Can Your Employer Fire You If You Don't Submit An MC?

Getting fired or terminated from a job is a very serious matter.
Employers may choose to dismiss a worker for various reasons, but can an employee be fired for taking sick leave?

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Sick leave is an entitlement to begin with. Employees covered under the Employment Act 1955, which only applies to Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, are entitled to a minimum number of sick leaves, in accordance to their length of service with the company:1. Less than 2 years of service - 14 days 2. Two years, but less than five years of service - 18 days 3. More than 5 years of service - 22 daysIn the event that hospitalisation is required, employees are entitled to 60 days of hospitalisation leave per year, provided that the number of sick leave and hospitalisation leave per year shall not exceed 60 days in total.Not all employees are covered by the Employment Act. Those who are protected include employees whose monthly wages are less than RM2,000 and those who are engaged in a certain occupation (as specified in the Employment Act) if their salary is above RM2,000.Those who are not covered are normally governed as per the agreed terms and conditions that are stated in their contract of employment or company policy, which usually uses the Employment Act as a guideline.

While the Employment Act provides statutory benefits for employees, it also outlines employees' obligations to hold them responsible in their work

Based on Section 60F(2) of the Employment Act:(2) An employee who absents himself on sick leave—  (a) which is not certified by a registered medical practitioner or a medical officer as provided under subsection (1) or a dental surgeon as provided under subsection (1A); or (b) which is certified by such registered medical practitioner or medical officer or dental surgeon, but without informing or attempting to inform his employer of such sick leave within forty-eight hours of the commencement, thereof, shall be deemed to absent himself from work without the permission of his employer and without.In simple terms, employees will be deemed absent from work without permission of their employers if they claim to be on sick leave but do not have proof (such as medical certificates or MCs) to substantiate the reason for absence, or fail to inform their employer about their absence within 48 hours.Unauthorised absence from work can be considered as a misconduct, which could justify termination of employment. In fact, as per the Employment Act Section 15(2), if an employee has been continuously absent for two consecutive working days without prior leave and failed to serve proper notice or attempt to inform his employer prior to or at the earliest opportunity during such absence, then the employee would be considered to have committed an act of breach of contract.

What can employers do when employees abuse sick leave?

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Employees feigning illnesses to get sick leave or MCs is not unheard of. Some even buy fake MCs just to get a day off or two. However, there are serious repercussions to this, especially when it is an offence in the eyes of the law.In April 2017, a teacher and a clerk were charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum of 10 years' jail term, whipping and a fine upon conviction, for cheating a school by submitting fake MCs.If an employer suspects possible misconduct by an employee, some of the best practices to handle such cases include conducting "due inquiry" such as issuing a show cause letter or notice of Domestic Inquiry (DI), before dismissing the employee or imposing any other disciplinary actions or penalties.This is because if an employer terminates an employee without taking appropriate steps and precautions before making that decision, it could be unfavourable for the employer if the affected employee files for an unfair dismissal.

This brings us to the next point: If an employee was dismissed without a justified reason or excuse, then he or she can make claims for unfair dismissal or unlawful termination.

Section 20 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 provides for employees to seek to be reinstated if they were dismissed without just cause or excuse by their former employer.The general understanding is that any employee, irrespective of wages and type of occupation, can file a complaint to the Department of Industrial Relations Malaysia (JPP), which is under the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR).According to the information found on the JPP website, a conciliation meeting would be arranged for the employer and employee to reach an amicable settlement. The dispute would then be escalated to the Minister of Human Resources, who would exercise his discretion to decide if the case should be referred to the Industrial Court for a hearing if there is no settlement. More information on this can be found on the Malaysian Bar website. Aggrieved parties may also seek assistance on employment disputes from the Manpower Department (JTM), the Department of Labour (JTKSM), and the Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC), among others.


If You Were Previously Fined For Not Wearing A Mask In Your Car, You Can Now Get A Refund

In a press briefing today, 3 August, the Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the police will revoke fines issued to Malaysians who failed to wear masks in their cars

The senior minister noted that several individuals were wrongly fined yesterday, 2 August, for not having worn face masks in private vehicles. Malaysiakini quoted him as saying, "I have discussed this matter with the police, they will revoke the fines. If they have paid the fines, they can ask for a refund." One netizen wrote that their family was earlier fined RM3,000 after they were found not to be wearing masks while at a Kota Tinggi roadblock. However, Ismail Sabri did not specify exactly how many people were issued fines.

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The senior minister had also clarified exactly when and where a face mask should be worn after their initial announcement caused confusion among the public

Wearing a face mask has become mandatory in all crowded public places since the first of this month.However, the mandate caused concern among the public who feared punishment for unintentionally failing to wear a mask. Misinformed messages circulating WhatsApp were also adding to the confusion.

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Today, the Ministry of Defence listed the exact locations you will be expected to wear a mask:- Public transport including buses, taxis, e-hailing services, light rail transport (LRT), and Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) commuters.- Crowded public places including farmers' markets, night markets, and morning markets.- Tourist attractions including cinemas. You are not required to wear a mask when at home, in a private vehicle, or when exercising. Children under two years old are also not required to wear face masks.

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On top of this, the government has also decided to make the use of the MySejahtera contact tracing app mandatory at all locations

Exceptions will only be given to premises outside of the city where internet connection may be more unstable.

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

The government's earlier announcement led to a series of viral WhatsApp messages spreading fake news about the matter:

                This Viral WhatsApp Message Warning Malaysians To Wear Face Masks In Cars Is Fake

However, certain parts of the viral WhatsApp message were accurate.

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                PDRM Will Not Fine You RM1,000 For Not Wearing A Face Mask While Driving

There is a viral message going around on WhatsApp claiming so.

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On 23 July, Ismail Sabri first announced that wearing face masks would be required in crowded public places:

                Wearing A Face Mask In Public Places Is Mandatory Starting 1 August

Senior Minister Ismail Sabri said the public will be allowed to wear homemade face masks.

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Council Of Federal Datuks Wants To Bring Honour Back To Datukship

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An association representing Datuks in Malaysia is urging state governments to adopt stringent criteria while awarding the titles

According to Free Malaysia Today, the Council of Federal Datuks Malaysia (MDPM) said their desire to restore honour associated with the title comes after recent reports of several Datuks being involved in criminal activities.Although the report does not mention the group, it is believed that MDPM was referring to the 'Nicky Gang' case where four Datuks and two Datuk Seris have been charged for being members of or aiding an organised crime group."The decision to award a title is the prerogative of the Sultans and governors. It is not for anyone to say who should or should not be given the titles," a MDPM spokesperson told the news portal.However, he said that the vetting process prior to conferring the titles could have been tightened.

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To receive an honourific, one can either be nominated for their public service, politics, sports, NGOs, and social work; or they can be nominated by the royal palaces and governors' offices

"Once a name is put forth, a committee under the protocol department will vet the nominees," the spokesperson explained."But the criteria is not the same for all states, some like Johor, Selangor, and Penang are exemplary in their vetting."He said the three states follow a strict process to background check the nominees to find out whether or not they have any criminal and bankruptcy records.He also proposed a mechanism to revoke a person's title once they have committed a crime and cannot prove their innocence.

			Let's bring back the honour in our honourifics.
        MDPM spokesperson

Meanwhile, National Patriots Association president Mohamed Arshad Raji suggested the number of honourifics given in a year be limited

"There are so many Datuks that the title has almost lost value," Mohamed Arshad said."In the old days, it was awarded to those who had made such a big contribution to society that the public would know why they deserved the title.""Now we read that people with Datuk titles are being arrested for crimes and corruption. A lot of the time, no one knows who these people are."He said advisers to governors and rulers should take proactive measures to background check these Datuks and those with dubious backgrounds should have their titles stripped.

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Last month, when several individuals using and awarding fake 'Datukships' were arrested, MDPM commended the police for enforcing the Offences Relating to Awards Act (Act 787), reported The Star.Under Section 3 of the law, anyone who receives or uses unrecognised awards can be imprisoned for up to three years. MDPM president Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz said the arrest of those individuals would send a strong deterrent to the public and other 'Datuk' organisations.

On 9 April, Datuk Seri Nicky Liow Soon Hee, another Datuk Seri, and four other Datuks were charged at the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court:

                Datuk Seri Nicky Has Been Charged In Court Even Though He Is Still At Large

He is charged under Section 130v of the Penal Code for being a member of an organised crime group.

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Student Reminds Public To Check Receipts After She Paid RM348 For Ikan Bilis

A young woman was alarmed after she was wrongly charged when shopping for groceries recently

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Nik Yam Chik Zainab shared on Facebook on Tuesday, 2 January, that she went to shop for groceries after her exam and she had expected to spend around RM200.At the cashier counter, she was told that the total bill came up to RM586.75 and Nik Yam gave the cashier RM600. She received a balance of RM13.25.

The student at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Shah then went to back to her car and reviewed the receipt after paying

She explained that it is her habit to write down her shopping list on a piece of paper or notebook so that she will not forget to buy anything the next time she shops at the supermarket. Nik Yam said that she felt strange as she wondered what she had bought that made her fork out a large sum of money as the bill came to a total of almost RM600, which was about three times more than what she had expected to pay.

When she examined the list of goods on the receipt, she realised that the ikan bilis (anchovies) that she bought was not accounted for

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Instead, she found out that she was wrongly charged RM348 for 'Silverside CTN'. She opened her car boot and went through all the goods that she just bought to find the ikan bilis (anchovies)."Ikan bilis that cost RM2.24 suddenly cost RM348," she said. She went back to the same counter and alerted the staff about the discrepancy. Thankfully, she got her money back in the end.

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Following the experience, Nik Yam reminded the public to be more careful when shopping and to always check the prices of goods taken before before paying

Have you ever been wrongly charged at a supermarket? Share with us your experience in the comment section below.


Shell Malaysia Axing 1,300 Jobs To "Become A More Agile And Competitive Company"

Shell Malaysia has decided to lay off 1,300 jobs over the next two years, a move, the oil and gas company says, will "improve its efficiency and competitiveness".
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group, a unit of Royal Dutch Shell PLC, said the programme aims to improve efficiency and remove complexity to become a more agile and competitive company. Shell Malaysia has a total workforce of about 6,500 staff.

An attendant fills a customer’s car with petrol at a Royal Dutch Shell Plc gas station in Petaling Jaya.
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“We are strengthening our organisation by prioritising productivity and efficiency, without compromising on safety and reliability. We will emerge from this process as a more nimble, resilient and competitive player in the Malaysian oil and gas industry,” Shell Malaysia chairman Iain John Lo said in the statement.

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Explaining the move, Lo said this is a difficult decision to make

"We have made adjustments in our upstream portfolio and we will drive greater efficiency in our operations. Regretfully, these have resulted in an unavoidable impact on staff.I wish to reiterate our commitment to treat our people with respect and care in line with the Shell Global People Principles, and help them transition from their current positions.”

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Iain John Lo, Shell Malaysia chairman and managing director of Sarawak Shell Bhd and Sabah Shell Petroleum Co Ltd
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Nevertheless, the  Shell Malaysia chairman reiterated that the group remains confident of its future in Malaysia. Under the low oil price environment, Lo said Shell Malaysia is preparing itself to be more competitive, and continuing business as usual is not sustainable.

“We are taking difficult, but necessary action. We have a strategy going forward, anchored on our scale and competitiveness in the upstream and leveraging our leading brand in the downstream,” he said.“We remain aligned strategically with the group and we are confident that we will be able to deliver competitive returns for our shareholders, thus earning the mandate to compete for our future in Malaysia,” Lo continued.

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Malaysia is one of the very few countries in the Shell Group where all the major lines of Shell's business, from the upstream to the downstream as well as business services, are present

In the upstream, Shell Malaysia’s Gumusut-Kakap platform is the company’s first deep-water floating production system in Malaysia.Shell Malaysia said it has also recently achieved a milestone in the construction of a tension leg platform for its second deep-water venture, the Malikai oil field, 100km offshore Sabah.The group invested an average of US$100 million (RM445 million) per annum for exploration over the last six years and has made 11 discoveries in the past 24 months.

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Woman's Grab Driver Allegedly Whipped Out His Penis On The Way To Her Destination

A female passenger alleged that a Grab driver exposed his private parts and sexually harassed her while she was on a ride to Sunway Pyramid over the weekend

In a series of tweets, the woman narrated the harrowing incident, which happened on Saturday, 5 November:

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"So I got in the car, and this guy is wearing a singlet and running shorts and I thought, 'Well, it's GrabHitch, maybe they're not professional'." "He kept trying to talk to me, which I don't care but I was getting a really creepy vibe from him, but whatever lah I just humoured him."

To her horror, the driver whipped out his penis in the middle of the ride! As if that's not bad enough, he started whistling at her and asking her personal questions.

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"He kept whistling at me like catcall style and I was just on my phone pretending like I didn't hear him and like I didn't see that thing. He kept asking me personal s--- and at this point, I just shrugged and pretended like nothing was happening," she tweeted. "Thank God I had my keys with me and I was holding them in my hands and I just ignored him. I wanted to get out of the car so badly, but we were on the highway and I was panicking."

She couldn't get out of the car fast enough. The moment she arrived at her destination, she called Grab hoping to figure out what to do about the ordeal with the driver.

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"The moment I got there I called Grab. The lady I spoke to was really nice but she didn't know what to do and she told me to e-mail them. I was frustrated, but she was really nice though so I emailed them and I'm thinking, 'WTF do I even do at this point?'," she tweeted. "I feel like most people probably don't see it as a big deal, but I was on the verge of crying and if I made a police report, what were they even gonna do? They'd probably laugh at me. They probably won't do anything."

Grab advised her to lodge a police report, but she was reluctant to do so as she does not have any photographic proof. She was also worried that the driver could track her down based on the details he had access to.

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"I feel really helpless because there is nothing I can do without proof," she wrote."A legal advisor told me it was not worth the harm this person could inflict on me. I get that Grab can't exactly do anything to this guy unless I make a police report, but doing that could put me and my family in harm."

Grab, however, has proceeded to remove said driver from its platform after receiving word of the above incident

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"The safety of all our passengers are of great importance to us and we do not take anything that can potentially jeopardise their safety and their ride experience lightly," Grab Malaysia Country Head Jaygan Fu said in a statement released today, 8 November.

In the future, GrabHitch passengers are also given the option to select a driver of the same gender if they wish to

“Specifically for GrabHitch passengers, they can also have the option of selecting same gender drivers,” Fu said."We would like to encourage our passengers to exercise their right to safe transport and reach out to us should they come across any situation so we can intervene and take the necessary action."


"Don't Teach Me How To Work" – Nazri Aziz Rants On Wife's Instagram During Paris Trip

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Padang Rengas member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz recently went on a rant on his wife's Instagram following pushback from Malaysians regarding his trip to Paris in the middle of a pandemic

Over the past couple of weeks, many Malaysians have expressed their disapproval of the MP's overseas trip to enrol his five-year-old in school.According to Free Malaysia Today, Mohamed Nazri said that he obtained the necessary visa from the proper channels and was given clearance by the Immigration Department.Though unsure when exactly he will be returning, the former minister told the news outlet that he will return before Parliament sits."I've got to quarantine for 14 days, so I will fly back at least 15 days before Parliament starts. There is nothing wrong. I know someone from UMNO was trying to go overseas but couldn't because he had a court case to settle. But I have clearance," he said.The parliament will reconvene on 26 July for five days.

Padang Rengas MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz.
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The MP's wife, Haflin Saiful, quoted him saying that people should not tell him how to do his job.
She also noted that Mohamed Nazri denies using the money belonging to Malaysian citizens to go on the trip.

In a series of Instagram Stories, the politician's wife posted several photos of her husband along with quotes from him.One of them read, "You voted the failed PH (Pakatan Harapan) government in PRU14 (14th General Election). Since 2018 I was no longer a Cabinet Minister. I was not charged in the courts for any act of corruption and abuse of power. How is it I can use rakyat's money to spend in France? Tell me – Nazri Aziz."

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In another post, Haflin quoted her husband as saying, "I was elected as MP for Padang Rengas in 1995. I have since contested in the constituency for six terms undefeated with a comfortable majority. 80% of voters are Malays, Muslim, and village folks. So don't teach me how to serve and work for my rakyat in Padang Rengas. Not for you and I don't care."

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With over 25,200 tweets, the term 'Padang Rengas' is now trending on Twitter as many took to criticising Haflin's Instagram Stories

In response to the situation, one person tweeted, "Rise, Pandang Rengas folks."

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One netizen noted, "To call the Padang Rengas folks as 'his rakyat' as though he sits on the iron throne and they are all his subordinates, he is so full of himself. You're an MP, not a king!"

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Another person wrote, "Based on the statement about Padang Rengas, it is clear on what his objective is. He only cares for the votes that he's achieved but had never spoken on his concern towards the rakyat. He may have won over the votes out of bribery but will never win over our hearts. Make the change!"

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Previously, Haflin Saiful became the subject of controversy when she uploaded photos of herself at a beach while under quarantine:

                "It Is My Private Beach" — Nazri's Wife Explains Why She Was Out During Home Quarantine

Datin Seri Haflin Saiful also posted Instagram Stories of herself cycling outdoors.

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Meanwhile, Azmin Ali also became the centre of netizen's attention while on his trip to Turkey:

                Azmin's Visit To Hagia Sophia During Turkey Trip Sparks Confusion & Outrage Among Netizens

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali is currently in Europe to enhance bilateral trade and showcase that Malaysia is ...

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"Port Makan & Lepak" - Ini 5 Food Truck Menarik Untuk Anda Ajak Kawan Dan Keluarga Pergi

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Bagi kaki food hunting, sudah pasti anda suka jika dapat pergi ke tempat yang banyak pilihan makanannya bukan?

Asyik lepak dekat kafe hipster dan viral je, bosan juga kadang-kadang. Malah, harga makanan mereka juga boleh tahan mahal.Apa kata kali ini anda ubah angin sikit, ajak kawan-kawan atau keluarga cari makan di food truck? Haa, mesti dah terbayang macam-macam makanan dan minuman kan? Iya, harga pun murah!Di sini, kami akan kongsikan lima food truck area yang menjadi tumpuan para pengunjung setiap hari dan mempunyai pelbagai pilihan makanan menarik.

1. La Park Food Truck

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Terletak di tengah-tengah bandar iaitu berhadapan dengan Hotel Pullman Kuala Lumpur, La Park Food Truck menghimpunkan pelbagai jenis juadah makanan dan minuman yang pastinya membuatkan anda ingin mencuba kesemuanya! Thailand street food pun ada tau.Waktu operasi: 5pm hingga 12amHari: Isnin hingga Ahad

2. TAPAK Urban Street Dining

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TAPAK Urban Street Dining ini terletak di Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur. Mereka juga mempunyai beberapa cawangan lain di sekitar Lembah Klang dan Cyberjaya. Jika anda berada berdekatan KLCC, anda boleh cuba lepak dan makan di sana sambil menikmati view Kuala Lumpur yang indah pada waktu malam.Waktu operasi: 5pm hingga 12amHari: Isnin hingga Ahad

3. Putrajaya Food Truck

Image via Perbadanan Putrajaya (Facebook)

Image via Perbadanan Putrajaya (Facebook)

Kalau anda bercuti atau berada di sekitar Putrajaya, jangan lupa singgah ke food truck di [email protected] 2. Food truck ini penuh dengan para pengunjung terutamanya pada hujung minggu. Kadang-kadang, ada busker yang membuat persembahan nyanyian juga. Jadi, seronoklah boleh makan sambil dengar lagu.Waktu operasi: 5pm hingga 12amHari: Isnin hingga Ahad

4. PD Waterfront Food Truck Park

Image via PD Waterfront Food Truck Park (Facebook)

Image via PD Waterfront Food Truck Park (Facebook)

Ini salah satu port wajib kalau anda bercuti di Port Dickson. Bukan saja boleh lepak di food truck sambil dengan busking, malah terdapat beberapa aktiviti lain yang menarik juga di sekitar PD Waterfront. Contohnya menaiki basikal warna-warni bersama keluarga pusing-pusing di sana.Waktu operasi: 5pm hingga 12amHari: Rabu hingga Ahad

5. Foodtruck Drawbridge Terengganu

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Mesti anda tahu Drawbridge Terengganu yang ala-ala London Bridge tu kan? Haa, untuk pengetahuan anda, terdapat pelbagai jenis food truck juga di sana untuk anda dan keluarga lepak tau. Bolehlah feeling-feeling makan sambil tengok pemandangan London Bridge Malaysia pada waktu malam. Cantik!

Syok ke tak bila dah tengok list tempat food truck ni guys? Sekali pergi, mesti nak repeat lagi sebab nak cuba makanan lain pula :P

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[PHOTOS] This Singaporean Created 'Identification Cards' For Pets To Prevent Missing Cases

Pets NRIC founder Victoria invented a new version of pet tags, inspired by Singapore's identification cards

Victoria created Pets NRIC last month after she almost lost her doggo last Christmas eve.The company she founded customises national registration identity cards (NRIC) and 'running licences' for pets.

Pets NRIC founder, Victoria.
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Image via Pets NRIC/Facebook

From the pet's name to its breed, date of birth, place of birth, sex, owner's phone number, and a personal message - all of them are customisable

Both cards resemble the human's version of NRIC and driving licence. They come in the same colours and even have the 'Republic Of Singapore' header or Singapore's coat of arms.

Image via Pets NRIC/Facebook

Image via Pets NRIC/Facebook

However, the cards are not real or hold any official significance

They are meant to be a card to hang on your pet's collar so that if your pet ever goes missing, the person who finds it can call the number stated on the card."We create ID DOG TAG for your pets for the fun and cuteness. To prevent puppies from getting lost. This is a DOG TAG, not for human (sic)," the company's Facebook page says.

Image via Pets NRIC/Facebook

Image via Pets NRIC/Facebook

To add a level of realism, the customised running licences have different classes to determine where the furballs can run without a leash

Here are the details of five different classes of running licences:

Image via Pets NRIC/Facebook

Image via Pets NRIC/Facebook

In a Facebook post last night, 3 March, Victoria explained the reason she founded the company

She said the service is dedicated to owners who love their pets or any animals."I lost my dog on Christmas eve 2019," Victoria related, "I was under the rain looking for it when everyone was counting down to Christmas. I understand the pain and stress when a pet goes missing!"Fortunately, Victoria managed to find her dog two days later thanks to a kind stranger who brought the dog to a police station. It was because of the encounter she created the service to protect pets from going missing without a phone number attached to them.

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The card costs SGD40 (RM120) each and it can be purchased from the Facebook page

Image via Pets NRIC/Facebook

Image via Pets NRIC/Facebook

The price is inclusive of the courier fee, which will take about three to five days before it reaches your front door.You can find out more here.

Last month, photos of a puppy in a pet carrier bag went viral and it prompted many netizens wanting to buy the same bag:

                Ain't No Coronavirus Can Stop This Beaming Doggo From Going On An Adventure With Its Human

This is the cutest thing you will see today.

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TheSugarBook, Asia's First Sugar Dating Site Has Launched Its Mobile App

"Where Romance Meets Finance"
That's the tagline of TheSugarBook, Asia's first ever sugar dating app.

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Founded by a Malaysian back in December 2016, TheSugarBook has more than 55,000 members across countries like Malaysia, Singapore, America, India, and the Philippines. It's growing rapidly and the guys at TheSugarBook intend to have at least 100,000 users by mid-2018.The new-age dating app takes pride in creating an honest and transparent space for individuals who want their needs fulfilled via a well-defined relationship. Everything is agreed upon before one embarks on mutually beneficial sugar relationship."TheSugarBook seeks to build a social community that focuses on women empowerment - that the choice of the type of lifestyle lies at the tip of the their fingers. We also provide the convenience of choosing partners for high-flying and successful businessmen who have limited time to date the conventional way."

TheSugarBook app is now available on both Android and iOS and here's how it works:

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The app is completely free and anyone above the age of 18 can set up an account.Sugar babies who sign up with their college or university email will be automatically upgraded as premium members. This comes with a few perks including, checking out profile viewers, having their profiles placed under the featured section, and reading and sending unlimited messages, among other benefits.As for the sugar daddies, they will have to pay a small fee to unlock the premium features.Once users are registered, they can update their profiles with details about their lifestyle (negotiable, minimal, practical, moderate, substantial or high), what they're looking for, photos, and detailed personal information (body type, ethnicity, height, drinking and smoking habits, occupation, eye and hair colour, etc.).Users can then start communicating with anyone that they're interested in.

If the term sugar dating still sounds a little Greek to you, then allow me to explain.
To put it simply, a sugar relationship is one where a sugar daddy (typically a rich, older man) offers financial support and pampers a younger companion.

Sugar dating 101 sites usually refer this type of relationship as a casual, no strings attached one.The sugar daddy or mummy spends money on the dating experience, providing their sugar babies with a variety of things such as monthly allowance, vacation trips, dinners or even paying their bills or college tuition fees.The possibilities are endless and depends on what the sugar daddies and babies want.Sugar dating apps like TheSugarBook serve as a platform for people who want to be in sugar relationships by connecting them to other individuals who would be able to provide their needs and wants.

It is common knowledge that most sugar daddies are usually looking for temporary, fuss-free companionship with compatible, good looking women

A sugar daddy profile on TheSugarBook.
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However, a common misconception about sugar daddies is that they're mostly old, unattractive rich men. The truth, however, might be far from it. A quick check on most sugar dating apps will have you know that a large number of sugar daddies are usually pretty decent looking men in their 30s and 40s - if the term silver fox rings a bell!Sugar daddies are usually expected to be wiser, older men with deep pockets who are willing to exchange their money, knowledge, or even connections for companionship and/or sex with their sugar babies.TheSugarBook says that men must fulfil these two important criteria if they want to be sugar daddies:Fully loaded - A sugar daddy has to have a solid source of financial backing. He does not have to be a millionaire, but his financial resources have to be sufficient to pamper his sugar baby. The first role of a sugar daddy is to provide for the financial needs of his sugar baby.A true gentleman - He must also be chivalrous, accommodating, and caring. A sugar daddy must be a well-dressed gentleman who provides security, has the ability to hold a good conversation, and treats his sugar baby with respect.

Meanwhile, a sugar baby, who is most often on the receiving end of the material benefits, is defined as someone who has clear goals (money, companionship, connections, etc.) and knows how to communicate it well

While many may say that sugar babies are just gold digging divas who want easy money, most sugar dating apps stress that those qualities are the exact opposite of what a sugar baby is.Here's what it takes to be a sugar baby, according to TheSugarBook:An individual who enjoys the finer things in life. Someone who is seeking for a mentor, financial support, and companionship under the terms of a mutually agreed upon arrangement.A goal-orientated lady who could be a student, single mum, or just a career woman who wants to achieve greater heights with the help of her sugar daddy.The app stresses on the importance of privacy and how the perfect sugar relationship is built on the basis of wealth and trust.

TheSugarBook provided us with some interesting statistics about the users on the app. This is basically the gist of it:

A sugar baby profile on TheSugarBook.
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Nearly 70% of the members on TheSugarBook are female sugar babies between the ages of 19 and 35.These women are usually university students, single mothers or divorcees.Contrary to popular belief, the sugar daddies aren't exactly that old compared to the sugar babies. Most of them are around 30 to 48 years old with an average annual income of half a million ringgit.Most sugar babies are looking for financial support and an added source of income on the app.

The thing is, there's a lot of stigma tied to sugar dating and most people will shun the idea of it ever being equated to a normal, healthy relationship, but one of the sugar daddies on TheSugarBook says it's a lot like regular dating

"I guess there are many similarities. In my previous relationship, I paid for everything - from dining out to holidays and even our rent. We were together for five years and talking about marriage before she cheated on me."Throughout our relationship, she always said her money is her money and my money is her money."The only difference between sugar dating and regular dating would be that my emotions are not invested in sugar dating. When my ex cheated on me, I was too damaged emotionally to care about how much money I've spent on her," said *Dan, a 38-year-old who runs a startup.

However, things are a little different for *Aaron, a 50-year-old widower. He was married to his high school sweetheart who died of cancer about five years ago before turning to sugar dating.

He tried seeking for companionship from regular dating apps like Tinder, but soon realised that he's basically at the "bottom of the dating barrel" due to his age."I have two adult kids with lives and families of their own. Ever since my wife passed away, I'm finding it quite lonely as we used to do everything together."Other dating sites or apps make me feel like a dirty old man for trying but on TheSugarBook, the sugar babies I have met are very courteous and accommodating, I suppose due to the nature of sugar dating."I'll be retiring in a few years and I am still very active. I am looking for a fit young person to play tennis or golf with every weekend and maybe have dinner and drinks after. I am financially well-off and have no issues with providing support for a 'friend' if she needs it," he explained.

Another sugar daddy, *Calvin, says sugar dating works perfectly for him because he's always liked younger women

"Everyone on TheSugarBook is there for the same reason - girls to get financial and emotional support as well as networking opportunities, while men seek younger women, fun, and dating with no strings attached."But, then I met *Jane and right from the start of our negotiations, she was clear that she wanted monogamy, even if it is a sugar relationship, if we were to be intimate."Initially, I was just like 'Sure', but she started to grow on me and I've been enjoying her company and personality, so for now, we're in a committed sugar relationship or normal relationship or whatever society cares to label it," said the 40-year-old entrepreneur in the hospitality and luxury cars dealership industry.Note: All names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals.

Ultimately, while opinions differ and arguments flare up on sugar dating and the ethics behind it (or the absence of it), many say that it is merely another form of dating and it is entirely up to the individuals who are interested in it to pursue sugar relationships, in line with freedom of expression and all

So, what do you think about sugar dating in general? Let us know in the comment section below.


Homeless Dad Of 2 Daughters Relocates To Selangor To Sell Yau Char Kwai To Make Ends Meet

Recently, a father of two daughters had to move to Selangor to sell yau char kwai to make ends meet.
His story has now prompted a call for Malaysians to support his business.

The unnamed father is originally from Johor Bahru, Johor.He first got netizens' attention in early June, when he took to Facebook to thank members of the public for supporting his new yau char kwai business.In a post that was re-posted to a community Facebook group on 6 June, he said good Samaritans had supplied him with materials and that he even received free lessons on how to make the deep-fried snack from other bosses who run the same business. "I will work hard, work hard, and work hard to do it well!" he said."Don't give me money, as long as you support my business and give your feedback is enough! If I can do it well, I can make money and afford the rent. I will think about the rest of the problems later."

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It is learned that the father is the sole caretaker of two daughters, aged six and 10

He named his business 'Hao Ba You Tiao', which can be loosely translated to 'Good Father's You Tiao'. You tiao is the Mandarin name for the snack.He started his business on 4 June at a kopitiam on Jalan Anggerik 39, Johor Jaya.

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He faced more hardships after starting his business in Johor

A few months later, he relocated to Seri Kembangan, Selangor, in the hope of making more money in the big city.He is currently running his stall outside Restoran Peng Chu on Jalan SP 2/3, Taman Serdang Perdana.A photo of his new stall shows a note that reads, "We are Hao Ba You Tiao. I just came from Johor Bahru and I don't have a house to live in. I need to rent a house. Can you help me?"

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The photo was uploaded on Facebook on Thursday, 22 October.In the caption, it said that the father is selling yau char kwai, five-spice doughnuts, red bean paste doughnuts, and sesame doughnuts for RM1 each."It is not easy for a man to take care of two daughters. The current COVID-19 pandemic is making things worse. He has no income; pockets are empty. The adult can choose not to eat, but children can't," the post read."Please support (the father's business)!"

In less than six hours, the post has gone viral with over 5,600 shares

Many netizens promised to drop by the stall and show support."Admire his dedication and [the] never give up attitude. At least he's working to earn an honest living. Will definitely support him even though Serdang isn't near [to] me after this Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO)," commented a netizen."Wishing him good business and hope he gets to rent a decent place soon."

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"He is not asking for donations. He is just asking everyone to support him and buy yau char kwai when you are free. He has a strong character," commended another.

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Meanwhile, one Facebook user asked for the father's bank account number, presumably so that he could transfer money to ease the father's financial burden, but a fellow netizen advised him not to do so."Go patronise him and let him make money from selling yau char kwai. This will give him a greater sense of dignity instead of having him put his hands out and beg for money," the person contended.

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You can visit Hao Ba You Tiao here:Address: 13, Jalan SP 2/3, Taman Serdang Perdana, 43300 Seri Kembangan, SelangorOperating hours: 7am to around 12pm

Meanwhile, did you know that the origin of eating yau char kwai was a form of protest against corruption?

                There's A Crazy Story Behind Why ‘Yau Char Kwai’ Translates Into ‘Oil-Fried Devils’

It's a dark chapter in the history of ancient China.

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[VIDEO] "Penangan BTS" - Lelaki Kongsi Kesan Sampingan Lepas Cuba Set Makanan ini

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Seperti umum tahu, baru-baru ini restoran makanan segera terkenal iaitu McDonald's telah mengeluarkan set makanan kolaborasi bersama kumpulan bintang K-pop popular, BTS

Ternyata kolaborasi tersebut telah mencetuskan fenomena, tambahan lagi bagi peminat tegar kumpulan popular itu yang dikenali sebagai Army.Ramai yang telah berkongsi keterujaan mereka mendapatkan BTS Meal itu di media sosial dengan pelbagai reaksi.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang lelaki mencuba BTS Meal telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @azminzainal_ Lain macam penangan bts ni eh  original sound - Princemeen - ΛZMIП

Muka terus berubah jadi lain lepas makan BTS Meal

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki telah berjaya mendapatkan BTS Meal berkenaan. Dia kemudian berkongsi reaksinya ketika mencuba makanan itu.Namun, apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah sebaik saja dia makan BTS Meal itu, kelihatan raut wajahnya berubah 360 darjah.Perubahan wajahnya itu saling tidak tumpah seperti seorang lelaki Korea yang putih dan kacak atau pun sering dipanggil 'oppa'. Ianya seolah-olah hasil kesan sampingan daripada set makanan tersebut.

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"Now everyone can be oppa" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat perubahan wajah lelaki tersebut. Malah, ada juga yang berkongsi keterujaan mereka untuk mendapatkan BTS Meal itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 4.9M views, 490.6K likes dan 18.7K comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Hebat betul BTS meal ni, terus boleh berubah wajah :P

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Electric Vehicles In Malaysia Will Get Special Number Plates And Cheaper Road Tax

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that electric vehicles (EVs) will be issued with special EV number plates alongside lower road tax pricing

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According to New Straits Times, the Ministry of Transport is initiating this move to make EVs more competitive in the automotive market, and lower the barrier for Malaysians to buy them.As of now, the tax structure for EVs is much higher than that of gasoline cars, as reported by FMT.The review of tax rates of EVs is also timely, as the current EV tax exemption will come to a close on 2025, which is just two years away.

Aside from that, the special EV number plates will begin with 'EV' followed by their registered number

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Loke emphasised that the ministry is also looking to ensure the safety of EV management in terms of accident handling and implementing safety measures as well as promoting the growth of EV adoption in Malaysia more closely.


Gas Explosion At Pub In Jaya One Injures Two On Christmas Morning

A Pub In Jaya One Shopping Mall Was Rocked By A Gas Explosion At 1.30am On 25 December 2013

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Revelers celebrating the arrival of Christmas managed to scurry to safety when an explosion ripped through the kitchen at a pub in Petaling Jaya this morning.

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Patrons celebrating the arrival of Christmas at a pub in the Jaya One Shopping Mall in Petaling Jaya had a shock when an explosion ripped through the kitchen at about 1.30am Wednesday morning.

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A Customer And A Worker Were Injured In The Blast

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Mohamad Sani Harul said a patron and a worker in the pub suffered injuries to their bodies after being hit by shrapnel from the explosion.

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Sani said both were receiving treatment at the University Malaya Medical Centre and reported in stable condition.

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The injured were treated for minor burn injuries.

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A Customer That Was Celebrating Christmas In The Pub, And A Worker, Were Injured In The Blast
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Kitchen Windows Of The Pub Were Shattered, The Walls Were Also Damaged

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Mohamad Sani Harul said the 2am explosion in the kitchen shattered windows and damaged the wall.

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Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Received A Distress Call At 1.50am And Arrived At The Scene Within 10 Minutes

He said his department received a distress call at 1.50am and a fire engine and six fire fighters from the Section 7 station were deployed to the scene about 10 minutes later.

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Miranda Kerr Wants To Surrender A Transparent Piano Jho Low Gave Her But There's A Problem

First, it was jewellery and a yacht. Now, it is a grand transparent piano.

Among the many assets purchased by fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, one of the items was a transparent piano that he previously gifted to supermodel Miranda Kerr.The New York Times reported yesterday, 9 December, that some of Low's assets have been slow to recover because the businessman is believed to be hiding in China and several items he bought are owned by trusts.

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The yacht and jewellery allegedly purchased by Jho Low with 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds have been confiscated. However, now there is a grand piano stuck in Kerr's home.

Low reportedly bought the piano in 2014 from Crystal Music Company in Netherlands and had it delivered to Kerr in her home in Malibu. Upon delivering the piano to her house, the music company's founder Peter Tol was shocked to find out that the instrument was to be placed on an outdoor patio."This was hurting my soul very much," he said, according to The New York Times."I strongly advised them to close that area," he added, which Kerr later listened to and built walls around it.

A snapshot of Miranda Kerr's home in Malibu.
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Kerr has since said that she is more than happy to "surrender" the piano to authorities but removing it out from the house has become an issue because it can't fit through the door

"If you move it, you might damage it, and then you have to restore it," Michael Case, the asset forfeiture coordinator for the United States Marshals Service in Manhattan, was quoted as saying in the report.The new walls that Kerr built around the piano would need to be demolished in order for the piano to be removed, which would then mean that the expensive house will need to be repaired by the government. In the meantime, the piano will remain in the house.Tol had not disclosed the cost of the piano, however, he said that some of their custom-made pieces cost between USD170,000 to USD1 million (RM709,000 - RM4.1 million).

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Tol added that he felt terrible if he had unconsciously accepted money for the piano that was "destined for the normal people of Malaysia"."I don't like it," he said, adding that, "It is not my way of life," reported The New York Times.Kerr was once seen playing the piano in this video titled, "Miranda Kerr - At Home Secrets With Vogue Living."

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Another gift Low reportedly gave to Kerr was an 11.72-carat heart-shaped diamond ring with her initials engraved on it

It allegedly cost him USD1.29 million (RM5.54 million).It was reported that Kerr began receiving the gifts from the Malaysian financier after her divorce from English actor, Orlando Bloom in 2014. A report by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged that this was the beginning of Low's string of gifts to the Victoria's Secret model.

Miranda Kerr with her ex-husband Orlando Bloom.
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At the moment, Jho Low is still "missing" and is on the most wanted list of fugitives in Malaysia for his alleged involvement in the 1MDB scandal. Read more here:

                Tun M Suspects Someone In The Govt Is Helping Jho Low Evade Arrest

"Somebody is informing him (Jho Low)."

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                The Government Is Now In Talks To Bring Back Jho Low’s RM200 Million Private Jet

'We have to bring it back.'

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                Jho Low Has Been Issued An Arrest Warrant 9 Years After Getting Involved In 1MDB

Low responded that he is willing to assist MACC with the investigation.

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"Pity Them" – Syed Saddiq Calls For 2-Day Public Holiday For Deepavali Celebrations

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Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman recently called for the extension of the Deepavali public holiday that will be held on Monday, 24 October

The MUDA president tweeted on 16 October that a local university student had messaged him, asking for an extension of the holiday.According to the student, many Hindu students were disappointed because there was only one public holiday to celebrate the Deepavali festival."It is just one day and we cannot celebrate our festival as we have class the very next day, and most of us cannot even go back home to visit and celebrate [Deepavali] with our family members," the student voiced out.

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Aside from the student, Syed Saddiq revealed that many other Malaysians had reached out to him regarding this concern

The former Muar MP then called for the caretaker government to consider extending the public holiday to allow ample time for those celebrating Deepavali."I want to propose to Keluarga Malaysia to lengthen [the Deepavali public holiday]. Let it be like Hari Raya or Chinese New Year. Pity [those celebrating Deepavali]," he tweeted.

“Kenapa cuti Deepavali sehari je?”Itu yang ramai mesej saya. Ramai students pulak tu. Isnin cuti, hari esok tu terus kena masuk balik kelas. Saya nak cadangkan Keluarga Malaysia panjangkan sikit. Biar sama macam Hari Raya dan Tahun Baru Cina. Kesian mereka. pic.twitter.com/kj5drJolYY— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) October 16, 2022

The MUDA president received mixed reactions from the public over his urging to extend the Hindu festival.
Many netizens pointed out that Deepavali had always been given a one-day public holiday and that this year should be no different.

"[Deepavali] has always been a one-day holiday for decades," one netizen said.Another Twitter user pointed out that the public holiday allocations have worked well for the country for years. Therefore, there was no need to implement more days off for cultural celebrations.

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However, Syed Saddiq responded to this notion by saying that the issue shouldn't be accepted just because it was the norm."'Same as before' shouldn't be an excuse. When we can, we should improve," the politician said.

“Sama macam dulu” tak patut jadi alasan. Mana yang boleh, kita patut perbaiki.— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) October 16, 2022

Other netizens indicated that the number of holidays given to each celebration is according to the percentage of the population in Malaysia

"Should a citizen who practises a different religion than the majority be given their own public holiday? Even Western countries that have a Christian-majority population don't provide public holidays for their Muslim citizens," a Twitter user said.Another netizen gave an analogy: "If a village had six Malays, three Chinese, and one Indian, giving them equal public holidays would not be worth it. But, they, of course, should be allowed to celebrate."

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On the same day, Syed Saddiq was heckled by a group of youths while he was giving a talk in Muar, Johor

                "Penipu! Penipu!" – Youth Group Shout Outside Syed Saddiq's Ceramah In Muar

The Muar division UMNO youth leader has since denied the allegation that the rowdy youngsters were sent by UMNO.

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Get into the mood to celebrate the festival of lights with these Deepavali stories:

                From Being Interrogated To Playing Fireworks: Msians Share Their Fave Deepavali Traditions

It's the time of the year where aunties and uncles will play detective with us. :D

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                Air Selangor's Cute Deepavali Ad About Falling In Love Will Tug At Your Heartstrings

A lot of netizens lauded Air Selangor for the wholesome ad that features various languages.

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                MR DIY Staff Praised For Going All Out To Help Man Buy Last Minute Deepavali Deco

"This guy is from Tawau and his care for customers and commitment to his job is simply impressive!"

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Everyone Is Drooling Over The Yummy Kuih On Miss Universe Malaysia's National Costume

Do you remember Miss Universe Malaysia 2017's nasi lemak-inspired dress?
Well, Malaysians sure love their food because this year, our Miss Universe Malaysia's costume features a whole Peranakan feast!

On Tuesday, 12 November, Miss Universe Malaysia 2019 Shweta Sekhon unveiled the beautiful, vibrant, elaborate dress that she will be wearing at the upcoming 68th Miss Universe competition.

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The national costume and evening gown competition will be held in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States this coming 8 December.

Weighing a whopping 28kg, the costume even features Nyonya sweet treats like onde onde, kuih talam, and kuih lapis

Dubbed 'A Peranakan Indulgence', the mastermind behind the costume is 51-year-old Malaysian designer, Carven Ong.According to New Straits Times, the designer said that he was inspired by the rich heritage of the Peranakan community and its bridal traditions.

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The dress is mainly made out of songket, a fabric commonly worn by Malay royalty and couples on their wedding day. It is also decorated with intricate floral beadwork, mimicking the motifs usually seen on Nyonya batik.

Netizens absolutely love how bold and beautiful the national costume is

One person commented, "For the first time, this year's costume really amazed me! It's the best! I cannot wait to see Miss Universe 2019."

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Another Facebook user said, "It is colourful and truly represents a culturally diverse Malaysia!"

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"This is stunning! It's very Malaysian!" said another netizen.

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Ong had also designed a stunning evening gown for Shweta to wear during the competition

Embellished with actual sea shells, the designer said that the golden hue of the dress pays tribute the sandy beaches of Malaysia.

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We cannot get over how beautiful these dresses look. All the best, Shweta!

We're rooting for you!

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Two years ago, Miss Universe Malaysia wore a nasi lemak-inspired costume complete with telur mata and anchovies:

                Miss Universe Malaysia’s Nasi Lemak Dress Is So Realistic, It Comes With Banana Leaf Wings

Well, at least we finally have a food-themed National Costume!

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Bet You Didn't Know These 13 Things You Do Were Actually Saving The Planet

1. When you don't use plastic straws

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Plastic straws can only be used once and then they must be thrown away. You usually won't use them for more than an hour, yet it takes hundreds of years to break down a single plastic straw! Imagine how long it takes for these plastic straws to be cleared up when eight million tonnes of it are being dumped into our oceans every year.So if you're one of those who prefer to drink directly from the cup, give yourself a pat on the shoulder because you're actually playing a part in saving the earth!

2. Using a stainless steel water bottle

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Some of your friends may joke about how mafan it is to be carrying a stainless steel water bottle everywhere you go. But hey, that's one less plastic bottle in an overflowing landfill, which takes up to 700 years to decompose!Plus, it helps keep your water cool too.

3. When you buy pre-loved clothes instead of new ones

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No, you're not a cheapo. You're just being environmentally friendly. Shopping in flea markets and buying secondhand clothes actually increases the garment's lifespan. You alone can reduce five to ten percent of carbon and waste footprint if you use a pre-loved item for just three months.

4. When you remember to unplug electronic appliances that aren't in use

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Some may think that you're being paranoid because you keep unplugging the microwave after using it. But hey, it's not just about preventing short circuits and possible fires - it's about reducing carbon dioxide emission and energy saving.

5. You bring your own bag when you go shopping

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Being an 'aunty' or 'uncle' is worth it when you know that you're keeping at least five plastic bags away from crowding the landfills every time you go shopping. Besides that, tote bags are totally trendy these days.

6. When you grow your own kebun

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You can save at least three things with your own mini vegetable farm: save money, save the environment, and save your health because you'll be consuming less pesticide-laced vegetables.Most of the vegetables you get from the market would have produced some carbon emission when they're being transported to your neighbourhood for sale. So by planting your own veggies, you'll be helping to reduce carbon emissions.

7. When you plan what to eat each week

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Meal planning, basically. When you plan your meals for the whole week, you can avoid overbuying and wasting food. We wasted 15,000 tonnes of food every day in 2016. And all these are turned into waste because we just dump them into the bin. That amount could have fed 11 million people three meals for a day, imagine that!

8. When you make it a point to go vegetarian for at least once a week

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Did you know that when you decide to go vegetarian for at least one day a week, you're actually helping to cut down carbon dioxide production, farm pollutants, and the destruction of rainforests? Vegetarian banana leaf rice is actually really yummy. Try it!

9. When you use your own bekal to tapau food

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Think about it this way: if you were to get takeaway once a day, you'll be using at least seven polystyrene boxes, or seven plastic bags. By bringing your own tiffin box, you can help to minimise the production of these disposable containers which takes a really long time to decompose.

10. When you pass your own reusable coffee cup to the barista

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We know that plastic cups are bad for the environment, but paper cups aren't any better too. They may be recyclable, but they cost a lot more money - and even more carbon footprint - to be processed and recycled. A reusable coffee cup may be pricey, but contribute to the fight to reduce waste and use of resources, as well as increase energy savings. On top of that, certain cafés provide discounts if you bring your own tumbler for takeaway coffee.

11. Taking the MRT or bus to work

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If you take the train, you'll agree that it's less stressful when driving, what with the traffic in the cities these days. When you opt to take the train instead of driving to work, you reduce the amount of carbon emission that pollutes our air. Not to mention reducing the duration of others being stuck in traffic jams.You, are the real MVP.

12. Better still, if you're one of those who cycle to work

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You cycle to work? You must be so fit right now. For the others who are lucky enough to live near their offices (as in, less than 5km away from your workplace), do consider doing so to cut down on air pollutants!

13. Taking time to separate your trash

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You may already be doing this but do you know why it's better to do so? It does more than just reducing the burden of the garbage collectors, it also cuts down the amount of trash that goes into the landfill. By separating our trash, we keep the recyclables separate from those that could not be recycled. This prevents the recyclables from being contaminated by the other trash because once exposed to contamination, they will cease to be recyclable and will have to go to the many landfills we already have. There are about 2.2 billion tonnes of these every year.

Even if you do one of these things, you're actually playing a part in the larger scheme of making our world more sustainable!

All it takes are small acts to make a BIG difference! Have an immersive experience on sustainable living at the Petrosains Science Festival 2017!

This year, the Petrosains Science Festival is focusing on sustainable living with AR experiences, informative talks, creative hands-on activities, and more. It's the perfect place to learn how green ideas and innovations can help reshape the way we live and make a difference to the environment.

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On top of awesome science shows, there will also be celebrity performances from Zainal Abidin, Paperplane Pursuits, and other amazing local artists

You'll also get to take part in fun activities from the festival partners including National Geographic, Fly FM, and MDEC.Take note of the event details:Location: Petrosains, Suria KLCC and the Esplanade, KLCC ParkDate: 15 - 17 September 2017Download the event app here! More info at sciencefestival.my

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Check out what happened at the Petrosains Science Festival last year:

                This Year's Petrosains Science Festival Was 100% Completely Mind-Blowing

It wasn't just for kids, there was something for everyone!

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[VIDEO] Korean North Face Store Pulls A Terrifyingly Hilarious Stunt On Shoppers

Recently in South Korea, while unassumingly browsing the goods in a The North Face store, shoppers got quite the scare when the floor below them slowly began to disappear

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As part of a stunt that was put together by The North Face and South Korean marketing agency Innored, unsuspecting customers were forced to put their survival instincts to the test when the floor below them suddenly started giving way, all in the name of the brand's motto, “Never Stop Exploring.”

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The terrified shoppers were then forced to grab on to the walls, which happened to have rock-climbing holds attached to them

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While people casually shopped, the racks of clothing suddenly began rising to the ceiling and the floor started to shift, eventually disappearing into the walls and forcing customers to either hang on to the rock-climbing holds or fall into a padded pit.

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Then, a perfect North Face item descends from the heavens, just out of their reach, and a 30-second timer appears

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A North Face jacket attached to a wire then dropped from the ceiling, hanging in the middle and kicking off a timer, challenging customers to climb the wall and leap to snatch the dangling item. A few people freaked out, others just looked straight-up confused. Either way, the reactions were pretty hilarious.

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There's only one way down — and to score yourself a free jacket. Do they take it? Watch to find out

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Google Doodle Honours Malaysian Doctor Who Designed The Original N95 Mask

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Last year, the pandemic shone a light on the extraordinary work of a Malaysian doctor who stopped a pneumonic plague in 1910.
Now the epidemiologist is being honoured on his 142nd birthday in today's Google Doodle.

His name is Dr Wu Lien-teh and he was born in Penang on 10 March 1879.He finished his medical studies in 1903 and joined the Institute for Medical Research in Kuala Lumpur as its first research student. A year later, he started his private practice on Chulia Street, George Town.Google said that it is dedicating the Doodle to Wu for his invention that curbed the Manchurian plague, which occurred more than a century ago.The plague, described as "apocalyptic", affected Manchuria in Northeast Asia and killed 60,000 people.In the fall of 1910, the Malaysian-Chinese epidemiologist was called to China by the Chinese Imperial Court to lead its scientific efforts to stop the pneumonic epidemic.Within a few months, Wu stopped the deadly plague with his invention: a surgical face covering that is widely considered to be the precursor to the N95 mask.

Happy 142nd Birthday Dr Wu Lien-teh!
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For his work, Wu was given the name of the 'Plague Fighter'

"To combat the disease, Wu designed a special surgical mask with cotton and gauze, adding several layers of cloth to filter inhalations. He advised people to wear his newly invented mask," Google said.The mask wrapped securely around one's face.Some doctors, however, still doubted the effectiveness of Wu's face masks, with one such doctor, Gérald Mesny, dying of the plague after refusing to wear the mask."His leadership contributed greatly to the end of the pandemic (known as the Manchurian plague) by April 1911, within four months of being tasked with controlling its spread," Google added.

Google, in its tribute, said that Wu went on to become the first student of Chinese descent to earn his MD from Cambridge University

He is also Malaysia's first Nobel Prize nominee."In 1935, he was the first Malaysian - and the first person of Chinese descent - nominated for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work to control the pneumonic plague," Google said."A devoted advocate and practitioner of medical advancement, Wu's efforts not only changed public health in China but that of the entire world."

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Wu moved back to Malaysia in 1937

He had lost his wife and three sons in China and his home and collection of ancient Chinese medical books were burnt following the commencement of the anti-Japanese war in the country.Wu settled in Ipoh, where he opened a general practice. He died at the age of 81 on 21 January 1960.

Wu's great-granddaughter, Dr Shan Woo Liu, MD, shared her thoughts on the Doodle and her great-grandfather's legacy

"His story stirred something in me, and from an early age, I dreamed of becoming a doctor... Today, as an emergency physician treating COVID-19 patients, I appreciate his bravery all the more," she said."A year ago, I was terrified by how little we knew about the coronavirus. Even now, I struggle to imagine how my great-grandfather must have felt as he cared for patients who had contracted the plague. But I also feel closer to him than ever as I urge my patients to practise social distancing and to wear a mask — the very techniques he pioneered as he rescued China, and possibly the world, from a scourge."

Read our in-depth feature on Wu from last year here:

                A Malaysian Designed The Original N95 Mask. He Also Stopped A Plague That Killed 60,000

The Penangite, who is renowned in China for his work, was the first Malaysian to be nominated for a Nobel Prize in Me...

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ISIS Fighters Behead A 20-Year-Old Lebanese Soldier

On Saturday, Islamic State fighters claimed to have beheaded a 20-year-old Lebanese soldier, identified as Abbas Medlej, it captured in a raid on the Lebanese border town of Arsal in August

Lebanese Army Soldier Abbas Medlij. The 20-year-old was one of 19 Lebanese soldiers and policemen captured by ISIS.
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Supporters of the group posted photos on Twitter claiming to show the hostage, identified as Abbas Medlej, being decapitated. An Islamic State leader in Lebanon told Turkey's Anadolu Agency that the group killed the 20-year-old soldier after he attempted to escape. According to the group, the soldier pretended to go to the bathroom and opened fire on his captors.

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If confirmed, Medlej would be the the second of 19 soldiers missing since the attack to have been executed. Fighters from the IS group had previously killed Ali al-Sayyed on August 30. A caption posted with the images named the soldier as Abbas Medlej, and identified him as a Shia. Sayyed, who was buried on Wednesday, was a Sunni.

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Around two dozen members of Lebanon's security forces were captured by the Islamic State when they stormed the Lebanese border town of Arsal earlier in August, in the worst-seen spillover of violence from neighboring Syria. In the aftermath of the attack, the U.S. sent an emergency weapons shipment to the Lebanese military.

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Lebanese army said it was investigating but could not confirm whether or not it was Medlej. However, Medlej's family members were reported as saying the photos appeared to be of his.

he mother of a Lebanese soldier kidnapped by IS protests in front of the government building in Beirut
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Abbas Medlej's mother, Zienab Noun, said the pictures showing the beheading appeared to be real. "My son was sacrificed," she was quoting as saying by the Associated Press news agency.

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Medlej's maternal uncle, Abu Ali Noun, also said the photographs appeared to be of his nephew. A spokesman for Lebanon's military said it was still investigating the incident.

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ISIS earlier threatened to kill a soldier every three days if the Lebanese government did not agree to release their members detained in Lebanese jails. The Lebanese government, however, rejected a prisoner swap, according to Lebanon's Daily Star.

This YouTube grab from the Nusra Front video shows captured two ISF members and a soldier.
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The militants have requested the release of several high profile Islamist prisoners as a pre-requisite for the release of the soldiers and policemen. The Lebanese government rejected negotiating a prisoner swap with the militants, but a Qatari negotiator has recently started a mediation to break the deadlock over the abducted troops.

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Last week, the Lebanese army received the remains of a missing solider believed to have been beheaded by IS militants. Officials said the body of Sgt Ali Sayyed was handed over to the Lebanese Red Cross outside Arsal. A video purportedly showing Sgt Sayyed being decapitated was also posted online.

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The fighting in Arsal - which left 16 civilians, 20 soldiers, and dozens of militants dead - was the most serious incident along the border with Syria since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad began in 2011.

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Malaysian Teacher Is One Of 10 Finalists For A RM4 Million Global Teacher Prize

English teacher Samuel Isaiah, who teaches Orang Asli students at Sekolah Kebangsaan Runchang in Pahang, has been named as one of the top 10 finalists for the Global Teacher Prize 2020

Malaysian teacher Samuel Isaiah has been named a top ten finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2020, in partnership with @UNESCO. Now in its sixth year, the US$1 million award is the largest prize of its kind. @samuel_isaiah87 #teachersmatter #gtp2020 #tuesdaymotivation pic.twitter.com/8pAuRe9Mrk— Global Teacher Prize (@TeacherPrize) October 27, 2020

The Global Teacher Prize is an annual USD1 million (RM4.2 million) award, in partnership with UNESCO, presented to teachers who have made an outstanding contribution to the profession. Samuel was selected from over 12,000 nominations and applications from over 140 countries around the world, according to a Facebook statement by Varkey Foundation."Samuel's crowdfunded tech-enabled classroom has boosted exam passes for his Orang Asli students, the indigenous people of Malaysia who live in the rainforests, at the fringes of society."

Samuel Isaiah is known for his unique ways for creating a fun learning environment like singing sessions and conducting outdoor activities

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As reported last year by New Straits Times, Samuel goes to indigenous settlements twice a week after school hours to teach lessons under a tree as part of his 'Sekolah Pokok' programme."I emphasised English as a language first, subject second, and following that, many started to look forward to speaking English. I treated the children like my family and helped to build their confidence," Samuel said.

The award ceremony will be conducted virtually and is expected to take place on 3 December this year

According to New Straits Times, the ceremony will be hosted by English comedian, actor, and writer Stephen Fry who also congratulated Samuel for inspiring his students to "dream big and to connect with the outside world"."You travelled 200km to and from school every day to reach your students, the Orang Asli, who live in the rainforest," Fry said."This has resulted in your school's average pass rate in English increasing from 30% to between 80% and 85%. Congratulations Samuel and thank you for everything you do."

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In 2017, Samuel's students travelled 200km to attend his wedding ceremony:

                Orang Asli Students Travelled 200KM To Attend And Dance At Their Beloved Teacher's Wedding

"I looked up to the heavens, I literally told God to make it happen somehow. As usual, he did!"

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Tired Of A Runny Nose Caused By Sinus Allergies? These Innovative Air Sterilisers Can Help

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Medklinn.

Having to experience a constant blocked and runny nose can be really frustrating

Especially if its paired together with a throbbing headache and sore throat. You probably wouldn't even want to get out of bed :')

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If you’re constantly experiencing these symptoms, then you probably have sinus allergies

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Sinus allergies or allergic rhinitis is caused by environmental allergens such as dust mites, dander, mould, and pollen. Some of these allergens are not only present in the air, but can also be found on surfaces such as beddings, upholstered furniture, and carpets.People who have sinus allergies often resort to medications such as antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids to ease their discomfort. However, there is a natural solution that you can take to combat these sinus allergies effectively.

Fortunately, Medklinn Air+Surface Sterilizer is a proven drug-free solution for all your sinus-related problems

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Medklinn is an innovative health technology company that's dedicated to creating healthier and safer indoor living environments through their proprietary and patented Cerafusion sterilising technology.Medklinn’s Air+Surface Strerilizer creates Active Oxygen to sterilise air and surfaces without the use of any chemicals. A laboratory test conducted by Associate Professor Sek C. Chow and Dr. Anne Vaughan of Monash University found that up to 99.99% of bacteria and mould were eliminated through the usage of Cerafusion technology.

Beyond the laboratory, Medklinn’s Air+Surface Sterilizers were also tested in real-world environments

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One of which was a study conducted in Munich, Germany. Essentially the study evaluated the effectiveness of air sterilisation technologies against aerosolized viruses in cinema halls of up to 428 seats. The results found that Cerafusion achieved a substantial 99.97% viral load reduction.Additionally, another study in Germany tested Medklinn’s Cerafusion sterilisation technology effectiveness in deactivating airborne germs, also known as aerosols, in a closed room. Within the first 10 minutes of the test, 99% of airborne germs consisting of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa were reduced.You can watch the video below for more explanation regarding their technology and product.

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Sinus allergies are more common than you think.
See what other people are saying about Medklinn's products after they've used it:

First up is Malaysian Youtuber Ming Han who shared his honest opinions on Medklinn's air steriliser. "I've actually used this for a couple of months. I have sinus, asthma, and allergies, so a lot of dirt and dust can easily trigger me. But the minute I flipped this on, everything changed. I woke up with no leaky nose, my sinus drastically reduced, and even my heat rash and dust mite allergies went down," said Ming Han.Additionally, there's also a testimony from a father who got the device for his daughter. "My daughter has had a sinus problem since she started school. But, after using Medklinn for one week, her condition has improved. We no longer see her sneezing or having a blocked nose every morning," stated Ong Yit Sin.Lastly, a woman who was suffering from constant sinus allergies tried out Medklinn's air sterliser as well. "Medklinn has helped me with my sinus allergies. In the morning, I usually wake up with a runny nose and I sneeze a lot. This product has helped to lessen both of these symptoms, and I definitely sleep much better now," said Tay Zhi Lin.

From 9 November until 13 December, Medklinn is initiating their year-end sale for all their products with a 15% discount on their website!

All you need to is key in the promo code 'yearendsale338' when you find the product that you want.You can get more details through their official website.

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Why are we here? Just to suffer?

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The study was conducted with 2,000 children aged eight and nine.

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                Apple Is Slowing Down Production For iPhone 14 Plus. Here's Why

Apple is currently reevaluating demand for the product.

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[VIDEO] Degil Punya Pasal Tak Mahu Makan Asid Folik, Bayi Ini Lahir Tanpa Tempurung Kepala

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Sebagai seorang ibu, pastinya kita mahukan yang terbaik buat anak-anak

Tambahan lagi buat ibu-ibu yang sedang hamil. Tentunya pada masa ini penjagaan yang teliti perlu dijaga dalam memastikan bayi dalam kandungan berada dalam keadaan sihat. Antara aspek penting yang perlu dijaga adalah kesihatan si ibu dan pemakanan yang baik. Mengambil suplemen yang telah diberitahu doktor seperti asid folik. Tetapi realitinya hari ini masih ramai yang berdegil untuk mengikuti saranan doktor.Begitulah apa yang berlaku kepada seorang wanita yang sedang hamil ini apabila dia terkejut dimaklumkan doktor kerana bayi dalam kandungannya mempunyai masalah.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @infobumildansikecil mengkonsumsi asam folat itu sangat penting bun  ##fyp ##berandafyp ##dokterkandungan ##edukasikesehatan ##bumilpintar  original sound  - Aravannyallic Zevallo

Ego kerana tidak mahu makan asid folik yang diberikan oleh doktor

Menerusi video perkongsian di TikTok itu, seorang wanita yang berasal daripada Indonesia terkejut selepas diberitahu doktor bahawa bayi dalam kandungannya mengalami tumbesaran yang tidak normal seperti bayi lain.Doktor memberitahunya ketika dia datang untuk melakukan ultrasound scan. Betapa sedihnya hati setelah mendapat tahu bahawa bayi yang akan dilahir berkemungkinan tidak mempunyai tempurung kepala kerana masalah anencephaly.Difahamkan ianya terjadi kerana wanita berkenaan tidak mempedulikan nasihat doktor untuk mengambil asid folik secara konsisten. Dia juga sangat menyesal kerana ego yang telah memakan dirinya dan bayi dalam kandungan.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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"Allahuakbar, takut. Jaga diri baik-baik semua" - Warganet

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati warganet banyak memberikan pelbagai jenis pertanyaan. Ada juga yang berkongsi pengalaman sama pernah berdepan situasi tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.2M views, 27K likes dan 1,078 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Kalau boleh ikutlah saranan doktor okay. Takut perkara yang tak diingini berlaku :/

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[VIDEO] Woman Deep-Fries Husband's Pet Arowana As He Kept Putting Off Cleaning Its Tank

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A woman decided to deep-fry her husband's pet arowana after he kept putting off cleaning its aquarium

TikTok user Mia Kurniawan from Indonesia uploaded a video of her cooking the fish along with a caption that read, "Frying arowana."The clip went viral and garnered over 6.9 million views and 189,300 likes.

Image via @miakurniawan01 (TikTok)

Mia explained that her husband kept promising to clean the fish tank but never took action.
She then decided to take matters into her own hands and clean the tank herself but the fish ended up sick.

"I imagined that if it was fried, it would be delicious. Okay, that's it. I'll just fry the fish," she wrote.She then showed herself descaling the fish before seasoning it and putting it in hot oil.Once the fish was done, she wrote, "Done cooking, ready to be eaten."

Image via @miakurniawan01 (TikTok)

Image via @miakurniawan01 (TikTok)

Netizens were taken aback by the video as she had cooked such an expensive fish

According to NextShark, an arowana can cost anything between USD300 (RM1,251.09) and USD70,000 (RM291,921), or even more, depending on its breed.A user commented, "The expensive fish got fried. If I'm not mistaken, this fish can get you a Lamborghini."

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Another person joked, "What does it taste like? Tastes rich."

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"Ma'am, I apologise but that's a very expensive fish," another netizen commented.

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Watch the full video here:

  @miakurniawan01 goreng arwana#fyp  Singkong & Keju Cover - akhmal.dniel

A woman in Malaysia also decided to cook her dead koi fish and she turned them into soup:

                [PHOTOS] Woman Makes Soup With Her Pet Koi Fish After They Accidentally Died

She said they taste like ikan patin.

Read the full story

There is also another species of edible fish that is just as expensive as the arowana and it's native to Malaysia:

                This Local Freshwater Fish Is Being Sold For RM5,700 And I Can Only Afford It In My Dreams

"It's the price of an iPhone 12!"

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FamilyMart, MyBurgerLab, Pizza Hut & Other Valentine's Day Promos You Don't Wanna Miss

1. FamilyMart

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You know what's better than one ice cream? TWO. FamilyMart is offering a buy one, free one promo on any of its Sofuto ice cream flavours. Bring your partner or if you're single, enjoy both ice creams! :P This sweet treat is exclusive for members, who will receive two additional vouchers after purchase. The promo is valid from 13 February to 15 February.Find out more here.

2. Cold Stone Creamery

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Enjoy one Love It Size ice cream bowl from Cold Stone Creamery and get another free! This promotion is valid today, 14 February. You can find out more here.

3. llaollao

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llaollao is promoting two tubs of frozen yogurt on Valentine's Day!Choose either two small tubs for a combo price of RM19.90 or one small tub and one medium tub for RM23.90. This promo is valid from 14 to 16 February.Find out more here.

4. Pizza Hut

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Enjoy a cheesy slice of pizza with your partner at Pizza Hut! You can get the 'Pizza Heart' ala carte at RM39.90 or choose from several meal combos:Pizza Hearty Meal A: [RM49.90]- One regular 'Pizza Heart'- Two 'Chocolate Freeze'- One 'Molten Lava Cake' with ice cream Hearty A-La-Carte [RM39.90]Comes with three options;- Aloha Chicken,- Hawaiian Chicken, and- Pepperoni Beef/Chicken.Pizza Hearty Meal B: [RM59.90] -  One regular 'Pizza Heart' -  Two 'Chocolate Freeze' -  Two cream of mushroom soups-  One bowl of 'Mamma Mia Meatballs'-  One 'Molten Lava Cake' with ice creamFind out more here.

5. Burger King

Image via Burger King Malaysia/Facebook

Who needs fancy restaurants when you can get two main courses at Burger King. Just choose one out of the four choices of set meals that they have. The meal comes with two burgers, two fries, and two drinks for only RM14! This deal is valid until 16 February. You can find out more here.

6. Starbucks

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Enjoy two Grande-sized promotional beverages at RM28 with your partner!Hurry! It's only available from 5pm - 8pm on 14 February. Find out more here.

7. 7-Eleven

Image via 7-Eleven Malaysia/Facebook

Image via 7-Eleven Malaysia/Facebook

7-Eleven is joining in on the promos too. Introducing the 'Whitepink Aiskleem'. It is made out of fruity flavours from lychee and rose. You can choose to have it in a cone or with a bowl. They also have strawberry popping pearls that you can add as a topping!Find out more here.

8. Kind Kones

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Single people can get one free flourless sweet potato brownie, when you go in a group of three or more and spend a minimum of RM50.Those who are dating get 10% off and those married or engaged can get 15% off. This offer is valid for redemption only when you show proof that you're following Kind Kones on social media.You can find out more here.

9. KFC

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For couples who are tight on a budget, fret not.Enjoy the KFC Bargain Feast! Get six pieces of KFC chicken, whipped potato, and drinks from only RM28.90.Bargain Feast six-piece combo (RM28.90)- Six pieces of chicken,- One large whipped potato, and- One 1.5L Pepsi bottle.Bargain Feast 10-piece combo (RM47.90)- 10 pieces of chicken,- One large whipped potato, and- One 1.5L Pepsi bottle.Bargain Feast 12-piece combo (RM55.90)- 12 pieces of chicken,- One large whipped potato, and- One 1.5L Pepsi bottle. This promotion is valid from 11 February onwards.You can find out more here.

10. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

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Single people, you can pamper yourself this Valentine's Day too!Enjoy a 12oz 'Sakura Dream Ice Blended' beverage for only RM10.Remember to show the 'Finger Love' gesture to the cashier to enjoy this deal.Promotion is only valid on 14 February.

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For couples, you can get the buy one, free one promo on 'Sakura Dream Ice Blended' beverage.This promotion only works when the 'Heart Shape' gesture is shown from both you and your partner. Promotion is only valid on 14 February.

11. Manhattan Fish Market

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The Manhattan Fish Market has a new dessert in town! The 'Strawberry Mud Pie'.Make a reservation and order two mains or a sharing platter to enjoy this deal!Available from 8 February to 16 February.

12. Xing Fu Tang

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Xing Fu Tang is having a buy one, free one promotion on its soft serve ice cream!Your choice of ice cream is 'Fresh Milk with Brown Sugar Boba' or the 'Strawberry Dream'.The promotion is valid until 16 February.

13. myBurgerLab

There are multiple Valentine's Day promotions to "win" at myBurgerLab. All you need to do is:Visit their Instagram page and click on their face filters.Play it in front of the cashier at any Lab from 7 to 29 February and get yourself the deal you land on.Remember, stories must be taken in front of the cashier in-store to be eligible and tag @myburgerlab to qualify!  We tried out the filter for ourselves! Here's how it looks:

Find out more here.

Check out our SAYS Makan Guide for more yummy places to eat and Like our new SAYS Makan Facebook if you’re a big foodie like us!

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3-Year-Old Dies After Being Left Alone For 5 Hours In A Kindergarten Principal's Car

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A three-year-old boy died after he was left for over five hours in a car driven by a kindergarten principal in Taman Ria, Sungai Petani, Kedah

The tragedy happened on Tuesday, 16 March.His death was confirmed while he was being transported from the kindergarten to Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital (HSAH) in Sungai Petani yesterday, according to a report in Harian Metro today, 17 March.

The victim had been going to the kindergarten for almost a year

At the kindergarten, the victim was under the care of a nanny since he started going there.According to Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Adzli Abu Shah, the kindergarten principal is a 49-year-old woman, who had been picking and sending home the victim on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.He said that preliminary investigations found that the kindergarten principal picked up the victim, who was three years and 11 months old, from his home at 7.45am yesterday.At the time, the victim was in good health and was placed in the back seat on the left side of the vehicle. There was another five-year-old child, who was sitting in the front passenger seat."However, upon arriving in front of the kindergarten, a teacher then took the child who was in the front passenger seat and went straight into the kindergarten, while the principal continued to park her car outside the kindergarten, before turning off the vehicle engine," he said in a statement today.

File photo of Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Adzli Abu Shah
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The victim was believed to be in the car from 8am to 12.15pm

The victim was in the car with its doors and mirrors closed. There was no ventilation."The incident was only noticed at 12.15pm when the principal wanted to send the victim back home, but could not find him in the classroom. The class teacher told the principal that the victim was not present at school, which made her run towards her car where she found the victim lying down and unconscious," he said.

The principal called an ambulance and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the victim, who remained unconscious

"The victim was then taken to the hospital by ambulance," Adzli said.Doctors who confirmed his death said that there were no traces of external injuries."The victim was sent to the Forensic Department of Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar for an autopsy," Adzli said, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 31 (1) (a) of the Children Act 2001.

Police have since arrested the principal

She was arrested to assist in the investigation. Her car was confiscated for further action.

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In an incident on Monday night, a woman who was driving in a drunken state crashed into two motorcyclists before fleeing from the scene:

                [VIDEO] Drink-Driver Allegedly Hits 2 Motorcyclists & Flees When They Question Her

"What police? Crash what? What motor?" she shouted angrily at the two men.

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Ayam Goreng McD Is Trending Again Because Of This Witty And Cute Ad By McDonald’s

Gaiss, remember the viral video about fried chicken??

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The one-minute-long video shows local actress Nabila Huda begging us not to search for ayam goreng viral on Google as she wants it for herself. And of course, the last thing she needs is for her father, legendary Malaysian rockstar Amy Search to overhear her say "TOLONG. JANGAN. SEARCH." Hehe so cute!

If you haven't seen the duo's funny and adorable interaction yet, watch it here:

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Well, guess what? The mastermind behind this viral video is none other than McDonald's Malaysia themselves. Sneaky!

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If you Google the phrase 'ayam goreng viral', it reveals the iconic Ayam Goreng McD that we have all come to love and enjoy. Remember back in 2017, when the fried chicken was reportedly sold out in many McDonald's outlets? Malaysians went crazy over it after McDonald's released this unforgettable ad that showcased the mouth-watering fried chicken. No wonder Nabila didn't want the fried chicken to go viral again. :p

It's crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and there's reeeeeally nothing like it

We love getting our hands messy every time we munch on the fried chicken. The spicy Ayam Goreng McD never fails to pack a punch with every bite.

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I mean... LOOK AT THAT.
We can totally picture ourselves savouring that spicy goodness right now. :9

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Are you drooling right now?? Because we are!

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That BITE... omg. We can actually hear the crunch!

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No, two pieces are never enough. MUST. GET. MORE!!

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There's no doubt that Ayam Goreng McD will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Can't wait to get your hands on the fried chicken again? Quickly order via McDelivery or drive-thru at your nearest McDonald's store before they run out once more!

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[JUST IN] 153 New COVID-19 Cases Recorded With 90 Linked To The KL Tabligh Cluster

A total of 153 new COVID-19 cases were recorded today, 21 March

This marks the seventh consecutive day of three-digit increase in COVID-19 cases, bringing the total tally to 1,183. On 20 March, a total of 130 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the country.27 patients made a full recovery today, bring the total number of the recovered patient to 114.

UPDATE: 153 new positive cases have been reported today bringing the total number to 1,183.Of the new cases, 90 are related to the tabligh gathering.27 cases have been cured as of March 21st, meaning 114 patients are confirmed recovered and discharged.— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 21, 2020

Of the 153 new cases, 90 are linked to the cluster cases from the tabligh gathering at Sri Petaling Jamek Mosque in Kuala Lumpur

The religious gathering was attended by over 14,500 Malaysians.With the new cases recorded today, 21 March, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases of Malaysians from the tabligh gathering has now crossed 700.

Meanwhile, one new death was reported today

The fourth death involved case 238, a 50-year-old Malaysian citizen.According to the Ministry of Health, this is in addition to the third death reported on Friday, 20 March.

Sadly there has been a fourth death involving case 238, a local man aged 50, who was part of the tabligh gathering.The patient was admitted to Melaka Hospital on March 12th and passed away at 10.30 am, today.@WHOWPRO @WHOMalaysia— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 21, 2020