliharaan) tiada di rumah bila saya balik, saya minta tolong seekor kucing liar untuk bantu mencarinya. "Dexter pulang ke rumah sehari selepas itu dan saya nampak kucing liar itu melepak di luar pagar. Dia nampak saya dan kemudiannya blah," tulisnya.

I actually memang feed a stray for years already and she’s a very nice cat. One time Oren tak balik, we asked her to find. And then we saw the stray marah Oren, asking him to come home  and until now dia memang suruh Oren balik everytime he goes out — dira  (@dyradyre) January 1, 2020

Bahasa: "I memang bagi seekor kucing liar ni makan selama beberapa tahun dan dia adalah seekor kucing yang baik. Ada sekali itu, Oren tak balik jadi kami minta dia tolong carikan. "Kemudiannya, kami lihat dia ni marah Oren suruh balik dan sehingga sekarang dia memang suruh Oren balik setiap kali keluar," tulisnya.

ye my mom pun buat mcm tu dlu bila ad kucing kiteorg gebu hilang. Bila jumpa kucing jalanan, bg mkn atau usap dia. Bgtau, nnt kalau nmpak gebu tolong balik atau nnt tolong cari gebu. Lepas tu, mcm seminggu kot baru balik. Kelakar tp entah berkesan ke x sebenarnye.— Aten Ishak (@AmiraFar) January 2, 2020

Selain itu, ada juga netizen yang mendakwa bahawa kucing sebenarnya faham setiap bait perkataan yang kita ucapkan

I believe cats can understand us. My cat selalu bising2. Then i marah dia i kata,”kalau bising lagi, jiro tak boleh tidur dalam bilik! Duduk sekarang diam2, kalau tak, tidur luar!” Lepastu dia terus duduk & tak bising lagi. (Sbb setiap malam dia mmg nak tidur sebelah i dlm bilik)— Z (@xzayrazeex) January 1, 2020

My girl once suddenly missing. I told my boy to find Tom (my girl's name) and said to her if she didnt home within two days, abg buang kau kat pasar borong. Esok pagi nak keluar gi kedai, terkedek kedek balik. Balik minta makan. Tahu kau lapar. Since then tak keluar rumah dah — kasturi (@mklh_) January 1, 2020

Adek saya pernah hilang kan rantai emas waktu bersih kan luar rumah. Die cari2 tak jumpa so die cerita dekat kucing saya jolly and then masuk rumah, sedih. Minutes passed, tetibe jolly masuk rumah sambil gonggong rantai tu. Die tinggalkan rantai tu lpstu die keluar Sambung main.— Aisyah090998 (@najiahjannah) January 1, 2020

So basically cats just pretend to be dumb— Usaid (@usaidtenonet) January 2, 2020

Wah, ada juga gunanya kucing-kucing liar ini kan?

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PSA: Cut The Straps Of Your Face Masks After Use In Order To Protect Animal Friends

Face masks have become an integral part of our lives in this day and age

The Malaysian government has even implemented a RM1,000 fine for individuals found violating the mandatory face mask ruling effective 1 August.

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However, many of us may overlook how irresponsible disposal of face masks can affect other living beings.
Recently, the UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) found a gull with its feet tied up in a face mask.

BBC reported that the animal was found struggling to walk in Chelmsford, Essex.

RSPCA inspector Adam Jones noted that this gull could be the first of many victims.He said, "Now face masks are compulsory for many situations, there will be more and more being irresponsibly discarded and wild animals and birds will become tangled in the elastic straps. I'm concerned that this gull could be the first of many victims now that face masks are the norm."

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For the sake of the animals and Mother Nature, people are now spreading awareness on the issue and imploring others to cut the straps of their masks before disposal

Canadian content creators @swon.studios on Instagram have created this widely shared post to spread awareness on the issue.

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Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) also stresses proper disposal of face masks to avoid transmission of diseases.

Single-use masks must be replaced with a new one as soon as it is damp and re-use is highly discouraged.

Keep practising physical distancing and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

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Lauk Ayam Masak Lemak Kuning Ini Pasti Akan Memikat Selera Keluarga. Confirm Tambah Nasi!

Sebut saja Ayam Masak Lemak pasti mulut semua ternganga terus, bukan? ;D

Memang syok betul kalau dapat menikmati kuah likat kuningnya yang penuh rasa lemak bersama nasi putih panas. Tambahan lagi aromanya yang cukup harum, selera pasti terangkat apabila dihidangkan lauk klasik Melayu berkuah ini. Terliur habis!Confirm tambah nasi berkali-kali.

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Untuk yang kurang berpengalaman di dapur, hidangan lauk Ayam Masak Lemak Kuning ini adalah antara menu masakan kampung yang seriously senang untuk dimasak sendiri.  Sesiapa yang nak try masak hidangan Melayu simple tapi sedap untuk keluarga, bolehlah cuba resepi ini.

Begini caranya untuk membuat lauk Ayam Masak Lemak Kuning dengan ringkas sekali:

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RESIPI PENUH AYAM MASAK LEMAK KUNING

Serving size: Menghidangkan 6. Masa Penyediaan: 45 minit.

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Bahan-bahan:

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2 biji bawang merah1 inci halia2 inci kunyit hidup2 sudu besar minyak masak 6 ketul paha ayam (drumstick)2 biji kentang (dipotong kiub sederhana)300ml santan 1/2 cawan air1 biji cili merah2 asam gelugur keping1 sudu kecil serbuk kunyitGaram secukup rasa

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Cara:

			1. Kisarkan bawang merah, halia, dan kunyit hidup sehingga menjadi lumat. 2. Panaskan minyak dalam periuk dan tumiskan bahan kisaran sehingga naik bau.

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			3. Masukkan ketulan ayam, kentang, santan dan air ke dalam periuk.4. Masukkan cili merah, asam keping, serbuk kunyit dan garam. Renehkan selama 20 minit ataupun sehingga kentang sudahpun empuk.

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			5. Lauk klasik Ayam Masak Lemak Kuning sudahpun siap untuk dinikmati! Lauk simple ini memang best kalau dinikmati bersama nasi putih panas, sayur goreng kicap, sambal terung dan sambal belacan. Confirm nak tambah kali kedua!

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8 Key Takeaways From Najib's Speech About Tourism To Malaysian Travel Agents

1. Malaysia has many "selling points" and value for money is one of them

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The value for money that foreign tourists will experience in Malaysia is among the many “selling points” that need to be communicated by the tourism industry, including the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta), to boost travel numbers, the Prime Minister said today.

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2. Other selling points include "our renowned Malaysian hospitality and culture of service, our rich national heritage, and our cultural diversity"

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"All of these are still huge selling points that need to be amplified and communicated across all channels to drive up tourism numbers.”

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3. MATTA and its members have a role to play in helping to project the "truth" about the country to foreign markets

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This should be done, he said, "so that misconceptions and negative views grounded in falsehood - especially as spread through social media - can be corrected and tourists are not put off from visiting the country".

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4. The number of tourist arrivals to Malaysia had dropped by 8.6 per cent but not much can be done about it

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The situation was due to several factors, most of which were beyond Malaysia's control, Najib said, citing the twin Malaysia Airlines tragedies and the Air Asia crash as well flooding as examples.

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5. Vagaries of the global economy have also impacted not only Malaysia but also other ASEAN countries

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"It's worth noting here that this uncertain global economic climate has had a negative effect not just on Malysia but other ASEAN countries as well," he said.

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6. “We will need to examine and resolve specific issues that would make us more competitive"

7. “Incentives may need to be revised and immigration issues like visa-on-arrival and visa fees and also electronic visas need to be revisited with a view of making it easier for certain categories of tourists to enter the country"

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Najib said airlines and airports too needed to be further engaged to increase direct flights and greater connectivity, both of which had shown to be directly correlated to increased tourist arrivals.He suggested that the Cabinet Committee on Tourism reconvene soon to tackle cross-ministerial issues that had to be resolved.

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8. "In the meantime, the industry itself must believe in Malaysia's tourism fundamentals and must in their own way market those fundamentals to help boost the industry"

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Students & Staff From These 20 Public Universities Can Enjoy Special Benefits From AirAsia

If you're a student or staff at a public university, you may be part of the 650,000 people who can benefit from a special flyer programme with AirAsia

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In 2015, AirAsia signed a signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with 20 public universities in Malaysia to introduce a special package known as Public Air Travel Warrant or 'Waran Perjalanan Udara Awam' (WPUA).This package allows students and staff at public universities to save travelling costs and fly conveniently with the low-cost airline. The programme was established so that members of government agencies and statutory bodies in the country, including public universities under the WPUA programme, can save air travel costs domestically and abroad and at the same time enjoy privileges offered by AirAsia.

What are the benefits or special offers for the WPUA package?

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For one price only, students and staff under the WPUA programme are entitled to:• FREE 40 kgs of baggage allocation for all AirAsia X flights (economy and business class)• FREE 20 kgs of sports equipment allowance for AirAsia and AirAsia X flights• FREE selected in-flight meal • FREE selection of seat including 'hot seat' • FREE usage of counter check-in services (for Malaysia domestic flights) as service fee will be waived• FREE flight change up to two hours before the scheduled departure time Under this WPUA programme, students and staff can also:• Make bookings three hours before the scheduled departure time through appointed travel agents• Enjoy travel insurance coverage plans offered by Tune Protect• Earn BIG Points, which can be used to redeem AirAsia flight tickets, hotel stays, and other BIG rewards

Who is eligible?

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The programme is open to all university staff and students at the following 20 public higher learning institutions, for official use only: Here is the list of registered universities:1. Universiti Malaya (UM) 2. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) 3. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) 4. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) 5. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) 6. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) 7. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) 8. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) 9. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) 10. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 11. Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) 12. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)13. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) 14. Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) 15. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) 16. Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) 17. Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) 18. Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) 19. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) 20. Univesiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)Do note that WPUA applies for group and individual bookings, and the package can only be purchased by the registered universities listed above.

How to make a booking?

According to AirAsia, bookings can be made through the respective universities' Pusat Tanggungjawab (PTJ), which is the department or division that has been authorised to manage public finances. Those who are interested to apply for WPUA have been advised to consult with their university or authorised travel agents.Visit AirAsia's website to learn more about WPUA.

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FGV Upholds Its Commitment To Championing Women's Rights And Gender Equality

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This Spotlight is sponsored by FGV Holdings Berhad.

FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) is committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women within its operations chain, in line with the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda

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Women's rights and gender equality are becoming important aspects of the sustainability agenda, both in the corporate and agricultural sectors. This is clearly seen in existing industry standards, including the Malaysian Corporate Management Code, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), and the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification.As Malaysia's premier food and agribusiness, FGV believes it is their responsibility to promote gender equality and women's rights across their operations and supply chain, which is predominantly occupied by males. This will help the company work towards realising a prosperous future for all, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, one of which is gender equality.

FGV's Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Datuk Nazrul Mansor said that the company welcomes the government's women empowerment initiatives

As a responsible company, FGV has zero tolerance for all forms of discrimination, as clearly stated in its Group Sustainability Policy, which comprises of three main pillars — promoting economic growth, respecting human rights, and protecting the environment.

Under the pillar of respecting human rights, FGV has implemented several gender equality and women empowerment initiatives, including the establishment of the Gender Equality & Women Empowerment Committee (GEWE) in 2021

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This committee is chaired by FGV's Group Chief Human Capital Officer, while the GCEO serves as an advisor."The establishment of this committee allows us to focus on efforts to uphold and implement the principles of gender equality and women empowerment in all FGV operations effectively," shared the committee chairperson.

To reaffirm FGV's commitment to women's rights, FGV also adopted the United Nation's Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in 2022

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The WEPs are a set of guidelines to guide companies in promoting gender equality and women empowerment in the workplace, market, and community. By embracing equity, FGV believes it can create a more inclusive and diverse workplace that fosters innovation, creativity, and growth.FGV has also collaborated closely with other relevant parties in advancing efforts to promote women's rights, especially in the oil palm sector.In 2022, FGV together with the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) held a workshop related to the issue of sexual harassment for palm oil companies in Malaysia. Attended by 50 representatives, the workshop aimed to raise awareness among companies about the issue of gender-based harassment, and steps that can be taken to address these issues in the workplace, among others.

More recently, in conjunction with International Women's Day, FGV hosted a celebration at Sheraton Hotel, KL for all its female staff

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The celebration was also the company's way of giving back and showing gratitude for the essential roles and contributions of women that have driven the company's success.In March, FGV also hosted a panel discussion on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in the oil palm sector, which was attended by over 100 representatives from government agencies, the corporate sector, civil society organisations, United Nations agencies, and embassies in Malaysia.The panel discussed developments on women's rights in Malaysia, especially in the oil palm sector. It also talked about the importance of adherence to international standards and industry standards in advancing women's rights.

Moving forward, FGV said it will continue to increase its efforts to promote gender equality and women empowerment throughout its operations to create an inclusive work environment for all.
Find out more about FGV's initiatives on their website today.

This article originally appeared on Berita Harian, with rights to be republished on SAYS.

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Woman Claiming To Be Malaysian Arrested After She Couldn't Sing 'Negaraku'

On Wednesday night, 11 October, when a 20-year-old woman insisted she was a Malaysian during an immigration raid in her attempt to evade arrest, the authorities decided to put her to the test. They asked her to sing the national anthem, Negaraku.

A raid by Immigration Department to flush out illegal immigrants took somewhat a funny turn when a woman tried to evade arrest by insisting that she is a Malaysian.According to a report in NST Online, a team from the  Immigration Department had raided a block of flats in Pudu on 11 October, when a 20-year-old woman created a scene by sitting at the flat's doorstep and refusing to budge.While she did not have any relevant documents, the woman said she was a Malaysian, offering a litany of excuses, including claiming that she was pregnant and needed to be sent to the hospital immediately, reported NST Online.Seeing how the woman wasn't giving up, the officers asked her to prove her citizenship by singing the national anthem Negaraku. An easy enough task for a citizen, right?However, the woman failed the "Negaraku test" which led to her arrest.

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She was one of the 21 illegal immigrants arrested last night

None of the 21 people who were arrested at the flats in Pudu had any valid permits.The operation at the flats was one of two separate raids in Kuala Lumpur last night, the immigration department said, adding that they arrested a total of 45 illegal immigrants.The raids were conducted simultaneously at a block of flats in Pudu and an entertainment outlet in Jalan Kia Peng from 10pm to 3am, it was reported.

There have been instances in the past when authorities have put individuals through the "Negaraku test" as proof of citizenship

In fact, just this year on 24 May, Immigration officials arrested illegal foreign workers who claimed to be Malaysians but were unable to sing Negaraku.


Ice Cream Lovers Definitely Won't Want To Miss This Baskin-Robbins Black Friday Sale

This Spotlight is sponsored by Baskin-Robbins.

What's the one thing that all Malaysians always go crazy over? SALLLLLEESSSSSS!

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11.11 may be behind us now but we still have Black Friday to look forward to! It's definitely one of the biggest and most highly anticipated sales that has us all super hyped for it every year. Loads of brands will be getting in on the action by offering all kinds of awesome deals and promos that you'll want to snap up.

This year, it's going to be even more awesome than usual 'cause Baskin-Robbins is joining in as the first ice cream brand to have a Black Friday sale in Malaysia!

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This is their way of thanking you, their loyal customers, for being with them and supporting them throughout the year <3

Make sure you RUSH it on 23 November 2018. For one day only, two items at Baskin-Robbins will be marked down :D

For one day only at all major outlets, you can grab a Single King Scoop for only RM9.90 or you could even go all out and stock up with a Quart for only RM39.90. Meanwhile, at all the premium outlets (Genting Highlands, GPO, KLIA, JPO, Sabah, and Sarawak), you'll be able to get a Single King Scoop for only RM10.50 or a Quart for only RM42.50.

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So lock down your calendars to head over to your nearest Baskin-Robbins outlet on 23 November and treat yourself to your favourite flavour!

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The Irwins Have Rescued 90,000 Animals As Australia's Wildfires Rage On

The legacy of the late Steve Irwin lives on in his family as they fight to rescue animals amidst Australia's three-month long wildfires

Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late host of 'Crocodile Hunter', made the announcement on her Instagram last week after her family-owned Australia Zoo's Wildlife Hospital reached a milestone of saving 90,000 animals.According to WRAL, most of the animals rescued at the hospital were those injured in Australia's wildfires that have been raging since September 2019.An orphaned platypus named Ollie was the 90,000th patient Wildlife Hospital received, revealed Bindi's brother, Robert Irwin, on Instagram last Thursday, 2 January.

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Bindi said the hospital is busier than ever and assured the public that her family will do whatever it takes to save as many animals as they can

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"With so many devastating fires within Australia, my heart breaks for the people and wildlife who have lost so much," Bindi wrote in the caption of an Instagram post, which shows her posing with a picture of Steve and his mother holding a crocodile.The 21-year-old conservationist also confirmed that Australia Zoo and its conservation properties, located 150km away from Gold Coast, are safe from the wildfires."My parents dedicated our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital to my beautiful grandmother. We will continue to honour her by being Wildlife Warriors and saving as many lives as we can."

(Left to right) Steve Irwin's son Robert, wife Terri, and daughter Bindi.
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It is estimated that about half a billion animals have perished due to the wildfires that have engulfed the continent over the few past months

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Ecologists from the University of Sydney said roughly 480 million mammals, birds, and reptiles have died in the wildfires, reported CNBC.However, the experts predict that the actual number of animal deaths is likely to be higher.News.com.au reported on Friday, 3 January, that the fires have killed 24 people, destroyed 2,000 homes, and burned 12 million acres of land. To put it into perspective, the state of Pahang is 8.8 million acres in size.

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[PHOTOS] 13 Satisfyingly Delicious Dinner Preparations That Are Faster Than Take-Out

1. Tortellini Pasta Salad

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This salad is a less obvious use for frozen tortellini, and perfect for picnics when combined with summer vegetables and a simple Dijon vinaigrette. Recipe here

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2. Cornflake Crusted Grilled Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich

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There is no age limit on loving grilled sandwiches for dinner (or is there?). Besides, who doesn't love nothing more than grilled sandwiches or plain toasts with canned soup for dinner? Recipe here

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3. Potato Kielbasa Skillet

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Smokey kielbasa steals the show in this hearty home-style all-in-one meal. This is perfect on those cold late fall and early winter nights. Recipe here

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4. Pear, Brie And Arugula Panini

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Success is all in how you build it. It's essential to layer cheese directly next to the bread on both sides. As it melts, it fuses with the bread and acts as a barrier from sogginess. Next comes pear, so it has the chance to get fully warm, and finally the arugula, which will just wilt. Recipe here

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5. Spanish Omelet With Potatoes And Chorizo

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This hearty omelet cooks in the oven, meaning you can throw together the simple side salad while it bakes. Recipe here

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6. Zucchini Pizza With Fresh Mozzarella And Basil Pesto

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Spread pesto on pizza dough, add seasoned zucchini rounds, add cheese. Recipe here

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7. Beef-Stuffed Zucchini

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For a change of pace, substitute your favorite barbecue sauce for the marinara. Recipe here

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8. Garlic Shrimp With Basil, Tomato And Pepper Flakes

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In this quick and healthy meal, the sweet bursts of the grape tomatoes and fragrant basil bring to mind a summer picnic. Recipe here

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9. Spicy Salmon With Bok Choy And Rice

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Baste the salmon with a mixture of honey, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper while cooking to add a sweet and spicy glaze. Recipe here

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10. Thai-Style Fried Rice

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It's easy enough to make a basic fried rice—the kind with soy sauce, an egg and whatever vegetables are around. The main change in this dish is switching out the soy sauce for fish sauce, which adds a funky depth. Recipe here

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11.Chicken Curry In A Hurry

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Craving Indian food? Throw together this satisfying dish, which uses a rotisserie chicken to save time. Recipe here

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12. Breaded Pork Chops

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These traditional pork chops have a wonderful home-cooked flavor. The breading makes them crispy outside and tender and juicy inside. Why not treat your family to them tonight? Recipe here

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13. Fried Eggs With Mustard-Creamed Spinach And Breadcrumbs

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This breakfast-for-dinner takes spinach and wilts it down with cream, mustard, and thyme. It becomes the base for a simple fried egg, but the final flourish—homemade bread crumbs baked with mustard and mustard seeds—is what really makes it special. Recipe here

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Photos Of The Agong And His Wife Holding Hands During Coronation Ceremony Melt Hearts

All eyes were on Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah as His Majesty was installed as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) yesterday, 30 July

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However, the spotlight was promptly stolen by a tender moment between His Majesty and the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah

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During the livestream of the ceremony, His Majesty was seen reaching out to his wife as they made their way into Istana Negara's Balairung Seri for the ceremony.The royal couple even swung their hands back and forth like a young couple in love.

Bila isteri marah “apasal tak pegang tangan masa jalan” pic.twitter.com/qdXDG313E8— HermyR (@HermyRahim) July 30, 2019

His Majesty was also seen holding the Raja Permaisuri Agong's hand as they descended the stairs

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In a touching moment before the ceremony, Her Majesty was captured on camera adjusting His Majesty's ceremonial outfit.

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The adorable display of affection left many netizens' hearts melting, and even elicited some chuckles

"So cute, the Agong swinging hands with the Permaisuri, aaaaah cute," one netizen gushed.

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"It's so cute that the Agong held the Permaisuri's hands and then playfully swung them like children," another netizen commented.

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Meanwhile, another netizen had a good chuckle at the display of affection.

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Days before the coronation, Her Majesty shared how her late grandfather had helped her meet her now-husband:

                Raja Permaisuri Agong's Late Grandfather Sneakily Helped Her Meet The King As Teens

The royal couple have been married for 33 years.

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A Baby Was Killed In A Freak Car Accident After Being Flung From Her Father's Arms

On 11 March, a nine-month-old baby died after she was thrown out of a car following a collision involving three vehicles in Seremban

According to New Straits Times, the freak accident took place on Kilometer 19.3 of the Jalan Seremban-Simpang Pertang federal road in Negeri Sembilan at 7.30pm.

The victim's mother was driving towards Titi when she lost control of her car and crossed into the opposite lane of incoming traffic

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Deputy Superintendent Kamarul Rizal Jenal said that Lim Hui Chee, 25, was trying to take a turn when she lost control of her Toyota Vios and collided with a Honda Civic coming from Kuala Klawang. "The victim's car is believed to have spun several times before being hit by a Proton Saga which was also coming from the Kuala Klawang direction," he explained.

Due to the impact of the collision, the baby girl sitting on her father's lap was thrown out of the car into the middle of the road

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Nine-month-old Wong Qan Ton was rushed to Jelebu Hospital before being referred to Tuanku Jaafar Hospital. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her severe head injuries and was confirmed dead at 7.50am yesterday.

The driver of the Proton Saga, Luqman Al Hakim Fouzar, suffered neck injuries in the crash while the driver and passenger of the Honda Civic did not suffer any harm

The police are investigating the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act, 1987.

The news of the baby's tragic death shocked netizens on social media, who made comments emphasising the need for babies and infants to sit in their car seats

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The commenters pointed out that many deaths have resulted from failure by parents to ensure that their children are seated in car seats.