You Can Now Get This Great Deal For The All-New iPhone SE With U Mobile From Only RM499

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U Mobile is making it easy for you to own the all-new iPhone SE from just RM499, and is offering free insurance to sweeten the deal!

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When you get the iPhone SE from U Mobile, you'll be able to enjoy incredible savings of up to RM1,500. Plus, U Mobile is providing you with free GoInsure 3 insurance to give you the ultimate peace of mind.The coverage includes:- RM10,000 for accidental death benefit- RM10,000 for accidental disability benefit- RM500 per annum for accidental medical expenses benefit- RM2,500 for bereavement expenses due to accident- RM2,500 for COVID-19 bereavement expenses benefit (for first month of enrolment)

Here are two easy ways you can own the iPhone SE with U Mobile's Unlimited HERO Postpaid Plans:

Own the iPhone SE from RM499 with the Standard Package

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For existing U Mobile subscribers, you can own the iPhone SE from RM499 when you subscribe to the P99 or P139 Unlimited HERO postpaid plan.

Own the iPhone SE from RM41 per month with UPackage instalment

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You can choose to purchase the iPhone SE in instalments with no interest charged. This means you can get the iPhone SE from just RM41 per month with the P99 or P139 Unlimited HERO postpaid plan. This package is available for both current and new customers.

The great thing about U Mobile's Unlimited HERO Postpaid Plans is that you get access to truly unlimited high-speed data

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Not only do the P99 and P139 plans come with unlimited high-speed data, you also get unlimited video streaming, unlimited calls, up to 50GB mobile hotspot, and 3GB roaming data.Plus, you won't have to worry about manually inserting your SIM card, because you can connect your device instantly with U Mobile eSIM.

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The all-new iPhone SE also comes with one-year subscription of Apple TV+ for free, which means you will have all kinds of entertainment at your fingertips.For eligible U Mobile customers, there's no upfront payments required at all. Instead, you'll get to enjoy incredible savings of up to RM1,500 when you get the iPhone SE with U Mobile.

On top of that, U Mobile is offering free GoInsure 3 personal accident insurance, with coverage of up to RM13,000 for up to 24 months

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PDRM Is Investigating The Use Of Horses & Helicopter During A Funeral Procession In Ipoh

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On Saturday, 27 November, a funeral procession was carried out that involved a helicopter and individuals on horses in Ipoh town

Videos showing the procession were uploaded and shared on social media.One of the videos showed the helicopter flying extremely low and scattering flower petals throughout the procession that had vehicles decorated with flowers and a few individuals on horses.It is said that the deceased was the owner of the oldest Indian traditional costume shop in Ipoh.

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The procession has run into trouble after a police report was lodged

According to Perak police chief Mior Faridalathrash Wahid, investigations were carried out to determine if there was any breach of regulations, including whether a permit had been obtained by the organiser."Processions or parades are not allowed according to the standard operating procedures set by the National Security Council (MKN), especially funeral processions," he was quoted as saying.

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Appropriate action is to be taken based on the report

Speaking during a press conference at the launch of the Perak Police Contingent's Special Crime Prevention Operation yesterday, Mior Faridalathrash said that the police will also check whether the organiser had received a green light from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia for the low flight path.

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Footage of the incident can be found below:


Ini 7 Senarai Idea Hadiah Kahwin Yang Menarik & Convenient Untuk Pengantin Baru

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Majlis perkahwinan merupakan satu acara di mana ramai ahli keluarga dan sahabat handai berkumpul untuk meraikan pasangan pengantin baru

Sebagai simbol meraikan hari istimewa pasangan mempelai, memberi hadiah perkahwinan juga sudah menjadi adat dalam kalangan masyarakat kita.Memandangkan ada kemungkinan besar majlis perkahwinan akan dibenarkan semula dalam tempoh masa terdekat, mungkin anda masih belum mempunyai idea untuk memberikan hadiah apa kepada kawan-kawan yang bakal berkahwin bukan?Jadi, apa kata anda cuci mata dan lihat cadangan hadiah kahwin yang kami akan kongsikan di bawah:

1. Barangan elektronik

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Siapa je yang tidak suka kalau dapat peralatan elektronik seperti vakum, seterika, microwave, periuk nasi, blender, dapur elektrik, coffee maker dan macam-macam lagi bukan? Sedikit sebanyak anda dapat mengurangkan kos pengantin untuk mengeluarkan duit selepas mereka berpindah ke rumah baru nanti.

2. Peralatan memasak

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Pengantin perempuan sudah pasti merasa sangat gembira jika mendapat set peralatan memasak seperti periuk dan kuali. Ini akan membuatkan mereka lebih bersemangat untuk memasak di dapur. Idea lain adalah anda juga boleh memberikan set pinggan mangkuk buat mereka.

3. Barangan hiasan rumah

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Kalau anda mahu memberikan hadiah yang unik atau lain dari yang lain, cadangan kami adalah dengan membeli barangan hiasan rumah lebih-lebih lagi bagi pengantin yang sukakan dekorasi. Antara idea barangan adalah seperti jam dinding, pokok artificial, lampu hiasan dan frame gambar.

4. Set cadar katil

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Barangan kelengkapan bilik tidur juga penting buat pengantin baru. Antara barangan yang paling penting adalah semestinya cadar katil. Anda boleh mendapatkan bermacam jenis set cadar katil yang cantik hanya melalui online seperti Shopee dan Lazada.

5. Rak serbaguna

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Bila dah lengkap peralatan rumah, sudah pasti pengantin memerlukan tempat yang cukup untuk meletakkan barang-barang mereka bukan? Oleh itu, kami mencadangkan anda untuk memberikan rak serbaguna kepada mereka. Seperti contoh, rak yang boleh DIY untuk meletakkan buku, kasut, perkakas dapur dan sebagainya.

6. Lukisan canvas

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Canvas frame seperti lukisan berwarna pastel atau kaligrafi nama Allah SWT juga menjadi pilihan ramai sebagai hadiah kahwin buat pasangan mempelai. Ia secara tidak langsung dapat menaikkan seri di rumah mereka.

7. Set langsir

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Selain daripada karpet, sejadah, cadar katil dan sarung bantal, langsir juga boleh dijadikan sebagai hadiah kahwin yang amat bermakna buat pengantin baru. Iyalah, kalau sudah pindah ke rumah baru sudah pastinya harus membeli langsir bukan? Sebaiknya anda memilih warna selamat seperti kelabu, hitam, cream atau putih supaya senang untuk mereka padankan dengan perabot rumah nanti.

Jadi, tunggu apa lagi? Kalau masih tak tahu nak bagi hadiah apa, lebih baik tanya terus dekat pengantin mereka nak hadiah apa. Lebih mudah dan jimat masa! :)

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[VIDEO] The 78-Year-Old Who Drove Against Traffic On The NPE Wanted To Commit Suicide

On the evening of 18 January, a mobile footage showing a white Perodua Axia being driven against the traffic flow on the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) near Taman Dato Harun went viral

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The less than three-minute-long video showed NPE patrol personnel trying to stop the driver. Other motorists also tried to get him to stop, but he just kept driving without being mindful of others.

In the video, which was filmed by a fellow road user, several motorists can be heard shouting at the driver to stop. But the driver refused to stop and drove even faster.An NPE Patrol personnel's attempt to get the driver to stop his car by giving chase on his motorcycle also failed. He even tried knocking on the car's window.However, the video shows the driver paying absolutely no heed to any instructions.

However, as traffic build-up obstructed his car, the driver tried to take a U-turn, cutting through several lanes in the wrong direction. At which point, the NPE patrol personnel finally stopped the car.

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The NPE patrol personnel, who questioned the driver, said that he had defecated on his seat and was in a confused state of mind

When asked why was he driving against the traffic flow and putting others at risk, the driver told patrol personnel that he wanted to "commit suicide".The NPE patrol personnel then contacted the driver's son, who took him home.While the patrol personnel did not lodge a police report, district traffic police decided to lodge a report, after the video went viral, under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act.

Next day, on 19 January, the 78-year-old driver, who is from Kuala Lumpur and used to work as a small-time contractor, was brought to the district Traffic Investigations and Enforcement Department

According to a report in the Malay Mail Online, Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zani Che Din confirmed that the driver was senile."He is known to suffer from hearing difficulties and often lost his way whenever he leaves the house," the Malay Mail Online quoted Mohd Zani as saying, who added that the suspect was released on police bail and investigations were ongoing.

You can watch the video of the incident here:

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Starbucks Just Launched A New Drink To Match Your Inner Mermaid

Starbucks just launched a new, fun mermaid-themed drink that would make any mermaid fan happy

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Starbucks' Fantasy Tail Frappuccino is an ice blended beverage that's a refreshing mix of dragon fruit and mango, topped with a generous dusting of blueberry powder and an edible pink chocolate mermaid tail

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The Fantasy Tail Frappuccino costs RM19.60 for a grande size, and RM20.65 for a venti.

Get your own Fantasy Tail Frappuccino at a Starbucks near you for a limited time only

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People Are Blown Away By This Man's Satisfying Method Of Wearing A Facial Mask

Unless you were blessed with the most conducive face shape, sheet masks never truly fit our faces perfectly.
They're either too big or too small and more often than not, we're left with just a crumpled piece of sheet on our face.

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One man, however, has gone viral for his satisfying ability to fit a facial mask onto his face

In a Tik Tok video circulating the Internet, the man was seen placing the sheet mask and smoothening it out to perfection with nothing but his fingers.The apt caption read: "I think this [guy's] full-time job is [to] paste handphone screen protector sia."

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Naturally, netizens have been left stumped by the man's first world skills

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HOWWWW pic.twitter.com/uLJVdEfkxc— karen (@krrxnx) April 18, 2019

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Several perplexed netizens even commented with photos of themselves wearing sheet masks to prove that it's no easy feat

 pic.twitter.com/ZuloUgxKTb— Eiza٭ (@eizaARDAN) April 18, 2019

What? pic.twitter.com/Zv7tftd6XF— Dionysus (@rozakbloop) April 18, 2019

While others just wanted to find out what brand of facial mask he used

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You can watch a full video of the man's nifty technique below:

I think this guy full time job is paste handphone screen protector sia laI think this guy full time job is paste handphone screen protector siaPosted by Zongino on Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Perfecting facial masks might be a struggle, but here's a technique to help you get rid of creases off of your sneakers:

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MOE: SPM And STPM Postponed To 2021 While PT3 And UPSR Are Cancelled

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has made several important announcements with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic

Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin broke the news regarding changes to the national education system during a special address at 4pm today, 15 April.

He said, "What's important right now is the children's safety."

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Here are several things you might have missed in the Education Minister's speech:

1. The ministry will announce the re-opening of schools at least two weeks prior to the actual date

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Dr Mohd Radzi said that MOE will work closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to determine a suitable date for the re-opening of schools. The decision will only be made once the ministry is truly confident that the situation has returned to normal.For now, the re-opening of schools will only involve students sitting for examinations such as Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM), as well as other international assessments.

2. National exams SPM, SVM, STPM and STAM will be postponed

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MOH announced that SPM, SVM, and STAM will be postponed to the first quarter of 2021.

Meanwhile, exam dates for the second semester of national pre-university programme STPM has been postponed to August 2020 and the third semester will be pushed to the first quarter of 2021.

3. MOE and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) have also decided that registrations for higher learning institutions will be pushed back

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Dr Mohd Radzi said, "Realising how the postponement of these examination dates will affect the intake of higher learning institutions, MOE and MOHE have decided to push back the registration dates for programmes such as foundation, matriculation, and diploma to July or August 2021."Meanwhile, university undergraduate registrations will be postponed to September or October 2021.

4. UPSR and PT3 are cancelled

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The minister reassured that although UPSR is cancelled, it will not affect the assessment of a student's mastery level after attending primary education. "MOE will introduce a new method to assess students for admissions to Fully Residential Schools (SBP), National Islamic Secondary Schools (SMKA), MARA Junior Science Colleges (MRSM), and Royal Military College (RMC)," he said.A new method will also be introduced as a replacement for PT3. Results obtained from this method will be one of the criteria for admissions to SBP and Technical Institutions.

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Lalui Beribu Episod Kegagalan Dalam Hidup, Akhirnya Lelaki Ini Berjaya Bergelar Doktor

Seringkali kita dengar, "gagal sekali tak bermakna, gagal selama-lamanya."
Ini kerana setiap kejayaan seseorang individu yang kita lihat hari ini, pastinya bermula dengan beribu episod kegagalan.

Begitulah kisah yang dialami oleh seorang lelaki bernama DrMidhat Nabil ini. Sejak di bangku sekolah lagi beliau bukanlah merupakan pelajar cemerlang dan setiap peperiksaan besar yang beliau duduki pastinya memberikan keputusan yang menghampakan.Selepas menerima keputusan SPM, beliau diberitahu gurunya bahawa masa depannya tidak akan cerah. Bayangkan hati mana tidak remuk apabila kata-kata seperti itu dilemparkan kepada diri anda. Apatah lagi oleh insan yang bergelar guru.

Midhat Nabil Ahmad Salimi memenangi Anugerah Emas dalam pameran ITEX 2016.
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Baca kisah inspirasi beliau di bawah. Semoga kita semua mendapat manfaat melalui kisah insan hebat ini:

THE STORY OF MY LIFE.Semalam telah diumumkan keputusan bagi peperiksaan UPSR 2016. Seramai 4,896 orang calon (1.11% dari jumlah calon keseluruhan) telah mendapat semua A bagi subjek yang telah mereka duduki. Syabas dan tahniah saya ucapkan kepada golongan yang sangat cemerlang ini. Kepada yang lain, pasti ada yang berdukacita di atas keputusan yang diambil. Mungkin ada yang rasa down dan demotivated. Walaubagaimanapun, ini hanyalah permulaan bagi suatu perjalanan panjang yang terpaksa ditempuh pada hari-hari yang mendatang. Kegagalan hari ini, tidak bermakna tidak boleh menempa kejayaan cemerlang dimasa hadapan.Saya terpanggil untuk berkongsi kisah pengalaman pembelajaran saya terdahulu. Ramai di kalangan pelajar saya sendiri menyangkakan bahawa saya adalah seorang yang cemerlang sejak di bangku sekolah lagi. Tetapi realitinya adalah tidak. Buat permulaan, keputusan UPSR saya adalah baik, di mana saya memperolehi 2A dan 3C. Selepas itu, prestasi akademik terus merundum, disebabkan oleh sifat malas belajar yang ada pada diri saya. Untuk keputusan PMR, saya hanya mendapat 2A sahaja dan C bagi subjek Matematik, sekaligus meranapkan impian saya untuk memasuki aliran Sains. Dengan berat hati, saya meneruskan pembelajaran di aliran Perakaunan. Tetapi nasib menyebelahi saya tidak lama selepas itu, di mana pihak sekolah membuka peluang kepada pelajar aliran lain yang ingin bertukar ke aliran Sains.

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Langkah ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan lagi pelajar aliran Sains di sekolah saya. Setelah berjumpa dengan Guru Besar untuk menyatakan hasrat saya untuk bertukar aliran, beliau pada mulanya tidak bersetuju untuk saya mengikuti aliran Sains disebabkan oleh faktor keputusan PMR yang tidak memberangsangkan. Saya bersungguh-sungguh berjanji kepadanya untuk belajar sebaik mungkin dan akhirnya beliau bersetuju untuk membenarkan saya memasuki aliran Sains.

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Bagaimanapun, menurutnya keputusan yang beliau lakukan adalah silap sama sekali. Subjek sains tulen adalah sangat susah untuk beliau, terutama subjek Matematik Tambahan yang dikatakan merupakan killer subject buat semua pelajar sains.

Sebaik mengikuti aliran Sains, saya telah merasakan bahawa saya telah membuat satu keputusan yang silap, di mana subjek-subjek Sains Tulen yang saya ambil adalah terlalu sukar untuk saya ikuti. Ditambah pula dengan subjek Metamatik Tambahan yang dianggap sebagai killer subject oleh semua pelajar aliran Sains. Setiap kali peperiksaan tahunan, saya akan mendapat antara keputusan yang tercorot di dalam kelas dan ini mengundang perasaan risau pada cikgu tingkatan saya (untuk subjek Matematik Tambahan, sekalipun tak pernah lulus). Akhirnya, apabila keputusan SPM sebenar telah diumumkan, keputusan yang diperolehi adalah sangat teruk. Cikgu tingkatan yang menyerahkan slip keputusan tersebut menyatakan bahawa saya memang tiada masa hadapan yang cerah dan di dalam hati saya mengakui akan pendapatnya.

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Selepas itu, saya cuba untuk mohon menyambung pengajian di pelbagai institusi, malangnya semua telah ditolak. Maka bermulalah episod saya sebagai seorang operator pengeluaran di kilang Denso di Bangi. Selepas 6 bulan, saya telah bertukar kerja sebagai pembantu jualan pula di farmasi Guardian, Kajang. Tidak lama selepas itu, saya mendapat maklumat bahawa bagi sesiapa yang tidak cemerlang semasa SPM, boleh menyambung pengajian di peringkat Pra-Sains di UiTM. Kursus Pra-Sains ini akan menggilap kembali pengetahuan subjek-subjek Sains Tulen sebelum diterima masuk ke program Diploma UiTM. Jika berjaya memperolehi CGPA 3.00 dan ke atas bagi semester pertama kursus Pra-Sains, layak untuk mengikuti program-program Diploma di UiTM. Tetapi jika CGPA kurang dari 3.00, maka terpaksa mengikuti semester kedua kursus Pra-Sains. Alhamdullilah, saya telah diterima masuk ke program ini di UiTM Jengka, Pahang.

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Nasib tetap tidak menyebelahi beliau. Dunianya terasa gelap kerana beliau tidak dapat meneruskan pengajian berikutan keputusan yang teruk. Beliau mendapat keputusan gagal dan diberhentikan.

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Malangnya, CGPA bagi semester pertama saya adalah 1.92 dan saya telah mendapat keputusan Gagal dan Diberhentikan. Apabila membaca keputusan tersebut, terus rasa dunia saya gelap gelita. Maka, saya kembali membuat kerja part-time selepas itu. Parents pun berasa sangat kecewa dan berputus asa dengan saya. Tetapi selang seminggu selepas itu, ibu saya telah mendapat satu panggilan dari pihak UiTM Jengka yang memaklumkan bahawa mereka ingin membenarkan saya untuk mengikuti pengajian semetser kedua Kursus Pra-Sains, memandangkan CGPA saya adalah kurang sedikit sahaja di bawah 2.00 Mendengar berita ini, saya telah berjanji di hadapan parents saya untuk benar-benar berubah dan tidak akan mengulangi lagi kesilapan yang lepas.

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Oleh itu, saya telah mengikuti semester kedua tersebut dan Alhamdullilah saya telah memperolehi GPA 3.25 Banyak perubahan yang telah saya lakukan, seperti rajin berjumpa dengan pensyarah, banyak mengulangkaji, mencari maklumat di perpustakaan dan menyertai study group.Semenjak itu, saya tidak lagi menoleh ke belakang dan mengekalkan momentum tersebut. Saya sambung pula pengajian di peringkat Diploma Kimia Perindustrian di UiTM Arau, Perlis. Selepas itu, saya menyambung pengajian di peringkat Ijazah Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan (Kepujian) Kimia dan telah berjaya menjadi pelajar pertama yang memperolehi keputusan Kelas Pertama bagi fakulti tersebut (PTPTN tak perlu bayar balik).

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Selepas itu, kejayaan demi kejayaan telah beliau kecapi. Beliau meneruskan pengajian Master dan Ph.D dalam bidang Chemical Engineering di University of Birmingham, UK.
Beliau dinobatkan 2 pelajar terbaik dalam program tersebut dan telah dicalonkan untuk anugerah Tesis Terbaik.

Pembentangan pertama kertas kerja penyelidikan.
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Kemudian membuat MSc. di dalam bidang Biochemical Engineering di School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK dan setelah menjadi antara 2 pelajar terbaik bagi program tersebut, terus ditawarkan tempat untuk membuat PhD di dalam bidang Chemical Engineering oleh universiti yang sama. Alhamdullilah, telah menamatkan pengajian PhD di dalam tempoh 4 tahun dan tesis telah dicalonkan untuk anugerah Tesis Terbaik.Jadi, tidak mustahil jika kita tidak berjaya pada masa kini, tidak bermaksud kita akan gagal selama-lamanya. Yang paling penting adalah belajar dari kegagalan yang lalu dan jangan sekali-kali berputus asa. Insya-Allah kalau saya boleh berjaya, anda semua pun pasti boleh melakukannya. Saya berpegang teguh dengan maksud Al-Quran, Surah ar-R'ad (ayat 11) yang bermaksud, "Sesungguhnya Allah tidak akan mengubah nasib sesuatu kaum sehingga mereka sendiri mengubah apa yang ada pada diri mereka".

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Alhamdullilah, sesungguhnya aku bersyukur kepadaMu di atas segala nikmat yang telah Kau berikan kepadaku selama ini, Amin. Akhir kata, jangan pernah mempersiakan peluang yang telah diberikan kepada kita, mungkin kita tidak akan merasai peluang kedua.Coretan jujur penulis yang suatu ketika dahulu pernah tidak diberikan apa-apa harapan oleh sesiapapun.Terima kasih tak terhingga kepada UiTM kerana menjadikan saya sebagaimana hari ini dan Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) kerana tempatku mencari rezeki, Syukur...

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[SHARE] 8 Cara Mudah Pelajar Universiti Boleh Buat Duit Serta Asah Softskill Mereka

Ada yang berpendapat, sewaktu zaman universiti inilah kita harus mencari pengalaman dengan bekerja sambilan. Namun, ada juga yang beranggapan, sewaktu zaman universiti kita hanya perlu fokus pada pelajaran.

Tetapi setelah kami membaca post saudara Muhammad Kasyfi di laman Facebook ini, kami berpendapat bahawa kerja sambilan sewaktu belajar memang menguntungkan. Bukan itu sahaja, ia juga dapat membantu anda mengasah softskills yang sedia ada. BACA SAMPAI HABIS:

Ada member tanya, macam mana nak buat duit waktu study tanpa kerja bawah orang. Dan alang-alang sekarang musim budak budak baru daftar uni, nah panduan untuk tidak hidup papa kedana.Aku tahu zaman sekarang student ramai dah masuk dalam bidang bisnes, dropship yang lagi senang. Tapi apa yang aku share bawah ni lebih kepada nak asah skill in real life dan softskill membuat jaringan dengan masyarakat.Bagi aku lah, rezeki tuhan luas dan senang sangat nak cari. Mau atau tak mau ja bergantung kepada diri kita sendiri. Sini aku lampirkan option untuk cari duit poket kalau hang ada komitmen lain (masih belajar). Mungkin ada yang dah tau lantak kau lah. Aku nak share dekat yang tak tau.

1. Servis hantar pergi balik kampus dan runner

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Benda ni applicable jika hang ada kereta sendiri. Aset yang paling power sebagai seorang student. Dah alang-alang setiap hari akan ke kelas, iklankan kepada siswa-siswa lain yang hang ada buat servis hantar ke kampus balik ke hostel/rumah sewa. Bayaran per ride dan cuba letakkan fixed amount.Misal kata dari rumah aku ke kampus dalam 5km. Dan aku akan melalui dua buah perumahan student dalam perjalanan ke kelas setiap hari. Setiap hari akan ada student lain yang nak tumpang dan aku ambil caj RM5 per ride. Dekat situ dah cut perbelanjaan minyak hari-hari ke kelas. Dan pada masa yang sama hang ada peluang untuk bina jaringan - tak kisahlah jaringan kawan baru mahupun jaringan bakal bini..hm.Anggaran untung - RM50 sehari kalau minima 6 trip.Cara kedua - ambil upah runner barang dapur atau barang keperluan. Bila alang2 hang singgah supermarket, iklankan kepada member2 student apa benda nak beli. Yang paling dapat sambutan adalah mineral water satu karton. Hang ambiklah sikit upah per item dalam seringgit dua. Orang pemalas nak pergi tu mesti tak kisah punya. Kalau 10 karton hang dah dapat 20 ringgit sekali pergi.

2. Bisnes servis makanan

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Nature student ni perangai depa kuat melantak. Letaklah bijih timah dalam nasik pun mungkin depa akan buat lauk (gurau-kang ada pembaris pergi letak betul-betul). Kat sini hang akan ada peluang yang besar. Salah satunya, beli mikrowave sendiri (ini aset). Takat rm250 dah boleh dapat sebijik yang ok. Dengan oven ni macam-macam benda boleh buat. Daripada roti, lasagna, kebab, piza sampailah ke kek.Buat. Kalau tak reti bake atau masak boleh praktis. Alah takat shawarma tu apalah yang susah sangat. Alasan takda resepi? Tu hang pi scroll fesbuk belungguk resepi2 aneh dan power. Letak dekat cafe atau surau. Komfem licin pelahap semua tu habiskan. Anggaran untung- RM50 sehari.

3. Bercucuk tanam

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Kalau rumah sewa ada tanah, tanamlah sayur atau apa-apa yang berbakti kepada tanah. Misal kata sayur, dah kelia hang pi pasar tani hujung minggu jual. Redah je mampus pi orang nak cakap apa.

4. Tukang kebun & tukang kemas

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Sewa tukang kebun kampus kau punya mesin rumput (kautim dengan dia), pergi ambil upah bersihkan laman jiran tu. Dah alang2 laman rumah dia macam reban, offer dia untuk clearkan laman.Dua - pergi cakap ke jiran tu yang hang offer servis kemas-mop-cuci rumah time weekend. Daripada habis masa weekend dengan dota je ye dok? Jiran tu mesti mau punyalah sebab kesian dekat hang, takpun dia pemalas nak kemas rumah sendiri macam aku. Upah boleh ambik bergantung pada besar rumah. Sehari boleh jejak seratus dua kalau hang power mengayat.

5. Ambil upah menjahit

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Hang terer menjahit? Power. Ambil upah jahit tepi waktu weekend pun hang dah boleh hidup senang tak harapkan megi buat alas perut.

6. Guna 'kuasa mistik'

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Student ni ada satu power yang mistik. Iyelah nama pun student, maka kat situ depa simpati kat hang. Dan hang ada peluang jual servis dengan senang hati. Tak kira lah servis tolong cuci kereta luar dalam ke, servis tolong abang kakak yang tengah kusut FYP tu ke, kalau hang power design, buat service design2 event atau logo (ini aku cakap memang masyuk). Buatlah servis apa pun, asalkan bukan servis jual badan dan servis kunyit.

7. Private tutor

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UPSR-PT3-SPM-STPM private tutor. Kalau hang tu power arab, boleh buat totor untuk STAM, takpun kalau power ngaji boleh ajar makcik-makcik baca quran malam-malam atau weekend. Upah ambik ikhlas hati pon boleh. Jangan berkira upah sebab hang kongsi ilmu. Tu upah dekat akhirat lagi banyak Tuhan bagi. Allahu...

8. Pandai-pandailah

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Pandai-pandailah hang tambah sendiri. Takkan semua benda nak kena ajar. Loloskan diri anda daripada bergantung kepada duit pt atau mara. Setakat elaun sebulan RM600 tu apalah sangat. Bukan banyak mana pun.

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8coin (dahulunya 8Share) adalah platform ganjaran sehenti Malaysia untuk pengguna media sosial yang suka mendapatkan barangan percuma, dan memperoleh wang tambahan setiap bulan.

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Caranya cukup mudah dengan hanya kongsikan artikel menarik yang disediakan di sana. Setiap klik pada artikel yang dikongsikan akan memberikan coin atau kredit kepada anda.Maklumat lanjut sila layari 8coin.my.

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[VIDEO] Lelaki Ini Excited Ingat Dapat Hadiah 'Kerusi Gaming', Tapi Lain Pula Yang Sampai

Pasti kita sudah biasa mendengar kes beli barang online tapi selalu dapat tidak sama macam apa yang ditunjukkan oleh penjual

Oleh kerana membeli secara online lebih cepat dan mudah, ramai yang 'tutup mata' saja dengan kes-kes ditipu penjual seperti itu.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi kepada seorang lelaki apabila videonya tular di TikTok baru-baru ini. Dia dikatakan mendapat hadiah kerusi gaming daripada seseorang dan sempat merakam videonya semasa unboxing kerusi tersebut.Tetapi apa yang menimbulkan dekah ramai apabila ada plot twist di hujung videonya itu. Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

  @edysport_ pHP ##foryou ##foryoupage ##fyp ##fyp ##ohno ##domine  bunyi asal  - Ig edy_sport

Ingatkan dapat kerusi gaming, rupa-rupanya kerusi makmal komputer

Menerusi video berdurasi 37 saat itu, kelihatan lelaki berkenaan yang dikenali sebagai Edy Sport menunjukkan reaksi gembiranya ketika kerusi gaming itu tiba.Gara-gara terlalu seronok, Edy siap menari ditepi kotak besar yang kononnya ada kerusi gaming tersebut dan mengeluarkan satu persatu bahagian kerusi untuk dipasang.Namun di akhir video, riak muka Edy bertukar apabila dia mula mengesan sesuatu yang tidak kena dan baru dia perasan bahawa kerusi gaming berwarna biru yang disangkanya dapat sebagai hadiah itu rupa-rupanya adalah kerusi makmal komputer.

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"Baru nak tumpang gembira, aku rasa sedih dan kelakar at the same time. Sorry lah bang saya tergelak!" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video Edy telah mendapat 513.9k views, 40.7k likes dan 383 comments di TikTok. Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata warganet turut terhibur dengan reaksi Edy yang mengundang dekah itu.Mereka tidak dapat menafikan video itu agak sedih kerana Edy telah di'scam' oleh pemberi hadiah tersebut, tetapi majoriti mereka tergelak kerana muka Edy yang pada mulanya sangat excited terus berubah sebab kecewa.Antara komen-komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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UKM Removes Dress Code Rule Banning Cheongsams And Sarees In Response To Online Criticism

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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has removed a dress code policy banning cheongsams and sarees for its convocation ceremony following a public outcry

According to the new guideline published on the UKM website, graduates may wear any traditional attire, no longer specifying which traditional outfits are prohibited.The guideline stated that female graduates can choose to wear baju kurung, lounge suits, long-sleeved blouses, long skirts, or dark-coloured trousers that cover the ankles.Meanwhile, male graduates were allowed to wear any type of national attire as long as it is appropriate for a formal convocation ceremony and it covers their ankles.

The dress code guidelines for the UKM convocation ceremony have been updated on their website.
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Previously, UKM faced criticism from the public after it released a dress code policy banning sarees and cheongsams for their convocation

In response to the earlier guideline, lawyer and activist Siti Kassim criticised UKM on her Facebook page, indicating that it was offensive of UKM to dictate which traditional clothing is appropriate or not."I really take offense to this because they think they can dictate us on what clothes we can use (wear), especially our traditional clothes," said Siti in a video."This is too much. The infiltration, monitoring, and controlling by these people really makes me angry. Speak up and rise people, we have to reject this kind of control over our lives."She also questioned when sarees or cheongsams have ever been prohibited from being worn by parents or graduates at convocation ceremonies.Social media users also condemned the dress code policy, claiming that it encourages "supremacist policies".

The dress code policy was released by UKM for its 50th convocation ceremony.
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Read the full story on what the public had to say about UKM's convocation dress code:

                Netizens Question Why Cheongsam & Saree Are Not Allowed In UKM Convocation Dress Code

The university has since removed the poster from its official website.

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"Hang Tak Kenai Aku Siapa" - Pelajar Ditumbuk Guru Disiplin 'Samseng' Di Kedah

"Hang tak kenai, aku siapa!" - Itulah ungkapan yang dikeluarkan oleh seorang guru disiplin ketika memarahi seorang pelajar tingkatan 4 di sebuah sekolah di Alor Setar, Kedah.

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Mangsa, Nahar Danial Aiman Naharudin, 14 ditumbuk di belakang kepala, muka, bahu serta disepak kerana tidak berpakaian kemas ketika ke sekolah.Insiden tersebut berlaku pada jam 7.40 pagi Rabu lalu di depan pintu pagar sekolah. Katanya, dia tidak sempat meamsukkan baju ke dalam seluar akibat terlewat bangun dan bergegas ke sekolah. "Cikgu disiplin tegur saya, baju saya tak masuk dalam dan saya tuck in masuk dalam balik. Dia luku kepala saya dan saya kata cikgu jangan main kepala saya. Saya sakit kepala dan tiba-tiba dia pukul belakang kepala saya" katanya semasa ditemuramah wartawan Astro Awani.

Katanya lagi, guru tersebut seterusnya bersikap lebih agresif dengan menyepak dirinya dan berkata "Hang tak kenai aku siapa!"

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Danial yang pernah mengalami patah bahu merasakan kesakitan lalu menghubungi bapanya yang pada ketika itu berada di rumah. Jelas mangsa, ini kejadian yang kedua ke atas dirinya selepas ditampar kerana berambut panjang tahun lalu. Bapa mangsa, Naharudin Aizan, 38, berkata dia terkejut dengan apa yang berlaku semasa dihubungi oleh anaknya. Dia kemudiannya meminta isterinya ke sekolah untuk membawa pulang anak mereka. Dia mengambil keputusan untuk melaporkan kepada polis walaupun pihak sekolah pada awalnya mahu berbincang terlebih dahulu kerana baginya tindakan guru tersebut seumpama samseng."Seolah-olah dia menunjukkan diri dia sebagai sekorang guru disiplin yang samseng. Kalau nak samseng bukan di dalam kawasan sekolah tetapi di luar," katanya.

Menurut Naharudin lagi, sebagai seorang guru disiplin dia tidak seharusnya mempamerkan sikap sebegitu kerana seolah-olah dia mengajar pelajar tersebut untuk turut menjadi samseng

Sementara itu, jurucakap Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Kedah, ketika dihubungi mengesahkan insiden berkenaan dan menyerahkannya kepada pihak polis untuk siasatan. Bagaimanapun, Menteri Pendidikan, Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid mahu Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Kedah menyelesaikan sendiri kes tersebut.

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Saksikan video temuramah mangsa di bawah:

Cikgu disiplin 'samseng'#HariIni8: [VIDEO] Cikgu disiplin 'samseng', tumbuk pelajar depan sekolah #AWANIhi8Posted by Astro AWANI on Wednesday, 8 February 2017

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9 Stunning Places You Absolutely Must Visit At Lake Toba

If you’ve never heard of Lake Toba in Indonesia, you’ve been missing out on one of nature’s best marvels

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Not only is Lake Toba the world’s largest volcanic lake covering an area of 1,707 km², it is also surrounded by stunning mountains, waterfalls, hot springs, and many cultural villages.Even crazier still, there’s an island almost the size of Singapore within Lake Toba itself, and it's called Samosir island—home to the Batak people. While it has become a relatively popular tourist destination, much of its natural beauty remains intact, making it one of the most attractive places to visit in Indonesia.

Here are the top spots to visit at Lake Toba:

1. Sipoholon hot springs, the best place to take a bath

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It’s said that soaking in these sulphur-springs pools brings a variety of health benefits plus radiant, glowing skin. Surrounded by orange and white limestones, Sipoholon hot springs makes for a relaxing yet Insta-worthy spot.Location: Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency

2. Nantampukmas Nests, from a bird’s point of view

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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to wake up as a nestling in its mother’s nest, you don’t have to guess anymore. Get into one of these man-made nests nearby Nantampukmas Hotel and see the amazing views from a whole new perspective.Location: Sidikalang, Kabupaten Pakpak Bharat

3. Tuk Tuk, where the tourists flock

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After all the hikes, hot springs and waterfalls, here’s where you come to stay the night. Tuk Tuk is on Samosir island, where all the good resorts, restaurants, and touristy shops are at. Just make sure you catch the last ferry in, or you'll be stuck out for the night!Location: Simanindo, Samosir Island

4. Sipiso-piso waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Indonesia

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This waterfall has the highest plunge in Indonesia at 120m. For those of you who are adventurous, make your way down to the bottom of the waterfall to experience the gush of Sipiso-piso on your backs.Location: Tongging, Merek

5. Mount Sibayak, a volcano worth the climb

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Rising up to 7,257 feet, Mount Sibayak is one the most popular volcanoes to climb in Indonesia. Hikers recommend trekking from 3am onwards to enjoy the starlight and arrive at the summit just in time for a breathtaking sunrise.Location: Jaranguda, Doulu, Kabupaten Karo, Berastagi

6. Tomok Village, the cultural heritage of the Batak

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For a cultural experience, head over to Tomok Village, featuring stunning Batak traditional houses, stone statues, and many historical sites. Learn more about the Batak people, how they live, and bring home a piece of Batak culture.Location: Tomok, Samosir Island

7. Pusuk Buhit, where the greens go on forever

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One of the volcanic mountains around the area, Pusuk Buhit is a decent hike with an extraordinary view. Make it up to the peak to enjoy the panoramic scenery of Lake Toba and its surroundings that will leave you lost for words.Location: Close to Pangururan, west of Samosir Island

8. Sapo Juma, a garden villa overlooking Lake Toba

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This field of flowers is actually a garden villa with a top view of Lake Toba. Walk through a field of beautiful colours, take as many selfies as you can, and find a nice spot to marvel at the awe-inspiring Lake Toba from above.Location: Tongging, Merek

9. Lake Sidihoni, the lake within Lake Toba

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You’ll probably see more buffaloes than people here, but there's something transcendent about staring at one of the few lakes within a lake in the world. To get here, you’ll have to go through rough roads on motorbike and hike a distance, but the experience is priceless.Location: East of Pangururan, Samosir Island

Located in the northern region of Sumatra, Indonesia, Lake Toba is just a short flight away from Kuala Lumpur

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Previously, travellers would have to fly to Medan, but now you can fly directly into Silangit (Lake Toba), saving time and bringing you closer to all the attractions.


Jika Anda Mengalami 5 Tanda Penyakit Gastrik Ini Dalam Badan, Dapatkan Rawatan Segera

Seperti yang kita tahu, penyakit Gastrik boleh merosakkan lapisan yang melindungi dinding perut kita. Selain itu, ia juga boleh memberikan kesan yang teruk kepada badan seseorang.

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Gastrik adalah sakit dibahagian perut yang membuatkan anda tidak selesa. Penyakit ini terdiri daripada 3 jenis iaitu:Gastritis ringan: Inflamasi (pembengkakan) pada bahagian lapisan perut bersentuhan dengan makanan.Gastritis berat: Berlaku kecederaan (luka) berpanjangan pada bahagian lapisan perut yang bersentuhan dengan makanan.Ulser gastrik (peptic ulcer): Merujuk kepada ulser perut. Ulser memberi maksud sejenis luka terbuka. Darah boleh dikesan dalam muntah atau najis.

Antara punca-punca Gastrik yang anda perlu tahu dan elakkan jika sudah kritikal:

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Sel perut kita menghasilkan asid hidroklorik yang berfungsi untuk mencerna makanan. Sel perut pula menghasilkan lapisan mukosa yang dianggap sebagai pelindung daripada kesan asid hidroklorik kerana asid ni bersifat agak kuat di dalam perut kita.Antara penyebab penyakit Gastrik ini boleh menyerang seseorang adalah:Pengambilan makanan yang berlebihan pada satu masaPengambilan makanan yang berlemak, pedas, berkafein, bergas secara tidak terkawalWaktu makan tidak teraturPerokok/perokok pasifPengambilan ubat tahan sakit seperti aspirinPengambilan alkoholSebelum keadaan menjadi lebih kritikal, anda perlu merujuk kepada pakar untuk mendapatkan rawatan yang selanjutnya.Ini antara 7 tanda-tanda Gastrik yang tinggi dalam badan seseorang:

1. Kembung perut

Perut kembung disebabkan perut mengeluarkan asid penghadaman terlalu berlebihan kesan daripada kerosakan saraf di dinding perut bahagian dalam. Asid berlebihan tersebut akan melalui usus dan bertindak balas dan membentuk gas atau angina perut dan seterusnya menyebabkan usus menjadi tegang dan kembung.

2. Senak perut

Sakit perut pada bahagian atas perut (antara pusat dan tulang bawah dada) sama ada di bahagian tengah atau kiri dan boleh merebak ke belakang.

3. Pedih ulu hati

Pedih ulu hati merupakan satu keadaan yang mana kandungan asid dalam perut masuk semula ke dalam saluran pemakanan (esofagus) bersama-sama makanan yang dihadam. Keadaan ini sering menyebabkan ketidakselesaan kepada mana-mana individu dan secara tidak langsung ia menyebabkan rasa seakan-akan terbakar di bahagian dada atau tekak.

4. Kerap muntah

Kerap muntah antara simptom gastrik yang mana isi muntahnya mungkin jernih, kuning, atau kehijauan, mengandungi jalur darah atau darah sepenuhnya bergantung pada tahap gastrik.

5. Badan berasa lemah dan lesu

Apabila sakit ini telah menyerang badan anda, secara automatik badan anda akan sentiasa lemah dan lesu kerana menahan sakit yang sememangnya membuatkan badan tidak selesa dan penat.

Oleh itu, anda perlu mengetahui cara untuk merawat penyakit ini supaya tidak bertambah teruk. Yang paling penting, elakkan segala punca yang boleh menyebabkan anda diserang penyakit ini.

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PM Ismail Appeals To SG Govt To Save Nagaenthran Who Is To Be Hanged For Drug Trafficking

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has written to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong seeking leniency in the case of a mentally disabled Malaysian scheduled to be hanged on 10 November

Bernama reported today, 7 November that Ismail has asked Lee to look into staying the execution of Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam in order to seek a fresh application for presidential clemency.Nagaenthran's application for presidential clemency was rejected on 1 June 2020.He was arrested by Singaporean authorities on 22 April 2009, and charged with smuggling 42.72g of diamorphine into Singapore in a bundle strapped to his thigh at the Woodlands Checkpoint.He was sentenced to death by the High Court of Singapore on 22 November 2010, despite testifying that he was coerced by a man who assaulted him and threatened to murder his girlfriend.During a forensic psychiatric evaluation, Nagaenthran was also diagnosed with a borderline intellectual disability, with an IQ of 69. However, the court decided that Nagaenthran had still failed to prove his case.

According to reports, Ismail said he has no intention to interfere in Singapore's laws, but appealed for leniency on humanitarian grounds

Noting that he understands that the legal process has been exhausted, Ismail said he is appealing for leniency with the hope that it will be considered "purely on humanitarian grounds", reported Malaysiakini."As a lawyer myself, I know that the legal and judicial systems of Malaysia and Singapore share many similarities. I believe there is still room for the government of Singapore to consider granting a stay of execution and allowing for a new petition for presidential clemency in the case of Mr Nagaenthran a/l K Dharmalingam," he wrote in the letter, according to MalaysiaNow.The letter addressed to Lee was dated 3 November.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
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Meanwhile, Nagaenthran's lawyers have made a final attempt to save him with his case to be heard at the Singapore High Court on Monday

According to Malaysiakini, Nagaenthan's Malaysian counsel N Surendran explained they are challenging the execution on grounds that it is unconstitutional for Singapore to execute a "mentally disabled person".The constitutional challenge is set to be heard in the Singapore High Court on at 2:30pm tomorrow."If successful, the execution will stay as we are seeking a prohibitory order in respect of the execution," Surendran was quoted as saying by the portal today.

Late last month, the Singaporean government sent a chilling letter to his mother in Ipoh informing her of his upcoming execution

The letter was made public in a Facebook post by Nagaenthran's Singapore-based lawyer M Ravi, who called the execution "despicable", especially with Deepavali drawing close."How insensitive [are] the prison authorities to tell his family to come to Singapore and prepare for his funeral during Deepavali?" Ravi questioned.The letter, dated 26 October from the Singapore Prison Service and addressed to Panchalai Supermaniam who lives in Ipoh, then went viral, with VICE World News first reporting about it.It reads: "Please be informed that the death sentence passed on your son, Nagaenthran A/L K Dharmalingam, will be carried out on 10 November 2021 (Wednesday)."The prison authorities also states that they will help facilitate the family's visit from Malaysia and listed Singapore's COVID-19 requirements for travellers.

Since the letter was shared, more Malaysian and Singaporean activists and rights groups have called for the halt of Nagaenthran's execution:

                People Urge SG Govt To Stop Execution Of Mentally Disabled M'sian Who Was A Drug Mule

"Nagaenthran is no ordinary death row prisoner; he suffers from mental disability... Despite this, Singapore has over...

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Earlier this year, the Federal Court freed Muhammad Lukman Mohamad from the death penalty over two counts of drug trafficking:

                Man Who Sold Cannabis Oil To Help Patients Suffering From Cancer Escapes Death Penalty

He will be freed after receiving his corporal punishment.

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Twenty3 Founder Opens Up About How Depression Led To The Shutdown Of Her Activewear Brand

Earlier this year, Sherlyn Tan founder of Twenty3 decided to cease their sportswear line Move by Twenty3, after having been in operation since 2016

Move by Twenty3 collection
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From her humble beginnings of owning an online blogshop selling pre-loved clothes, she decided to take it up a notch by producing her own clothing designs women can wear and feel confident in. She has definitely come a long way since then. Her clothing store Twenty3 - named after the age when she first started her company - currently has three different branches in Malaysia and has since expanded to Australia.In their first year alone, the small team of three including her, raked in close to RM1 million. By their second year, the numbers increased to USD1 million in sales.

She recently made an announcement on her social media account that their activewear line will be discontinued

    We all have ups and downs in life. Including me. Many entpreneurs arent like what the society expectated or portrayed. We have our struggles especially when we are a local fashion brand. Ever since I started the business, I rarely had a day off, even having a salary is consider luxury to me. And this is the truth behind all the entrepreneurs. With limited funds and limited resources, we can only do what we can do the best. I've always worked really hard my entire life to sustain Twenty3. I personally love @movebytwenty3 the most as the memories were intensed. But sometimes letting go is a better choice at this moment. In the past we survived from economy downturn, GST that seriously affecting the cash flow, high increment in production cost due to weakened currency and tons of production problem. All these doesn't affect our heart to deliver our motto for the brand. Unfortunately we couldn't keep up with the rising cost, and the reduction in the market selling price. Sometimes, we just gotta do what we think is right. And be confident about it. And I never regret starting @movebytwenty3 it was a fantastic journey. Let it l end at its beautiful peak, with our heart and effort full with love and hard work. Thank you so much to all of you who had supported us in the past 2 years. A post shared by   Sherlyn   (@thesammichgirl) on Mar 20, 2018 at 2:29am PDT

The news was well-received by fans and friends who sent their support and well-wishes

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Image via Sherlyn/Instagram

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It wasn't all as easy as it sounds. Before starting her sportswear collection, Sherlyn shared that she went through one of the lowest points in her life. The final straw hit her when she contracted dengue and fell into depression, even to the point of becoming suicidal

"I would hibernate for weeks and cut myself. I would hear lots of voices in my head, telling me to go die and kill myself."
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Despite her struggles, she persevered and found a way to rise above her misery - through exercise.

Sherlyn often shared about how often social media doesn't portray the reality of someone's life - only revealing the good sides and not the bad.
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In an attempt to help beat her depression, her boyfriend took her to a workout session and she soon became hooked on getting fitter

“My biggest gripe was the horrible neon clothing from the big athletic clothing retailers and their uninspired designs. I took it upon myself to create my own cute gym gear that I could wear outside of the gym as well, which became MOVE,” she said.

“Exercising is as much a mental activity as it is a physical one."
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"People were slut-shaming me, complaining that I shouldn't be modelling for my own clothing brand because I'm fat. They shamed me for my fat armpits and thunder thighs," she said.

Her aim was to create a brand that empowered women to live a fitter and healthier lifestyle and to be able to feel good about their body - no matter what size they had.

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She achieved that goal as Move eventually grew to become more than just gym clothes; it became a community of MOVErs that guided and supported each other through communal workouts and sharing sessions

“Our largest workout event managed to gather 100 girls determined to break their limits!”

A large part of MOVE was the community of fans that grew together.
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“Many of them joined along for the ride purely because of my enthusiasm to help people make a change in their lives and to break their limits. When my mental health took a decline last year, I could no longer provide the encouragement and support that they needed.”

On top of her battles with anxiety, the rising production costs and influx of cheap activewear in the market forced her to make the difficult decision of shutting down the business

Back then, Sherlyn felt that her sportswear line was worth taking the risk and would succeed because ‘there weren’t many big sportswear brands in the country making affordable athleisure at the time.’“However, I couldn’t let go of my principles of maintaining good design and quality construction, but it became apparent that the industry and consumers were moving in the opposite direction,” the 31-year-old confessed.It has been a difficult journey through the ups and downs, but Sherlyn hopes for a better future.

Sherlyn with the Twenty3 team at KL Fashion Week
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As for her future plans? “I’m taking a bit of a hiatus this year to rediscover myself and to regain control of my mental health,” she said.

Image via Sherlyn Tan/Instagram

“... during my therapy sessions with my psychiatrist, we talked a lot about my childhood, which spurred an impulsive idea to create a t-shirt collection centered around our childhood, with a good portion of the sales going straight to the artists. It sounds like a risky, loss-making project on paper, but it’s what’s inspiring me right now: to get back to my roots.”“Similarly for Twenty3, I want to bring it back to its roots, to make the experience of shopping online intimate again, like how it was when it was just me running a little blogshop from my boyfriend’s bedroom.”

Image via Sherlyn/Instagram

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Hukum Mengucapkan “Merry Christmas” Kepada Mereka Yang Beragama Kristian. Haram Ke Tak?

Malaysia pada hari ini didiami oleh pelbagai bangsa, kaum dan etnik dari Perlis hingga ke Sabah dan Sarawak

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Dengan kepelbagaian kaum dan etnik ini maka wujud pula kepelbagaian budaya, bahasa, agama dan adat resam.Justeru, setiap rakyat dalam negara ini sepatutnya sudah lama memahami bahawa perkara berkaitan agama adalah amat sensitif dan perlu dihormati. Sejak bertahun-tahun lamanya, rakyat dalam negara ini sudah diasuh supaya menghormati agama, budaya dan amalan keagamaan bangsa lain.

Setiap kali tibanya bulan Disember, soalan yang sering berlegar-legar dalam kalangan umat Islam adalah, hukum mengucapkan "Merry Christmas" kepada mereka yang beragama Kristian

Perkara ini juga sering kali menimbulkan salah faham baik dalam kalangan bukan Muslim, malah umat Islam sendiri.

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Merry menurut English Oxford Living Dictionaries adalah “cheerful and lively” (ceria dan meriah) manakala Christmas pula bermaksud “The annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on 25 December in the Western Church” (Festival tahunan penganut Kristian bagi menyambut kelahiran Christ, diadakan pada 25 Disember di Gereja Roman Katolik).

Membicarakan isu ini, Pejabat Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan pernah mengeluarkan kenyataan tentang hukum mengucapkan "Merry Christmas" kepada penganut agama Kristian

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Terdapat berbeza pandangan dalam kalangan ulama' tentang hukum mengucapkan tahniah bagi perayaan bukan Muslim atau dalam konteks soalan, Hari Krismas. Ini kerana, sebahagian ulama’ yang mengharamkannya melihat ucapan “tahniah” ini membawa konotasi seakan mengiktiraf dan mengakui agama lain. Manakala, bagi ulama’ yang membenarkannya pula melihat ia cuma sebagai satu bentuk penghargaan dan tanda penghormatan atas dasar sesama manusia tanpa bertujuan mengiktiraf kebenaran agama lain.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Walau bagaimanapun, berdasarkan data yang dikeluarkan oleh Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia pada tahun 2010, jumlah penganut Kristian di Malaysia adalah ketiga terbesar di Malaysia iaitu mencapai 9.2% daripada keseluruhan rakyat Malaysia. Ia meliputi beberapa aliran dalam Kristian iaitu Anglican, Baptist, Brethren, gereja-gereja tanpa aliran khusus, gereja-gereja Karismatik, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian dan Roman Catholic. Melihat kepada hal ini, keberadaan dan hak mereka untuk hidup bersama-sama sebagai sebahagian daripada rakyat Malaysia perlu diraikan dengan sewajarnya.

Oleh yang demikian, setelah diamati dan ditekuni isu ini dengan berhemah, selain perbincangan dengan pakar serta kembali kepada rujukan yang muktabar, Pejabat Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan berpendapat hukum mengucapkan "Merry Christmas" adalah HARUS

Sebagaimana firman Allah SWT:

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Ayat di atas tidak hanya menggalakkan seseorang berlaku adil dan saksama kepada orang-orang yang bukan Muslim, yang tidak memerangi, iaitu tidak menunjukkan permusuhan kepada kaum Muslimin dalam agamanya. Tegasnya, mereka itu tidak menaruh niat permusuhan atau peperangan terhadap kaum Muslimin, malah ayat itu juga menggalakkan supaya berbuat baik dan memberikan layanan yang sempurna kepada mereka.

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Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan berkata, "Ucapan Merry Christmas adalah sekadar ungkapan untuk menzahirkan kegembiraan sambutan itu. Golongan Muslim boleh mengucapkannya kepada orang Kristian, dengan syarat mereka tidak memuliakan agamanya.""Penting untuk kita wujudkan kesedaran mengenai perkara ini agar tak timbul sebarang kekeliruan. Hiduplah secara harmoni bersama agama-agama lain," tambahnya lagi.

Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan.
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Sebelum ini, beberapa kumpulan Muslim konservatif berkata, orang Islam tidak dibenarkan mengucap 'Merry Christmas' kepada penganut Kristian.

Sumber: Pejabat Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan.

Boleh baca juga garis panduan orang Islam dalam merayakan Hari Kebesaran  agama orang bukan Islam di laman sesawang Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)

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[VIDEO] Couple Offering A Meal To Kids Loitering Outside KFC Will Bring You To Tears

A video showing a woman offering a bag of fried chicken to two children loitering outside a KFC outlet in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah has won Malaysians' hearts online

In the 13-second long video, once the woman handed them the KFC meal, the children can be seen quickly fumbling through the bag with excitement to see what is inside.Before the video ends, the man behind the camera calls out to the children and both of them give him a thumb-up as thanks."The moment when you see this true reaction from the less fortunate kids. I'm speechless," netizen Samuel Lee Wui Phung wrote in the caption of the video."God bless. COVID virus (sic), [please] go away! The people are suffering."

Image via Samuel Lee Wui Phung (Facebook)

Speaking to SAYS, Lee said he initially gave the children RM3

He said the incident took place at 2.30pm on Sunday, 1 November, while he and his girlfriend were out buying lunch for his employees."I saw the kids and they look like they are homeless or pendatang asing tanpa izin (PATI). I don't know lah what is their status. So I decided to give them money," said Lee, who runs a car repair garage and a sneaker shop."At first, I give them RM3 only." "I see the brother and sister counted the money so happily, then I took [my phone out] to record the 'moment'."Lee said when his girlfriend came out from the KFC outlet for the second time, she told him that she bought one set of KFC's dinner plate combo for them.According to his girlfriend, the set meal came with fried chicken, rice, and a beverage.

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At the time of writing, the video has gone viral with over 4,500 likes and 1,400 shares

Many netizens thanked Lee for helping the children.

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Meanwhile, some Facebook users said watching the video had brought them to tears.

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Why Was The March For Free Speech In Paris A Big Display Of Hypocrisy?

On 11 January 2015, some 3.7 million people joined some 40 Presidents and Prime Ministers in the unity march in France in what the New York Times has dubbed "the most striking show of solidarity in the West against the threat of Islamic extremism"

Arm in arm, world leaders, left to right: Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, British Prime Minister David Cameron, Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, European Union President Donald Tusk, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, Jordan's Queen Rania, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and other guests.
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Record crowds were seen in Paris today as an estimated two million people took to the streets in protest against the massacres.
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They were responding to the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris

French President Francois Hollande is surrounded by leaders including Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (left), Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (fourth right), Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita (third right) and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (right).
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As the New York Times described:"Jews, Muslims, Christians, atheists and people of all races, ages and political stripes swarmed central Paris beneath a bright blue sky, calling for peace and an end to violent extremism."

Before we explain why the march on Sunday was the biggest display of hypocrisy, just to give you a head start, as these wide shots reveal, the world leaders were NOT really part of the march at all. But conducted a mere photo-op on empty, guarded street.

Seems world leaders didn't "lead" #CharlieHebdo marchers in Paris but conducted photo op on empty, guarded street pic.twitter.com/bhhXgAhqDR— Borzou Daragahi (@borzou) January 12, 2015

All those world leaders: not exactly "at" the Paris rallies. pic.twitter.com/YPFq1sMf88— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) January 12, 2015

This is what pseudo-solidarity looks like. World leaders marching in #Paris not actually on protest but photo opp. pic.twitter.com/Sz1k0uvGo9— Gerry Hassan (@GerryHassan) January 12, 2015

To show their commitment to free speech MT @mattsteinglassThey should have banned press from showing the full photo pic.twitter.com/NqqwO2Qlcn— Borzou Daragahi (@borzou) January 12, 2015

After the march for unity in Paris, Khairy Jamaluddin, Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister, who wasn't at the march, tweeted:

I condemn again the Charlie Hebdo murders but the unity march was nauseating.— Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) January 11, 2015

While some disagreed, some agreed, many were left confused. Khairy was in fact pointing towards several of those oligarchical leaders who marched for free speech while linking arms in an act of solidarity, but have done everything in their power to suppress, torture and murder the very free speech in their own countries.

As an outraged Reporters Without Borders, while welcoming the participation of many foreign leaders in the march in Paris in homage to the victims of terror attacks and in defence of the French republic's values, strongly asked:"On what grounds are representatives of regimes that are predators of press freedom coming to Paris to pay tribute to Charlie Hebdo, a publication that has always defended the most radical concept of freedom of expression?"Several of the 40 world leaders who joined the start of the Paris march, have policies at home that are in complete contrast with the solidarity for free speech that was on display throughout France on Sunday. The organization said Sunday that it was "appalled by the presence of leaders from countries where journalists and bloggers are systematically persecuted such as Egypt (which is ranked 159th out of 180 countries in RWB's press freedom index), Russia (148th), Turkey (154th) and United Arab Emirates (118th)."

Christophe Deloire, Reporters Without Borders Secretary-General, said in a statement: "We must demonstrate our solidarity with Charlie Hebdo without forgetting all the world's other Charlies"

"It would be unacceptable if representatives of countries that silence journalists were to take advantage of the current outpouring of emotion to try to improve their international image and then continue their repressive policies when they return home. We must not let predators of press freedom spit on the graves of Charlie Hebdo."And the organisation is so right. In an epic series of 21 fact-carrying tweets, Daniel Wickham, co-president of London School for Economics Middle East Society, pointed out that many of the world leaders who marched through the streets of Paris are not the world's biggest advocates for press freedom in their own countries.

Below, we list down the tweets that point out the hypocrisy of government solidarity with Charlie Hebdo

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1. King Abdullah of Jordan

1) King Abdullah of Jordan, which last year sentenced a Palestinian journalist to 15 years in prison with hard labour http://t.co/giZg7JounI— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

2. Prime Minister of Davutoglu of Turkey

2) Prime Minister of Davutoglu of Turkey, which imprisons more journalists than any other country in the world http://t.co/sLCJaZprex— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

3. Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

3) Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel, whose forced killed 7 journalists in Gaza last yr (second highest after Syria) http://t.co/w74zqVHZf9— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

4. Foreign Minister Shoukry of Egypt

4) Foreign Minister Shoukry of Egypt, which as well as AJ staff has detained journalist Shawkan for around 500 days http://t.co/xzVRgmkM1g— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

5. Foreign Minister Lavrov of Russia

5) Foreign Minister Lavrov of Russia, which last year jailed a journalist for "insulting a government servant" http://t.co/J4Rca9chuA— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

6. Foreign Minister Lamamra of Algeria

6) Foreign Minister Lamamra of Algeria, which has detained journalist Abdessami Abdelhai for 15 months without charge http://t.co/KlDiwKibzL— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

7. The Foreign Minister of the UAE

7) The Foreign Minister of the UAE, which in 2013 held a journo incommunicado for a month on suspicion of MB links https://t.co/15ESrDu1kh— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

8. Prime Minister Jomaa of Tunisia

8) Prime Minister Jomaa of Tunisia, which recently jailed blogger Yassine Ayan for 3 years for "defaming the army" http://t.co/8fwfVHq8VK— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

9. The PMs of Georgia and Bulgaria

9) The PMs of Georgia and Bulgaria, both of whom have a record of attacking & beating journos http://t.co/sB0gkTtnJl http://t.co/bnvaAyic5p— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

10. The Attorney General of the US

10) The Attorney General of the US, where police in Ferguson have recently detained and assaulted WashPost reporters http://t.co/fYtWGEl3pL— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

11. Prime Minister Samaras of Greece

11) Prime Minister Samaras of Greece, where riot police beat & injured two journalists at a protest in June last year http://t.co/Vr8MPsEwWR— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

12. Sec-Gen of NATO

12) Sec-Gen of NATO, who are yet to be held to account for deliberately bombing and killing 16 Serbian journos in '99 http://t.co/wp0mR0a52l— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

13. President Keita of Mali

13) President Keita of Mali, where journalists are expelled for covering human rights abuses https://t.co/LByJYLfxIe— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

14. The Foreign Minister of Bahrain

14) The Foreign Minister of Bahrain, 2nd biggest jailer of journos in the world per capita (they also torture them) http://t.co/HX6Q3Ia3lG— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

15. Sheikh Mohamed Ben Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar

15) Sheikh Mohamed Ben Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar, which jailed a man for 15 ys for writing the Jasmine poem http://t.co/8s1N0wcPC6— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

16. Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas

16) Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, who had several journalists jailed for insulting him in 2013 http://t.co/2p0VXYB2Sd— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

17. Prime Minister Cerar of Slovenia

17) Prime Minister Cerar of Slovenia, which sentenced a blogger to six months in prison for "defamation" in 2013 http://t.co/cBVYh4niys— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

18. Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland

18) Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland, where "blasphemy" is considered a criminal offense http://t.co/zyJlZnAEwS— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

19. Prime Minister Kopacz of Poland

19) Prime Minister Kopacz of Poland, which raided a magazine to seize recordings embarrassing for the ruling party http://t.co/6asFIyiLr9— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

20. PM Cameron of the UK

20) PM Cameron of the UK, where authorities destroyed documents obtained by The Guardian and threatened prosecution http://t.co/VLS13dnckJ— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015

21. Saudi ambassador to France

21) Saudi ambassador to France. The Saudis publicly flogged blogger @raif_badawi for "insulting Islam" on Friday http://t.co/ZTlPCGa6u5— Daniel Wickham (@DanielWickham93) January 11, 2015


Neon Countdown Organisers Arrested After Claiming The Rave Was Just A "Cultural Event"

Six organisers of the annual Neon Countdown event have been arrested after telling Port Dickson authorities that it was just a "cultural event"

China Press reported that the Neon Countdown organisers had applied for a permit with local police and the Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD) by claiming that they were hosting a "cultural event" in Lukut, Negeri Sembilan, on 31 December 2018."Police found that the program which happened on 31 December contradicts the one that was applied for by the organisers," Port Dickson district police chief Superintendent Aidi Sham Mohamed said, according to Utusan Online.

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Meanwhile, MPPD president Mohd Zamri Mohd Esa stressed that the rave organisers did not have a valid permit from the council, as the event had received protests from local residents and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Zamri added that the council only issued a letter of support for the organisers to obtain a permit for the fireworks.According to New Straits Times, NGOs and residents argued that the rave contravenes "local culture that could cause moral problems".

Drugs were also confiscated from the event

30 Ecstasy pills, seven Erimin 5 pills, a bag containing one gram of Ketamine, and a marijuana joint were confiscated from the event, according to Utusan Online. Aidi said that five members of the public were also arrested before the event began after they were found acting suspiciously, reported Bernama on 1 January. "Urine test revealed that they were positive of drugs, and further investigations are being carried out," Aidi added.

The rave was annually held in Sepang International Circuit

However, it was moved to Lukut three days before the event. "Due to unforeseen circumstances and rules and regulations, we had to move to Tasik Villa, Lukut," the organisers wrote in a Facebook post dated 28 December 2018.

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The organisers are currently being investigated under two acts

Aidi revealed that the police are probing the organisers under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 and the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, reported China Press.


Congestion At JB CIQ Caused By Officers Being Late For Work And Using Phones On The Job

Johor Bahru’s Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) complex is no stranger to travellers commuting between Singapore and Malaysia through the Causeway bridge

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Hordes of Singaporeans and Malaysians use the complex on a daily basis for work and travel purposes, with some passing through it more than once a day. A convenient exit and entry point no less. But the CIQ is also notorious for its long lines, often resulting in hours on end to clear the immigration counters.

Two contributing factors behind the congestion have been uncovered, according to media reports

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The Star Online and Berita Harian on 18 June reported that the congestion at Johor Bahru’s Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex is caused by Malaysian officers showing up late for work and using their mobile phones during working hours.These complaints were received by Johor Works, Infrastructure and Transport committee chairman Mazlan Bujang.As a result, immigration counters often end up not opening on time.

A special committee has been formed to look into the alleged disciplinary issues

"These are all serious allegations on disciplinary issues. We need to improve the situation at the CIQ to ensure that we can help reduce congestion. And, there is no point in playing the blame game as many agencies operate at the CIQ," Mazlan said as quoted by Channel NewsAsia through The Star Online. He added there was a lack of close circuit cameras (CCTVs) in the complex and more will be added urgently to boost security. An allocation budget of RM90 million has been set aside by the government to maintain the complex.

There is also a lack of scanning machines and kiosks in the two CIQs - one at the Second Link - resulting in bottlenecks during peak traffic hours

Mazlan told Berita Harian that apart from dismissing officers with disciplinary issues, the department will request for additional funds from the government to set up more counters in both CIQs.


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3. "It's the perfect way to get through a busy day"

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"I like to keep a few glasses in the freezer and Heineken® 0.0 in the fridge. During days when I have back-to-back meetings, I open a can and fill up a frozen glass. Most of the time, that ice-cold refreshing taste is exactly what I need to get my head back in the game!"- Andy, 29

Need more than four cans to last through your meetings?

Just head over to the Drinkies website and add it to your online shopping cart! Now you can purchase a four-can pack or a 24-can pack, and crack open a cold one in the comfort of your own home. Don't forget to sign up here to redeem your free four-can pack too!

As a reminder, the legal drinking age in Malaysia is 21 years old. That means you need to be 21 and non-Muslim in order to buy and consume alcohol. Remember to always drink responsibly.

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eCurve Adds A Cool Twist To Christmas With Their Hip Hop And Graffiti Themed Festivities

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December will be here before you know it which means it's officially time to start getting excited about Christmas!

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This year, eCurve is putting a unique spin on their festivities - themed 'Expressions of Christmas', it'll feature a cool blend of graffiti and Christmas

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You'll be able to revel in funky and festive celebration full of Christmas joy, as the Center Atrium is completely transformed into something totally hip and trendy. From 29 November to 25 December 2019, you'll get to enjoy taking a stroll down the colourful, graffitied alleyway.

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It'll be all decked out in Christmas-themed colours as well as Christmas trees beautifully decorated with tinsel and ornaments. To complete the look, there'll also be graffiti murals of Santa Claus, his helpers, and his trusty reindeer!

A definite highlight is the exciting live Christmas musical performance unlike any other - it'll definitely have you at the edge of your seat!

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Listen to the sounds of the street as they're showcased via metal bins, steel pans, and pots in a lively and energetic performance. It'll also feature hip dance moves and upbeat choreography, all set to a fun fusion of Christmas and hip hop tunes.

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The dancers themselves will look absolutely spectacular in their matching graffiti and glittering costumes! Groove to the beat with them every weekend and on public holidays with shows starting at 3pm and 6pm.

Want more musical treats to get you in the Christmas mood? Look out for the festive carollers.

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They'll be treating your ears to some classic Christmas tunes every weekend starting from 14 December 2019, and you'll also get the chance to meet Santa and Santarina.

And don't forget to do your Christmas shopping at eCurve to get a special gift for yourself

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Spend a minimum of RM180 in a maximum of two receipts throughout the campaign period, and you'll be eligible to redeem* a Colour My Day umbrella. It's designed with Christmas-themed graffiti artwork!*All redemptions are only valid while stocks last and are subject to terms and conditions.

eCurve wishes all Malaysians a very Merry Christmas! Come spend it enjoying the 'Expressions of Christmas' with your loved ones.

For more information on their Christmas campaign, contact eCurve's Customer Care officers at 03-7725 0277 or visit their website. Make sure to stay tuned to their Facebook and Instagram accounts as well for all the latest updates.

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Diperlekehkan Pelanggan Sebab Kerja F&B, Manager Datang Backup Ini Buat Ramai Boleh Relate

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Sikap sesetengah masyarakat yang suka judge pekerjaan seseorang dapat menghidupkan sentimen negatif kepada generasi akan datang

Sepatutnya, hak pekerjaan dan masa depan seseorang itu selayaknya ditentukan oleh individu itu sendiri.Sama seperti video ini berkenaan seorang remaja yang diperlekehkan oleh pelanggannya kerana bekerja di sektor F&B telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ohhlukhman Customer always right kan “)  bunyi asal  - RibenaLaici

Masih belajar sepenuh masa dalam bidang engineering, cuma ambil kerja part time sebagai cashier

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @ohhlukhman di TikTok, gelagat seorang remaja yang bekerja part time sebagai cashier di KFC.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah pekerjaan remaja itu direndah-rendahkan oleh pelanggan dan dituduh malas sambung belajar.Namun, manager remaja itu sempat menjelaskan bahawa dia merupakan pelajar sepenuh masa dalam bidang kejuruteraan dan hanya mengambil kerja part-time di situ.

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"The great one manager, satu jawapan yang sangat profesional. Takde terus nak melenting" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan kini telah meraih 1.7M tontonan, 197.7K tanda suka dan 2.1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut berkongsi pengalaman yang sama dihadapi oleh remaja itu.Berikut di bawah adalah komen daripada netizen di Tiktok:

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Tak kisah apa jenis pun pekerjaan seseorang tu, janganlah kita memperlekehkan :')

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"Bila Kau Lama Tak Lepak" - Teruja Boleh Dine-In Siap Menangis Dapat Minum Teh Tarik Mamak

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Pandemik Covid-19 di negara telah memaksa kita semua untuk hidup dengan norma baharu

Bukan saja di Malaysia, tetapi wabak berbahaya ini juga telah merebak di seluruh dunia. Disebabkan itu, adalah amat penting untuk kita semua menjaga keselamatan diri masing contohnya seperti pengambilan vaksin.Kesan daripada Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) juga telah menyebabkan banyak kedai 'gulung tikar' kerana tiada pendapatan dan tidak mampu untuk membayar sewa.Tetapi, baru-baru ini kerajaan telah pun mengumumkan kedai makan kini boleh dimakan secara dine-in khas untuk individu yang sudah lengkap dua dos vaksin.Sama seperti video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang lelaki menangis kerana akhirnya dapat lepak di kedai mamak telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @kenanganmengusikjiwaaa Bila lama kau tak lepak mamak be like ##fyp ##abangbodohkasayabodoh ##tiktokmalaysia ##vaccine  original sound  - A'R

Teruja akhirnya dapat dine-in sambil minum teh tarik dekat kedai mamak

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang bersama beberapa orang lagi rakannya di sebuah restoran mamak.Dia kemudian meminum air teh tarik yang telah dipesannya. Sebaik saja meminumnya, dia mula menangis membuatkan rakannya bertanya mengapa dia sedih.Dia menjawab "Minum dekat kedai, lama tak lepak mamak". Situasi itu membuatkan si rakan memujuknya dan mengajaknya untuk minum bersama. Walaupun reaksinya dilihat seperti lakonan tetapi ia memang dapat dirasai ramai.

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"Nampak ikhlas air mata tu, I feel you bro. Kaki mamak je faham ni" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut dapat relate dengan situasi itu. Malah, ramai yang rindukan untuk lepak bersama-sama rakan mereka.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1M views, 90.4K likes dan 2,067 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Alahai, sedih pula tengok dia. Rindu betul nak lepak mamak dengan kawan-kawan :(

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Security Guard Wins RM58,000 In Claims For All The Times He Worked OT In 3 Years

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A security guard recently won RM58,000 in claims from his employer after not getting paid for all the times he worked overtime for three years

Parti Sosialis Malaysia secretary general Sivarajan Arumugam shared Murali Vengu's story on his party's website on Wednesday, 9 February.According to Sivarajan, Murali, who worked as a security personnel at a car workshop and insurance claims centre from 2015 to 2018, filed a compensation claim against his employer in October 2021 for all the annual leaves and public holidays that he had to work, as well as all the days that he worked overtime.

PSM secretary general Sivarajan Arumugam (left) with Murali Vengu (right).
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It is said Murali was the only security guard hired by the centre to patrol the large workshop that housed cars involved in accidents and were going through insurance claims

The employer did not hire additional security guards and had asked Murali to work from 7pm to 9am daily — an additional two hours, instead of the agreed 12 hours (7pm to 7am) that he should have been working every day.Furthermore, Murali was not allocated any rest days or annual leaves, and was asked to work on public holidays.When Murali had important personal matters to attend to, he often had to ask his wife to wait in the guardhouse while he completed his 14-hour shifts.Despite all the additional time spent at work, he was only paid a basic salary of RM1,300 monthly with a petrol allowance of RM250.Even after he quit his job in 2018, he was not paid what he was owed for the overtime he did during his tenure.

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During talks to negotiate the claims, Sivarajan said Murali's former employers also tried to mislead the Department of Labour officers into thinking that payments have been made

However, further checks soon revealed that the employer had only combined Murali's petrol allowance and Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions on paper to give the impression that they have paid Murali a large sum.It was an attempt to prove that his claim was invalid.When Sivarajan represented Murali at the Subang Jaya Department of Labour on Tuesday, 8 February, the former employer finally admitted that Murali was not rightly compensated, and they proposed to settle the case without going to trial.After several negotiations, the employer agreed to pay Murali RM58,000 as the settlement amount, which is about an overtime pay of RM1,600 per month for three years.

Sivarajan said Murali is only one of many other security guards who are often taken advantage of and are cheated by their employers

He said even though overtime pay is clearly stated in the country's Employment Act, many employers still get away with not paying their uninformed employees."So, more security guards should make sure that their rights are safeguarded and their payroll involves the times they worked overtime," said the PSM secretary general.He added that the working class always has the right to take action against irresponsible employers who do not properly compensate their employees.