Luahan Puak Rohingya Tentang Penderitaan Hidup Mereka Yang Amat Sukar Untuk Kita Bayangkan

Seorang pelarian Rohingya, Ali Johar yang fasih berbahasa Melayu menceritakan keperitan, kesusahan, dan kekejaman yang dihadapi oleh warga Rohingya. Dia menyifatkan dunia ini seperti neraka bagi mereka.

Ali Johar (dua dari kanan) tidak dapat bertemu keluarganya selama 18 tahun.
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Sejak melarikan diri ke Malaysia dengan bot pada tahun 1997, Ali, 34, tinggal di Kedawang, Langkawi, di mana beliau kerap ditugaskan sebagai penterjemah tidak rasmi untuk Pesuruhjaya Tinggi Pelarian Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNHCR)."Sudah tentu saya juga merasa sakit. Mereka adalah saudara saya. Apabila saya menghubungi rumah, keluarga saya memberitahu kampung saya telah dibakar oleh penganut Buddha di Rakhine. Mereka tidak habis-habis ingin melakukan kekejaman ke atas kami. Saya melihat video bangsa saya dibunuh dan air mata saya tidak boleh berhenti mengalir," keluh Ali, yang sehingga kini masih tidak dapat bertemu keluarganya sejak meninggalkan Rakhine 18 tahun yang lalu."Melihatkan keadaan tubuh mereka yang lemah dan kelaparan adalah sangat menyayat hati. Ada kanak-kanak berusia tiga tahun, ada yang lebih muda di atas kapal. Ini benar-benar buat saya sedih. Tapi kita tidak boleh buat apa-apa," katanya lagi.

Fasiel Mustafa Kamal, kanak-kanak lelaki berusia 12 tahun meninggalkan Rakhine bersendirian selepas melihat sendiri kampungnya dibakar sehingga tiada apa lagi sisa yang tinggal

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Tetapi akhirnya, Fasiel Mustafa Kamal dapat bersatu semula dengan bapanya dan dua adik-beradik di Langkawi selepas menaiki bot ke Malaysia tahun lepas.

"Dalam fikiran saya hanya ada satu sahaja - MATI. Saya hanya mahu mati kerana mati lebih senang daripada hidup," kata Nurul Amin Nobi Hussein, 25, yang berjaya melarikan diri dari kem transit di Wang Kelian, Perlis

Nurul Amin Nobi Hussein (kanan) hanya mahu mati kerana telah hilang segala harapan untuk hidup.
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"Sepanjang dua bulan di dalam kem transit itu tahun lepas, saya dikurung seperti kambing dan ayam dalam kandang dan setiap masa dikelilingi oleh kematian. Setiap hari lima hingga enam orang daripada kami menemui ajal sama ada disebabkan penyakit atau dipukul dan ditembak.""Tahanan tidak dibenarkan bercakap. Sesiapa yang bercakap akan dipukul. Pengawal sering melaungkan "sleep, sleep, sleep," mengarahkan kami semua tidur dan tidak bercakap antara satu sama lain," katanya.

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Pasukan komando VAT69 dan Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) menemui 139 mayat dan 28 khemah pelarian di Gunung Perlis.
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Antara lima hingga enam pengawal yang berbahasa Thailand, katanya, berkawal 24 jam sehari mengawasi kira-kira 1,500 tahanan dengan bersenjatakan batang kayu, pisau, pistol dan senapang.

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Menurutnya, pendatang Rohingya bersesak-sesak di dalam apa yang disifatkan sebagai "reban" kecil yang menempatkan sehingga 200 hingga 300 orang, dengan lelaki dan wanita diasingkan "reban" mereka

Inilah reban yang menempatkan ratusan pelarian Rohingya.
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Nurul Amin berkata "reban" itu dipagar oleh batang-batang kayu dan didirikan di atas tanah lembut dan apabila hujan ia akan menjadi lumpur, di mana tahanan hanya diberikan lampiran plastik untuk membolehkan mereka duduk.Tahanan akan berdiri dan duduk di dalam lumpur air sekiranya kem transit dilanda hujan lebat, menyebabkan ramai dalam kalangan tahanan dijangkiti penyakit sehingga membawa maut.

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Reban ini dikunci dan dikawal dengan rapi selama 24 jam serta dikelilingi dawai yang tajam.
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"Ramai dalam kalangan tahanan Rohingya mengalami bengkak kaki akibat terlalu lama duduk dalam lumpur, menyebabkan mereka tidak boleh bergerak dan makan, dan seterusnya menemui ajal," katanya lagi.Nurul Amin memberitahu mereka hanya diberikan sedikit makanan iaitu nasi berlaukkan ikan bilis dan ubi untuk menahan lapar, menyebabkan ramai juga yang mati kelaparan.

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Antara peristiwa yang tidak dapat dilupakannya adalah bagaimana pengawal-pengawal itu tanpa belas kasihan memukul sehingga mati kanak-kanak berusia 12 tahun hanya kerana keluarganya tidak mempunyai duit untuk membayar pembebasannya

Kanak-kanak yang tidak bersalah juga sanggup dibunuh oleh para pengawal kem di Wang Kelian.
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"Ada juga bayi yang baru berusia beberapa bulan mati kelaparan selepas ibunya yang sakit serta kelaparan gagal menghasilkan susu badan untuk anaknya. Tidak lama selepas anaknya mati, wanita itu juga menemui ajal," katanya sedih.Selain itu, kata Nurul Amin, pengawal-pengawal terbabit turut merogol beberapa wanita itu. Pengawal-pengawal tersebut disifatkannya lebih buas daripada "haiwan"."Kami boleh mendengar teriakan ketika wanita-wanita itu dirogol secara beramai-ramai oleh pengawal berkenaan. Apa yang lebih malang, ada antara wanita itu yang telah mengandung hasil perbuatan itu," katanya.

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Berdepan dengan kemungkinan ditahan lebih lama dan dipukul sehingga mati oleh anggota sindiket, beliau bersama-sama lima yang lain nekad melarikan diri pada pukul 1 pagi selepas mendapati pengawal kem itu tertidur

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Beliau terpaksa merangkak ratusan meter dalam keadaan gelap-gelita, sebelum berlari ke dalam hutan, tanpa mengetahui arah tujuan."Dalam apa juga keadaan sekalipun, jika saya gagal melarikan diri mereka (anggota sindiket) akan tembak mati saya atau jika terus tinggal dalam tahanan, saya akan dipukul hingga mati kerana tiada duit. Mati adalah lebih baik daripada hidup," katanya.

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Sementara itu, masih ada penempatan puak Rohingya di Myanmar iaitu di Thae Chuang. Keadaannya sangat kotor dan penuh sesak, dan penduduk di sini hanya bergantung pada 3 laptop uzur untuk berhubung dengan ahli keluarga yang terpisah.

Kem pelarian di Thae Chuang terletak di pinggir Sittwe.
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Thae Chaung adalah sebuah perkampungan nelayan sehingga tahun 2012, apabila masyarakat Buddha di Rakhine bertindak menghalau ribuan puak Rohingya dari tempat itu. Keganasan agama di Rakhine tahun itu merekodkan 140,000 orang kehilangan tempat tinggal. Hari ini, Thae Chaung sangat kotor dan penuh sesak dengan kem pelarian Islam Rohingya.   Pondok Internet dengan dinding buluh, atap rumbia dan komputer riba berdebu membenarkan mereka di kem untuk berhubung semula dengan saudara-mara mereka yang telah ditinggalkan di dalam bot untuk ke Thailand dan Malaysia, atau yang ditahan oleh anggota sindiket.

Ini antara kisah menyayat hati yang sempat kami kumpulkan untuk tatapan anda:

Fatima mendukung cucunya ketika bercakap dengan anaknya yang berada di Kuala Lumpur.
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Kisah 1: Fatima, 56, merestui pilihan pengantin perempuan yang dibuat oleh anak lelakinya. Disambungkan melalui aplikasi panggilan video, anaknya duduk di sebuah kafe Internet di Kuala Lumpur, di mana beliau bekerja sebagai tukang cuci."Awak perlu kahwin dengannya, kalau kulitnya cerah," Fatima memberitahu anak lelakinya. Anaknya itu berjanji untuk memperkenalkan kekasihnya kemudian.

Rahana menangis ketika berbincang dengan anggota sindiket mengenai wang tebusan untuk membebaskan anakya yang berusia 12 tahun.
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Kisah 2: Anggota sindiket menuntut RM5,100 untuk melepaskan anak lelaki Rahana berusia 12 tahun. Rahana telah mengirim RM4,000 tetapi mereka tetap mahukan wang selebihnya.Seorang lelaki menjawab penggilan Rahana. "Boleh saya bercakap dengan anak saya?" kata Rahana. Beberapa saat kemudian, ada satu suara kecil menyahut, "Mak?"Mata Rahana terus berlinang dengan air mata dan dseluruh badannya menggeletar, seperti tidak percaya anaknya masih hidup. "Mak akan hantar duit. Kemudian mereka akan bebaskan kamu." Selepas panggilan, Rahana bagaimanapun tetap berasa sedih. "Anak saya beritahu saya dia sakit. Setiap kali makan, dia muntah."

Abdul Kadar menangis ketika bercakap dengan pengedar.
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Kisah 3: Abdul Kadar menyalahkan anggota sindiket kerana telah "memancing" anak perempuannya yang berusia 14 tahun. Anaknya meninggalkan rumah pada satu pagi untuk melawat jiran dan tidak pernah kembali selepas itu.Abdul Kadar kini berada di sebuah kem di Thailand atau Malaysia. Pengedar menuntut beliau untuk membayar wang terbusan sebanyak RM5,500 bagi membebaskan anak perempuannya itu. Jika gagal, mereka mengugut untuk mencampak anaknya dari atas sebuah gunung.Abdul Kadar meminta mereka untuk carikan seorang lelaki yang mahu mengahwini anaknya, supaya lelaki itu boleh membayar wang tebusan tersebut. "Hanya kerisauan yang ada dalam diri saya sekarang. Tapi saya tak boleh buat apa-apa," katanya.

Lebih malang, ada diantara mereka yang tidak dibenarkan menghubungi keluarga selagi tidak membayar wang tebusan, malah ada juga yang langsung tidak mendengar khabar dan tidak menerima apa-apa wang kiriman daripada orang yang tersayang

Fatima tidak dibenarkan menghubungi anaknya kerana tidak membayar wang tebusan.
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Kisah 4: Fatima, 30, sedang cuba untuk menghubungi anak lelakinya yang berusia 13 tahun, yang kini ditahan di sebuah kem pelarian di Malaysia atau Thailand, tetapi anggota sindiket tidak membenarkannya sehingga dia bayar RM5,500 wang tebusan."Pondok untuk tidur pun saya tiada. Inikan pula wang. Mana saya nak dapat wang sebanyak itu?"

Rohimar ditinggalkan keseorangan dan langsung tidak menerima apa-apa wang kiriman.
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Kisah 5: Rohimar, 30, memberitahu bahawa adiknya, Abdul Rahman, 25, meninggalkan Myanmar lapan bulan lalu dan kini berada di Malaysia. Menurutnya, dia telah menjual segala aset semata-mata untuk membiayai perjalanan adiknya itu ke luar negara. Tetapi sehingga kini, Abdul Rahman langsung tidak mengirimnya apa-apa wang."Saya diabaikan dan rasa sangat keseorangan. Dia hanya memberikan wang kepada isterinya yang masih tinggal di sini. Saya ditinggalkan begitu sahaja walaupun saya sentiasa mendoakan keselamatannya."

Meskipun begitu, dalam kesedihan dan kesusahan, masih ada yang mampu melakar senyuman di wajah, seolah-olah menunjukkan masih ada harapan yang cerah lagi untuk mereka di masa hadapan

Sohidar tersenyum ketika bercakap dengan suaminya.
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Kisah 6: Sohidar, 25, ibu kepada empat orang anak, menikmati panggilan Internet dengan suaminya Muhammad Shamin, 30, yang bekerja di Malaysia.Sohidar: "Apa juga yang berlaku, apa saja orang buat, tolong jangan terlibat dalam pergaduhan."Shamin: "Jangan risau, jangan risau."

Noor sempat berceloteh dengan suaminya.
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Kisah 7: Noor, 28, berjenaka dengan suaminya Muhammad Rafiq, 35, yang telah bekerja di Malaysia selama 10 bulan; ini adalah kali kelima mereka hubungi sepanjang tempoh itu.Noor: "Jangan hantar lebih banyak duit. Pastikan awak ada cukup duit untuk beli pakaian untuk diri sendiri terlebih dahulu."Rafiq: "Nak cium awak boleh tak?"Noor: "Ada ramai orang kat sini awak."

Reaksi Ma Saw Khin ketika mendapat peluang bercakap dengan kakak dan abang iparnya di Kuala Lumpur.
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Kisah 8: Ma Saw Khin tersenyum lebar ketika bercakap dengan kakak dan abang iparnya di Malaysia.Mereka berjanji untuk menghantar Ma Saw Khin wang untuk membeli makanan dan ubat-ubatan untuk ibu mereka yang sakit.


The 'Jews And Arabs Refuse To Be Enemies' Movement Proves Love Is Stronger Than War

After two weeks of violence between Israel and Hamas, which has claimed over 550 Palestinians and 27 Israelis so far, people from both sides are pleading for an end to the bloodshed

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Earlier this week, several people participated in a demonstration in Haifa, Israel, dubbed Jews and Arabs refuse to be enemies. Now the same phrase has evolved into a hashtag, and it's being used by thousands of people in an international social media movement calling for peace.

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This is Sulome Anderson, a journalist. She is half Lebanese. She's kissing her Jewish boyfriend in this viral photograph posted on Facebook and Twitter, part of an explosive social media campaign spreading the message: "Jews and Arabs refuse to be enemies."

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The controversial image shows Sulome Anderson and her American-Israeli boyfriend kissing. The picture was posted in reponse to a social media campaign called: “Jews and Arabs refuse to be enemies.”

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Anderson is the daughter of Terry Anderson, the former Middle East bureau chief for the Associated Press who was held prisoner by the Islamic militant group called Hezbollah for seven years. She's writing a book about what happened to her father.

"When we started dating we would argue a lot about politics and slowly but surely, we started coming to some consensus," Anderson told ABC News about her relationship. "We still argue sometimes, but we're coming closer to understanding each other's perspectives. When it comes down to it, we're people and we love each other and that's what matters most," she added.

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"I've had a pretty intimate experience with how much hate can wreck lives in the Middle East," said Anderson, who splits her time between New York and Beirut.

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Her love life has been tested, too. Anderson's boyfriend, who has dual citizenship in America and Israel, grew up strictly Orthodox and his family is "decidedly uncool" with their relationship, she said.

But his family has more of a problem with her not being Jewish than with her being Arab, Anderson added.

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She hopes the "Jews And Arabs Refuse To Be Enemies" campaign helps people understand what's really at stake during war: people

"What really excites me is that there are people whose perspectives I don't share, from the pro-Israeli side, who have retweeted our picture and others, and that's what's really important to me," she said. "Not so much that people agree with us, but that people who don't agree with us are sharing this message."

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The campaign #Jews and Arabs Refuse To Be Enemies" was launched by Abraham Gutman and Dania Darwish, both students at Hunter College in NY, shortly after the Israeli military launched Operation Protective Edge on 8 July

Dania Darwish and Abraham Gutman started the campaign with this photo in New York's Washington Square Park.
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Darwish, a Brooklynite of Syrian descent, and Gutman, an Israeli from Tel Aviv, became close friends on campus, but were disheartened when they noticed their social media feeds becoming increasingly more hateful.

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“Every post was hate, just pure hate,” he recalls.  He was taken aback by the offensive language of Facebook friends from right and left alike; and the aggressive replies he received from his own close circle of friends and family shook him to the core. When Gutman realized Darwish was facing the same atmosphere within her social network, the two decided to act.

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“We’re not asking everyone to agree and sing 'Kumbayah,'” Gutman told The News. “But we do want to have an underlying agreement of mutual respect.” The pair took a photo of themselves standing in Washington Square Park, started a Facebook group—and were soon flooded with photos from around the world. The page now has more than 5,000 fans.

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“We’re not diplomats, we don’t have a solution to this conflict,” Darwish told The News. “But what we can do is create a platform where people can discuss divergent political ideas and not incite hate.”

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"The campaign exists in a sense in Israel, the slogan has been alive for years in Hebrew," Gutman told ABC News. "We wanted to use that same slogan, to strengthen it, to show the international community that we don't have to be enemies."

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Gutman, from Tel Aviv, Israel, says he doesn't always agree with Darwish, who is Syrian, when it comes to Middle Eastern politics, but that the two are good friends. "We never felt that our discussion became rude or had a tone of hate," the 23-year-old said. "But with Israel and Gaza, it seems that the tone online and on social media is harsher and harsher and people are using more violent words. We wanted to produce a voice that counters that. We can disagree, but we must be able to diffuse the hate."

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#JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies
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Darwish, 21, hopes the campaign gives both Arabs and Israelis a safe forum to talk about political issues. "We are trying to send the message that hate should not be part of the dialogue," she said. "We should watch our language, we should watch what we say to others. There's a lot of pain, a lot of tension in the Palestine-Israel conflict, but we're trying to create an online community where people with different opinions can talk in a respectful and productive way."

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The hashtag has prompted people from both sides to share messages and photos representing peace

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Stop bombing! Stop the massacre! Stop walls!
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#JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies 2 children, 2 People, 2 States
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Some, however, point out that the hashtag, while admirable in its promotion of peace, encourages a reductive view of the conflict

"Confused by the hashtag #JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies it implies a leveled playing field & relegates the conflict to petty racial tensions." - Farah A S فرح السويل

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The Facebook page, Jews & Arabs Refuse To Be Enemies, have since tried to explain their stand:

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Although, irrespective of what few are thinking otherwise, many other Arabs and Jews have joined in the campaign, sharing photos and selfies on social media using the hashtag

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Two Confirmed JE Cases In Penang Spark Fear Of Another Outbreak

Two Children In Penang Have Been Diagnosed With Japanese Encephalitis (JE)

Two Children In Penang Has Been Diagnosed With Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
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On 1 July, A 12-Year-Old Boy Was Confirmed To Have Contracted JE After Attending A Camping Trip In His School In Butterworth

A 12-Year-Old Boy Was Confirmed To Have Contracted JE After Attending A Camping Trip In His School In Butterworth.
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A new Japanese Encephalitis (JE) case has been detected in Penang after a 12-year-old boy was admitted to a private hospital here. Year Six schoolboy Muhammad Ammar Muqrish Zulkifli from SK Kampung Selamat in Tasek Gelugor, Butterworth, was believed to have contracted the disease while on a camp programme organised by the school at its premises in April.

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The boy, who has been in a semi-conscious state for about a month now, was first diagnosed with the disease on June 27 after a second round of blood tests.

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The Health Ministry also cooperated with the respective state’s veterinary departments to check for JE infections. “Based on our investigations on the JE case in Penang, we suspect that it stemmed from the patient being exposed to mosquitoes with the JE virus while participating in a camping activity in school between April 24 and 26,” he said. Subramanian said the locality of the student’s school is a high risk area for JE infection as it is near pig farms.

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On 3 July, A Two-Year-Old Girl From Butterworth Also Tested Positive For JE, Believed To Have Been Contracted During A Visit To Her Grandfather's Home

A girl, aged two years and five months in Butterworth was confirmed to have been infected by the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus, during a visit to her grandfather’s house in Bagan Jermal.

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Penang Health director Dr Lailanor Ibrahim said an examination of the girl’s blood sample on June 24 showed she tested positive for JE. “The girl was admitted to the Seberang Jaya Hospital on June 13 with fever and convulsions but later transferred to the Penang Hospital (HPP) when her condition worsened.

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“At the hospital, the patient was treated at the pediatric ward’s intensive care unit (ICU) before she was transferred to a normal ward on June 18 after her condition improved,” he said in a statement in Butterworth last night.

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This Brings The Total Number Of JE Cases In Malaysia To 17 This Year, Including Four Deaths

The toddler’s case brings it to a total of 17 JE cases, including four deaths, in the country this year.

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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said of the 16 cases, eight were in Sarawak, four in Sabah, two in Penang and one each in Selangor and Kelantan. Of the four deaths, two were in Sabah and one each from Selangor and Kelantan.

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Penang Exco Has Slammed The Health Ministry For Failing To Issue An Early Warning Even After 16 JE Cases, Leading To Four Deaths

Penang Exco Has Slammed The Health Ministry For Failing To Issue An Early Warning Even After 16 JE Cases, Leading To Four Deaths
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Penang Health Exco Dr Afif Bahardin is questioning what he describes as failure on the Health Ministry’s part to issue an earlier warning on the 16 Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases which have resulted in four deaths since the beginning of this year.

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He slammed the ministry saying it had failed to issue an early warning which could have helped the public to be on the alert earlier. “By right, preventive measures could have been carried out by government agencies such as the Veterinary Services Department.

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Citing the recent case where a 12-year-old school boy was infected with the disease, Dr Afif said that the Penang Veterinary Services Department only learnt of the case through media reports as there was no official statement issued by the Health Ministry to the State Veterinary Services Department, whether at the state or federal level. “This is truly disappointing, especially when it involves public interest.”

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Residents Of Kampung Selamat, Butterworth, Are Worried Of A Potential JE Outbreak In The Area

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Residents of Kampung Selamat are alarmed by news of a 12-year-old boy contracting Japanese Encephalitis (JE). Despite the fact that the boy is the only case there, the lingering memory of the Bukit Pelanduk incident in Negri Sembilan 15 years ago has given many of them nightmares.

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Residents said they had been putting up with a strong stench and polluted waterways, believed to be from nearby piggeries, for the past 20 years. They had protested, asking for their relocation. Traders of the Felda-run Pusat Industri Asas Tani were worried that their safety and businesses would be badly affected.

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But the Penang government announced last year it would not close down the pig farms as it would affect the pork supply in the state. State authorities also said the pig farmers had complied with rules and regulations.

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Penang Pig Farmers Asked The Public Not To Blame JE On The Piggeries Unless Blood Samples From The Pig Farms Return Positive

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Penang pig farmers have called for calm after a 12-year-old boy was infected with the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus which is transmitted to humans via the culex mosquitoes but finds its host in pigs and other animals like mice, rabbits and birds.

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Penang and Province Wellesley Farmers' Association Pig Farmers committee chairman Tan Kwei Hin said they should not be blamed until there was evidence to finger the animals as the cause. He added the Penang Veterinary Services Department had taken samples from pig farms in Tasek Gelugor, where the victim was from.

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Department officers had collected 200 blood samples from pig farms in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor, today morning. The samples will be tested in laboratories in Penang and Ipoh while results are expected to be out on Friday. "If the results are positive then tell the public, but if the results are negative then tell the public too. This is affecting our business," he said when contacted.

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“We knew about this problem only two months ago. We asked the authorities to take samples from the pig farms but they did not come until few days ago. “The owners live next to these pig farms, so if there is a virus spreading, it would have affected us, too.” he told the NST.

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For Now, The Health Ministry Has Advised Schools, Pig Farm Workers And Residents To Take Prevention Measures Against Virus Infection

The Health Ministry Has Advised Schools, Pig Farm Wokers And Residents To Take Prevention Measures Against Virus Infection
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“The ministry has advised all schools to obtain the necessary advisory from the district health offices before conducting any camping exercises or overnight activities especially if the school is located within a 2km radius from a pig farm,” he said.

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He urged pig farm workers and residents living nearby to take precautionary steps as prevention against the virus infection. “Please get rid of mosquito breeding grounds and whoever experienced any of the symptoms must immediately get medical treatment,” he said.

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The Last Major JE Outbreak That Happened In Malaysia Was In 1998

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The JE virus is spread by the Culex mosquito that had bitten animals such as pigs and birds that are reservoirs for the virus. The virus has a five to 15 days incubation period, a large portion of the infection are asymptomatic and the possibility of contracting encephalitis is one out of 250 cases.

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Symptoms of the virus infection include headache, fever, nausea and vomiting.

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Man Frustrated After Ordering Pizza At 6PM But Only Found It On His Doorstep At Midnight

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A Singaporean man recently vented on Facebook about a bad experience he had while ordering a pizza on a food delivery app

The customer, Muhammad Raihan, said that he ordered his pizza at 5.53pm on Tuesday, 24 January, and did not opt for a contactless delivery.After placing his order, the application notified him that his food would be delivered to his doorstep by 6.35pm.However, Raihan slowly became frustrated when his food did not arrive long after 6.35pm.

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Finally, at 8pm, after failing to contact the pizza outlet multiple times, he decided to visit the store himself to check on the order

At the time, he said he "still had no sight of the pizza" and returned home empty-handed.All the while, he was checking his phone but the application indicated that his order was still being prepared.Minutes turned to hours, and he still had not received his food by midnight."The app showed that my food was being prepared and still not delivered at 11.59pm," he said.

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Eventually, he walked out of his house to check his front door and discovered his order sitting on his shoe rack

The customer expressed anger that both the rider and the app did not notify him that his food was delivered."The deliveryman did not even bother to knock on my door after delivering the food," he said."Seriously. What the heck is wrong with the delivery services here?"

Image via Muhammad Raihan (Facebook)

Netizens chimed in with their opinions about his complaint in the comments section

One user commented that riders would usually just hang customer's orders at the front door and leave.

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Another asked if the order was delayed due to the Chinese New Year holiday.

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Meanwhile, one user suggested paying for food delivery orders in cash so that the rider would knock on the door and deliver the food on time.

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SAYS contacted foodpanda to request a statement regarding this incident, and they have since apologised for the inconvenience

"We are sorry to hear that Mr Raihan faced a delay in his recent order on our platform. All Domino’s orders placed on foodpanda are managed and delivered by Domino’s own fleet of delivery personnel," a foodpanda spokesperson told SAYS."Should customers require updates or face issues with their Domino’s orders, they can reach out to the Domino’s hotline at 6222 6333."

Another Singaporean recently ordered food from a restaurant only 1km away from his house to have it arrive hours late:

                Man Orders Food From Restaurant 1KM Away From His Home But Receives It 2 Hours Later

To make matters worse, the rider did not even bother delivering the order to Tai's front door.

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A woman was recently harassed after a food delivery rider assumed she gave him a bad rating:

                Food Delivery Rider Harasses & Insults Customer For Allegedly Giving Him A Bad Rating

The delivery rider later admitted that he had mistaken the customer for someone else.

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This New, Pretty Glasshouse In KL Is Perfect For All Your Special Gatherings & Events

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Finding the perfect venue for your special occasion is no easy task.
Especially when there are so many things to think about like "Can it fit everyone?" "What if it rains?" and other reasonable concerns.

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If you're on the hunt for a venue, you might want to check out this stunning glasshouse that just opened not too long ago in KL

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Located just around the corner from klpac and Sentul Depot, Sentul Pavilion provides an ethereal escape for all types of events, including weddings, corporate functions, and other special occasions.The nearly 10,000sqft indoor space is divided into multiple sections, with a surrounding private park, and plenty of natural light flowing in to give the air-conditioned glasshouse an outdoor feel.

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The Arrival CourtGuests will be greeted with grass-lined and well-lit paths as they enter the venue. Private buggy drop-offs and pick-ups are available.

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The FoyerAn intimate section of the glasshouse, the foyer includes a bar area, as well as a majestic, bronze staircase that spirals to the mezzanine. This 2,700sqft section can accommodate up to 100 people, depending on the event setup. It can also serve as a registration or networking space, or a drinks and appetiser section, before guests enter the main hall.

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The HallFramed by towering glass palisades and a stunning backdrop, the hall measures roughly 7,000sqft, which can fit around 300 people depending on the event setup.The space comes with high ceilings and several air coolers that line the walls symmetrically.

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Example of a wedding setup at Sentul Pavilion.
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Bonsai CourtyardA grand courtyard with an elegant bonsai sitting in the centre and a white Calacatta marble island counter adjoins the washrooms.

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Green RoomA lounge with an en suite washroom is available for hosts to rest or get ready in.

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Just a stone's throw from the venue is a free, dedicated open-air parking area

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Sentul Pavilion is currently open for bookings.
Here are more details:

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AddressJalan Strachan, Sentul West,51100 Kuala LumpurYou can enquire here.Website | Facebook | Instagram

Looking for a wedding venue? Here are some other good options:

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Brb gotta find someone to marry me at these places.

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8 Quick Answers To Your Questions About The Proton-Geely Partnership

Malaysia's national carmaker Proton has reached an agreement with Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group on Wednesday, 24 May

DRB-Hicom Group Director Khalid Abdol Rahman (left), Geely Holding Group Chief Financial Officer Daniel Li (right) and Malaysian Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani during the signing ceremony in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Wednesday, 24 May.
Image via The Associated Press via The Japan News

Proton Holdings Bhd. was founded in 1983 by the Malaysian government and it went on to buy Lotus in 1996.In 2012, Proton was privatised as the company struggled financially over the years.Following a RM1.5 billion soft loan from the government last year, DRB-Hicom Bhd, a conglomerate controlled by billionaire Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, was tasked to pursue a turnaround plan by seeking a foreign partner. Both Proton and Lotus have been making losses. After months of speculation, DRB-Hicom has sold a 49.9% stake in wholly-owned Proton Holdings Bhd to Geely. Additionally, Geely also gets 51% percent of stake in Lotus.

Here are the answers to some of the questions asked on this new development with Proton:

1. Why would Geely want to buy a stake in Proton?

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A Bloomberg report suggests that Geely has taken this move to buy the "unprofitable" Proton for two primary reasons: 1. Access to 600 million consumers in Southeast Asia 2. The brand cachet of Lotus CarsThe Southeast Asia market is dominated by Japanese automakers, and Geely wants to break into this "very difficult market"  through Proton. It is believed that Geely is intending to use Lotus' expertise in composite materials and lightweight technology to help it comply with increasingly demanding emission regulations in China.

2. How much is Geely paying?

The Sun Daily cited analysts as predicting that China’s Zhejiang Geely Holdings will eventually pay RM770.3 million for its stake in Proton. It is said that Proton will issue new shares to Geely for an estimated value of RM770 million - (RM170 million in cash and an estimated RM600 million value in terms of injection of 'Boyue' SUV (one of Geely's best-selling models launched in March 2016) platform into Proton. According to media reports, DRB-Hicom has gained GBP100 million (RM560 million) from the Lotus disposal.

3. What will happen to Proton's manufacturing plants in Shah Alam, Selangor and Tanjung Malim, Perak?

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Geely will be using Proton's underutilised manufacturing plant in Tanjung Malim to make its low-cost cars. Following the completion of the new partnership, Proton will move its operations fully from the  Shah Alam manufacturing plant to Tanjung Malim which is capable of producing 150,000 vehicles a year, Carlist.my reported.It was reported that the process will "only happen after five years" and DRB-Hicom will acquire the 250-acre land at a "fair price".

4. Is it still a national car?

Malaysia's Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani stressed that this strategic partnership between Proton and Geely is a "significant milestone for Proton and the country" as Proton has a real chance to make a "comeback" as a strong player in the Malaysian, ASEAN and global markets. "Proton will always remain a national car and a source of pride, as Proton will still have a majority hold of 50.1%," he said at a press conference on Wednesday, 24 May.

5. How will this deal help revive Proton?

Proton is expected to be on the receiving end as Geely is expected to bring in new technologies and capital injections, as well as "globally renowned talent" into Proton's management team.While DRB-Hicom exercises greater control of Proton’s distribution arm, Proton Edar Sdn Bhd., it will allow Geely to take over managerial control in the production and manufacturing of Proton cars."The fact is that we seriously want to turnaround and give ourselves a big comeback. We have agreed that Geely takes the leadership position in management of production, manufacturing, and operation including sales and marketing," group managing director of DRB-Hicom Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar, was quoted as saying by Malaysian automotive site Carlist.my.

6. Are Proton staff getting retrenched?

Proton's current workforce is at 10,000 and there have been talks that the new management may resort to a retrenchment exercise to lay off workers that produce about 100,000 cars a year.However, Syed Faisal has dismissed speculations by saying that with the emergence of Geely as Proton's strategic partner, there should be a growth in employees instead of staff retrenchment."We need to emphasise that the national car status remains, and because of that, the industrial linkage programme remains," he told The Edge.

7. Who is the founder of Geely?

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Li Shufu, chairman of Geely, is known to be the automotive businessman that saved Volvo.Li established a strong reputation in the automotive scene after Geely's success in reviving Volvo, by pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the Swedish car company and returned it to profitability.  The self-made entrepreneur has powered Geely across the globe over the past decade and position it as one of China’s biggest privately owned carmaker.

8. What has the founder of Proton, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, got to say about the Proton acquisition by a Chinese carmaker?

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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, dubbed as the 'father of Proton', has likened the deal to "losing a child"."Proton has been sold. It has been sold to foreigners. They say Proton is my brainchild. Now the child of my brain has been sold," he wrote on his blog. "Yes. I am sad. I can cry. But the deed is done. Proton can no longer be national. No national car now."He said that he is sure that Proton will be sold all over the world and that it will be successful but he cannot be proud of the success of "something that does not belong to him or his country." "I am a sissy. I cry even if Malaysians are dry-eyed. My child is lost. And soon my country."

Do you think this new partnership with Geely will help revive Proton? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Did you know Proton is extremely popular in Turkey?

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A Russian E-Hailing Company Has Been Operating In Malaysia Without A Licence Since 2019

Recently, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in Penang carried out an operation against several drivers of a Russian e-hailing company that has been operating here without a business licence since last year

According to Adenan Md Isa, who is the Penang director of JPJ — which is under the Ministry of Transport (MOT) — they arrested 11 drivers and seized their cars during the two-day operation against the unlicensed e-hailing service identified as 'inDriver', a so-called decentralised, bid-style service based out of Russia."The recent arrests are just the tip of the iceberg," Adenan cautioned, adding that an estimate by the department shows there are "more than 200 drivers using the inDriver application in the state".As per a New Straits Times report by Audrey Dermawan published on 25 June, the drivers, who are aged between 20 and 50, were also registered with other licensed e-hailing companies in the country.Adenan revealed that their checks with the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) — which is under MOT — showed that inDriver has not applied for a Business Mediation Licence (LPP) to operate in Malaysia.Additionally, inDriver also doesn't have an E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP), which has been made mandatory for drivers of any e-hailing service to transport paying passengers since 12 October last year.The company, he said, "has been operating here for the past six months".A check by SAYS of inDriver's local social media pages showed that the company has been advertising its services to drivers and passengers since at least November 2019."We believe they are operating nationwide," the Penang JPJ director told New Straits Times.

JPJ officers seen around the cars used by drivers in Penang for inDriver.
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It appears the licensing department was alerted after the Malaysia E-Hailing Drivers Association (MeHDA) complained about inDriver

The association lodged a report with JPJ earlier this month, urging the authorities "to act against the company for the benefit of other legal players in the e-hailing industry".Adenan said that after they received the information about the Russian e-hailing service, JPJ officers went undercover to understand the ins and outs of the inDriver before moving in to take action.According to MeHDA president Daryl Chong, the association had previously warned e-hailing drivers against using the inDriver mobile app due to its "illegal status" in the country.Chong said that registering as a driver under an unlicensed e-hailing service would mean that in case of a mishap, both passengers and drivers would not be covered by insurance while on the road.Meanwhile, Adenan said that their investigations showed that inDriver was promoting its service to attract drivers to join them without any payment through its app, which boasts of over 49 million users.As per a January 2020 statistics by Sensor Tower,  which provides data-driven insights about the app economy, inDriver is the third most downloaded ride-sharing app in the world, behind Uber and Grab.

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inDriver claims to be active in over 300 cities across 31 countries

The service is reportedly operational in countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, South Africa, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines among others.However, earlier in January this year, inDriver was accused of operating illegally in Cebu, the Philippines, by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Central Visayas.According to its founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Arsen Tomsky — who has been described as Elon Musk of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the e-hailing app is "for freedom-loving" individuals.inDriver, unlike Uber or Grab, allows riders to 'haggle' the price with the drivers.Outside Malaysia, riders propose their fare, and then drivers can negotiate. The drivers are given a preview of the routes and are charged 5% to 8% in commission. (Uber charges drivers 25% and Grab 20% to 25%.)In Malaysia, inDriver didn't charge its drivers any commission, paying them in full.According to the Penang JPJ director, the unlicenced service offered fares that are relatively cheaper compared to registered e-hailing services, which allowed drivers to find customers much faster.This SAYS writer downloaded the app and was able to successfully register as a passenger in Selangor.

Image via Arsen Tomsky/Facebook

According to its CEO Tomsky, the premise of the service was birthed when during the new year holidays of 2012 in the Russian city of Yakutsk, taxi companies raised their prices to unaffordable levels

This led to angry students in the city, the coldest in the world, to create their own "ride-hailing group on the Russian social network known as VK", where they named the group 'Independent Drivers (inDrivers)'.Following which, on 24 June 2013, Tomsky formalised the process and founded the company to take on the "inflexible authority of centralised taxi services" through inDriver's decentralised process.In December 2018, the service entered the US market by launching in New York City and setting its second headquarters in Mountain View, California, where half the company leadership is now based.

Based on reports from TechCrunch, a reputable international media outlet, inDriver appears to be an authentic e-hailing company

Its 'illegal status' in Malaysia is due to the company not having a licence.Currently, JPJ is investigating inDriver."We will take necessary action against them, upon the advice from APAD," Adenan said, adding that the 11 cars seized by JPJ will be kept for 30 days under Section 80(1) of the APAD Act 2010.

Penang JPJ director Adenan Md Isa showing the inDriver mobile app.
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On the other hand, in December last year, there was a new airline company, named Scanda Sky, operating from Ipoh without a licence:

                This New Airline In Ipoh Is Operating Without A License

The airline had its inaugural flight from Ipoh to Guangzhou on Wednesday.

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"Simple & Kos Rendah" - Jom Buat Resepi Milo Lava Cake Yang Lazat Tak Terkata Ini

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Lava Cake merupakan makanan yang popular dalam kalangan penggemar desserts

Ia diberi nama Lava Cake kerana terdapat lelehan chocolate ditengah-tengah kek yang nampak seperti lava. Resepi membuat kek ini tidak memerlukan tepung yang banyak tetapi lebih banyak penggunaan chocolate dan butter. Jika anda teringin nak mencuba buat Milo Lava Cake dengan cara yang sangat simple dan kos rendah, jom ikuti perkongsian oleh @tiantikaeflisa di Instagram ini. Lihat perkongsian penuh di bawah:

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Bahan-bahan:

2 packet serbuk Milo saiz kecil30ml cawan air panas1 biji telur30g gula45g tepungChocolate bar30ml marjerin

Cara penyediaan:

			1. Masukkan 2 packet serbuk Milo ke dalam mangkuk yang sederhana besar.

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			2. Kemudian, tuangkan 30ml cawan air panas dan kacau hingga sebati.

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			3. Di dalam mangkuk yang lain, pecahkan sebiji telur kemudian masukkan gula dan kacau. Selepas itu, masukkan pula tepung dan kacau lagi hingga sebati.

Image via @tiantikaeflisa (Instagram)

Image via @tiantikaeflisa (Instagram)

			4. Seterusnya, tuangkan campuran milo bersama air suam tadi ke dalam mangkuk dan kacau hingga sebati.

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			5. Selepas itu, masukkan majerin yang telah dicairkan dan kacau lagi.

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			6. Sapukan majerin pada bekas aluminium foil petak. Kemudian, anda boleh tuangkan adunan kek ke dalamnya.

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			7. Potong chocolate bar dan masukkan ia ke dalam adunan kek.

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			8. Kukus selama 5 minit.

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			8. Milo Lava Cake sudah siap! Anda boleh taburkan serbuk Milo di atasnya sebagai hiasan.

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Kredit resepi: @tiantikaeflisa (Instagram)

Tak tahan betul tengok chocolate cair dekat tengah-tengah tu. Kena cuba sekarang! :D

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Second Wife Of Man Who Married 11-Year-Old Says He Hardly Provides For Their Family

The second wife of Che Abdul Karim Che Abdul Hamid, the man who made headlines by marrying 11-year-old Ayu, has spoken out about her dissatisfaction with her husband's new union

Che Abdul Karim's second wife, Siti Noor Azilah with two of their four children.
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Siti Noor Azilah told The New York Times on Monday, 29 July, that her 41-year-old husband failed to provide financially for her and their four children together, one of whom suffers from Spina Bifida."He is so stingy with us, but he has enough money to get married to Ayu and take her on holiday," said Siti, referring to a trip to a retreat that Che Abdul Karim posted about on social media.

Siti said that the father of her children "never takes care of them" because "he doesn't even like children."
"Except one, that Ayu."

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Che Abdul Karim's first wife and mother of two of his children, Nuraini Che Nawi, is also against his latest marriage.In the interview, the first two wives revealed that they had teamed up to offer their husband an ultimatum."We have said to him, it is us or that girl. You choose. You cannot have all three of us," explained Siti.

Che Abdul Karim's daughter now has to face the reality that her friend Ayu, who is only three years younger than her, is her new stepmother

Norazila, Che Abdul Karim's 14-year-old daughter.
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"My best friend is my stepmother now," said his daughter Norazila, who said she did not know of Ayu's plans to wed her father."It doesn't make any sense."

Despite the public outrage about the union, which has led to discussions about banning child marriage, Kuala Betis mosque imam Said Noordin has defended the 41-year-old rubber tapper

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"In Islamic procedure, as long as a bride agrees, her parents agree and the girl has had her menstrual period, then a marriage is OK," he said.He added that, "Che Karim is a good Muslim, he always comes for prayer, and he is a responsible man," The New York Times reported.

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Statistics based on recent findings show that about 15,000 child marriages have been recorded within the past 10 years:

                Hannah Yeoh: 15,000 Child Marriages Took Place In Malaysia Within The Past Decade

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Malaysia's legal framework has not been able to effectively criminalise child marriage. Here's why:

                5 Reasons Why Some People Still Get Away With Child Marriage In Malaysia

A broken justice system for the children.

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26-Year-Old Spends RM70,000 On Plastic Surgeries After He Was Ridiculed At Job Interviews

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Recently, a Vietnamese man revealed that he turned to plastic surgery for a dramatic transformation after he was laughed at for the way he looked

TikTok user Do Quyen has been getting a lot of attention on social media after posting photos and transition videos of what he claims he looked like before he underwent surgery.According to Vietnamese news portal Kenh14, the 26-year-old told his TikTok followers that he changed his appearance because he was previously called unattractive at job interviews and he found it difficult to find work.

Image via @quyen_do8 (TikTok)

Looking to change his life, Quyen signed up for several cosmetic procedures

The young man shared that he spent more than VND400 million (RM70,000) on nine major plastic surgeries to achieve his new look.Among the surgical enhancements Quyen went for include rhinoplasty, nose fillers, chin implants, porcelain veneers, lip reshaping, lip implants, double eyelid surgery, and eye enlargement.

Quyen recently went for another nose augmentation surgery in December last year.
Image via Do Quyen (Facebook)

Quyen added that his family was not well-off, so he funded the surgeries all on his own

"The first time I came home after plastic surgery, my parents did not recognise me," he said in a TikTok video, as translated by Oddity Central."I expected as much, but I still could not hold back my tears."

Image via Do Quyen (Facebook)

Image via Do Quyen (Facebook)

The 26-year-old, who now works as a makeup artist in Ho Chi Minh City, frequently tells his 90,000 followers on TikTok to do whatever makes them happy

While he does have critics, Quyen said he has no regrets turning to plastic surgery and regularly posts photos of himself to emphasise his dramatic transformation on social media."Always be strong and find the beauty that you are most confident in," he said."The standard of beauty for me is when you look at yourself in the mirror and can feel satisfied and confident."

Watch Quyen's transformation here:

  @quyen_do8 Trả lời @halfelf2309 #howichange  lúc trc   Ngoại xấu thg bị chê bai  thay đổi đê mình  hoan hảo hơn  ạ #Thaydoi #daythithanhcongkhongnhi  feeling - Official Sound Studio

Apparently six-pack abs are also possible with plastic surgery:

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Driver Dies After Crashing Into Motorcyclist And Concrete Wall In Shah Alam

An accident involving a car and a motorcycle took place in Glenmarie yesterday, 4 June

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According to Selangor traffic investigation and enforcement department chief Supt Azman Shari'at, the incident occurred at 1.34 pm at the Persiaran Kerjaya-Jalan Pengatucara junction, The Star reported.From a dash cam video shared on Twitter, a similar white Volkswagen to the driver's can be seen driving at a high speed.

The impact from the driver's car ramming into the motorcyclist caused the Volkswagen to climb up an embankment before hitting a wall

Image via @sara_atiqah/Twitter

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The impact was fatal for the driver, who was identified as 42-year-old Yahya Ismail.According to a netizen's Facebook post, he allegedly suffered from epilepsy, a disorder which causes mild to severe seizures.

Image via Arif Izzuddin/Facebook

The Selangor traffic investigation and enforcement department chief revealed that the case has been classified as reckless driving under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987.

Meanwhile, the Bangladeshi motorcyclist was thrown into a drain upon impact

Image via @sara_atiqah/Twitter

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The victim was rushed to the Shah Alam Hospital to seek treatment for his multiple injuries, The Star reported.

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Through photos of the scene shared by netizens on social media, the handlebar from the motorcycle can be seen lodged into a nearby billboard.

Anyone with information on the accident should contact the police hotline at 03-2052 9999 or visit the nearest police station

Watch the video of the driver allegedly driving at a high speed here:

Accident pagi tadi di Glenmarie. pic.twitter.com/Ftq8glFBUY— Zaki Son of Jacob (@zakiwho) June 4, 2018


3 Bulan Berlakon Pergi Kerja Depan Isteri, Ramai Tersentuh Dengan Luahan Lelaki ini

Semenjak berlakunya penyebaran Covid-19, kerajaan terpaksa mengambil langkah berjaga-jaga demi menjaga keselamatan negara kita

Gambar hiasan.
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Oleh kerana keadaan pandemik yang sangat teruk di seluruh dunia, kebanyakan negara terpaksa melakukan perintah secara berkurung. Malaysia juga tidak terkecuali dari melakukan itu.Umum sedia maklum, bahawa kerajaan kita telah melakukan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) bermula dari 18 Mac lalu dan ia nyata memberi impak yang besar kepada kita semua.Daripada ekonomi negara sehingga beberapa industri di Malaysia, ada sesetengahnya terpaksa gulung tikar dan memberhentikan pekerja kerana pendapatan yang terjejas. Perkara ini jelas telah menjejaskan aktiviti seharian kita.

Baru-baru ini tular di media sosial apabila seorang lelaki berkongsikan kisah sedihnya sewaktu musim PKP tempoh hari melalui satu panggilan telefon kepada stesen radio Suria FM.

Keluar macam biasa pergi kerja, tak sampai hati nak bagi tahu isteri dah hilang kerja

Perkongsian lelaki itu turut dikongsikan oleh warga Twitter yang bersimpati dengan perkara menimpa lelaki tersebut.Ia telah menarik perhatian warga Twitter dengan lebih 40K retweets. Lelaki itu menceritakan tentang bagaimana dia kehilangan kerja dan tidak mahu memberitahu isterinya mengenai perkara tersebut.

Tadi dgr suria Fm. ada caller cerita dia kene buang kerja tapi tak sampai hati nak bgtau wife dia. So dia buat2 pergi kerja pkai baju kerja tapi sebenarnya dia bawak baju spare. Sambil dia buat kerja2 part time, sambil dia cari kerja. 3 bulan jugak dia buat mcm tu.— AZ (@AnisRidduani) September 29, 2020

Jelas lelaki itu lagi, dia telah kehilangan kerja disebabkan perintah kawalan pergerakan yang berlaku dalam negara. Selama tiga bulan dia menyembunyikan perkara itu daripada isterinya dengan keluar pergi ke kerja seperti biasa.

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"Bila saya keluar pergi kerja saya keluar seperti biasa. Saya naik motor tapi tak beritahu dia saya dibuang kerja."Rasa serba salah nak bagitahu sebab rasa tak sampai hati nak bagitahu dibuang kerja. Semua orang pasti tengah susah nak cari kerja sekarang."Saya buatlah kerja harian, tak kisah. Saya keluar pakai macam biasa, tapi sebenarrnya saya ada baju salinan," katanya.Berikut adalah perbualan lelaki itu bersama stesen radio tersebut:

Selepas 3 bulan menganggur akhirnya dapat juga kerja, tapi isteri masih tak tahu dia pernah dibuang kerja

Oleh kerana usaha beliau yang tanpa henti mencari kerja baru, akhirnya ia membuahkan hasil. Dia dipanggil untuk menghadiri sesi temu duga bersama syarikat baru dan mendapat tawaran pekerjaan tersebut."Alhamdulillah nak dijadikan cerita 14 September saya dapat kerja. Bila dapat panggilan interview saya beritahu isteri. Tapi, dibuang kerja saya tak beritahu."Saya cuma nak nasihatkan siapa-siapa yang dibuang kerja atau on the way cari kerja, percayalah dengan diri sendiri, jika kita usaha Allah akan tolong kita," pesannya kepada semua pendengar sebelum menamatkan panggilan.

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Kalau dah rezeki memang tak ke mana. Jangan penat mencari, pasti ada hasilnya!

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Kenapa Kita Boleh Rasa Ngilu Bila Dengar Bunyi Sesuatu?

Ish! Tak bolehlah dengar bunyi papan hitam, sudu garfu, bunyi kerusi, bunyi styrofoam ni. Naik segala bulu roma. Ngilu!

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Siapa rasa telinga dia jenis yang sensitif sangat? Tak boleh langsung dengar bunyi-bunyi tu. Rasa nak lari je dari situ dan rasa nak pukul je orang yang buat bunyi yang sangatlah tak menyenangkan tu. Kadang-kadang bayangkan bunyi tu je pun dah boleh buat rasa ngilu. Pernah tak terfikir macam mana boleh ada rasa ngilu? Dan perasan tak yang bukan semua orang akan rasa ngilu pada benda yang sama?Ada penjelasan secara saintifik kenapa kita rasa ngilu dan meremang bulu roma kalau dengar bunyi-bunyi tertentu. Nak tahu?

Sebenarnya, perasaan ngilu ini terjadi disebabkan oleh tindak balas tubuh badan anda apabila mendengar bunyi yang berada dalam lingkungan frekuensi tertentu

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Walaupun bukan anda sendiri yang menggoreskan kuku di atas permukaan kasar, mendengar bunyinya sahaja pun sudah cukup untuk menimbulkan rasa ngilu. Kebanyakan orang menganggap bunyi ngilu sebagai suatu bunyi yang menusuk dan menakutkan. Perasaan ngilu ini berlaku dalam tempoh yang tidak lama, ianya akan hilang apabila bunyi tersebut berhenti. Terdapat kajian yang membuktikan bahawa bunyi-bunyian ngilu ini mempunyai frekuensi yang sama seperti tangisan bayi dan jeritan manusia. Malah, ada juga yang berpendapat bentuk saluran telinga manusia dan persepsi seseorang itu juga merupakan faktor yang boleh mempengaruhi perasaan ngilu tersebut.Pada tahun 1986, para saintis dari Universiti Northwestern menguji teori ini dengan merakam bunyi gesekan paku pada papan hitam dan mengubah beberapa frekuensi daripada bunyi yang dihasilkan.Responden kemudiannya diminta untuk menilai bunyi-bunyian tersebut dan hasilnya, mereka mendapati bahawa menghapuskan frekuensi tertinggi tidak meningkatkan rasa ngilu. Sebaliknya, apabila mereka mengalih keluar frekuensi bunyi dari spektrum rendah dan pertengahan, responden memberikan penilaian yang lebih positif terhadap bunyi tersebut.

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Selain itu, kajian pada tahun 2011 turut mendapati bahawa perasaan ngilu ini menandakan wujudnya tindakbalas tekanan (stress)

Melalui sebuah penelitian yang dibuat Profesor Michael Oehler di Jerman, bunyi yang paling sensitif pada pendengaran manusia bukanlah dari frekuensi yang paling tinggi atau pun yang paling rendah, tetapi bunyi yang berada dalam lingkungan 2,000 ke 4,000 Hertz. Tindak balas ini dikenalpasti melalui pemerhatian terhadap degupan jantung, tekanan darah serta konduktiviti elektrik pada kulit. Yang mana membuktikan wujudnya perasaan stress apabila mendengar bunyi yang berada dalam linkungan frekuensi tersebut. Sebab itulah, jika anda perasan, setiap kali rasa ngilu, jantung akan berdegup kencang dan bulu roma seakan-akan meremang.

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Bukan sahaja bertindakbalas pada kulit, bunyi-bunyian ngilu ini juga dapat mencetuskan interaksi di antara dua bahagian di dalam otak

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Kajian yang diterbitkan di dalam Journal of Neuroscience pada 2012 ini menjelaskan tentang apa yang terjadi pada bahagian otak manusia apabila mendengar bunyi yang membuatkan rasa ngilu. Penelitian tersebut menunjukkan bahawa bunyi torehan kuku pada papan hitam telah mencetuskan interaksi antara dua bahagian di dalam otak.Kajian yang melibatkan 13 responden serta 74 jenis bunyi yang berbeza ini menggunakan kaedah functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) bagi memeriksa respon otak terhadap bunyi yang didengari. Hasilnya, apabila terdengar bunyi yang tidak menyenangkan, wujud interaksi di antara korteks auditori – memproses pendengaran, serta amygdala – memproses emosi negatif. Jadi sekiranya kita terdengar bunyi sesuatu yang ngilu, ianya adalah seolah-olah isyarat amaran dihantar dari amygdala ke korteks pendengaran kita.

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Tambah Sukhbinder Kumar dari Universiti Newcastle, semakin ngilu sesuatu bunyi itu, semakin tinggi interaksi yang berlaku di antara dua bahagian otak tersebut. Hasil kajian ini turut membuktikan bahawa pendengaran manusia sangat peka terhadap bunyi pada frekuensi di antara 2,000 sehingga 5,000 Hertz; hampir menyamai hasil kajian pada tahun 2011 di Jerman.Berdasarkan 74 jenis bunyi yang diperdengarkan, berikut adalah carta lima jenis bunyi paling tidak disenangi (ngilu) oleh responden:    1. Bunyi pisau pada botol 2. Bunyi garfu pada kaca3. Bunyi kapur pada papan hitam4. Bunyi pembaris pada botol5. Bunyi paku pada papan hitamManakala antara bunyi yang mendamaikan berdasarkan pandangan responden ialah bunyi air mengalir, bunyi guruh serta suara bayi yang sedang gelak.

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Jadi selalunya anda akan rasa ngilu bila dengar bunyi apa? Kongsikan bersama kami pada bahagian komen di bawah!

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[VIDEO] Drowsy Lorry Driver Swerves Uncontrollably On NKVE Before Toppling Sideways

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A video of a lorry swerving uncontrollably on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) recently went viral

Acting Shah Alam district police chief Supt Ramsay Anak Embol told Berita Harian that the incident took place at KM10.9 of the NKVE at around 8:30am yesterday, 23 September.He said, "Preliminary investigation found the lorry travelling towards Subang was driven by a 33-year-old man who suddenly lost control because he is believed to have fallen asleep and failed to control the vehicle until it skidded."

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The viral video was recorded by a dashcam mounted on a motorcycle

The video was originally posted by a Facebook profile under the name 'Bakti Kebokta'.The user wrote, "Alhamdulillah, Allah still loves me and gave me another chance. This morning's incident before the exit to Shah Alam. It felt like my heart was yanked out while pressing on the brakes of my motorcycle. Be careful while on the road, everyone."The clip showed a dark blue lorry swerving violently on the expressway before tumbling and flipping sideways.

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According to Ramsay, there was a motorcycle headed in the same direction as the lorry that rammed into the heavy vehicle but the rider only suffered minor injuries.He elaborated that the motorcycle rider failed to avoid the lorry in time, causing him to crash into it.

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A urine test showed that the lorry driver tested positive for methamphetamine

The suspect will be brought to court today for a remand application for an offence under Section 15(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 by the Shah Alam Narcotics Division, said Ramsay.He added that as for traffic offences, the case is being investigated under Section 45 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving a vehicle under the influence of drugs.Ramsay also told Berita Harian, "Witnesses or members of the public with information are asked to assist in the investigation by contacting the Investigating Officer of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the Shah Alam district police headquarters, Insp Muhammad Hasrul Suhiami at +6011-31215697."

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Alhamdulillah, Allah masih sayang dan beri peluang. Kejadian pagi ni Sebelum exit Shah Alam ... Macam nk tecabut jantung...Posted by Bakti Kebokta on Wednesday, September 22, 2021


"Lucky 14th" — Man Wins New Proton Saga After 13 Winners Did Not Attend Penang Lucky Draw

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We'd often describe luck as something akin to catching lightning in a bottle.
But one very lucky man in Penang just had an incident that would more likely be considered a one in a million circumstance.

On 11 December, one of the biggest annual sporting events to take place in Penang, the Penang Bridge International Marathon, kicked off without a hitch. Seeing approximately 26,000 runners take place in this year's marathon, fitness fanatics aiming to challenge themselves took to the streets and jogged in style.As a little motivation for the run, the organisers also conducted a special lucky draw, which saw two individuals walk away with brand new Proton Sagas, one each. But in the case for one winner — showing up was all he needed to do.

An aerial shot of the marathon.
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55-year-old Cheng Wen Long was named the winner of one of the new Proton Sagas — though his win itself was due to 13 other winners not showing up to claim the car before him

According to a report by a Chinese media outlet, China Press, Cheng was announced as the 14th 'winner' of the new car after a call of the first 13 names by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang, Tun Datuk Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Abdul Razak, did not get answered to collect the mock keys of the car. By a default of 13 times, Cheng became the winner of the lucky draw's grand prize, in what can easily be described as a miraculous stroke of good luck. In a brief conversation with China Press, Cheng stated that this was his first time participating in the marathon, where he ran and completed the 10km race. Expressing his disbelief and joy over winning a new car, Cheng also revealed what his plans are for the prize."It's such good timing, as my wife is currently getting her driver's license, so I can give her this car when she finishes her test!" he stated.

The lucky winners, Cheng Wen Long (left) and Chua Soon Lee (right).
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As for the winner of the second Proton Saga, 45-year-old Chua Soon Lee, an avid marathon runner, stepped forward to claim that prize. Having participated in the Penang Bridge marathon for numerous years, he challenged himself this time to run in the Half Marathon category, which took place across a distance of 21km.In speaking about his win, Chua told China Press that he never thought much about the lucky draw, having competed in the marathon for so many years. Though he was shocked over winning the grand prize, it came just in the nick of time, as he recently sold his old car.Closing his thoughts on the entirety of the race, the luckiest winner of the day, Cheng, encouraged more Penangites to participate in the marathon for the future, and show support for the state's initiative.

The two Proton Saga prizes for the lucky draw.
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This 88-year-old man showed us that you're never too old to run in a marathon:

                "Age Is Just A Number" — 88-Year-Old Malaysian Finishes 10KM Marathon Under 90 Minutes

"I want to be this consistent as I age like this!"

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In another stroke of luck, one man won the lottery with numbers from an old couple he used to care for:

                Sarawak Man Wins RM14.3 Million Lottery With Numbers From Old Couple He Once Took Care Of

"They had an old licence plate number. I felt like it was a lucky number, so I always bet on it."

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Tindakan Pantas Orang Awam Selamatkan Murid Sekolah Daripada Diculik Ini Jadi Perhatian

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Umum sedia maklum, kes penculikan merupakan satu kesalahan jenayah yang melibatkan perbuatan mengambil dan membawa seseorang secara menyalahi undang-undang

Motif utama penculikan termasuklah untuk melibatkan mangsa dalam kes jual-beli manusia, mendapatkan wang tebusan dan melakukan beberapa jenayah berat lain kepada mangsa. Baru-baru ini, tular seorang lelaki yang dipercayai OKU dan positif dadah cuba untuk menculik murid sekolah telah mendapat perhatian ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

VIDEO KES PENCULIKAN BUDAK SEKOLAH AGAMA TAMAN SCIENTEX. SUSPEK NAIK MOTOR NAK ISI MINYAK KAT CALTEX. BUDAK YANG DI CULIK MENJERIT MINTA TOLONG. ALLAH TRAUMA BUDAK TU. Info akan dikemaskini mengikut siaran media jika ada pic.twitter.com/4cWMAxBOnL— MALAYSIA MOST VIRALL (@MALAYSIAVIRALL) May 11, 2022

Mangsa menjerit minta tolong bila suspek datang nak bawa lari

Menerusi posting yang dikongsi di Twitter, kejadian tersebut berlaku semalam di Taman Scientex, Pasir Gudang, kira-kira jam 11:30 pagi.Mangsa yang merupakan seorang murid sekolah dikatakan baru pulang dari sekolah agama sewaktu suspek datang dan ingin membawa larinya. Murid sekolah tersebut terus meronta-ronta dan menjerit meminta bantuan. Mujur, beberapa orang awam di situ nampak dan bertindak pantas menyelamatkannya. Mereka juga sempat membuat panggilan ke Balai Polis Taman Scientex dan seterusnya polis datang untuk menangkap suspek. Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

pic.twitter.com/qMimfgrIAc— MALAYSIA MOST VIRALL (@MALAYSIAVIRALL) May 11, 2022

"Good job public. Alert dengan keadaan. Kalau betul niat culik, memang patut lunyai makan tapak kasut" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya posting tersebut yang kini meraih sehingga 53.1K views, 2K retweets dan 1.6K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi selepas melihatnya.Malah, ada juga yang mengecam perbuatan penculik tersebut.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

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Kesiannya tengok budak tu menangis. Mesti dia trauma :/

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This Elderly Voter In A Wheelbarrow Is A Reminder That There's No Excuse For Not Voting

With less than three hours to go until the voting period ends at 5pm today, Malaysians are flooding social media pages with GE14 photos

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Voters young and old have been spotted at polling stations across the country, but this particular senior citizen stood out from the rest

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In the photo, the elderly voter is seen seated in a wheelbarrow as the polling clerks are checking her details. A Twitter user posted the photo today afternoon with the caption, "This breaks my heart". While it is unclear as to which polling station the image was taken at, it surely proves that Malaysians today are determined to exercise their right to vote!

On that note, here are more heartwarming images of elderly Malaysians casting their votes today

Took my grandma to vote today. She’s 79, so what’s your excuse? #GE14 pic.twitter.com/D3y3YbU3sE— Erika (@ErikaAnnnn) May 9, 2018

I've been in line for over three hours because I'm in the most populated constituency in the country. But a high turnout is good. To keep my mind off my legs going numb, I'm going to look at this photo of my grandma going out to vote #GE14 pic.twitter.com/zhE54O9p7z— Nauwar Shukri (@nauwarshukri) May 9, 2018

Mam and Grandma have just done their democratic right to vote in the Malaysian #GE14! Let this be the year we finally see change! #inikalilah pic.twitter.com/OXlhkc3tI6— Ilaina (@ilainabananas) May 9, 2018

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Along with the images, some have also reminded fellow Malaysians that there's no excuse for not casting their votes as even elderly citizens are stepping out of the house and bracing the heat to fulfill their duty towards the country

If my grandma at 85 y/o can come out and vote.... so apa alasan kau? Shame on those people who purposely don’t want to participate in this #GE14.— WZ (@WanZaheedahM) May 9, 2018

My grandma, a woman in her 70s, voted today. She usually stays home cause she can't walk easily but she headed out determined to make her country a better place this morning. If my grandma can do it, so can you.#GE14— Susheena (@MondayCRoyalty) May 9, 2018

Overheard at my polling station this morning: my grandma is 95 this year. She just voted. Another aunty #voter said: ya, those young ones really have no excuse not to come. Don’t complain if you give up your rights. #GE14 #MalaysiaDecide #Malaysia pic.twitter.com/GRdk427I9m— Pooi Koon, Chong (@ChongPooiKoon) May 9, 2018

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Ini Antara 7 Jenama 'Hand Sanitizer' Yang Bagus & Menjadi Pilihan Ramai Rakyat Malaysia

Umum sedia maklum, tentang penularan wabak Covid-19 yang telah merebak ke seluruh dunia termasuklah Malaysia

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Hal ini menyebabkan kita perlu mengamalkan kehidupan secara norma baru untuk memutuskan rantaian Covid-19.Ada beberapa langkah yang perlu kita lakukan untuk memastikan diri kita sentiasa berada dalam keadaan selamat dan bersih.Contohnya seperti kerap mandi selepas pulang daripada luar, memakai pelitup muka, jaga penjarakan fizikal, kerap cuci tangan dan memakai hand sanitizer.Hand sanitizer sebenarnya berkesan untuk membunuh 99.9% kuman di tangan. Cara penggunaannya juga sangat mudah dan senang untuk digunakan dimana-mana saja.Berikut adalah antara 7 jenama hand sanitizer yang dipercayai dan menjadi pilihan:

1. Dettol instant hand sanitizer

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Dettol Original Instant Hand Sanitizer membunuh 99.9% kuman tanpa air. Formula segera ini diperkaya dengan lidah buaya yang menenangkan, bebas bilas dan tidak melekit. Botolnya pula bersaiz kecil dan sesuai untuk digunakan semasa di luar rumah dan sangat sesuai untuk disimpan di dalam kereta, pejabat, beg atau poket anda.

Harga: RM6.70Size: 50ml

2. Lifebuoy instant hand sanitizer

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Ianya terbukti dapat membunuh 99.9% perlindungan kuman dengan serta-merta dalam masa 10 saat, termasuk virus H1N1, tanpa memerlukan air, Lifebuoy Hand Sanitizer membunuh bakteria dengan berkesan dan menyahaktifkan virus di tangan anda.Ia adalah pembasmi kuman yang sesuai digunakan semasa dalam perjalanan. Ia juga cepat kering, tidak melekit dan mengandungi pelembap dan Vitamin E yang diketahui menjaga tangan anda lembut dan halus.Harga: RM6.70Size: 50ml

3. Antabax anti-bacterial sanitizer spray

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Selain dapat membersihkan tangan anda dengan mudah dan menghilangkan 99.9% bakteria berbahaya, Antabax Hand Sanitizer Spray memberikan penjagaan dan kelembapan pada kulit anda.Penggunaan serbaguna adalah mudah, dan anda bahkan dapat menggunakannya untuk membersihkan permukaan apa pun hanya dengan satu semburan.Dengan wangiannya yang menyegarkan, tangan anda dijaga bersih dan segar melalui formulasi yang tidak lekat serta melindungi, menyuburkan dan menghidrat.Harga: RM4.80Size: 50ml

4. Trust nature instant hand sanitizer

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Hand sanitizer jenis gel ini mengandungi 70% alkohol untuk membasmi kuman pada tangan. Ianya juga diperkaya dengan minyak tea tree dan partikel nanonized silver yang berfungsi untuk memberi pelindungan daripada pembiakan bakteria.Harga: RM9.90Size: 50ml

5. Eskulin kids hand sanitizer

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Produk ini sangat menarik kerana ia dirumus khas untuk kegunaan kanak-kanak, hand sanitizer ini membantu membunuh kuman dengan penggunaan sedikit sahaja.Anda hanya perlu picit hand sanitizer pada tapak tangan dan sapu rata. Bilasan menggunakan air tidak diperlukan kerana ianya tidak melekit.Harga: RM4.50-RM8.90Size: 50ml

6. Applecrumby gel hand sanitizer

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Pembersih tangan ini berasaskan tumbuhan yang berkesan membunuh 99.9% kuman dan bakteria. Ianya diuji oleh hypoallergenic dan dermatologi.Gel pembersih ini dibuat dengan bahan pelembap dan tidak akan mengeringkan kulit. Malah, ia juga selamat digunakan pada bayi dan kanak-kanak untuk melindungi mereka daripada kuman.Harga: RM4.95Size: 50ml

7. Betadine natural defense hand sanitizer

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Hand sanitizer ini sangat sesuai untuk digunakan oleh seisi keluarga kerana ianya bebas daripada bahan kimia yang merbahaya.Ianya diperkaya dengan aloe vera dan Manuka Honey yang bagus untuk kulit. Malah, hand sanitizer ini telah dipercayai oleh pakar dermatologi dan selamat untuk digunakan.Harga: RM6.45Size: 50ml

Semoga perkongsian ini sedikit sebanyak membantu anda dalam memilih hand sanitizer yang sesuai untuk seisi keluarga. Stay safe!

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Here's A 2023 Guide For All Your 'Ang Mo' Friends Who Ask Where To Go & What To Do In KL

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If you're into food, shopping & indoor activities

1. Jalan Alor

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Jalan Alor is a popular food street in the heart of Bukit Bintang, KL that's easily accessible, especially if you're staying right in the city. The best part is that they close at the wee hours of the morning every day, so if you're having a late night out, head here for some supper!Some must-try dishes at Jalan Alor include:– Barbecued chicken wings at Restoran Wong Ah Wah– Satay at Restoran Wong Ah Wah– Fried oyster omelette at Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish– Char kuey teow at Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish– Coconut ice cream at SangkayaOther popular dishes and desserts include chilli crab, cendol, and grilled stingray.

2. Petaling Street

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Petaling Street, also known as KL's Chinatown, is a lively area in the city known for shops selling food and 'imitation goods', including clothing, sneakers, and accessories.As you wander around, you might stumble upon a small alley known as Kwai Chai Hong behind Petaling Street, where you can stop by for some photos.

3. Central Market

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Just around the corner from Petaling Street is Central Market, which is a great spot if you're looking for souvenirs to take home. Originally constructed in 1888 as a wet market for locals, the building has since been turned into a cultural centre.Central Market has around 350 shops and kiosks selling handicrafts, batik, antiques, and a variety of other artsy items. There are also craft-making demonstrations, a fish spa, DIY batik painting, massages, henna art, and Chinese calligraphy, among other fun activities.

Central Market is open daily from 10am to 9.30pm.

4. REXKL

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Located just a stone's throw away from Petaling Street as well is REXKL — a once popular theatre back in the '70s that has since been turned into a creative space filled with local eateries, bars, and a huge bookstore. Be sure to explore every floor, as there are lots of hidden nooks to discover in the building!They occasionally host events, workshops, and concerts at night, which you can check out if you're into the creative and arts scene. To find out if they have any events happening, visit their Instagram or website.

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5. Petronas Twin Towers

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The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers is a popular tourist attraction that many often frequent. On the base of the towers is a shopping complex, which makes up six floors of the buildings. It has plenty of retail stores, a food court, and even a cinema. If you need some fresh air after being indoors all day, you can take a stroll at the KLCC Park with pretty water fountains located right in front of the twin towers.

If you're into nature, animals & sightseeing

6. Perdana Botanical Garden

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If you need to walk off all the eating during your trip, head to Perdana Botanical Garden, formerly known as Lake Gardens KL. It's one of the larger parks in the city centre.Within the vicinity, you can visit the Orchid Garden and Hibiscus Garden.Admission into the Perdana Botanical Garden is free, though there is a RM1 charge per person for the Orchid and Hisbiscus Gardens on weekends.

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Opening hours:7am to 8pm (Daily)Address:Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana,55100 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL.

7. KL Bird Park

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About a 10-minute drive from Perdana Botanical Garden is the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, which is said to be the world's largest free-flight walk-in aviary.Home to more than 3,000 birds, the 20-acre bird park is a popular tourist attraction definitely worth a visit if you're in KL!

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Opening hours:9am – 5.30pm (Daily)Admission prices:Adult (Standard) – RM75Child (Standard) – RM50Adult (with MyKad) – RM35Child (with MyKid) – RM15Senior citizen (with MyKad) – RM15*Senior citizen (with MyKad) from 60 years old and above.*Child from three to 11 years old.Find out more information here.

8. Aquaria KLCC

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Located within the Petronas Twin Towers is the largest oceanarium in Malaysia, known as Aquaria KLCC.It houses 5,000 sea creatures and features a 90m-underwater tunnel which visitors can walk through to get up close and personal with marine life.

Opening hours:10am – 7pm (Daily)Admission prices:Adult (Standard) – RM75 Child (Standard) – RM65Senior citizen (Standard) – RM65Adult (with MyKad) – RM52Child (with MyKid) – RM42Senior citizen (with MyKad) – RM42Find out more information here.

9. Taman Tugu

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Located smack in the heart of KL is a 66-acre lush forest that opened in 2018, and has since become a popular escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.If you want to immerse yourself in nature without travelling too far from KL, this could be a good option. Plus, admission is completely free!

If you're into cultural & historical experiences

10. Batu Caves

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Known as one of the many main attractions in Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves is a series of cave temples which serve as a prominent pilgrimage site for Hindus. A large gold-painted statue of Murugan will greet you at the base of the hill, before you walk up a flight of 272 colourful steps to enter the caves. Just be mindful of the cheeky monkeys who roam the area. They are known for snatching items!

11. Thean Hou Temple

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Thean Hou Temple is a six-tiered temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu. It is said to be one of the largest and oldest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, and a popular tourist attraction in the city.

12. National Mosque of Malaysia

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Built between 1963 and 1965, the National Mosque of Malaysia is located just 1km away from the Perdana Botanical Garden.Non-Muslims are welcome to visit the mosque outside of prayer hours to admire the building's interior and architecture.

13. Sultan Abdul Samad Building

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Recognised as one of the historical landmarks in the city, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a late nineteenth century structure that has often appeared in postcards. It was one of KL's most famous landmarks before the Petronas Twin Towers were built.Although tourists often flock to take photos of its exterior, entering the building has long been prohibited to the public as it now serves as a government department.

If you're into night activities

14. TREC KL

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Ready to party the night away? Check out TREC KL, dubbed as KL's largest entertainment and food and beverage hangout. There are multiple bars, clubs, eateries, and live music venues — perfect for anyone looking to paint the town red! ;)

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15. Changkat

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Changkat in Bukit Bintang is another popular nightlife haven with a stretch of bars and restaurants in the heart of the city. If you're looking for a cheeky drink (or drinks!), dancing, and ocassionally live music, check out this area.

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If you're into adrenaline-inducing & outdoor activities

16. Paragliding

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Thrill-seekers, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Malaysia from 100m in the air! If you're up for travelling a little bit further, there are two paragliding spots about an hour's drive away from KL city centre:1. Bukit Batu Pahat2. Bukit JugraYou can find out more information here.

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17. Go-karting

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Travelling with friends? Bring out your competitive streak by heading to one of the many go-karting tracks around the Klang Valley. Although there are plenty around KL city, you can also find options here, here, and here.

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18. ATV

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Explore the jungles, waterfalls, and streams on an ATV with your friends. There are multiple ATV parks scattered less than an hour's drive away from the city where you can ride on off-road tracks for an exhilarating time. Here's an option you can check out.

For more fun activities you can do around KL:

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Pilot Programme To Allow Certain Fully Vaxxed International Travellers To Skip Quarantine

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Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced new relaxations for travellers returning or coming to Malaysia starting Monday, 18 October

Ismail said the COVID-19 Pandemic Management Special Committee has agreed to relax several standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inbound travellers and certain identified groups.Under the relaxed SOPs, the government has decided to halve the quarantine period for fully vaccinated travellers returning or coming to Malaysia from 14 days to just seven days now."Foreign travellers who are fully vaccinated will be subjected to a seven-day home quarantine (if applicable) or at the quarantine station. Travellers without or with incomplete vaccination will have to undergo a 10-day quarantine period at the quarantine station," he said, adding that this also applies for close contacts."Close contacts with a complete vaccination will undergo a seven-day home quarantine, while those unvaccinated or with incomplete vaccination will have to quarantine themselves at home for 10 days."Additionally, the SOPs for international travel for the purpose of Umrah has been gazetted."As such, pilgrims are allowed to perform umrah in line with the decision to remove the MyTravelPass requirement to go overseas from 18 October," he stated.

No more 14 day quarantine period for fully vaccinated travellers arriving in Malaysia.
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The SOPs are more relaxed for certain travellers that, for now, consist of government officials to allow them to travel abroad freely from 18 October, provided they adhere to a strict and limited itinerary

This is under the government's new protocol dubbed the "Test and Release" pilot programme that will be expanded to business travellers next, Ismail announced yesterday, 15 October.He added that for now, the pilot programme is only available for travellers who are the head of state, ministers, deputy ministers, the various menteri besar and chief ministers, state government executive council members, members of parliament, and government officials.Under this programme, travellers will need to present supporting documents to the National Security Council and Ministry of Health within the stipulated time frame, undergo an RT-PCR test three days before departing Malaysia, and one more at the entry point when returning to Malaysia.According to Ismail, these conditions are limited to fully vaccinated travellers arriving from "low risk" countries. He, however, did not specify which countries these were.

Meanwhile, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya will join Melaka to enter Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) effective Monday

On the other hand, Kelantan, Perak, Penang, Sabah, and Kedah will enter into Phase 3."With the phase transition for the states stated, Malaysia as a whole is now moving into Phase 3," Ismail said, adding that SOPs for states entering Phases 3 and 4 are available on the MKN website.As such, the government has announced further relaxations of the SOPs that now allows Rest and service (R&R) areas at all highways nationwide to operate round-the-clock from Saturday, 16 October.Cabs will also be allowed, starting today, to resume carrying passengers based on the vehicles' seating capacity for all phases of the NRP.

Read the Prime Minister's full statement here:

Remember to limit your movement and keep practising physical distancing. Find out the latest COVID-19 updates on the Ministry of Health's COVIDNOW website.

Over the week, police announced that they will be issuing compounds to unvaccinated individuals caught travelling interstate:

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Should Cafes Kick Out Students Who Are Hogging Tables To Study? Netizens Weigh In

Have you ever walked into a Starbucks hoping to rest your feet with a cup of coffee... only to realise that most - if not all - of the seats have been taken up by students with their papers and laptops?

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Hordes of students camping out at cafes and fast-food joints are not an unusual sight, especially in the weeks leading to exam season. However, it can become an issue when they hog the space for hours on end. Other paying customers may feel discouraged from patronising the cafe, hence affecting the business' bottom line. Some eateries have employed certain measures to counter the phenomenon, such as implementing time limits for free WiFi, putting up signs saying that studying during peak hours are not allowed, clearing their empty cups and dishes, and even outright requesting that they leave. However, these don't always get the hint or even comply with such requests.

Seat-hogging, specifically by students, was widely-discussed on social media in the past week after a customer complained that she was kicked out of a Starbucks outlet in Singapore because she was "studying"

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However, it all backfired when the post was met with contempt by other customers. Some pointed out that the complaint was "selfish" and "entitled", adding that she could've studied elsewhere that's not a place of business.

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At the time of writing, the complaint, which was posted to Starbucks Singapore's Facebook page, has been taken down. Before its deletion, the comments thread is believed to have amassed more than 1,000 comments.

The post was eventually taken down, but it had gotten widespread enough that many began to share their own experiences, citing students who left their stuff behind to "reserve" seats and even occupied several tables in one go

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Some actually applauded Starbucks for implementing not-so-subtle measures to clear out the seat-hoggers

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Image via Starbucks Singapore Facebook

A few customers also suggested that Starbucks should enforce rules or set up a "study corner", and urged students to be more considerate when the cafe is packed

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Meanwhile, Starbucks Singapore has responded to some of the comments, explaining that they are looking into finding the "right balance" in tackling the issue

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Do you think cafes and eateries have the right to request seat-hogging customers to leave the premises? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.