Najib Told To Learn How To Accept Criticisms

Prime Minister Najib's Defamation Suit Against Malaysiakini Set For 6 May

The High Court has set 6 May 2015, to hear an application by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and Umno executive secretary Ab Rauf Yusoh to strike out paragraphs from the counter claim and statement of defence of Malaysiakini and two others over a defamation suit.

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Prime Minister Najib purses his defamation suit against Malaysiakini
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Counsel Nor Hazira, representing both Najib and Ab Rauf said the application was filed on January 28, among others, on grounds that the counter claim and defence were frivolous, vexatious and abuse of court process. Najib and Ab Rauf are seeking to strike out more than 50 paragraphs from the counter claim and statement of defence.

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On 30 May 2014, the prime minister filed the suit in his personal capacity, and Ab Rauf, on behalf of Umno, against Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd, malaysiakini.com editor-in-chief Steven Gan and chief editor Fathi Aris Omar. They claimed that the defendants had reported, produced and allowed the publication on 14 May 2014 of two articles carried in the ‘Yoursay’ column of Malaysiakini. The defamatory words had allegedly tarnished Najib’s reputation as a politician, as the Umno president and as the prime minister.

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They are seeking aggravated, excessive, general and special damages, interests and an injunction to restrain the defendants or their assistants from publishing the articles. The plaintiffs also want a written apology from the defendants to be published in the newspapers, and costs.

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19 May: The Prime Minister Of Malaysia Sues Malaysiakini For Defamation

The Prime Minister Of Malaysia Sues Malaysiakini For Defamation
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Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has filed a libel suit against online news publisher Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd and two of its editors. Also named as co-plaintiff in the suit is Umno, which is represented by the political party’s public officer Datuk Ab Rauf Yusoh. Najib is suing in his personal capacity.

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The suit, filed on May 30 by Umno and Najib in his personal capacity through Messrs Hafarizam Wan & Aisha Mubarak, seeks general, special, aggravated, excessive and exemplary damages against the news portal for publishing allegedly defamatory remarks against both plaintiffs.

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In response, Gan said the independent news portal had expected such action after Umno-owned Utusan Malaysia attacked Malaysiakini readers last month. He said the news portal, as always, had offered Najib the right of reply and to engage Malaysiakini readers. This offer was rejected by Najib in a letter sent to Malaysiakini last Thursday.

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At the National Press Club award ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on May 26, Najib explained that his legal action against a news portal was not part of a media crackdown. "I want to be very clear. This does not indicate any wider agenda. It is not part of any crackdown. It is not an attempt to silence critical voices," he had said

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Without naming Malaysiakini then, Najib said he believed the news portal had gone overboard. "There is a difference between legitimate criticism and defamation. It is my legal team's opinion that recent allegations by an online news portal overstepped the line."

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18 May: International NGO Reporters Without Borders Has Told Prime Minister Najib To Learn How To Accept Criticisms

International NGO Reporters Without Borders Has Told Prime Minister Najib To Learn How To Accept Criticisms
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Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak should learn to accept criticism and not respond with legal threats, Reporters without Borders (RSF) said today.
 of his critics, says Reporters without Borders.

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The Paris-based NGO that defends press freedom and reporters’ rights worldwide said there were other ways for a national leader to express disagreement with media reports.

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"As A Public Figure, Najib Razak Must Learn To Accept Criticism. He Has Other Ways To Make His Views Known And To Express Disagreement, In Particular Using His Right Of Reply."

“The threat of legal action against news media on behalf of a serving prime minister constitutes a potential threat to freedom of information,” said Benjamin Ismail, head of the Asia-Pacific desk for RSF was reported saying on its website.

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“As a public figure, Najib Razak must learn to accept criticism. He has other ways to make his views known and to express disagreement, in particular using his right of reply.”

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This Comment Comes After Najib Threatened To Sue Malaysiakini Over Negative Reader Comments About His Handling Of The Terengganu Crisis

This Comment Comes After Najib Threatened To Sue Malaysiakini Over Negative Reader Comments About Najib's Handling Of The Terengganu Crisis
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and UMNO  have threated to take legal action against Malaysiakini over two articles published by the news portal which allegedly contained defamatory and seditious comments.

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On Thursday, Najib and Umno, through law firm Hafarizam Wan & Aisha Mubarak, demanded a retraction and an unconditional apology from Malaysiakini of two 'Yoursay' articles, compilations of readers' comments on  the government's handling of the Terengganu crisis.

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In particular, the complainants were upset over six readers' comments in the two articles entitled ‘A case of the PM reaping what he sows’ and ‘How much will Najib spend to keep Terengganu?’.

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Najib Legal Action Was Initiated In His Personal Capacity And Jointly With Umno

Najib's legal action was initiated in his personal capacity and jointly with Umno through law firm Hafarizam Wan & Aisha Mubarak.

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The Demand Letter Served To Malaysiakini Says The Alleged Defamatory Comments That Could Be Construed To Mean Najib Was Not Competent, Were Also Seditious

The letter, signed by prominent Umno lawyer Mohd Hafarizam Harun, said the comments made in particular by six Malaysiakini readers, are also seditious.

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Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun, who is counsel for both Umno and Najib, said the alleged defamatory comments could be construed to mean that his clients were not competent to function as the leaders of the Government, had zero integrity and were unethical.

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The article that landed Malaysiakini in trouble with the Prime Minister.
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"All the accusations made by users on Malaysiakini.com were totally baseless, without concrete proof and are very serious, on top of having ill-intent (mala fide) to damage the reputation and image of our clients,” said Mohd Hafarizam.

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"They, among others, are also intended to lower the honour and credibility of our clients as the backbone of the BN government...," it said.

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He added that the comments could also be construed to mean that both Umno and Najib were racists, had no moral values, had conspired against the nation in bad practice, were corrupt and had abused their powers. He said the articles had a negative impact on Najib and Umno, had spread hatred, contempt and ridicule and ruined their credibility.

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Najib And Umno Demanded Malaysiakini For An Unconditional Apology, A Retraction Of The Articles, And To Sign An Undertaking That They Would Not Publish Similar Defamatory Statements

The article that landed Malaysiakini in trouble with the Prime Minister.
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Malaysiakini said Najib and Umno demanded for an unconditional apology from the news portal within 48 hours from the issuance of the letter of demand, as well as a retraction of the allegedly defamatory articles.

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They also wanted Malaysiakini to sign an undertaking that the news portal would not publish similar statements which they claimed were defamatory.

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If Malaysiakini does not respond to these demands, Hafarizam was quoted as saying that his firm would initiate court action against them. This includes filing an injunction to prevent further publication of similar content.

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In Response, Malaysiakini Editor-In-Chief Offers Najib The Right Of Reply And To Engage Malaysiakini Readers

Malaysiakini Editor-In-Chief Steven Gan
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In an immediate response, editor-in-chief Steven Gan said the independent news website had expected such action after Umno-owned Utusan Malaysia attacked Malaysiakini readers last month.

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He said the news portal, as always, will offer Najib the right of reply and to engage Malaysiakini readers. “He is more than welcome to explain to them why he thinks their opinions of him and Umno are wrong,” said Gan.

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He said the prime minister and Umno should present their views, which will be published in Malaysiakini, rather than threatening media organisations with libel proceedings.

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"I Think This Is The First Time In Malaysia That A Sitting PM Is Planning To Sue A Media Organization"

In the RSF article, Malaysiakini's editor-in-chief Steven Gan is also quoted saying that Najib's actions were "highly unusual". "I think this is first time in Malaysia that a sitting PM is planning to sue a media organisation," Gan told Reporters Without Borders.

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Lawyers Say Najib Has The Right To Protect His Legal Rights, Yet Deciding To Sue Malaysiakini For Defamation Could Create Backlash

Lawyer Edmund Bon says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak should look for ways to engage the public rather than take legal action.
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Former Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee said like any other individual, Najib is entitled to take action to protect his legal rights, and such moves had happened in Singapore involving the island state's prime ministers.

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"However, there is the question of whether he should do this during his tenure as PM, involving his precious time and energy (while) being distracted by what is really low-level litigation. "Politicians and individuals occupying positions of public office have to expect criticisms from the public, some or most of which could be incorrect. "The proper reaction is for the recipient of criticisms to come back with arguments against the criticisms," Lim said in an email to The Malaysian Insider.

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Acknowledging that Najib has the right to defend himself, Ragunath said the prime minister would not be the first or the last person to initiate legal proceedings against the country’s media, noting that even opposition leaders had done so many times. "To be fair to the PM, there are a lot of statements made against him online. People need to learn to be responsible in making comments and a lot does not seem to be aware of this responsibility," he added.

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They said while Najib had the right to defend himself, a more apt move would be to use its right of reply as suggested by Malaysiakini and engage the news portal's readers.

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A Woman Lost Most Of Her Money After Falling Prey To A "LHDN Tax Refund" Scam

A young woman took to social media recently to warn others of an ongoing scam, after she lost almost all her savings in her bank account

Facebook user Michelle Lee Shi Ni shared about how she became a victim of phishing as she unknowingly she opened a fake site and gave all information about her bank account, causing her to lose almost all her money in that account within a few minutes.It all started when she received an email from 'Encik Fadzli Bin Abdul Wahit', who used the email address [email protected], on a supposed tax refund from the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB), which is also known as LHDN in its Malay abbreviation.

According to the email, Lee had an overdue tax refund and she was directed to click on a link in the email in order to receive the refund

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She clicked on the blue 'Proceed' link in the email, and she was directed to a page with logos of banks. At that particular webpage, she was instructed to select the bank and follow the instructions given. "After I selected CIMB Bank, I was directed to CIMB Clicks. I keyed-in my username and password and was then asked to type in the TAC (Transaction Authorisation Code)," Lee said in her Facebook post.

"A few minutes later, I received an SMS from CIMB saying that almost all my money in the bank account was transferred out to a person whom I don't even know!"

Lee then called the CIMB customer service hotline and she learned that the transfer limit for her account was increased and the money in her account was subsequently transferred out."I was so shocked as both acts were not carried out by me! The only thing I saw on CIMB Clicks was just the page to type in the username and password. I didn't even click in to the transfer page nor the increase transfer limit page." Following that call, CIMB had blocked her account and she was advised to lodge a police report on the matter.

Lee took CIMB's advice and proceeded to make a report about her case at the nearest police station

Unfortunately, she learned that her hard-earned money, which was lost to the cybercriminal(s) behind the phishing scam, cannot be recovered."Sadly, the inspector told me that there is no way that I can get the money back. I can only hope that they can find the culprit and lock him up in jail.""Even though I have always read about Internet scams, but I have never thought that I would one day fall victim to it. So be careful everybody, as it can happen to anybody," Lee said.

In light of the recent cases, LHDN has also reminded the public to be wary of bogus emails purportedly from the government body

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In a statement on Monday, 6 November, LHDN said that a syndicate was using the name of its CEO, board members, and the official logos of the agency and banks to convince people into believing that they have overpaid taxes and that LHDN requires their bank account details to make a refund to them. "It should be noted that IRB has never sent any e-mails asking for taxpayers to disclose their banking details. This is because the taxpayers' banking details would be obtained through a declaration by the taxpayer when they complete the Income Tax Return Form yearly."Also, overdue tax refunds that have been successfully processed would be credited by LHDN into the taxpayers' bank accounts using Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), tax refund voucher, or crossed cheque, or telegraphic transfer (for those who are overseas)," the statement read.

The public has also been advised to verify the authenticity of these emails that claim to be from LHDN

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One of the easiest ways to identify if an email is a fraud is to check the email address used by the sender, as official emails from LHDN would always use the domain @hasil.gov.my. Even then, the public should exercise caution as there have been cases in which cybercriminals spoof email addresses to make the emails look like they came from LHDN. According to LHDN, some of the fake domains that are masquerading the government agency include @vanderbit.edu and @vumc.org.When in doubt, the public can always call the LHDN hotline at 1-800-88-5436 or the nearest LHDN branch number listed on www.hasil.gov.my to verify the emails.LHDN also urged those who have fallen victim to these scams to lodge a report with the authorities for further action.

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Newly-Constructed Billboard Welcoming PM Ismail Sabri In Flood-Hit Area Draws Criticism

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A large billboard that is believed to be erected in anticipation of Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri's arrival at the flood-hit district of Yan, Kedah has drawn criticism from Malaysians

On Monday, 23 August, Ismail took his maiden official trip as the premier to Kuala Muda to visit the people affected by the recent flash flood, reported Utusan Malaysia.During his visit, reporters captured photos and videos of the billboard which read "Welcome and congratulations Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob over the appointment as Malaysia's 9th Prime Minister".According to a photo of the billboard taken by Danial Saad from New Straits Times Press (NSTP), the billboard was made by officers and residents in Kuala Muda.

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Many netizens were upset by the unnecessary display of greeting and thought that the stunt was a "waste of public funds"

Among the people who had voiced their discontent is comedian Harith Iskander Musa, who shared in an Instagram post that not only is the billboard display a waste of public funds, but also a lack of taste."It will take a whole cultural shift. And the argument that 'eleh, bila ada billboard gambar Adun awak tak cakap apa pun (when there was a billboard with the picture of your state assemblyperson, you didn't say anything) does not hold water," he wrote in the caption."Billboard itu tak dibina waktu bencana alam (the billboard was not built during a disaster)."Harith added that he is "100% convinced" that the premier did not ask for it as "no one in their right mind would".Political satirical artist Fahmi Reza also posted a four-panel edited photo showing the billboard construction process, which is built right in front of the flash flood-stricken zone.

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On Twitter, a  video report posted by Berita Harian drew criticism from thousands of netizens

"This is a disaster area and someone erected a billboard welcoming and congratulating the 9th PM. What the actual f*ck?" read a quote tweet with over 3,700 likes."This kind of thing that I really, really don't understand since last time. You are in a state of disaster, but you had the time to put up the billboard?! You have misplaced your sense of pride. The flood should have taken these b***ards away," read a reply under Berita Harian's video."What is the function of this billboard actually? Why should it there be, lol? Better to use the money and manpower for other things that are more important," a Twitter user said.

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Meanwhile... Researchers Develop A Camera That Takes Photos In The Dark

Scientists at MIT have made a camera that can take 3D pictures - in practically total darkness

The 'First-Photon Imager' camera developed by MIT researchers takes pictures in near total darkness by reconstructing 3D images from photons, or single particles of light that are reflected from an object.

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Not exactly hi-res but still...
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The camera works by reconstructing 3D images from photons reflected from barely visible objects.
The technology could be used in next generation spy cameras or to treat eyes that are easily damaged by bright light.

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The new camera technology, developed by Ahmed Kirmani of MIT, needs only one photon per pixel

Ordinarily, cameras shooting in low-light settings require tens or hundreds of photons per pixel to take a high resolution photo. Normal cameras taking photos in brighter settings need trillions of photons.

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On the left is an image created using current technology - the photo on the right was produced from the MIT team's new camera technology
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"Our camera is a computational imager that works by repeatedly illuminating the scene with pulses of light, and by detecting the first photon arrival at each pixel," said Kirmani.

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"The time-of-arrival data associated with the first photon detections is computationally processed using our new signal processing algorithms to form 3D and reflectivity images."

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What's impressive is that the new 3D picture in the dark method doesn't even require new technology. It's just new math.

The new method uses a single particle of light to mathematically stitch every other piece of the photo together. It's nuts. One photon can turn what looks like haze to a much clearer picture.

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The camera uses a process made up of multiple steps to remove noise from the laser scan made by detecting a single photon for each pixel. This process produces the final image, which is sharper than that created by rival technologies.
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Scientific American explains: "In the team's setup, low-intensity pulses of visible laser light scan an object of interest. The laser fires a pulse at a given location until a single reflected photon is recorded by a detector; each illuminated location corresponds to a pixel in the final image."

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Video Shows 2 Men Violently Attacking A Woman With Parang In Klang As Bystanders Watch

A video of a dastardly act by two men violently attacking a woman with a parang at her workplace at an industrial estate in Klang has gone viral, with Selangor police now looking for the two suspects

The less than three-minute-long video shows a man dragging and kicking a woman, believed to be a factory worker, as she screams for help while bystanders including a security guard watch her being attacked without trying to intervene.

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The bystanders, however, can be heard screaming

After a while, another man gets out of a blue car with a parang and walks towards the man beating the woman. They both then drag the woman, who can still be heard screaming for help, inside the car into the passenger side and drive off.You can watch the video of the vicious attack here:

The video was believed to have been taken by a resident of Klang Jaya Industrial Area in Taman Sentosa, according to a report in NST Online.

Police said one of the men in the video is the woman's husband and the reason he attacked her was that he was driven by jealousy

According to reports, the case is being handled by the Selangor CID's serious crime unit and ‘wanted’ notices had been issued for the two suspects."Initial investigations suggest the husband attacked his wife as he suspected that she was having an affair with another man."The victim is currently being treated in the Red Zone. She suffered injuries on her back, both hands and legs," South Klang district police chief ACP Shamsul Amar Ramli was quoted as saying by theSundaily in its report yesterday.

The woman was identified as 42-year-old Komathi Ramachandran

She is being treated for injuries at the Seremban Hospital after the two men in the video reportedly dropped her at the hospital and fled the scene.

Meanwhile, a Facebook page called 'Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS' has posted about the two suspects, identifying them as N. Somoo, 37, who is the husband of the victim, and his friend Mogan

POLIS BURU LELAKI TETAK WANITA DI KLANG

Shah Alam, 8 Mac 2018 - Polis sedang memburu dua lelaki bagi membantu siasatan...Posted by Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS on Thursday, 8 March 2018

In case you have information about the attack, you can contact the police hotline at 03-2052 9999 or visit the nearest station


Lelaki Ini Lakonkan Semula 'Situasi' Lucu Bila Customer Terima Parcel Daripada Pos Laju

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Pekerjaan menghantar barang sememangnya bukan sesuatu perkara yang mudah tambahan pula apabila mereka terpaksa menaiki motosikal pada siang hari yang sering terdedah kepada cuaca panas dan terik

Oleh itu, kita sebagai penerima barang perlu bersedia sekiranya barang berkenaan akan dihantar pada hari yang sama supaya tidak menyusahkan mereka sewaktu penghantaran.Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila seorang lelaki melakonkan semula beberapa situasi di mana ketika pekerja kurier ingin menghantar kepada customer telah mencuri tumpuan.Tonton video penuh tersebut di bawah:

  @mrjuanas Dugaan posman ketika berhadapan customer bila tkde kat rumah be like  ##poslaju ##poslajumalaysia ##viral ##fyp ##fyp ##fy ##foryourpage ##esekeli  original sound  - Harejuana

  @mrjuanas ##repost part 2 : Dugaan posman be like  ##poslaju ##posmalaysia ##viral ##fyp ##fyp ##autofyp ##foryoupage ##fy ##xyzbca ##funny ##lawakmalaysia  original sound  - Harejuana

  @mrjuanas Part 3: Dugaan posman ketika berhadapan dengan customer tkde rumah be like  ##poslajumalaysia ##poslaju ##viral ##lawak ##fyp ##fyp ##foryourpage ##xyzbca  original sound  - Harejuana

Tunggu customer depan rumah ambil parcel, tapi sekali lain pula yang jadi

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang pekerja kurier ingin menghantar barangan kepada salah seorang rumah penerima tetapi tiada di rumah.Begitupun, apa yang mencuri tumpuan apabila customer itu pula memohon pertolongan kepada pekerja kurier berkenaan untuk menghantar kepada rumah maknya di hujung lorong.Malah, situasi lain juga turut dilakonkan semula lelaki itu apabila ada yang meminta pekerja kurier mengambil gambar kepada mereka setelah meletakkannya di depan pagar.

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"Hahaha.. rajin betul tunggu ek kalau tempat aku terus baling je dalam rumah" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan boleh relate dengan situasi tersebut.Malah, ramai yang bersetuju bahawa situasi itu memang biasa berlaku ketika pekerja kurier ingin hantar barangan ke rumah.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu telah berjaya mendapat 235.6K tontonan, 10.6K tanda suka dan 289 komen di TikTok.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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This 22-Year-Old Made A Booming Business Selling Petai As Spider-Man In Perak

Meet Selvakumar K Tharmalingam, Slim River's friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.
He doesn't bust crime. He sells everyone's favourite stink beans from the back of his car.

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Selvakumar has been gaining a lot of attention for his creative marketing strategy of selling petai  around Selangor and Perak, dressed up as the well-known superhero

The 22-year-old is a Bachelor in Business Administration of International Business student at a private university in Klang Valley.Speaking to SAYS, Selvakumar said that he started the business about two months ago when his university moved all their classes online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and he found that he had a lot of free time."My grandfather used to do this business and none of my family members took it up after him. So, I came up with this idea and started Spider-Man Petai," said the enterprising youth.

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"Not just another petai seller"

According to Selvakumar, he didn't want to be just another petai seller.Initially, he put on the Spider-Man suit just because he thought that people might be attracted to something different."And it actually worked. I really didn't expect this much of support from the public. I didn't expect this idea would get this much of attention from anyone," said the bewildered second-year university student.Seeing a brightly-coloured Spider-Man selling petai in their neighbourhood intrigued and amused many passers-by. Selvakumar said many people have stopped at the roadside to take a picture with him before ending up buying some petai, which costs RM10 for a bunch."People are attracted to Spider-Man, and then they buy the petai from me. So, my marketing strategy actually works," he said."This proved that you not only need to work hard but work smart as well."

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Selvakumar said that business has been booming and that customers can now place orders a week in advance to get fresh petai from him

He told Astro Ulugam that he sources petai from an Orang Asli community in Perak and, while he takes orders, he usually sells it at multiple locations to increase sales.Also speaking to SJ Echo, he said that he has made several trips away from his hometown, sometimes about 50km to Kuala Kubu Bharu and occasionally as far as 100km to Ipoh to sell petai by the roadside.However, from merely looking for customers to now selling petai in bulk, his income has definitely helped with monthly expenses for himself and his grandmother, who he lives with, as his parents are divorced.

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Although business has picked up since he donned the superhero costume, Selvakumar said he does not intend to make a living out of it

"This is just a part time business for me. I want to be a police officer. That's my dream since childhood," he explained, adding that he will do anything and put in all effort possible to achieve his ambition.If anything, Selvakumar's determination definitely rings clear as he puts on a full head-to-toe costume in the scorching Malaysian weather for the sake of business.Support his petai business on his Instagram page here.

         View this post on Instagram           Coming From Your Friendly Neighbourhood @spiderman_petai !! . . . #petai #petaisegar #petailover #petaikopek #petaisambal #petaisambaludang #spidermanpetai #spiderman #supportsmallbusiness A post shared by   SPIDERMAN PETAI  (@spiderman_petai) on Aug 24, 2020 at 11:43am PDT

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Price Of 3-Ply Masks To Be Reduced To RM1

During the parliamentary sitting today, 11 August, the government agreed to reduce the ceiling price of three-ply surgical masks

The cost will be lowered to RM1 per piece for retail and 95 sen for wholesale.

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Aside from accounting for the country's adequate supply of face masks, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi also told the Dewan Rakyat, "The ministry is also prepared to further reduce the ceiling price to a lower level in the future."New Straits Times quoted the minister as saying, "We hope this effort will alleviate the burden of parents who have to provide face masks to their children who have started going to school and for the public's use."This comes after the cabinet's earlier decision to lower the retail price of three-ply face masks from RM1.50 to RM1.20 per piece, which is set to take force on 15 August.

However, the minister was probed on the rationale behind setting the price of masks at RM1.50 a piece in the first place

In response to Stampin Member of Parliament (MP) Chong Chieng Jen's question, Alexander explained that the ministry had gazetted the maximum retail price of three-ply masks to RM1.50 after consulting manufacturers and operators.According to The Star, the minister cited the initially low supply of face masks, high cost of air transportation, and weaker ringgit as justification for the previous price of RM1.50.

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Alexander was also asked if the ministry could guarantee the quality of masks even with the price reduction

The minister said that the government was careful to check the face masks, ensuring that they are of a certain standard.Though the wearing of masks in crowded public places was made mandatory beginning 1 August, Alexander noted that all decisions were made with the public's safety in mind.New Straits Times reported the minister saying, "It may be true that our reaction is late, [but] this will ensure the safety of consumers. That is more important."He added that he would not have reduced the price simply for the sake of politics if it meant that the product being delivered would be ineffective in protecting the safety of consumers.

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Father In Terengganu Charged With Raping & Sodomising His 3 Kids Aged 13, 12 & 9

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A 38-year-old father allegedly raped and sodomised his three children, aged 13, 12, and nine, between February last year and May this year

He was charged at the Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court yesterday, 12 June.The man is facing two charges of raping his 13-year-old child, three other charges of raping his 12-year-old child, and two charges of committing unnatural sex against the nine-year-old.In total, the father is facing seven charges for the sexual offences, which he allegedly committed in a house in the Kuala Nerus district, according to New Straits Times.Additionally, he was also charged at the Magistrate's Court for assaulting his wife.

He pleaded not guilty

For the sexual crimes, the accused is charged under Section 376 (3), Section 377CA, and 377C of the Penal Code with a sentence of up to 30 years' imprisonment and caning, if convicted.For injuring his wife, he was charged under Section 323/326A of the Penal Code.The accused, who was not represented, was not allowed bail.The court has fixed 12 July for the re-mention of the case.

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If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)Contact: +6082-368853SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.


57-Year-Old Google VP Jumps From 135,890 Feet, Breaking Felix Baumgartner's World Record

57-year-old Alan Eustace, whose official title is Senior Vice President of Knowledge at Google, successfully parachuted from a balloon near the top of the stratosphere on 24 October, falling faster than the speed of sound. He jumped from 135,890 feet.

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The accomplishment came out of nowhere with no fanfare or media buzz whatsoever; The New York Times' science Twitter account first reported Alan's incredible feat, The Verge reported.

While Alan's altitude was initially reported as 135,908 feet, the final number being submitted to the World Air Sports Federation is 135,890 feet. The previous altitude record was set by Felix Baumgartner, who jumped from 128,100 feet on 14 October 2012.

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To put that in perspective, scientists say you officially enter space at 73 miles above Earth's surface. That's pretty high up--and Eustace was about a third of the way there.

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Alan was lifted by a balloon filled with 35,000 cubic feet of helium. Underneath it, he dangled in a specially designed spacesuit with an elaborate life-support system, The New York Times reported.

Alan gets lifted to his peak altitude of 135,890 feet via a high-altitude ballooning system.
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For a little over two hours, the balloon ascended at speeds up to 1,600 feet per minute to an altitude of more than 40 kilometre. Alan then returned to earth just 15 minutes after starting his fall.

Eustace lands after a 4 1/2-minute free fall, the AP reported
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Alan cut himself loose from the balloon with the aid of a small explosive device and plummeted toward the earth at speeds that peaked at 822 miles per hour, setting off a small sonic boom heard by people on the ground.

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Speaking to The New York Times, Alan said: "It was amazing. It was beautiful. You could see the darkness of space and you could see the layers of atmosphere, which I had never seen before."

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“It was a wild, wild ride,” he said. “I hugged on to the equipment module and tucked my legs and I held my heading.” He did not feel or hear the boom as he passed the speed of sound, he said. He performed two slow backflips before a small parachute righted him.

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Alan declined Google's offers to help, seeking to avoid the spectacle and frenzy that surrounded Baumgartner's jump

The Google executive was carried into the stratosphere using balloon technology
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The Google executive - who is also a veteran pilot and parachutist - had been planning this jump for several years, working in secret with a small group of people trained in parachute and balloon technology, says the BBC's David Willis in Los Angeles.

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But, our correspondent adds, Mr Eustace completed it without the aid of sponsorship, and with considerably less fanfare than the previous record holder, Felix Baumgartner, whose jump from the edge of space was streamed live over the internet two years ago.

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Tak Nak Gunting Rambut, Lelaki Pakai Rambut Palsu Pergi Konvokesyen Ini Curi Tumpuan

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Konvokesyen merupakan hari yang penting dan bersejarah buat siswazah

Namun, setiap majlis pasti mempunyai peraturan yang harus diikuti. Sebagai contoh, siswazah lelaki mestilah berambut pendek dan kemas.Baru-baru ini tular satu video di TikTok, berkenaan seorang siswazah lelaki memakai rambut palsu sewaktu konvokesyen telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @perlukann Pening la kalau mcm ni nsib tk hari2 HAHAHAH  #fyp #malaysia #fypgakni #trending #pening #penang #fyp #fyp  original sound - Bubih - Bubih

Sayang nak potong rambut, pakai rambut palsu jelah

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @perlukann di TikTok, kelihatan seorang siswazah lelaki berjubah konvokesyen sedang berada di sebuah tempat parkir kereta.Apa yang mengejutkan netizen adalah apabila dia menanggalkan rambut palsunya dan menunjukkan rambut aslinya yang panjang.

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“Bro, that's genius. Aku baru potong rambut panjang aku semalam sebab konvokesyen punya pasal” - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini meraih sehingga 3.4M views, 275.6K likes dan 2,852 comments di TikTok, rata-rata netizen menunjukkan pelbagai reaksi terhadap video tersebut. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Idea yang bernas! Apapun, lawa betul rambut abang ni :)

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Man Arrested For Beating Wife & Choking Police Officer Who Tried To Intervene

A 49-year-old man has been arrested for assaulting a police officer after the latter tried to stop him from battering a woman, who is believed to be his wife

According to New Straits Times, the incident happened at the Sungai Way Impian Baiduri apartments in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 11 November.The man was said to be "running amok" and hitting his wife at about 5pm. Police officers rushed to the location after receiving a distress call on the disturbance from the members of the public.When the police arrived at the scene, the man started hurling foul words at the police personnel, before proceeding to use a piece of wood to club a police officer and strangling him.

Impian Baiduri apartments in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
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"A struggle ensued when the man acted aggressively by attacking and strangling the police personnel, who suffered light injuries," said Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal

Following the attack, other police officers at the scene managed to subdue the assailant.Bernama reported that the man will be remanded for four days and the case will be investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for intentionally causing injury by using a weapon or other dangerous object.If convicted, the man may face imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine, whipping, or two of such punishments.

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal.
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Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of domestic violence, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. WOMEN’S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)24-hourContact: +603-79563488SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN’S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN’S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected] Website | Facebook | Twitter4. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook 5. TELENISA LEGAL AID CLINICWeekdays (8am - 10pm)Contact: +6011-23701006WhatsApp: +6011-23701006Email: [email protected] Facebook | Twitter 6. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINEDaily (12pm - 12am)Contact: 1800-18-2327Email: [email protected]Facebook | Instagram


[VIDEO] Is Frozen Food Fresh?

Have you ever wondered if frozen food is fresh?

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Some say due to the food being frozen for a long period of time, it loses its texture, freshness and goodness.

Recently, we were invited to visit Kawan Food Berhad's factory to explore how they make their frozen food

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Fun fact: Did you know that Kawan invented the world's first frozen paratha?They are also Malaysia’s leading exporter and largest manufacturer for frozen food like naan, paratha, tortilla bread, and a wide variety of finger food, so they really know their stuff!Their products are sold in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and other major markets around the world.

Managing director, Timothy Tan, gave us a tour around the factory so we could see how their quick freezing technology works behind-the-scenes

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It's a lot more technical than we imagined it to be!

And of course... we got to try some of their products, fresh from the factory!

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Don't forget to look for Kawan products the next time you do your groceries! :D


Kepong Hospice In Need Of Monetary Assistance After Entire Home Tests COVID-19 Positive

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A nursing home in Kuala Lumpur is in urgent need of donations after all of its staff and residents tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month

Located in Jinjang Utara, Kepong, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Amal Warga Emas Sejati Kuala Lumpur Dan Selangor, also known as Fu Pin Handicap Centre, takes care of chronically ill elderly patients who are disabled or paralysed, and have no family members to look after them.According to their website, the centre is a non-profit organisation that offers their services for free and depends on public assistance and donations to stay afloat.The staff carries out nursing and basic medical care for its mostly bedbound residents — maintaining their hygiene, cleaning bed sores, and feeding them individually — even through the night.Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, they have been struggling with finances and have been overwhelmed by referrals from public hospitals.The centre director, Tan, told Malaysiakini in an interview that they spend about RM20,000 a month to operate.

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The centre went under more stress recently when a new patient was admitted to the home and passed away after testing positive for COVID-19

Within a week, the entire home — which includes Tan, four staff, and nine patients — began to experience symptoms and also tested positive for the virus.Despite feeling unwell themselves, the staff quarantined themselves at the centre and continued to take care of their bedridden patients."Even though there was discomfort, we couldn't stop. Care for the patients had to continue. The more severe ones among us were allowed to rest but the others took turns looking after the patients. We were only able to get two hours sleep at a time," they shared on Facebook on 5 August.

The centre's director, 56-year-old Tan.
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Speaking to SAYS, the centre said all of their staff have safely completed quarantine while three residents are still in the hospital today, 20 August

Although the staff are back on their feet, the nursing home said they still need funds and medical supplies to look after more patients.The list of things they need include: disposable gloves, disposable pads, diapers, personal protective equipment, Dettol liquid and spray disinfectant, and Vitamin C pills.They also need monetary assitance for patient treatment and follow-ups at the hospital. As patients are mostly bedridden, they said ambulance pick-up is also expensive.Other uses for funds would be for utilities, wages, and rental.

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Monetary contributions can be transferred to:Pertubuhan Kebajikan Amal Warga Emas Sejati Kuala Lumpur Dan Selangor8881041941687 (AmBank)After transfer, forward your bank receipt to [email protected]You can also contribute medical supplies to:2, Jalan 1/16E, Taman Nanyang,Jinjang Utara 52000, Kuala Lumpur.Contact+6014-9683909 (Tan)Find out more about the centre on their website and Facebook page.


Mum Claims "M'sia Isn't Child-Friendly" After Her Kid Wasn't Allowed To Run In Restaurant

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A mother faced backlash for claiming "Malaysia is not child-friendly" after other customers complained about her daughter screaming and running around in a restaurant

In a now-deleted social media post that has been re-uploaded by various Facebook pages, it is understood that the mother brought her two daughters to dine at a Korean fusion restaurant in Johor Bahru, Johor recently.She said her younger daughter is one year and five months old, and the restaurant was not busy at 8pm that night.Thus, after feeding the toddler, she put her down from the baby chair because she refused to remain seated."She was so happy after eating and (started) shouting and running around the restaurant," the mother of two said.

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"Just when I thought I could finally enjoy my dinner, a waitress came over to me to tell me that some customers complained about my kids being noisy," she related

The waitress told the mother that it would be dangerous for her daughter to roam around the restaurant as she might bump into a food attendant.Despite being warned about the safety hazard and the complaint, the mother defended her actions on Facebook, saying, "Only my child was noisy, but diners who were talking were not noisy?""Moreover, it wasn't a peak hour for the restaurant. I didn't see the food attendants delivering food all the time. If there was, I would have advised my child (to say put). "It is not a restaurant with a beautiful environment and ambience. "This is the first time we've met people who are so devoid of empathy," she said, adding that her family took both of her daughters out of the restaurant after that.The mother also explained that her daughter can get a little out of control at times, but she is obedient, before ending the post by asking whether parents with kids cannot dine out.

At the time of writing, a re-uploaded post of the mother's views has gone viral with over 3,900 shares

"Don't weaponise 'child-friendliness' to pressure shop assistants. Restaurants are not playgrounds," read a top comment."(The mother) is not even ashamed to share this post," commented a netizen, while another added, "I am relieved to see so many people criticising you because there are still many normal people who can tell right from wrong in this society."One person said, "Actually, this is really dangerous! If your child was hurt from getting hot soup spilled on them, by then, it would mean nothing even if the restaurant compensated you with lots of money. The restaurant made an effort to remind you, but you blamed them instead. Speechless."

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Following the backlash, the mother's husband made a public announcement to address the issue and hoped netizens "could give her a chance and let the matter rest". They did not apologise for claiming Malaysia is not child-friendly, and said they will raise their children to the best of their abilities.

If you are a parent with young kids, check out these kid-friendly restaurants:

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M'sian Govt Officially Sets Tax On Netflix, Spotify, And Other Digital Services At 6%

Foreign companies operating digital services like Netflix and Spotify will soon have to pay a 6% tax to the Malaysian government after the passage of the Service Tax (Amendment) Bill 2019 today

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Malay Mail reported that the Parliament passed the amendment at Dewan Rakyat earlier today, 8 April, which will allow the government to impose a service tax on digital services provided by foreign companies.

The 6% tax, which will come into force from 1 January 2020 onwards, applies to any and all digital services provided by foreign companies regardless of whether they are for individual or business use

"Examples of digital services include online music and online subscriptions, e-book subscriptions, e-marketplace platform usage, cloud computing-based subscription, and online computer software purchases," said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah, as quoted by Astro Awani. "Malaysian users are determined based on the payment method, the Internet Protocol (IP) address or the mobile number used during the purchase or subscription of digital services, and whether the user lives in Malaysia," he explained.

The digital tax was announced in the tabling of Budget 2019 last year, although the tax rate was not revealed at the time

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According to Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, the service tax will be imposed on "online services imported by users" such as Netflix, Spotify, Steam, as well as other software, music, videos, or any digital advertising. Foreign service providers will also be required to register with Malaysia Customs.


Sarawak Minister Thinks Teenagers Who Attend Ladies' Night At Bars Will Make Bad Decisions

Yesterday, 15 August, Sarawak's Welfare, Women, and Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Fatimah Abdullah urged parents to be aware of their teenage daughters' attendance at Ladies' Night in bars

Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Fatimah Abdullah
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"I have just been informed about this (Ladies' Night) by the OSTPC committee (One-Stop Teenage Pregnancy Committee) that teenagers would frequent 'ladies' night', usually held on Wednesday and Saturday, where ladies get to have (alcoholic) drinks on the house," Fatimah was quoted as saying by The Borneo Post.Ladies' Night is an event where female customers receive alcoholic drinks for free or at a discounted price in either bars or clubs.

According to her, Ladies' Night has been spread to rural areas of Sarawak

"I'm told that this event is not confined to just Kuching, but has even spread to rural areas," Fatimah said, before expressing worry over teenagers who get notified of such events through social media.The Borneo Post reported that Fatimah was speaking to a press conference after chairing an OSTPC meeting at a hotel in Sarawak yesterday.

The minister then urged parents to pay attention to the whereabouts and activities of their teenage daughters

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"If there are underage teenagers involved, they are at high risk because ladies' night involves drinking, and drinking and bad decisions go hand-in-hand," Fatimah claimed."Also, other unwanted situations such as their teenage daughters drinking spiked drinks might also occur," she added.

What do you think about Fatimah's statement? Let us know in the comments below.

In similar news, Malaysia's divers had their allowances suspended in June after getting caught partying and consuming alcohol:

                National Divers' Allowances Suspended After They Were Caught Partying And Drinking Alcohol

The Amateur Swimming Union of Malaysia (ASUM) confirmed that seven divers were involved in the incident.

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Gunmen Linked To Abu Sayyaf Kidnaps Two People From Seafood Restaurant In Sandakan

Gunmen reportedly demands large ransoms for kidnap victims, but families have yet to report to the police

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Gunmen holding kidnap victims Thien Nyuk Fun and Bernard Then Ted Fen have contacted their families with demands of a large ransom to secure their release.Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman said the gunmen had also allowed Thien, 50, and Bernard, 39, to speak to their family members.

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The two were now believed to be held at a southern Philippines island."They are unharmed," said Jalaluddin, adding that the families of the two had refused to lodge police reports about the ransom demand calls.When asked whether the families were issued threats of not involving the police to secure the their release, Jalaluddin said: "I am not aware of such threats."

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Police Commissioner Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman also said that the kidnapping, believed to have been orchestrated by the Muktadil brothers, may have been carried out with some help from "insiders"

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"Police received information about an abduction occurring in Sabah and Sandakan was one of the locations. The Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) led by Datuk (Abdul) Rashid Harun has been carrying out integrated operations in Sandakan focusing on hot spots and areas harbouring illegal immigrants. Unfortunately, the abduction occurred in an unanticipated area," he said.

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Jalaluddin said Thursday that the notorious Muktadil brothers, who are suspected to be behind the latest kidnapping, may have had some inside help from an employee of Thien’s restaurant.The Muktadil brothers’ gang – lead by brothers Nilson and Adzmil – are believed to be behind several kidnappings in Sabah’s porous east coast, including the abductions of China tourist Gao Huayun, 29, and Filipino worker Marcy Dayawan, 40.

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15 May: Two people were kidnapped from a famous seafood restaurant in Sandakan when four armed assailants raided the restaurant sometime between 7.30pm to 8.00pm last night

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Ocean King Seafood restaurant owner Chung Yun Thiam, 60, identified one of them as 50-year-old Thien Nyuk Fun, who is also his sister-in-law. The other victim is a customer named Bernard Ghen Ted Fen, 36.
Chung said that the gunmen, who were armed and clad in camouflaged army uniform, had "climbed up the staircase of the restaurant that was built on water". He and his workers managed to escape from the kidnappers during the raid, which lasted not more than a minute.

“Four men who were armed and wearing camouflaged army uniform suddenly climbed up the staircase of the restaurant that was built on water, at about 8pm,” he said when met outside the restaurant.“Everything happened so fast. Everyone panicked and started shouting when four men, all dressed in camouflaged attire, suddenly appeared in the restaurant,” he said.

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Chung said customers and workers fled the dining area when the gunmen arrived. "My sister-in-law was at the counter when the suspects took her and another customer," he said when met at the scene, adding they fled towards the open sea.

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The gunmen, believed to be linked to the militant Islamist group Abu Sayyaf operating in South Phillippines, were reported to have arrived by boat. Chung noted that they were not wearing masks nor did they shot anyone. They also left the restaurant's cash box untouched.

“They wore no mask and there was no shooting,” Chung said, adding that the abductors were not even bothered with money since they left without even taking any from the cash box at the counter.  “I overheard one of the customers saying that at least two more people were seen waiting in the boat. They were saying that that the boat was rather old,” Chung said.  “After lodging a police report, I don’t know what else to do. I guess I have to wait by the phone in case the abductors call for ransom," added Chung.

Security forces were immediately deployed to track down the kidnappers and victims, as Sandakan is only about an hour's ride on speedboat from the southern Philippines island Bakungan Besar.

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Sabah police have been hunting for a suspected armed gang of seven men spotted at a plantation in Kinabatangan about 100kms from Sandakan earlier this month. They were also investigating a robbery of an outboard engine at a lobster farm in Semporna on May 7.

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Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that additional security forces have also been sent to assist in investigations. No arrest has been made, but the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) are on high alert and the coast guard has been deployed to cordon off the area.

He said although the boat believed to have been used in the kidnapping was seen heading towards the Philippines, it was believed to be still in Malaysian waters.“No demands have been made as of yet and no injuries have been reported. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will be working closely with the Philippine authorities on the matter,” he told reporters during a media night hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak here tonight.

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There have been several kidnapping cases at Sabah's eastern coast since last year

Constable Zakiah Aleip, 26, was kidnapped from Mabul Water Bungalows Resort in Semporna on July 12, 2014 by eight Filipino gunmen while his colleague, Corporal Abdul Rajah Jamuan, 32, was shot dead by gunmen in that incident. It was reported that the kidnappers, believed to be Abu Sayyaf terrorists, had demanded up to RM5 million for Zakiah's release.In another case, fish farm operator Chan Sai Chuin, 32, was abducted by Abu Sayyaf militants from Sabah's east coast on June 16 last year.Chan and a Filipino worker identified only as Maslan, were abducted by two armed men at 12.40am from the fish farm they operated in Kampung Air Sapang. Claims have surfaced from Philippines military intelligence and Jolo sources that about RM780,000 in ransom was paid to secure his release on December 9, but Chan said he was told there was none.Another fish farm manager, Yang Zai Lin, was kidnapped by armed men in Pulau Baik, near Lahad Datu, Sabah, in May 2014. Yang was rescued and returned to China after the ordeal.

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[NANDINI SAYS] 5 Things To Remember As Malaysians Post-GE14

9 May 2018 is now one of the most important dates in Malaysian history.
It is the day Barisan Nasional lost its grip on power after 61 years of serving as the ruling government in Malaysia.

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Malaysians, especially hopeful Pakatan Harapan (PH) supporters, are certainly excited to see how things will pan out in the country

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PH's first week in Putrajaya has been tense and interesting but the overall mood in Malaysia is still celebratory.
So, while we're still in the post-GE14 honeymoon period, here are some things I'd like to share with my fellow Malaysians on what we can do moving forward:

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Aw, Gee! 'Disneyland' Is NOT Coming To Malaysia

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In the wake of the news that reported a Disney theme park will open in Melaka, a verified source has confirmed with SAYS today, 17 November, that there are no plans to open a Disneyland in the country

The source made the revelation on the condition of anonymity. While Disney has not commented on or refuted the claims, there has been no announcement of any park opening in Malaysia from Disney's official websites.SAYS has reached out to Melaka state executive council (exco) member Datuk Muhammad Jailani Khami for clarification, and was told that the investors involved in the project will make a statement to the press soon.

The exco for Tourism, Heritage, and Culture of Melaka, Datuk Muhammad Jailani Khamis.
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On Tuesday, 15 November, Muhammad Jailani said in a press conference that Melaka will build its own Disney theme park, dubbed Disney City, in Jasin by 2027

The exco for Tourism, Heritage, and Culture of Melaka said the Disney theme park in Jasin will be the first in ASEAN."After more than 20 years, we will have a new theme park. Even though it is not that big, I feel it is commendable enough (that we manage to) bring in Disneyland," Melaka Hari Ini quoted him as saying."It will help us hit our target of 20 million tourists within three years and return to the original track of 18.7 million tourists that we achieved in 2019."In the press conference, he also announced the proposed project to develop a 22km 'Maglev' system to connect Melaka tourism hotspots.Malaysia's national news outlet Bernama also reported about the development of Disney City and the electromagnetic train system in Melaka.

Muhammad Jailani can be seen announcing the development of Disney City in a video published by Melaka TV:

                Melaka Exco Claims 'Disneyland' Is Opening In Malaysia

We don't have to fly overseas to see Mickey Mouse soon!

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Teen Who Was Mocked For Calling Charles & Keith A Luxury Brand Is Now Their Ambassador

Back in January, 17-year-old Singaporean Zoe Gabriel was mocked online after she posted a video of herself purchasing a bag from Charles & Keith and describing it as a "luxury" brand

In the clip, she was seen happily modelling an SGD79.90 (RM265.86) Double Handle Tote Bag gifted to her by her father.After posting the TikTok video, the teen received negative feedback from netizens who called her naive for thinking Charles & Keith was a high-end brand.Following the negative comments, Zoe posted a follow-up video in which she expressed her disappointment at receiving such comments when she was only happy to show the world her brand-new gift."Money is the topic that makes me most uncomfortable to talk about because growing up, I did not have a lot."To you, an SGD80 bag may not be a luxury, [but] for me and my family it is a lot. And I was so grateful that my dad was able to get me one," she said in the video, adding that her family could not even afford to buy bread from BreadTalk.Watch Zoe's heartfelt video here:

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After her emotional video went viral, Zoe and her father were given a surprise lunch treat and a tour of the company's headquarters by the founders of Charles & Keith

The founders, Charles and Keith Wong, said that they were touched by the video as they also came from humble beginnings, adding that they were "so inspired by her humility"."Our hearts really went out to Zoe, but we were so impressed with (how gracefully) she handled the situation, displaying wisdom far beyond her years, and values that resonated with us greatly. Our founders believe that our products should spark joy, empower fashion lovers, and give them confidence, something we believe she presented so eloquently in her video," a spokesperson for the company told The Straits Times.

Zoe and her father at Charles & Keith's headquarters.
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Yesterday, 5 March, the brand announced on Instagram that Zoe is now a Charles & Keith ambassador by posting a photo of her modelling their brand new collection

In the Instagram post, Zoe can be seen fashionably posing with a purple Alia bag for the brand's International Women's Day campaign.The caption read, "Zoe Gabriel, content creator and Charles & Keith's Brand Community Ambassador, with the purple Alia bag. The launch of this special iteration of the Alia bag is in support of UN Women's 'Storytelling for Gender Equality' programme."Charles & Keith also uploaded Zoe's heartfelt letter for women across the world."Women are like flowers. Our time and needs to grow may not always align, but that is okay. This International Women's Day, let us celebrate with compassion. Let us celebrate equality through equity, the way flowers do." wrote the 17-year-old.

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In January, Zoe and her father were given the incredible opportunity to visit the Charles & Keith headquarters:

                Charles & Keith Founders Have Lunch With Teen Girl Mocked For Calling The Brand A "Luxury"

"To you, an SGD80 bag may not be a luxury, [but] for me and my family it is a lot. And I was so grateful that my dad ...

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Family Needs Help Looking For A Hit-And-Run Driver Who Killed A Father-To-Be

A family is appealing for witnesses on the driver responsible for a traffic accident near the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP)

A Facebook post titled 'A Death In The Family' was posted on Tuesday, 27 October, by Facebook page Kensomuse, run by Kenneth Sow.According to the post, the accident happened on Monday, 26 October, around 5pm when the victim was travelling on a motorcycle near the LDP passing the Bandar Puteri exit."I cannot imagine the shock and grief my eight-months pregnant cousin sister felt. Even now as I heard the news this morning, I'm still coming in terms with this reality (sic)," Sow wrote."Please, even if you didn't witness or record the accident directly, perhaps in your [dashcam] footage there might be some clues leading to the accident."

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The plea for help has since gone viral on the social media platform

Sow recalled that a few hours before the accident, the expectant father left his house riding a motorcycle to work, likely thinking about his child."Looking forward to next month when you will see and hug your firstborn child. Though the current pandemic has made things a little difficult, life was good. 'I'm going to be a father soon'," read the post.

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As of 28 October, Sow wrote in an update that they still have not received anything concrete

There were observers at that time of the accident but not firm enough to pinpoint anything. Sow's family is searching the Internet for clues."So for now, the search continues. Hard to imagine at 5pm, traffic should be relatively heavy on that stretch of LDP yet we couldn't find a single witness to this accident."He, on behalf of his family, also thanked netizens who shared the initial post.

Read the full post here to see how you can help:


Netizen Malaysia Pertikai Isu Ganjaran RM369,000 Untuk Pasangan Mempunyai 3 Anak Di Korea

Tular baru-baru ini, Korea Selatan telah menawarkan ganjaran duit kira-kira RM369,000 kepada pasangan yang mempunyai sekurang-kurangnya tiga anak

Tujuan ganjaran tersebut diberikan adalah untuk meningkatkan populasi penduduk di negara itu. Menurut laporan, Korea New Network (KNN) melaporkan bandar Changwon di Gyeongsang Selatan kini berusaha mengatasi masalah populasi penduduk yang menurun dengan insentif kewangan dasar baru menerusi pemberian pinjaman kepada semua pasangan suami isteri yang tinggal di bandar.

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Sekiranya pasangan itu mempunyai seorang anak, mereka tidak akan dikenakan faedah pinjaman. Manakala bagi mereka yang mempunyai dua orang anak pula mendapat pengecualian 30% pinjaman.Malah, tiada pembayaran balik pinjaman dikenakan kepada pasangan yang mempunyai tiga anak atau dalam erti kata lain dikira sebagai hadiah buat mereka.

Polisi baru itu juga bertujuan untuk menggalakkan perkahwinan dan kelahiran zuriat akibat kebimbangan susulan penurunan kadar kelahiran di seluruh negara

Dalam pada itu, netizen Malaysia turut memberikan pelbagai respon terhadap isu ini dan rata-rata mereka membandingkan mentaliti dan cara hidup rakyat Malaysia dengan Korea yang jelas berbeza.Malah, ada di antara mereka juga mengaitkan dengan isu Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) sebanyak RM10,000 yang susah untuk dikeluarkan. Antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Facebook:

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These Affordable Clear Aligners Help You Gain Straighter Teeth & A More Confident Smile

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Dr Clear Aligners.

Be it for your career or a joyous occasion that you want to commemorate forever, the confidence that a beautiful set of teeth can bring to a person is remarkable

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It's particularly helpful in camera-facing roles or jobs that involve interacting with lots of people (like in the service and hospitality line, for example), as well as exciting milestones (such as weddings and postgraduate graduations), where you will take photos to cherish for years to come. So, it's no surprise that dental imperfections often lead us to seek treatment options, more so when your livelihood calls for extra attention to detail in your appearance, right down to aesthetic-looking teeth.

This is where Dr Clear Aligners can step in to help you achieve straighter, healthier-looking teeth

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Big, bright smiles are infectious, and allow you to spread the cheer without even saying a word. It is, after all, one of the biggest assets that anyone could possess.Dr Clear Aligners can help you achieve just that thanks to its advanced teeth-straightening solutions.This means you don't have to feel self-conscious of wearing traditional braces, since the clear aligners, as their name suggests, are virtually invisible. It's also easier to keep up with oral hygiene, and you won't encounter any food restrictions as the clear aligners are removable.

Here's a look at the differences between clear aligners and metal braces:

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And the best part? The prices are affordable, and you'll get to customise your treatment plan with a professional orthodontist, allowing you to get one step closer to the smile of your dreams. :D

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Depending on the condition of your teeth, Dr Clear Aligners guarantees straighter teeth in about six to nine months.* You can even opt for an instalment plan, making the treatment attainable even on a limited budget. Made of industry-leading Zendura FLX material and advanced German technology, the clear aligners are designed to solve mild to complex dental cases. Plus, offering comfort and convenience, the BPA-free material doesn't wear out or crack easily. *Final result depends on each individual's condition.

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The good news is, you can now sign up for a Dr Clear Aligners treatment plan that starts at RM5,950 only!

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You can expect additional goodies to go along with your treatment too. Dr Clear Aligners carry a series of premium oral care products, including a mouthwash sachet, cleaning tablet, LED teeth-whitening kit, spearmint toothpaste, and more!Catering further to your dental needs, Dr Clear Aligners will be launching more products in the near future, so keep a look out for updates on its socials.Follow Dr Clear Aligners on its Facebook page or visit its website.

As part of this campaign, Dr Clear Aligners has teamed up with its brand ambassador, Malaysian singer Priscilla Abby 蔡恩雨, to produce a special song together

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Eager to find out what the song is about? You'll have to stay tuned for now, 'cause the music video is in the midst of production, and is scheduled to be released in October. :)In the meantime, you can check out what another Malaysian model and singer, Kate Chan, has to say about her dental journey with Dr Clear Aligners.

Watch the video below:

Ready to get the smile of your dreams? Try this free smile assessment from Dr Clear Aligners to start your journey today!

Follow Dr Clear Aligners on Facebook or visit its website for the latest updates and promotions.

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Hari Kekasih Versi Islamik, Begini Cara Sebuah Universiti Di Pakistan Sambut 14 Februari

Hari Kekasih yang juga digelar sebagai Valentine‘s Day disambut pada 14 Februari setiap tahun

Ia merupakan antara sambutan yang dinanti-nantikan kebanyakan remaja lebih-lebih lagi pasangan kekasih bagi menyatakan rasa kasih sayang antara satu sama lain.Hari Kekasih disambut dengan pelbagai cara dan acara bermula dengan kiriman kad dan bunga, temujanji makan dan lain lagi aktiviti.

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Bagaimanapun, kemeriahan tidaklah sehebat masyarakat Barat atau sambutan pasangan kekasih bukan Islam, kerana Islam tetap mengharamkan sambutannya. Namun begitu, masih terdapat pasangan kekasih beragama Islam yang memilih untuk menyambutnya walaupun fatwa telah pun menyatakan bahawa hukum sambutan Hari Kekasih adalah haram.

Berbeza pula dengan sebuah universiti di negara Pakistan yang menyambut Sister's Day pada 14 Februari untuk mempromosikan "tradisi Islam", menurut naib canselor universiti tersebut

Universiti Pertanian di Faisalabad.
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Bersempena dengan Sister's Day, pelajar wanita akan dihadiahkan tudung dan selendang juga sepasang jubah seperti yang diputuskan oleh Naib Canselor, Zafar Iqbal Randhawa dari Universiti Pertanian di Faisalabad, menurut laporan Dawn News.Perubahan ini adalah selari dengan hasrat untuk menggalakkan tradisi Islam dan budaya ketimuran dalam kalangan pelajar.

Pada tahun 2017, Pakistan telah melarang sambutan Hari Kekasih secara terbuka oleh rakyatnya

Bahkan, sebarang laporan media mengenainya adalah tidak dibenarkan kerana sambutan hari itu dianggap sebagai bukan budaya Islam.

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"Dalam budaya kita, wanita selayaknya mendapat penghormatan yang wajar dan mereka harus dilihat dan dihormati sebagai adik-beradik, ibu, anak perempuan dan isteri," kata Zafar Iqbal di laman web institusi itu."Kita semakin melupakan budaya sendiri manakala budaya barat pula sedang bercambah dalam masyarakat," katanya.Malah menurutnya, sambutan Sister's Day adalah bertujuan bagi mengangkat martabat dan kehormatan kaum hawa.

Walau bagaimanapun, terdapat segelintir pihak yang mengkritik idea universiti tersebut untuk mengubah sambutan Hari Kekasih

Bantahan itu disuarakan kerana mereka berpendapat bahawa terdapat banyak lagi hak wanita yang perlu diperbaiki di negara itu berbanding melakukan sambutan Sister's Day sahaja, seperti yang dilaporkan Independent UK.

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Apa-apa pun, langkah ini dilihat sebagai sesuatu yang positif, malah ia juga mampu menggalakkan orang ramai untuk melupakan hasrat menyambut Hari Kekasih pada tarikh tersebut.

Alhamdulillah. Kami tabik inisiatif universiti di Pakistan ini!

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IKEA's Getting Rid Of Its Popular Yellow Batteries. But Don't Be Sad, It's For The Best

IKEA's alkaline batteries 'ALKALISK' are being phased out and will be completely removed from shelves by October 2021

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You've probably seen or used them for almost everything electronic around the house like toys, clocks, and torchlights.Priced at RM5.90 or RM6.90 for a pack of 10, the batteries seemed to have always had a good reputation for being a budget-friendly option among other popular brands.

Although it's hard saying goodbye, the new move is actually for a good reason

True to its mission on sustainability, IKEA encourages customers to switch to rechargeable solutions instead such as their LADDA batteries.According to the company's press statement, using rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries like their LADDA range emits lower greenhouse gas than alkaline batteries after 10 charges.In other words, it reduces waste and has less impact on the environment overall.

LADDA batteries can be charged up to 500 times. So it can actually work out cheaper in the long run.
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Last year, IKEA sold about 300 million alkaline batteries globally. And customers from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand bought about 3.4 million packs of non-rechargeable ALKALISK batteries.

That's about 5,000 tonnes of waste a year! Should everyone switch to rechargeable options, we will probably be able to reduce global waste significantly.

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To reduce plastic usage, these local stores allow you to refill detergents and other household cleaning agents:

                6 Types Of Groceries And Essentials You Can Find In Klang Valley Zero Waste Stores

Many eco-friendly alternatives can be a lot cheaper.

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                This Tiny PJ Store Can Refill Your Detergent, Soap, And Cleaners From RM2.60 Per KG

Save earth, save money.

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Gmail Will Now Show Images Automatically... But There's An Option To Still Block It

Google is dropping the “Display All Images” option in Gmail, to show images automatically

If you have used Gmail for any length of time you likely remember the options about displaying images. At present Gmail on the desktop lists the option as “display images below” and on a mobile device you see “show pictures.”

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But regardless of platform, the need to tap that link will soon be going away. This change will first be arriving on the desktop, and then later on Android devices.

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First things first though, Google has said they did this in an effort to protect the user. Simply put, they were trying to protect you against unknown senders sharing images that could compromise your system.

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When receiving email from an unknown or untrusted sender the images would be off. Along with the option to display them, you could also opt to always display them when receiving an email from that sender.

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Similarly, on a mobile device the wording was “always show pictures from this sender.” Regardless of the wording, it seems Google has found a way to present the images and still keep the user system safe. Moving forward Google will be serving all images after they have been run through a secure proxy server.

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Alternatively, those who just like things the way they have been — there is an option available. Here's how to block Gmail from displaying images in emails by default:

Images that are included in emails are transferred through a proxy automatically by Gmail, and virus checked among other things, so that they are not loaded directly from a remote server when you open the email, but from a Google server instead.

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This effectively removes the need to connect to a remote server when images are included in emails that you read on Gmail.
While it is certainly improving the privacy, some users may be inclined to turn the new feature off for two main reasons:

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First, the images run through Google servers before they are displayed to Gmail users in emails. Second, it is not clear if they are cached by the process as well. Since images get loaded automatically, it may take longer to display emails on the Gmail website.

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Gmail users who did enable the "Ask before displaying external content" option explicitly on Gmail, will have the "ask before displaying external images" option enabled by default.

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Everyone else needs to enable it under Settings > General before it becomes the active preference.
Doing so will block images from being displayed inline automatically when you view emails that contain images.

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Here is how!
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Last week, Google also announced that it added a new feature on the Google Takeout service

The new feature means you can save all or just some of your email and appointments—the former in MBOX format, the latter in ICS (iCalendar)—right alongside any other Google Takeout archives you desire, including your data from Google+, YouTube, Contacts, Drive, Voice, your Google profile, your Google location history and Google Hangouts.

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The ability to customize what you’re exporting makes it easier to control what you are backing up or want to import elsewhere

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When you navigate to Google Takeout, you will see total of 14 Google products. Gmail, unfortunately, might not be listed. This is because Google says the ability to download your Gmail messages is rolling out “over the next month.”

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Whether you can export Gmail messages or not is thus currently a hit and miss, but you should see the option before 2014. Calendar data, meanwhile, is available to download for everyone today, Google says.

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So let’s learn how to download Google Calendar data to your computer. Simply follow these steps. Step 1) Head to Google Takeout.

Log in with your Google credentials, and click the blue “Create an archive” button. Clicking on this link will take you to the Google Takeout page.

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Step 2) The next screen will give you options on what to archive. As of right now, you can choose from 11 products. Lets’ start with Google Calendar. Click archive.

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Step 3) Keep in mind that the process moves quickly. You should receive an email notification too. Download your archive. It expires within a few days, so do it quickly.

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What We Know About The Man Who Was Shot Dead Outside His Son's School

Yesterday, 1 March, a man was gunned down right in front of SK Sri Serdang in Seri Kembangan while waiting for the school's afternoon session to end

New Straits Times reported that the father was believed to have been shot by one of two men on a motorcycle who quickly sped away.A witness, who was also waiting for his children in front of the school, said he saw the two motorcyclists shoot the man but was unable to note down the motorcycle registration number."I heard four or five shots... it happened too fast, too sudden," the witness added.

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Two more people were injured in the incident, believed to be as a result of stray bullets or ricochets

Selangor Criminal Investigations Department chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Fadzil Ahmat said a parent in his 30s also suffered from a gunshot wound after a stray bullet struck his back. According to Malay Mail Online, the parent is in stable condition after seeking treatment at Hospital Serdang.Fadzil also said that the forensics unit was conducting investigations, and it was too early to conclude anything.

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China Press reported that the man was a gang member who may have been shot due to internal conflict

According to China Press, the gunmen knew the man and his whereabouts very well. Furthermore, they were familiar with the school's area before the shooting happened. Fadzil said the case will be investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, and the police are currently hunting down the suspects.


Grab Singapore Launches GrabPet So Furry Friends Can Come Along For Rides

Attention, pet owners!
Ride-hailing service Grab now allows passengers in Singapore to take their furry friends with them for rides via GrabPet.

Head of Grab Singapore Lim Kell Jay revealed that the beta release of GrabPet on 20 February is intended to serve riders who found it difficult to commute with their pets due to "limited transportation options.""The needs of our users, no matter how niche, are important to us," he added, according to Business Insider Singapore.

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While GrabPet rides start at a steeper fare of SGD14 (RM42), the company explained that this is due to the service's additional features

According to the company, GrabPet Beta is the first pet transportation service in Singapore that includes additional insurance coverage for pets onboard.Driver-partners under GrabPet are required to go through mandatory training in transporting animals in their vehicles by Singapore's leading dog trainer Patrick Wong, the owner and founder of Waggies dog training school.The cars of drivers will also have a foldable back-seat cover, adjustable leash, a microfibre towel, and air fresheners to ensure that it is hygienic for both animal and human passengers.

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A maximum of two medium sized household pets, up to 41cm in length, or one large sized pet, larger than 41cm in length, are allowed on each ride

The animals, which must be approved by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA), need to be leashed or placed in a crate, and accompanied by a rider, Mothership reported.

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Several dog breeds, including Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds must be muzzled while being transported.Birds are not allowed on rides as the air fresheners used in cars could pose health risks to them.

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To book the services, a user need only choose the GrabPet option on the app and include pick-up and drop-off locations

Just like Grab's regular car services, GrabPet will be available for on-demand bookings throughout the day, subject to driver availability.Current Grab drivers have the option to become GrabPet drivers by toggling the service on or off through the app.

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According to Coconuts Singapore, Grab will donate SGD3 from every GrabPet ride to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Singapore for the next month.Users using GrabPet will also be able to receive SGD3 (RM9) off with promo code ‘LOVEPETS’.

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