Tahukah Anda Perdagangan Rokok Seludup Ada Kaitan Dengan Jenayah Terancang Dunia?

Berdasarkan satu kajian oleh Goldman dan Sachs, Malaysia sekarang berada di kedudukan kedua terbesar di dunia dalam jenayah rokok seludup  yang menyebabkan kerugian sebanyak RM1.9 bilion setahun kepada kerajaan

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Kajian sebuah firma perunding juga mendapati sebanyak 33.6% rokok yang dijual di pasaran negara adalah rokok seludup. Jenayah ini telah mengakibatkan negara kehilangan hasil sebanyak RM1.9 bilion setahun.Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Bahagian Penguatkuasaan dan Pematuhan) Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia, Datuk Matrang Suhaili berkata rokok adalah barangan yang paling kerap diseludup memandangkan cukai dikenakan ke atasnya agak tinggi.

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Mereka yang membeli rokok seludup mungkin tidak menyedari hakikat bahawa mereka adalah sebahagian daripada rangkaian jenayah terancang yang boleh mengakibatkan kesengsaraan kepada penduduk dunia

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Orang ramai masih tidak memahami akibat daripada membeli rokok seludup. Setiap wang yang dibelanjakan mempunyai kaitan dengan dadah di jalanan, jenayah senjata atau serangan pengganas, menjadikan persekitaran kurang selamat.Badan penyiasatan Majlis Keselamatan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu mendapati bahawa berjuta-juta pendapatan daripada perdagangan rokok seludup telah disalurkan kepada al-Qaeda, Taliban dan pertubuhan pengganas yang lain di dunia.

Bagi penjenayah, penyeludupan tembakau ini agak mudah, dan keuntungannya mampu menjangkau nilai jutaan Ringgit

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Produk tembakau datang dalam pakej kecil, sangat berharga dan mudah untuk diangkut ke mana-mana, manakala risiko pengesanan, pendakwaan dan sabitan adalah rendah jika dibandingkan dengan keuntungan yang besar.Sebagai contoh, satu bekas rokok seludup mampu mendatangkan keuntungan sebanyak lebih RM2 juta.

Perniagaan ini begitu menguntungkan sehingga menjadikan tembakau haram bahan larangan yang paling banyak diseludup di dunia

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Segalanya bermula menerusi matematik asas yakni pada tahun 1995, dua pengkaji di Eropah mendapati bahawa hampir satu pertiga daripada eksport rokok di dunia telah hilang. Entah bagaimana berbilion-bilion rokok, sekali dieksport, hilang secara misteri semasa dalam perjalanan.

Setelah dikuasai oleh syarikat-syarikat multinasional barat, penyeludupan rokok telah berkembang ke serata dunia dengan munculnya pedagang baru, laluan baru, dan teknik-teknik baru

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Aktiviti penyeludupan rokok kekal sebagai jenayah yang sukar untuk disiasat. Terdapat banyak kilang ditubuhkan di pelusuk dunia dengan kawalan lemah dan tahap rasuah yang tinggi, seperti di Kaliningrad, Rusia, wilayah Guangdong di China, dan kawasan terkenal Amerika Selatan di sempadan antara tiga negara iaitu Argentina, Brazil, dan Paraguay. Sistem pengedaran adalah kompleks, laluan penyeludupan sangat berbelit dan sukar untuk dikesan.

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Apa yang lebih membimbangkan adalah satu daripada 10 orang dewasa mati lebih awal disebabkan penyakit yang berkaitan dengan tembakau seperti kanser paru-paru, penyakit jantung, dan strok

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Jika trend ini berterusan, rokok seludup akan membunuh kira-kira 500 juta orang yang sedang hidup. Menjelang 2030, angka itu akan mencapai 8 juta kematian setahun, dan dengan rokok seludup banyak dipasarkan di negara-negara miskin, 80 peratus daripada jumlah yang mati akan berada di negara-negara ini. Sejak abad ke-21, dianggarkan satu bilion orang boleh mati daripada penggunaan tembakau.

                UM Keluarkan Hasil Kajian Terbaru Tentang Rokok Seludup, Dan Ia Amat Mengejutkan

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Di Malaysia, Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (JKDM) tahun ini menyasarkan 2,000 tangkapan di seluruh negara ke atas pesalah kes rokok dan arak seludup menerusi Operasi Outlet Versi 2.0

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"Tahun ini, JKDM berusaha membanteras pengedaran dan penjualan rokok seludup di premis perniagaan dengan pemilik perniagaan berdepan tindakan undang-undang tegas jika memiliki, mengedar atau menjual bahan berkenaan.""Sesiapa pihak yang terbabit dalam kegiatan menyeludup dan menjual rokok seludup boleh ditahan, direman dan didakwa," tegas Ketua Pengarah Kastam, Datuk Seri Khazali Ahmad.

Sejak operasi bermula Januari hingga bulan lalu, JKDM menahan 196 orang selepas memeriksa sebanyak 1,056 premis dan merampas sebanyak 5.5 juta rokok seludup bernilai RM4.8 juta

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"Tahun lalu, seramai 1,308 pesalah ditahan membabitkan 930 kes rampasan rokok seludup bernilai RM22.9 juta," kata Khazali.Semenjak tahun 2010, JKDM merampas satu bilion rokok seludup bernilai RM86 juta hasil serbuan ke atas 40,498 premis di seluruh negara dengan 6,295 individu ditahan.

Bagaimana ANDA boleh bantu membanteras perdagangan rokok seludup di Malaysia?

Bagi meningkatkan keberkesanan operasi itu, orang ramai perlu menjadi 'mata dan telinga' JKDM untuk melaporkan kegiatan itu walaupun hanya membabitkan sebungkus rokok seludup

Laporkan: Jika anda melihat penjualan rokok seludup di mana-mana kedai, maklumat boleh disalurkan menerusi talian 1-800-88-8855 atau melaporkan kepada mana-mana pejabat JKDM.Sesiapa yang menyimpan, memiliki dan mengangkut rokok atau arak seludup boleh dihukum mengikut seksyen 135(1)(D) Akta Kastam 1967 dan jika sabit kesalahan boleh dihukum mamsikum penjara tiga tahun atau denda 20 kali ganda daripada nilai barangan atau kedua-duanya sekali.

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Mahathir Under Investigation For Spreading 'Fake News' That His Plane Was Sabotaged

Police has revealed that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is being investigated under the Anti-Fake News Act 2018 after the Pakatan Harapan chairman claimed that the chartered plane he was to board on 27 April had been sabotaged

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According to a report by Malay Mail, the pilot of the private plane that was to fly Mahathir to Langkawi for the filing of his candidacy papers discovered some damage to the aircraft before departure.

However, investigators from the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia (CAAM) have confirmed that the issue was a "routine and technical fault" involving an air leakage at the nose wheel of the aircraft

According to Free Malaysia Today, the business jet operator that chartered the aircraft, Vista Jet, also issued a statement reiterating the CAAM findings and denied any possibility of sabotage.In response, Mahathir said that, "The denial by the CAAM is not the result of a proper investigation, it is just a denial to say that what I’ve said is not true."

On Tuesday, 1 May, the Malaysia UMNO Grassroots Movement lodged a police report against Mahathir, saying that his allegations led to an incorrect perception of the BN coalition

UMNO Grassroots Movement chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar.
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"We have opened an inquiry based on a police report made against Dr Mahathir," said Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mazlan Lazim, Malay Mail reported.According to The Star, Mahathir responded to the police investigation by saying that, "They can charge me in court. I have no fake news. Only truth."

Malaysia is among the first few nations to legislate the policing of fake news. Under the Anti-Fake News Act 2018, offenders face a RM500,000 fine, a six year jail sentence, or both, upon conviction.

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On 30 April, 46-year-old Danish citizen Salah Salem Saleh Sulaiman became the first to be convicted under the recently passed Anti-Fake News Act 2018, Free Malaysia Today reported.

Read all about the passing of the Anti-Fake News Bill here:

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Once convicted, Malaysians and non-Malaysians may be subjected to a RM500,000 fine, 10 years in prison, or both.

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Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said announced this to Parliament during the bill's second reading yesterday.

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1st Male Tapir Born At S'pore Night Safari In Nearly 10 Years Is So Cute I Wanna Squish It

Singapore's Night Safari has just welcomed the cutest littlest guy to its family – a Malayan baby tapir!

His name is Bintang. And he has the softest brown eyes. Just look at 'em.

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According to Mothership, the calf is the first male Malayan tapir born at the Night Safari in nearly a decade.Bintang was born on 28 June, however, Wildlife Reserves Singapore recently shared a Facebook video of the tender moment his mother gave birth to him.

Bintang is the 32nd tapir calf to join the family. In July 2019, a female baby tapir named Sutera was born.

Tapir calves are born brown with adorable white spots and stripes that help them camouflage with forest floors during their vulnerable age.Over the course of six months, their pattern begins to gradually change into the solid black and white coat that we see on adult tapirs.

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An adult tapir.
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Malayan tapirs are listed as an endangered species.
In Malaysia, especially, these creatures are often killed due to deforestation and poaching.

Malaysian Wildlife also notes that the tapir has poor eyesight, making it an easy target on highways. As a result, it is reported that there are only about 2,500 Malayan tapirs left in the world. So it's truly a celebration when a new calf is born!

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Malaysians Successfully Raised RM350K For Family Involved In A Tragic NYE Accident

On Sunday, 5 January, Facebook user Ivan Chong made a desperate plea for his friend and his family who was involved in a tragic car accident

"On New Year's Eve, tragedy struck a dear childhood friend of mine, Edward Lee, his wife, Vivienne Ngiu, and their four-year-old son," Chong began his long post."They were on the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway, en route to their first family vacation of the year, when a stray dog suddenly dashed out onto the expressway."Chong shared that in a knee-jerk reaction, Lee swerved to avoid hitting the dog, lost control of the vehicle, crashed into a divider, and overturned.

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Lee suffered a gash on the head and his son Chevaston thankfully escaped the accident unscathed

However, Lee's wife, Ngiu, left the accident with multiple spinal fractures, several broken ribs, a fractured left scapula, and a head concussion.Ngiu has been in a state of complete paraplegia and has lost complete sensory and motor function of her body from the chest down, Chong revealed.According to Malay Mail, she was in a critical condition when the ambulance arrived.

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Having undergone emergency surgery to stabilise her spine, the family had started to deplete their entire life savings

"On 2 January, Vivienne underwent a seven-hour surgery to realign and stabilise her spine. 12 screws and several rods were put in place," said Chong."Unfortunately, Vivienne is not covered by medical insurance and medical costs are rapidly stacking up," he added. He then called for funding assistance because the family estimates that the further medical costs would further snowball.Having known the couple for almost three decades, Chong shared that he knew his close friend Lee would not have preferred to impose his burden on others, so Chong decided to step in and ask for them instead.

Ngui and Lee with their son, Chevaston.
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Chong further added that the couple own and run a dance academy called Dancer's Dream in SS18, Subang Jaya

Ngiu is the principal and head ballet teacher of the academy while Lee does the administration work."Because of Vivienne's spinal injury, their only source of income is now greatly impacted," as Chong continued to explain the need for funding.Ngiu's expected period of recovery could take up to two years, with aggressive physiotherapy to facilitate her rehabilitation, but even then may forever require a wheelchair."This means that she will no longer be able to dance and teach ballet the way she used to," wrote Chong."However, through your kind gestures, we can collectively help her at least be a mother again to her one and only child."

Ngui (centre) with her students.
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The heartbreaking post attracted the attention of kind Malaysians, who managed to raise RM350,000 in slightly over 24 hours

Many Malaysians flooded the comment section with their donations and well wishes.

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"Deeply humbled by the love and kindness of dear Malaysians and people from other countries near or far have to offer," wrote Chong."Edward and his family are extremely grateful and overwhelmed by the generosity of Malaysians who donated financially and also, of those who helped spread the word. His father was in disbelief at the generosity of our Malaysian society and teared up over the phone wondering where and who the money was coming from."Chong added that this has affirmed his belief that there are many inherently kind and generous Malaysians who are quick to help without expecting anything in return.

We're praying for your recovery!

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RIP Kevin Tan. Brave Malaysian Adventure Guide Dies Saving A Singaporean From Drowning.

A Malaysian tour guide died in an attempt to save another tourist in Pahang.

A picnic at the Lata Hammer Recreation Centre, Batu Tujuh near here, turned into a tragedy for 10 Singaporean tourists when their tourist guide - Kevin Tan, who had earlier helped to save one of them from drowning, was found dead.

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According to Bentong police chief Supt Mohamad Mansor Mohd Nor, this is what happened:

Before the driver, Kevin Tan Chew, from Petaling Jaya, was found drowned, he had jumped into the river to save one of the tourists who got into difficulties while playing in the water.

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After Tan brought the tourist to the bank, he was said to have fallen into the river and swept by the current, he added.

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Heartfelt condolence to the family of the late Kevin Tan.
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While Tan's body was found after a search operation lasting about two hours, the 35-year-old Singaporean was eventually rescued. He was part of a group of ten Singaporean tourists under Tan.

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An infographic depicting what went on, on the tragic day

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While the cause of Kevin's passing was his heroic deed to save another, he was an energetic person

Kevin was no ordinary man, he was a multi-talented person, who was an adventurer at heart and a youth leader of his church.

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Kevin was a part of an extraordinary student ministry in Malaysia, where young people from 15-30-- or maybe even a wider range than that!-- were like a group of brothers and sisters, who cared for one another and helped each other grow.

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RIP Kevin.
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A wonderful husband and always the one to help his friends, Kevin left behind two beautiful children.

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He is survived by his wife and their two young children, pictured here.
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Commenting on Kevin's legacy, Chan Yuen-Li of Nomad Adventure said:

We salute Kevin Tan, co-founder of OpenSky Unlimited who saved a client from drowning at the cost of his own life. Kevin was a true outdoor professional - safe, smart, caring and totally selfless.

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He was a qualified Swiftwater Rescue Technician and a one of the most skilled rescuers that we have had the privilege of training with.
Kevin was an inspiration with his passion for adventure and the special places in nature that God has created.

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Starmetro's cycling team with Kevin Tan, Glenn Guan, OCBC's Jeff Chew, Milo's Ng Ping Loon and Low Boon Tat
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A long time friend, Kevin was pillar of the adventure racing and Malaysian outdoor scene. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences to his family and everyone at OpenSky Unlimited.

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Trip Advisor awarded them the Certificate of Excellence 2013

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MACC: No Element Of Corruption In Construction Of RM50,000 Wooden Jetty

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has found no element of corruption in the construction of the RM50,000 wooden jetty in Miri, Sarawak that recently went viral

According to Bernama, the anti-graft agency had looked into the matter after the high cost of the simple structure on the river made by the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR Sarawak) had raised eyebrows among the public."The results of the investigation did not find any corruption or irregularities in the project," a MACC source said after the inspections on Tuesday, 12 April.

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The MACC source said the timber used in the 15m long project is indeed genuine belian timber and has been certified by experts

MACC senior director of investigations Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hashim has also confirmed that an inspection was made on the JKR Sarawak project, but declined to comment further.MACC's findings are similar to what JKR Sarawak had previously claimed, citing the high cost of belian timber contributing to the jetty's hefty cost. They also contended that the waters were infested with crocodiles."In establishing the cost of RM50,000, various factors had been carefully taken into account, inter alia, the condition of road access to Kampung Mutap, logistics, as well as safety measures, considering that the area is infested with crocodiles," it explained in a statement after the issue blew up on social media.

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Kejam! Bapa Menganggur Tikam Anak Sampai Mati Kerana Duit

Perselisihan faham di antara dua beranak berakhir dengan tragedi apabila si anak ditikam sampai mati oleh si bapa gara-gara wang

Pertengkaran yang berpunca daripada masalah kewangan dipercayai telah lama berlarutan dalam keluarga itu dalam malam tadi adalah kemuncaknya.Si bapa yang menganggur hanya bergantung hidup kepada si ibu yang bekerja sebagai pembantu kantin di sebuah kilang.Si anak turut berusaha keras mencari wang untuk menyara keluarga serta tiga adiknya yang masih bersekolah.Kejadian berlaku pada pukul 7 malam semalam di Taman Ehsan Jaya, Desa Cemerlang di Johor Bahru.

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Mangsa, Azrul Hanafi Nazarudin, 23, maut serta merta di ruang tamu rumah setelah cedera parah akibat ditikam. Lebih memilukan, kejadian itu berlaku di depan mata ibu mangsa.

Mangsa, Azrul Hanafi.
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Mangsa meninggal dunia di ruang tamu setelah ditikam sekali dengan pisau oleh bapanya di bahagian kiri dada. Bapa mangsa bagaimanapun cedera dengan dua tikaman di dada kiri dan satu di perut yang dipercayai ditikamnya sendiri.Ketua Polis Daerah Seri Alam, Superintenden Jokhiri Abd. Aziz berkata, polis yang menerima maklumat berhubung kejadian terpaksa mengambil masa selama sejam untuk berunding dan memujuk bapa mangsa yang tidak mahu menyerah diri sebelum menahannya.

Mayat mangsa dihantar ke Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI) untuk bedah siasat manakala bapa mangsa yang selamat dan stabil dibawa ke hospital sama untuk menerima rawatan

Jokhiri berkata bapa mangsa akan direman mengikut Seksyen 117 Kanun Keseksaan Prosedur Jenayah untuk siasatan lanjut di bawah Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan kerana membunuh.

"Keluarga arwah ini adalah orang yang baik-baik," kata seorang jiran.

Menurut seorang jiran yang ditemuramah, mangsa merupakan seorang yang baik dan memiliki keperibadian yang terpuji selain amat menghormati orang tua.“Saya tahu mengenai perkara ini daripada anak saya yang merupakan rakan kepada arwah (mangsa). Mereka sebelum itu bercadang untuk bermain badminton pada malam tadi sebelum dimaklumkan kejadian yang telah berlaku.“Keluarga arwah ini adalah orang yang baik-baik. Kami juga terkejut dengan apa yang berlaku,” katanya. Jenazah akan dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Al Raudah, Taman Mount Austin.

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"Education Is The Only Way" — Johari Discusses Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty In Malaysia

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"Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime."

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You've most likely heard this saying before. This is the underlying idea behind why many leaders believe education is the key to solving the real issue of poverty within various societies.Financial assistance and various initiatives targeted towards the B40 communities have certainly been beneficial in helping struggling families deal with the difficult economic climate and rising prices brought on by the pandemic.However, these forms of aid only provide temporary relief and can create a relationship in which low-income families become dependent on the government to survive.

Education creates opportunity

When a society becomes smarter, it also becomes more prosperous. A study conducted by Stanford University and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich found a strong correlation between the educational achievement of a country and its long-run economic growth.Education can help to reduce the inequality in a society, which is one of the main causes of poverty. When a person is uneducated, they are limited to the number of jobs they can perform, many of which are low paying and provide little opportunities for progress.Education provides access to better paying jobs and resources that would otherwise be difficult to obtain, which is ultimately what brings people out of poverty. Another study conducted by the World Bank found that an additional year of schooling can raise your income level by up to 10% a year.

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"For B40 families, parents are mainly concerned with putting food on the table, and rightfully so. However, we need to ensure that education is also put on the table because this is the only way to lift people out of the vicious cycle of poverty in Malaysia, regardless of ethnicity," said Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani in a recent interview with Free Malaysia Today."The capacity to think is a real capital for every individual. It is intellectual capital. Nobody can take this from you. In the corporate world, capital can easily run out. But the intellectual capital you gain from education, it will stay with you forever," Johari explained.

Is the current education system still effective?

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"I think the education system during my time was actually quite good. But we need to understand that the world has changed so much since then, and the talent that is needed now is very different."We need to review our policies every five years to take into account these changes. If not, we will continue to churn out graduates year after year that score high in subjects that aren't relevant to the industry," said Johari.He goes on to say that a lot of engagement must be done between the government and companies to understand what skillsets are required."When you look at the foreign companies that come to Malaysia to do business, many of their top executives and senior management are expatriates. This is because we do not have the talent available to fill those roles," he added.

What can be done to ensure everyone receives the same level of education?

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"We see families that have issues sending their kids to school because it is too far from their homes and they do not have the RM100 required to pay for the bus. This is where we need our representatives in the government to find a solution for these families, otherwise, only due RM100, kids are not going to school," Johari explained."We spent over RM70 billion ringgit in subsidies last year. Of course, subsidies are important, but we must give this to those who really need it. If we are able to save even half of this, this will provide the government with the firepower it needs to provide laptops to those who need it, extra tuition for those falling behind, and transport," he added.Ms Evelina Silveira, the headmistress of REAL Private Schools Shah Alam, told SAYS, "During the pandemic, many students from the lower income groups faced a lot of challenges. When classes moved online, their education came to a complete stop. Although now they are back in school, many are demotivated and have lost interest in learning."She also believes that tertiary education should be made free for the B40 community. Good education should not come at a cost for these people, as it is the key to improving their quality of life.


Calling All Foodies! Here's How You Can Win RM1,500 By Showcasing Your Fave Restaurant

If you're a foodie, you've definitely watched popular Malaysian reality show Jalan Jalan Cari Makan before, kan?

Former host Nazrudin Rahman during one of the episodes of Jalan Jalan Cari Makan.
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Airing on TV3 since 2001, the food travelog takes viewers on a quest to find the most delicious food in Malaysia.Covering everything from small warungs and gerais to fancy restaurants run by celebrity chefs, Jalan Jalan Cari Makan shines a spotlight on yummy local eats all over the country. Even if you've never watched the show, you may have even spotted the iconic Jalan Jalan Cari Makan plaque at places you've dined at, indicating that it has been featured on the series.

In conjunction with the popular show's latest season, which features Nadia Hasnan as the new host, they're running an exciting contest in partnership with Seismik Makan.
You could win RM1,500 cash and the chance to eat with Nadia, wowww!

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It's super easy to join — all you have to do is shoot a creative video at an awesome makan place you love, be it an atas Michelin star restaurant or a humble burger tepi jalan. Make sure to showcase how that place serves your favourite yummy eats and describe why it's the best. Foodies, this is your time to shine!

Here are the steps to participate in the contest:

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			1. Follow @jjcmtv3 and @seismikmakan on TikTok and Instagram2. Record a video (one to three minutes) of your favourite restaurant and introduce the interesting dishes they have3. Upload your video on TikTok and Instagram4. Include a creative caption and #JalanJalanSeismikMakan #jjcmtv3. Don't forget to tag @jjcmtv3 and @seismikmakan too.The three most creative entries will be chosen as the winners, who will receive RM1,500 cash EACH and the opportunity to dine with Nadia Hasnan at the restaurant you featured!The results and the winners' videos will be announced on TV3 and Seismik's TikTok and Instagram accounts, so make sure to follow them and stay tuned.

The contest ends on 15 October so hurry up and get your entries in ASAP! Good luck, guys!
Check out the contest website for more information.

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Sultan Abdullah Will Be Proclaimed As Agong Tomorrow So Pahang Gets A State Holiday

The Pahang state government has declared tomorrow, 31 January, as a state holiday in conjunction with the proclamation of its ruler as the new Yang di-Pertuan Agong

Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail (centre) holding the official letter which declares 31 January as a special state holiday for Pahang.
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China Press reported Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail as saying that the decision was approved by Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, who will be taking his oath of office as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong tomorrow.Wan Rosdy met with reporters after attending the Pahang executive committee meeting earlier today, 30 January.

Wan Rosdy said that the holiday was declared to portray the Pahang people's pride in their ruler

"The last time such a event was celebrated was 40 years ago, where Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Ahmad Shah was proclaimed as the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong," Wan Rosdy was quoted as saying by Sin Chew Daily. Sultan Ahmad Shah reigned from 1979 to 1984.

Sultan Abdullah will be leaving for Kuala Lumpur tomorrow morning for the proclamation ceremony

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The Star reported that Sultan Abdullah will be travelling to Kuala Lumpur with his consort Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. Both Sultan Abdullah and Sultan Nazrin Muizuddin Shah of Perak will take their oaths of office as Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong tomorrow.

Sultan Abdullah was elected as the new Agong on 24 January:

                It's Official: Sultan Of Pahang Is Elected As The New Agong

A meeting was held at Istana Negara today, 24 January to elect the new king.

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Klang-Born Nurse Details How S'poreans On Public Transport Are Shunning Healthcare Workers

In times of crisis — such as the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the general public finds it easy to give in to panic.
However, what they tend to forget is that there are front line healthcare workers risking their lives, so they can help save others.

As of this writing, there are more than 60,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 around the world. Out of which, over 59,800 are in mainland China, where the new virus has killed more than 1,360 victims.While the number of infected people with COVID-19 continues to rise every day, healthcare professionals in the affected countries have stepped up by going above and beyond their call of duty.For example, in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, a woman working the night shift at a hospital was so worried about her husband that she has quarantined herself and has refused to ride in the same car.Determined to support his wife, the husband drives silently behind her. Even if the disease keeps them apart, he says he will protect her from as close as possible, reported CGTN.

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In Singapore, nurses in uniform are being shunned on public transport

The troubling issue was highlighted by a Klang-born nurse working at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in the city-state, where the confirmed number of cases has reached 50 as of today, 13 February.The nurse, Benjamin Ong, took to his Facebook page on 9 February to show his "battle scars", stating how in light of the outbreak, going into work has become like entering a war zone.

			Life as a front line worker during this period ain't easy, to be honest, it sucks.

"You kiss your loved ones goodbye before heading to the 'war zone'," reads his Facebook post."You wear every level of protection needed to ensure you do not come into contact with any of this virus and to not bring the virus back to the loved ones at home," he wrote, adding how it's not easy to breathe when equipment like face shield, goggles, and N95 masks become part of your everyday wear."You work quick and fast, catching your breath with every step you make as live matters."

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According to Benjamin, whenever he now boards the train or bus there, people accuse him of bringing germs or carrying the coronavirus

"After work, I shower and wear my uniform with pride," he said."I take public transportation just to go home and rest because tomorrow is another 'war'. But when I board the train or bus, people say I bring germs or the virus with me, that I am infecting other people and that I am inconsiderate."So how does he deal with such remarks from the general public there?Benjamin says he just stays quiet and leave because he is too tired to explain his situation.

His annual leaves have been frozen due to the outbreak in Singapore

According to him, after he has finished his shift, and is heading home all tired with an aching back, sore calves, and painful ankles, there is nothing he can do other than to keep quiet.As a front line worker helping to contain the outbreak, he is not allowed to leave the country.He also revealed that the situation in Singapore has caused him to cancel his wedding reception.

			Because both you and your significant other are front-liners and you both are needed to fight this 'war' as lives matter.

Taking notice of the issue faced by the healthcare professionals using the public transport there, Grab has now launched a dedicated, round-the-clock on-demand service to ferry them to and from hospitals

In a statement issued on 12 February, Grab said that they are introducing GrabCare."The new pilot service will start running on Friday, 14 February, for healthcare professionals from the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)," read the statement."Professionals from these locations who have signed up for the GrabCare service will be able to book a ride back home via the GrabCare icon within the Grab app. The service will subsequently be expanded to include rides from homes to hospitals and widened to more participating hospitals."So far, about 2,000 Grab drivers have voluntarily signed up to be part of the service.

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Meanwhile, in the Japanese city of Yokohama where a docked cruise ship has the second-largest number of confirmed cases outside China, a pornography company is the passengers offering free porn:

                A Porn Site Is Offering Free Livestreams To Quarantined Cruise Ship Passengers In Japan

There are currently 218 people infected on the cruise ship docked in Japanese waters.

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"Menangis Cium Baby" - Reaksi Budak Lelaki Dapat Adik Baru Ini Buat Ramai Tersentuh

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

Tidak dinafikan, kebanyakan anak sulung gembira bila mendapat tahu mereka akan menerima kehadiran adik baru dalam keluarga

Iyalah, kalau selama ini hanya seorang diri saja, tidak lama lagi akan ada peneman dan kawan untuk bermain.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dalam sebuah video ini apabila seorang budak lelaki menangis selepas melihat adiknya baru lahir buat pertama kali telah menyentuh hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @haziqdsubhi My eldest son, upon 1st time seeing his lovely newborn sister. All 101 inquiries are now answered   #adikbaru #adikberadik #newborn #newbornbaby #newbornbabies #siblings #anakmak #livelife   Buah Hati - Armada

Sebak first time jumpa adik, siap peluk cium

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @haziqdsubhi, kelihatan budak lelaki itu sedang melihat adiknya yang baru lahir buat kali pertama.Apa yang menyentuh hati ramai adalah apabila dia dilihat tiba-tiba menangis sambil memegang muka adiknya itu.Selepas itu, dia memeluk ayahnya pula. Rupa-rupanya, dia berasa sebak kerana setelah empat tahun, akhirnya dia mendapat adik dan seolah-olah masih tidak mempercayainya.

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"Lembut hati si abang ni, saya pun gugur air mata" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mencecah 1.9M views, 208.2K likes dan 6K shares di laman TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata warganet turut sebak melihat reaksi spontan budak lelaki itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Alahai, sweet je abang cium adik macam tu. So lovely! <3

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NGO Demands Justice Over Photo Of Dog Tied & Dragged On The Road Behind A Lorry

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On Wednesday, 26 April, Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) received a photo of an alleged animal abuse case in Serdang Jaya, Selangor via their public hotline

In a Facebook post yesterday, 27 April, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) received a photo of a dog that they believe was tied behind a lorry and dragged along a road in Serdang Jaya.SAFM is unsure of the dog's current condition but believes that it might be dead after enduring such torment.

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SAFM is urging any witnesses of the incident to make a report to the Department of Veterinary Services

Besides that, they are also requesting that authorities investigate the tragic incident."Animal abuse is illegal according to the Animal Welfare Act 2015, and if found guilty, the perpetrator can be punished with imprisonment of not more than two years, or a fine of not more than RM100,000, or both," reminded SAFM.The organisation hopes that appropriate punishment will be meted out to people who abuse animals.


Craving Corndog? Ini 5 Tempat Anda Boleh Dapatkan Corndog Yang Enak!

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Anda pasti tahu snek popular kegemaran ramai iaitu corndog, betul tak?

Dulu, memang payah sekali untuk dapatkan corndog di negara ini dan membuatnya sendiri di rumah pula memerlukan masa yang banyak.Corndog yang diperbuat daripada sosej dan cheese yang dicucuk dengan lidi dan kemudiannya disalut dengan tepung jagung. Ada juga yang ditambah dengan topping menarik seperti kentang.Jangan risau, sekarang kita boleh dapatkan corndog di kedai-kedai yang berdekatan. Di sini, kami senaraikan 5 tempat anda boleh dapatkan corndog yang sedap!

1. Chunz

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Chunz merupakan antara kedai popular yang menjual corndog di Malaysia. Terdapat pelbagai jenis corndog yang ditawarkan.Anda juga boleh memilih sama ada anda mahukan isi sosej ataupun cheese dan anda boleh memilih topping kegemaran anda juga. Ada topping kentang dan juga mi.Klik sini untuk ke laman web rasmi.

2. FamilyMart

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Siapa sahaja yang tak mengenali FamilyMart? Kedai Jepun ini beroperasi hampir di seluruh Malaysia dan sudah pasti mudah sahaja untuk anda dapatkan corndog di sana.Anda boleh memilih sama ada anda mahukan corndog dengan sos yang pedas ataupun biasa sahaja.Klik sini untuk ke laman web rasmi.

3. CU Mart

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CU Mart berasal dari Korea dan banyak cawangan sudah dibuka di seluruh Malaysia. Oleh itu, makin mudahlah untuk anda beli corndog yang sedap dari kedai ini.Anda boleh dapatkan corndog yang biasa ataupun bersama topping kentang. Dua-dua anda patut cuba tau!Klik sini untuk ke Instagram.

4. emart24

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Turut berasal dari Korea, emart24 juga sudah dibuka di Malaysia lebih-lebih lagi kawasan Lembah Klang.Selain daripada corndog, kedai ini menawarkan pelbagai jenis snek dan street food Korea yang sedap. Wajib try!Klik sini untuk ke laman web rasmi.

5. BON Appetite

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Kebanyakan kedai yang menjual corndog beroperasi di Semenanjung Malaysia, tapi jangan risau kerana terdapat juga kedai yang menawarkan corndog di Kuching, Sarawak.Terdapat pelbagai jenis topping yang boleh anda pilih! Kepada mereka yang berada di Kuching, mesti cuba setiap satu tau.Klik sini untuk ke Instagram.

Sekarang anda dah tahu dekat mana nak dapatkan corndog, jadi tunggu apa lagi? Jom beli!


Grab Has A New Carpooling Service, But You'll Get Charged A RM3 Fee If You Cancel

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Grab just introduced a new feature called JustSave that can help you save on fares if you don't mind sharing your ride

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Essentially, its a carpooling feature that lets you save money by sharing rides with other passengers who are travelling in the same direction.According to Grab, passengers who opt for JustSave are able to save up to 20% when they share a ride compared to its standard e-hailing service. All you need to do is book a JustSave ride to your desired destination. Once confirmed, Grab will then lock another passenger going to the same drop off point, or in the same direction as you.On the other hand, Grab drivers can also benefit from this feature by improving their earnings per minute because they can pick up multiple passengers at once.

However, do keep in mind that the feature is only available in several areas in Klang Valley from 2pm to 9.59pm only

For now, JustSave is only available in KLCC, Mid Valley Bangsar, One Utama/First Avenue, and Sentral Brickfields. This isn't the first time Grab is doing ride-sharing. According to Vulcan Post, the e-hailing company previously introduced a similar carpooling service called GrabShare in 2017 that was removed in 2019 for 'improvement purposes'.


This Malaysian Mum Is Allegedly A 'Refugee' In Australia And People Are Not Having It

Yesterday, 21 March, Australian-based employment consulting firm The Bridge Employment uploaded a photo of an alleged refugee identified as a Malaysian

In the Facebook post, The Bridge Employment wrote about a Malaysian woman named Brittany, who is a "single mum and came alone with her two kids" to Australia. The firm also stated that Brittany "could only get farm work" since she arrived in the country. Brittany was then put into employment by the Australian firm, and she is now "helping out in the finance department".

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The post attracted criticism from Malaysians, some of whom are currently residing in Australia

Many netizens doubt the genuineness of the woman's "refugee" status, and claimed that some Malaysians lie about being persecuted in order to obtain a protection visa from the Australian government.

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The Facebook post was later corrected to clarify that Brittany is an asylum seeker

An asylum seeker is a person whose claim for refugee status has yet to be evaluated.When contacted by SAYS, The Bridge Employment confirmed that Brittany was a participant the firm had helped into employment.Brittany had "great experience in accounting and admin" before she left for Australia, and the firm claimed that she is now working as an admin as well.

The post has since stirred up conversation about the surge of protection visa applications made by Malaysians in Australia

According to Australian public broadcaster SBS, Malaysians made up 43% of all claims for asylum in 2016. The number of Malaysians who sought asylum in Australia "more than doubled" that year, in comparison to 2015.The report also included statements from a Malaysian Chinese woman who sought refugee protection in Australia. According to her, Malaysian Chinese "faced restrictions and increasing persecution at the hand of the Malay government and the ethnic Malay population".

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According to Australia's Department of Home Affairs, applicants of the protection visa might be successful if they meet the eligibility requirements

The list revealed that one has to be either a refugee or meet the complementary protection criteria in the Migration Act 1958. Well-founded fear of persecution may contribute to the success of an application as well.The Migration Act 1958 states that a person has a well-founded fear of persecution if the person fears being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion.Foreign Affairs and Human Rights expert Dr. Jean Jonathon Bogais told SBS that the rise in Malaysian asylum seekers is due to "increasing Islamisation as well as ongoing tensions between the dominant ethnic Malay population and other minorities". "All they see is fear for the future... which is probably the biggest justification for the migration," he added.

What do you think about Brittany's asylum seeker status? Let us know in the comments below.


Woman In Her 30s Found Caged In A Room Surrounded By Her Faeces And Urine

Family Of Woman Found Caged In Room Says They Had No Choice But To Lock Her Up

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The family of a mentally challenged woman, who was locked in a room for over 10 years, denied that they had neglected her or was cruel. Ismail Ibrahim, 57, the elder brother of Nasitah Yahya, 44, said Nasitah was locked up because she suffered from chronic mental problems.

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"My sister is dangerous to herself and the people around her and she is unable to lead a life of a normal person and is very aggressive in nature. We are worried about her safety and for others as she has a habit of wandering around if left alone,” Ibrahim said when met at the district hospital here on Saturday.

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Ismail claimed that in 2010, his sister was sent to a hospital in Johor and later relocated to a private care centre in Perak that charges RM600 a month. "But we were not satisfied with the services rendered and we brought her back here."

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"The reason why we have deprived Nasitah of water and electricity was because she has the habit of playing with water and had smashed the electricity bulbs in the room. There are lights outside the room that switches on when it is dark that is activated from 7pm to 7am," he claimed.

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A week after Muhammad Firdaus Dullah was found in an extremely sorry state in Taman Semarak, another case of neglect and abuse has emerged when a woman was found caged in a small room and in inhuman conditions

The woman with Down Syndrome, believed to be in her 30s, was rescued by police and the district welfare department yesterday following a public tip-off.

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It is believed that she had been forced to live in such conditions in the house at Kampung Pasir Pekan Hulu here for the past 10 years

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The woman, who was only identified as Nazitah, was rescued from a small and dark room surrounded by her faeces and urine after the authorities freed her by cutting open the iron grille entrance to the room which was hidden from sight.

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The woman, who was deemed by her elder brother as “potentially dangerous”, had to rely on the kindness of passers-by for regular meals, and access to water and electricity. It was learnt that the plight of the woman, identified only as ‘Ita’, began when her parents died more than 10 years ago.

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District police chief Supt Zaharuddin Rasip said police are looking for a man believed to be her brother to get to the bottom of the matter after neighbours alerted the police and the welfare department at 3.30pm

“When police and the department officers arrived at the house, we found the woman in a terrible condition and looking undernourished. The room was dark, small and initial investigations showed that she had been surviving by drinking water from an external source,” he said when met at the scene.

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“Our investigations also showed that the victim’s brother lives nearby,” Supt Zaharudin said. “We are trying to trace him to find out why the woman was caged up. Neighbours said she was locked in the room to prevent her from wandering away from home.

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“But the room is too small and based on observations, she had been left alone to fend for herself,” he said, adding that the victim was sent to the district hospital for treatment.

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A resident, Rubiah Abdullah, 54, said she was sad to see the woman caged up like that and believed that the victim was locked up for her own good

Nazitah being brought out from her room at Kampung Pasir Pekan Hulu in Tumpat Kelantan by welfare department officers.
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“I believe her remaining family members were busy and did not think they could care for her properly, which was why they decided to lock her in the room. For her water supply, the family connected a garden hose from a pipe outside which led into the room. However, she could only have water if someone turned on the pipe for her from outside. She could also only have light in the room if someone switched it on from the outside,” she claimed.

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Robiah claimed that Nazitah would often call out to her when she passed the house, asking her to turn on the pipe and ask for the light to be switched on. She claimed that Ita’s condition worsened around two years ago. “She began looking more ill and lost a lot of weight. I could only pass food to her via the gap between the locked grill door,” she said.

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A check by the press at the house yesterday showed that the dank, windowless room contained a mattress with dirty sheets. Its bare cement floor had faeces and urine.

Nazitah, garbed in a long T-shirt and sarong, appeared gaunt and frail and surprised by the attention. Tumpat Kelantan People's Action Council youth chief Aiman Yusri Mohd Yusuf said he learnt of Nazitah’s case from other locals and decided to alert the authorities and the media.

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“If it was true that she would cause trouble if she was free, and that no one could care for her, the family had other options. Instead, she was left alone and given food only when they had the time. This is cruel. They treated her like an animal,” he said.

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Mahathir Casually Cycling 11km In 45 Minutes Is Proof That He's Fitter Than Most Of Us

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 94 years old last month, continues to prove that age is nothing but a number

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While many people spend their weekend mornings sleeping in, the oldest leader in the world is too busy for a few extra hours of snoozing.How else can he have the energy to run the country without allocating time for an exercise regime?

On Saturday, 17 August, Mahathir enjoyed his morning cycling 10.8km around Putrajaya and Cyberjaya

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"Thank God, it feels refreshing and vibrant," a post on his official Facebook page read.

In a YouTube video, the smiling nonagenarian can be seen zipping past photographers ahead of his entourage

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A spokesperson from the Prime Minister's Office revealed that the nonagenarian completed the trip in 45 minutes, Malaysiakini reported.

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According to the video's description, Mahathir cycles during his free time to keep healthy.

Impressed netizens took to the comments section of the post to wish the "sturdy" prime minister good health and a long life

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Tun M, you're our fitness goals! We're definitely more motivated to hit the gym!

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The 94-year-old has been inspiring netizens to be healthier ever since he returned to office last May:

                How Does Tun M Stay Healthy & Look Young? Netizens Think The Answer Is In This Photo

The answer to your burning question is here.

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Surely being in love has something to do with that youthful glow, too? ;)

                Mahathir's Giggly Reaction After A Sweet Moment With Siti Hasmah Is Too Pure

"This couple is an example to all married couples in the world."

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Obama's Message To Young Malaysians About Racial Discrimination In The Country

"Malaysia won't succeed if non-Muslims do not have the same opportunity," US President Barack Obama said in a townhall meeting for Asean youths on 27 April 2014

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"Malaysia won't succeed if the non-Muslims do not have the same opportunity,” Obama said in a townhall meeting for Asean youths at Dewan Tunku Cancelor in University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur today.

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In his first official visit to the country, Obama said that prejudices against people from different religions and races have no place in the modern world and must be removed.

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Obama made the remark when a Myanmar participant asked him advice on how young leaders should deal with diversity within the Asean region

Obama made the remark when a Myanmar participant asked him advice on how young leaders should deal with diversity within the Asean region
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He said this when responding to a question from a Myanmar participant asking for Obama’s advice on how should young leaders deal with the diversity within the Asean region.

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He said the situation in Myanmar right now was that the country was going through a transition after decades of oppressive government, and it was now trying to open things up, which he said is to be lauded.

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“However, the danger, now that they are democratising, is that there will be groups inside Myanmar that might organise themselves politically around religious or ethnic identities instead of principles of justice or rule of law and democracy.

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Obama pointed out that Myanmar is facing problems with the rights of its minority Muslim community, a situation is familiar to Malaysia

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"And you can actually see conflict that would move Myanmar in a bad direction," he said, adding that one of the problems in Myanmar was that the rights of its minority Muslim community were not protected.

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He added that the situation was not unique to Myanmar; in Malaysia, which had a majority Muslim population, there were instances where those who were not Muslims found themselves experiencing hostility.

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He says the biggest and most important source of conflict, war, and hardship around the world is people treating those who are not like them differently

Obama says the biggest and most important source of conflict, war, and hardship around the world is people treating those who are not like them differently
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He pointed out that the biggest source of conflict and war and hardship throughout the world was due to people treating those who were not like them differently.

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"If you look at the biggest source of conflict and war and hardship around the world, one of the most - if not the most - important reasons is people treating those who are not like them differently," he said, whether those differences are of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

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"All of us have within us biasness and prejudices against people who are not like us or people who are not raised in the same faith or come from different backgrounds, but the world is shrinking and getting smaller."

Obama says the biggest and most important source of conflict, war, and hardship around the world is people treating those who are not like them differently
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“All of us have within us biasness and prejudices against people who are not like us or people who are not raised in the same faith or come from different backgrounds, but the world is shrinking and getting smaller.”

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"You could think that way when living separately in villages and tribes and did not have contact with each other. “But with the internet and smartphones, cultures all colliding, no country is going to succeed if part of its population is sidelined and being discriminated against," he added.

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He also said that even in the US, historically, the biggest conflicts arose around race, but over the course of generations the situation had improved, to the point that he could be elected as a president.

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"This (Malaysia) is a Muslim-majority. There are times where those are non-Muslims find themselves, perhaps being disadvantaged or experiencing hostility."

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"This is a Muslim-majority. There are times where those are non-Muslims find themselves, perhaps being disadvantaged or experiencing hostility..."

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He then went on to say that similarly, Malaysia would also not succeed if non-Muslims were not given the opportunity, while the same would happen in Myanmar if the Muslim population was oppressed.

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"No country is going to succeed if part of its population is put on the sidelines because its population are discriminated against."

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"No country is going to succeed if part of its population is put on the sidelines because its population are discriminated against. "Malaysia won’t succeed if non-Muslims don’t have opportunity,” he said during the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Town Hall at Universiti Malaya today.

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"Malaysia won't succeed if non-muslims don't have equal opportunity, Myanmar won’t succeed if the muslim population is oppressed.

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"No society is going to succeed if half your population made up of women are not getting the same education and employment opportunities as men too."

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"No society is going to succeed if half your population made up of women are not getting the same education and employment opportunities as men too," he added.

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Obama urged youths to speak out against these discrimination in their daily life, "You should be on the side of politics that bring people together rather than drive people apart."

Obama urged youths to speak out against these discrimination in their daily life.
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As such, he called on youths to embrace culture and be proud of who they were, while also appreciating differences in languages, food and how differently one worshipped God, adding that these were things to be proud of and not a tool to look down on a person.

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"There shouldn't be reason to discriminate, and you have to make sure that you are speaking out against this in daily life. "And as you emerge as leaders, you should be on the side of politics that brings people together rather than drive them apart," Malaysian Insider quoted Obama as saying to cheers from the crowd.

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"That is the most important thing for this generation,” he urged the participants.

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"And if you are not doing that, then we are going backwards instead of going forward and this is true all over the world."

Barack Obama addressing the crowd at the townhall meeting for Asean youths at University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
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He called on the new generation to stand in “other people’s shoes and look at things through their eyes”. Obama said that almost every religion teaches the basic principle of “do unto others as you want others to do unto you” and to “treat people the way you want to be treated”.

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"And if you are not doing that, then we are going backwards instead of going forward and this is true all over the world."

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Gajet Untuk Anak: Perlu Atau Tidak Mak Ayah Beri Kepada Mereka?

Pada masa kini, di mana-mana sahaja, situasi kanak-kanak bersama gajet boleh dianggap sebagai satu pemandangan atau keadaan biasa

Kebanyakan kanak-kanak zaman sekarang sememangnya celik IT. Seiring dengan peredaran zaman, gajet lebih menjadi pilihan kanak-kanak berbanding permainan atau sesuatu aktiviti yang melibatkan fizikal.

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Malah kebanyakan ibu bapa yang memberi gajet kepada anak adalah dengan alasan kerana tidak mahu anak membuat bising, merengek dan menangis terutama ketika berada di tempat awam.

Baik buruk gajet

Terdapat pelbagai perdebatan di kalangan pengkaji, pendidik, pakar kanak-kanak dan ibu bapa mengenai kebaikan dan keburukan gajet sejak bertahun-tahun. Berikut adalah beberapa daripadanya:Kebaikan:Meningkatkan kemahiran bahasa kedua iaitu bahasa Inggeris. Kebanyakan video atau permainan adalah dalam bahasa Inggeris. Ini secara tidak langsung membantu meningkatkan kemahiran bercakap, memahami dan menulis dalam bahasa Inggeris.Menambahkan rasa ingin tahu tentang sesuatu yang baru serta membantu meluaskan pengetahuan dan kefahaman mengenai dunia. Membantu kanak-kanak mengenal tentang masyarakat, tempat dan alam semulajadi.Kemahiran menekan kekunci dan skrin sentuh akan membantu meningkatkan kemahiran motor kanak-kanak dengan meningkatkan koordinasi mata dan tangan mereka. Ini termasuk melukis dan mewarna secara digital memberikan kecekapan gerakan tangan selain menjadi anak lebih kreatif.Mendidik mengenai tindakan dan kesannya. Apabila kanak-kanak menekan butang atau memilih ikon pada skrin, sesuatu berlaku. Ini akan mengajar mereka setiap perbuatan yang dilakukan ada kesannya.Kanak-kanak lebih mudah faham dan cepat belajar melalui imej yang bergerak dan bunyi. Ia juga membantu perkembangan intelektual dan pemahaman kanak-kanak.Aplikasi yang digunakan sebagai alat pembelajaran memberi kelebihan kepada kanak-kanak kerana selalunya ia lebih menarik, tidak membosankan dan mudah bagi kanak-kanak untuk belajar secara sendiri.

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Keburukan:Kanak-kanak boleh terpengaruh dengan ideologi buruk dari internet. Perkembangan daya fikir dan minda kanak-kanak pada usia ini amat mudah dipengaruhi dan terikut-ikut. Berkemungkinan besar boleh menyebabkan tindakbalas agresif hasil daripada bermain permainan atau menonton video ganas.Mempengaruhi daya aktif dan pengerakan kanak-kanak, yang akhirnya menyebabkan perkembangan sistem kognitif dan sosial kanak-kanak prasekolah akan pasif.Mempengaruhi perkembangan kesihatan mental dan sosialnya. Kemahiran komunikasi juga akan terganggu dan boleh mengakibatkan sifat suka menyendiri kerana sukar berkomunikasi dengan orang sekeliling dan lebih gemar bersama dengan gajet.Kebergantungan kepada gajet, dan tidak boleh berdikari dalam menyelesaikan masalah.Berpotensi mengganggu waktu tidur, kerana kanak-kanak memerlukan sekurang-kurangnya 12 jam waktu tidur setiap hari untuk membesar secara sihat.Membawa kepada ketagihan gajet yang sukar dibendung.

Capai keseimbangan

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Seperti yang kita dapat lihat, teknologi mempunyai kebaikan dan keburukan terhadap perkembangan kanak-kanak. Adalah mustahil untuk menyekat atau melarang penggunaan gajet sepenuhnya.Menjadi tanggungjawab ibu bapa untuk memastikan keseimbangan dalam penggunaan gajet. Cara terbaik yang boleh dilakukan adalah dengan mengajar kanak-kanak menggunakan gajet dengan bertanggungjawab seperti:Mengenakan peraturan penggunaan gajet yang tegas. Contohnya, tidak boleh menggunakan gajet di meja makan, dan mengawal jumlah masa penggunaan gajet.Memantau aplikasi, permainan ataupun video yang digunakan dan ditonton anak anda.Jangan membiarkan anak kecil anda melayari internet tanpa penyeliaan, kerana tidak semua yang berada dalam talian adalah mesra kanak-kanak. Ibu bapa perlu sentiasa berwaspada.Sentiasa berkomunikasi setiap masa dengan anak anda mengenai gajetnya. Beri peluang pada dia untuk berkongsi pendapat mengenai apa yang dirasainya. Dengan cara ini, dapat meningkatkan komunikasi dua hala antara anda dan anak anda.

Beri contoh teladan

Secara kesimpulannya, penggunaan gajet itu ada kebaikan dan keburukan dan ianya bergantung kepada ibu bapa sama ada ingin memberi gajet kepada anak anda atau tidak. Namun ibu bapa perlu sentiasa berwaspada dan mengawasi penggunaan gajet anak anda.Dan seperti yang kita tahu, kanak-kanak akan mengikuti perlakuan ibu bapanya. Maka setiap perbuatan kita sebagai ibu bapa akan menjadi ikutan dan teladan buat anak anda.

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[VIDEO] Aksi Abang Rider & The Gang Bergelek Dengar Lagu Mat Kool Undang Tawa Ramai

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Siapa saja yang tidak suka makan ais krim bukan?

Rasanya yang sejuk dan hadir dengan pelbagai perisa sudah tentu membuatkan kita menyukainya. Kalau zaman kanak-kanak dulu, pasti ais krim lah yang menjadi favourite kita. Malah, kita tentu ada antara ais krim kegemaran kita kan?Namun, lain pula dengan video ini apabila aksi sekumpulan lelaki seronok berjoget lagu mat kool jadi tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @zuhairmusic_ Dari Jauh Lagu dia biasa je tapi bila dekat tu lain macam feel dia  #fyp #fypdongggggggg #sekadarhiburanaje #fypviral #matkoolkawanku  original sound  - Zuhair Aiman

Seronok berjoget bila dengar lagu Mat Kool

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan sekumpulan lelaki sedang membeli ais krim di motor yang dijual.Tetapi, apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah lagu Mat Kool yang dibuka penjual tersebut ternyata membuatkan mereka semua terus berjoget mendengarnya.Situasi itu membuatkan masing-masing tergelak melihat perangai rakan-rakan mereka yang sakan bergelek dengar lagu itu.

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"Lagu dia rancak bang tu tak boleh duduk diam tu" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka selepas melihatnya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 182.3K views, 21K likes dan 144 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Automatik berjoget ya bila dengar lagu Mat Kool ni :P

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12-Year-Old Boy Steals His Parents' Credit Card And Flies Solo To Bali After Family Fight

Someone is going to be grounded for a long, long time.
After an argument with his mother, a 12-year-old Australian boy thought it was a good idea to use the family credit card and book himself a solo trip to Bali.

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It was reported by The Guardian that the boy purchased the ticket from an airline that allows 12-year-olds to fly without adult supervision. He then booked a hotel room and tricked his grandmother into giving him his passport.

Given the pseudonym Drew by Australian talk show 'A Current Affair', the boy subsequently lied to his family about going to school and rode his scooter to a nearby train station before taking the commute to the airport, where he boarded a flight to Perth and then, Indonesia

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The Guardian verified that the boy made the trip, who was only quizzed by airport staff once to prove his age. "They just asked for my student ID and passport to prove that I’m over 12 and that I’m in secondary school," he told 'A Current Affair'.

Upon arrival, Drew checked himself in to All Seasons Hotel and told staff that he was waiting for his sister to join him

All Seasons Hotel, Bali. The kid has good taste.
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"It was great because I wanted to go on an adventure," the 12-year-old added.

After being reported absent from his school, the boy’s family searched for him, only to discover that he was in Bali all on his own. His mother Emma flew over to collect him.

"Shocked, disgusted, there’s no emotion to feel what we felt when we found he left overseas," Emma said when asked how she felt about his son's little escapade.She added that Drew always hated hearing the word "no".

Not sure if kids are getting smarter or more reckless nowadays. Last year, an eight-year-old boy taught himself how to drive to McDonald's after watching a YouTube clip:

                8-Year-Old Boy Drove To McDonald's For A Burger After Learning How To Drive On YouTube

Proof that you can learn anything from YouTube these days.

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Pernah Kurang Keyakinan Diri Waktu Pertama Kali Dating, Gadis Ini Kongsi Tips Tampil Yakin

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Tak dinafikan, tampil yakin semasa temu janji pertama memainkan peranan penting. Hal ini kerana, first impression meninggalkan kesan positif terhadap individu yang kita temui.

Walaupun begitu, ramai sebenarnya individu diluar sana yang masih berasa segan, malu dan rendah diri apabila hendak berhadapan dengan individu yang baru mereka temui. Akan tetapi, baru-baru ini seorang gadis berkongsi pengalaman dirinya sentiasa yakin dalam apa jua keadaan.

Tak selesa ketika makan, makanan sejuk!

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Menurut Intan Shanim, 22 tahun, sebelum ini dirinya malu untuk  berhadapan dengan individu yang baru dikenalinya.Katanya, masalah ngilu pada gigi ketika menikmati makanan sejuk dan manis seperti kek dan aiskrim menyebabkan dirinya rasa segan nak makan diluar.“Saya masih ingat lagi, first time nak dating, masalah inilah yang menjadi kerunsingan saya. Bukan apa, saya takut masalah ngilu pada gigi akan ganggu temu janji saya pada masa tu. Bayangkanlah, itu pertama kali saya nak berjumpa dengan pasangan saya, masa tu Allah je la yang tahu perasaan saya.”“Nasib baik saya temui cara nak tampil yakin pada janji temu tersebut dan saya percaya, mesti ramai orang diluar sana yang ada masalah yang sama dan saya harap perkongsian ini boleh bantu individu lain juga”, katanya.

Pilih berus gigi berbulu lembut

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"Berdasarkan pengalaman saya, pemilihan berus gigi penting untuk individu yang memiliki gigi sensitif. "Kalau boleh pilih berus gigi yang memiliki bulu yang lembut, lepastu elakkan memberus dengan kasar dan mendatar. Nanti ianya akan menyebabkan susutan gigi dan gigi berasa ngilu," ujarnya.

Guna ubat gigi untuk gigi sensitif!

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Tambah Intan Shanim lagi, doktor gigi mengesyorkan dia menggunakan ubat gigi khusus untuk gigi sensitif kerana ianya memiliki bahan untuk melindungi gigi daripada masalah ngilu.“Ubat gigi ni penting, kita kena pilih sesuai dengan keadaan gigi dan gusi kita. Disebabkan saya ada masalah gigi sensitif, saya pilih untuk guna ubat gigi yang memang diformulasikan untuk mengurangkan masalah ngilu pada gigi saya ketika menikmati makan sejuk dan manis.“Ada banyak pilihan ubat gigi dah sekarang ni, antara pilihan ubat gigi pilihan utama saya ialah Sensodyne Repair & Protect Deep Repair. Ianya berfungsi dengan baik untuk melindungi gigi disebelah kanan mulut saya daripada masalah ngilu apabila menikmati makanan yang sejuk dan manis. Ini membantu saya tampil yakin setiap masa," katanya.

Sensodyne Repair & Protect Deep Repair bantu kawal masalah gigi sensitif!

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Bukan saudari Intan Shanim je alami masalah ni, kalau anda nak tahu, mengikut pemantauan dan soal selidik yang telah dijalankan, 7 daripada 10 rakyat Malaysia mengalami masalah gigi sensitif ¹.

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** Gunakan ubat gigi Sensodyne Repair & Protect Deep Repair 2 kali sehari untuk pelindungan yang berpanjangan.

Jom tampil yakin tanpa sebarang halangan dengan Sensodyne Repair & Protect Deep Repair hari ini!

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"You Are Back At Home With The Family, Daddy": Najib's Son Expresses His Gratitude

In light of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's arrest and ongoing trial on Wednesday, 4 July, things have been a little disheartening for his family

The former premier's daughter, Nooryana Najwa Najib, posted on Instagram, urging the public to think of her father in his dire time of need.Upon their father's return home from the court yesterday, Najib's son, Mohd Norashman Najib, also took to social media to express his relief and gratitude over their dad's presence with them. In an Instagram picture posted by Norashman, Najib was seen affectionately holding his cat Kiky with a caption that read: "Thank God you are back at home with the family, daddy. Kiky missed you just as dearly!"

    Alhamdulilah you are back at home with the family daddy. Kiki missed you just as dearly! Also, thank you to all for your words of encouragement. Your prayers and support will keep us going  #najibrazak #prayfornajib A post shared by  Ashman Najib  (@ashmannajib) on Jul 4, 2018 at 1:36am PDT

The former prime minister's arrest made headlines around the world when he was charged for corruption in court on Wednesday, 4 July

The charges set against him were for abuse of power, three counts of criminal breach of trust, and one charge in connection to the RM42 million that was transferred to his personal bank account from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds.Najib allegedly committed the crimes during his time as Prime Minister in office between 2009 and 2018.

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Najib, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges set against him

Attorney-General Tommy Thomas, who was leading the prosecution team, proposed a bail of RM4 million in cash and an order for the surrender of the former premier's passports.Najib's lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah objected saying that the amount was "too high" for his client and that he may need to borrow the money from relatives, as quoted by MalaysiaKini.The debate on the amount went on for over an hour before Justice Sofian Abdul Razak  set Najib's bail at RM1 million for all four charges. The former prime minister then posted half the sum of the bail (RM500,000) and said that he will try to pay the rest of the amount by Monday, 9 July.Najib returned to his family and the comfort of his home in Jalan Langgak Duta by the end of the day.

There will be an eight-month long wait as Najib's trial has been set to begin in February next year:

                High Court Has Set 18 February 2019 For Najib's Trial

The trial will last 19 days.

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Shortly before he was arrested, a video pre-recorded by Najib was posted on his social media:

                An Emotional Pre-Recorded Video By Najib Was Released Hours After His Arrest

The two-minute long video was posted on his Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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5 Awesome Tech Projects On Kickstarter That Are Definitely Worth Checking Out

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We all have that creative idea or vision we hope to one day become reality

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Innovative ideas are abundant. All it takes a little bit of vision, effort, and support to get our passion projects rolling. But sometimes, they are few and far between.Thankfully, Kickstarter is one such platform dedicated to giving people a chance to shine their ideas and vision to a community of like-minded people so their ideas can be seen, heard, and appreciated.

We took a look at several of these projects, and here are some that stand out the most to us!

1. Capsule Gravity: A futuristic efficiency and productivity tool

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Capsule Gravity is a 3-in-1 productivity tool, power bank, and accessory. It is appropriately named as 'Capsule Gravity' as it is controlled by a gravity sensor that initiates your countdown timer just as you flip the accessory. Its countdown and timer features can assist users to be more efficient whether they're working out, studying, cooking or anything, really! Plus, it's available in three colours and can also function as a swanky-looking accessory with a transparent design.You can learn more about the project here.

2. Lawna: A smart cyber mower powered by visual AI

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Image via Kickstarter (LawnaTech)

A lawnmower that looks like a futuristic electric car? Yes please! Lawna is a fully automated mower bot powered by Visual AI. As such, it is able to set virtual boundary lines, divide work areas, and even arrange optimal working schedules all via an app on your phone. What this means is, you'll be able to keep your lawn well-maintained without putting in too much physical effort. LawnaTech, the brains and development behind Lawna also claims that with the AI-powered machine, you'll free yourself from the hassle of maintenance.You can find out more about the project here.

3. NANO: A self-powered portable gaming monitor

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Image via Kickstarter (ArmoryLabs)

As Malaysians, we love to sapot lokal, and what better way to do that than by promoting this self-powered portable monitor from Armory Labs, a computer service and tech brand based right here in Malaysia. Their kickstarter project, NANO, is a portable gaming monitor equipped with a 5000mAh battery. But that's not all! It also packs an intuitive 10-point touch screen that supports swipe, scroll, drag, and pinch gestures so you can make the most out of your gaming or studying. Furthermore, it comes with a whopping 165Hz refresh rate for precise visual detail, alongside a USB-C and a HDMI port for easy connection with an array of devices from your smartphone and gaming consoles to laptops and more!You can find out more about the project here.

4. Wicked Egg: An interactive pet toy and treat dispenser

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Image via Kickstarter (Wicked Lab)

Pet owners know the crushing feeling of leaving our furry pals alone when we have to leave the house. Sometimes they would wait by the door for hours, just waiting... until we get back :'( Fortunately, with Wicked Lab's interactive toy and treat dispenser, they'll have something to keep themselves entertained while we're away. It works by automatically moving every time your pets interact with it. It also dispenses treats after your pets tilt it down a number of times.Not only that, it also automatically lights up and creates pre-programmed varied movements and sounds to keep your furbaby happy and entertained. You can learn more about the project here.

5. iZYREC: a micro and efficient voice recorder

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iZYREC helps you capture the important moments that you listen to in life, efficiently and conveniently. The professional voice recorder captures crystal-clear audio with enhanced noise cancellation, a seven-meter recording distance, and a 32GB storage. Its minimal form factor supercharges its portability and its detachable magnetic back-clip allows it to easily clip and attach to magnetic surfaces. You can even slip it in your wallet or pocket. You can learn more about the project here.


Note To NRD: Don't Record Abandoned Babies' Birthplace As 'Tong Sampah'

Johor Health And Environment Exco Member Datuk Ayub Rahmat Has A Surprising Advice To The National Registration Department

Johor Health And Environment Exco Member Datuk Ayub Rahmat Has A Surprising Advice To The National Registration Department (NRD)
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Babies born or found at public places including toilets, bus stops and even sheds have to go through a lifetime of humiliation as their exact place of birth is stated in their birth certificates, says Johor Health and Environment exco member Datuk Ayub Rahmat.

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Don't List The Exact Birthplaces Of Abandoned Babies As "Toilets" Or "Garbage Bins" In Their Birth Certificates, He Says

Ayub said the exact place of birth of these children was usually written in their birth certificates when parents register their children with the NRD. “These children are stuck and have no choice but to write their place of birth as stated in their birth certificates whenever they fill up a form. “This means if they were found in a ‘tong sampah’ (garbage bin) here, their birth certificate would state exactly that,” he added.

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He urged the National Registration Department (NRD) to be more considerate in naming the places of birth of such children, which are common among those born out of wedlock and others who are abandoned.

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These Children Would Face A Lifetime Of Humiliation As Their Place Of Birth Would Also Be Printed In Their Passports

These victims will have to face humiliation even in other countries, as the place of birth is also clearly stated in their passports. “Highlighting the exact location in the official documents is not only an act of discrimination but is also completely unfair to the innocent victims,” he said.

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He Says More And More Of Such Children Have Been Coming Forward With This Problem

“It never used to be this way. But recently we have seen more and more of such children coming forward,” he said adding that the children themselves would be forced to face a lifetime of embarrassment.

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Ayub, who expressed his disappointment over the naming of the places of birth, urged the NRD to refrain from continuing with such practices. “We hope that the department would immediately look into this issue for the sake of the children involved,” he said after the launching of the Generasiku Sayang seminar here yesterday.

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However, An NRD Official Rejected The Allegation Of This Practice

An NRD official, who was contacted about the matter, said the birth certificates of babies born or found at public places will list the location of where they were born. But the certificates would not record things such as “tong sampah” as the birth location.

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Giving an example, the official said a newborn baby found in a surau at Kampung A would only have “Kampung A” listed as the birthplace.
“In deciding the location of the births to be listed in the certificate, the NRD will rely on evidence that could include things like the information contained in the police report lodged by the person who found the baby.

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If There Were Cases Of Specific Locations Such As "Tong Sampah" Being Recorded In Birth Certificates, The Child's Guardian Can Apply To The NRD To Make Changes

The National Registration Department in Penang.
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“However, if there have been instances where our personnel had recorded specific locations such as ‘tong sampah’, the child’s guardian can apply to the NRD to make an amendment,” she said.

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Traffic Offences Tripled After Transport Ministry Cancelled All Unpaid AES Summonses

According to Transport Minister Anthony Loke, traffic offences had increased threefold after the cancellation of the Automated Enforcement System (AES) was announced

Transport Minister Anthony Loke
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In a report by New Straits Times, Loke said the system recorded a total of 15,000 cases daily between the dates of 17 to 31 August compared to the previous average of 5,000.The system records the offences of running red lights and breaking the speed limit.

On 17 August, Loke announced the cancellation of AES summonses issued from 2012 to 31 August 2018

The "one-off gesture" was made as the Road Transport Department (JPJ) decided to take full control of AES/AwAS operations.Previously, compounds paid went to two concessionaires.At the time of the announcement, there was an outstanding amount of RM3.1 million in unpaid summonses, which cost the government a total of RM435 million in lost revenue.

As of 1 September, AES was reinstated with a new name - Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS)

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“Our intention is not to punish but to educate and ensure errant drivers are responsible not just for their own safety and lives but also other road users. We know there are irresponsible drivers who run red lights and speed," Loke said in a report by Malay Mail.“We will strictly enforce this issue with hopes of lowering the number of errant drivers."

The Transport Ministry also released a full list of the 45 AwAS camera locations

The full list of camera locations.
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Of the 45 cameras, 29 are for speeding offences while the remaining 16 are for running red traffic lights.In the same press statement, the Transport Ministry also announced that it is in the process of obtaining approval to set up cameras in two more locations. Motorists will be informed when they are entering an AwAS zone with signboards placed one, two, and three kilometres away from the camera's spot. As for traffic lights, three signboards will be placed along the stretch of 50 metres to one kilometre before the camera.The full list of camera locations can be downloaded and viewed here.

Motorists will only have a 60-day period to pay their RM300 AwAS fine

“Offenders who do not clear their compound payments would be charged in court. If they fail to show up, they will be blacklisted from engaging in any transaction involving the Road Transport Department (JPJ) until the case is cleared,” Loke told The Star.Loke added that no discounts or exemptions will be given on fines issued after 1 September.

In addition to the fine, offenders will also have their points deducted in the Demerit Points System (KEJARA)

A breakdown on how KEJARA points will be deducted.
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The number of points deducted depends on the type and degree of the offence committed:- Not obeying red lights (two points for regular vehicles, four points for buses and goods transport vehicles)- Exceeding speed limit by one kph to 25 kph (two points for regular vehicles, four points for buses and goods transport vehicles)- Exceeding speed limit by 25 kph to 40 kph (three points for regular vehicles, five points for buses and goods transport vehicles)- Exceeding speed limit by 40 kph (four points for regular vehicles, six points for buses and goods transport vehicles)Traffic offenders who reach their first 20-point deduction will receive a warning. However, the next 20-point deduction will result in a license suspension.

The Transport Ministry is also looking at ways to reward well-behaving motorists, including a possible discount on vehicle insurance

“Under the demerit system we will suspend the license if a driver has too many offences. However, we also want to reward good drivers with unblemished records. If there are no demerits in one year they might receive an insurance discount," said Loke in an article by New Straits Times.The Ministry will need to hold discussions with the Malaysian Automotive Insurance Association (PIAM) on ways such a mechanism can be implemented.Loke expects the reward system to be rolled out next year.

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9 Facts You Should Know About The Body Of A Boy Found Buried Inside Kitchen In Kepong

1. On Friday, 29 May, skeletons of a child wrapped in cloth were discovered buried in a hole under a new layer of cement inside the kitchen on the floor of a house in Taman Usaha Jaya, Kepong.

The skeleton of a child was found in this kitchen.
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2. According to police statements, the gruesome discovery was made by workers carrying out renovation works in the house. They complained of a foul stench coming from a newly dug hole in the floor while they were redoing the kitchen, following which they informed the owners of the house who later lodged a police report.

3. Selangor CID chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Mohd Adnan Abdullah was earlier led to believe that the body was that of a girl because the remains had long hair, The Star reported.

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4. The house had been rented out until April 2015 to a married couple with three children, two girls and a boy. According to reports, the family have been renting the house since 2014.

5. The family had asked permission from the owners to do repairs in one of the bathrooms. However, when the owners came to check in April, they found that the family had vacated the place without informing them and there was a patch of new cement in the kitchen floor, Gombak OCPD Assistant Commissioner Ali Ahmad said.

6. The family's 33-year-old male member, believed to be the father of the buried boy, has been identified as Loo Chon Wen. According to neighbours, there was "something off" about the family.

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7. On Saturday, 30 May, police arrested the father who allegedly buried his son in the kitchen floor of the vacated house, after tracking down the 33-year-old in Keningau, Sabah, at 6.30pm.

8. On 31 May, after picking the father up, police found the mother with her two daughters staying at a relative's house in Penampang.

9. They're being held in the police HQ of the districts' they were arrested in and may be flown back to Gombak on Monday, said Gombak OCPD Assistant Commissioner Ali Ahmad, adding that the family only had two children with them. Their son was missing.
"We believe the body that we found in the kitchen of their house is their child, but we will only know for sure after a DNA test," he said.

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8 Signs You Should Trade Your Old Phone For A New One

1. You look at your phone and you don't think 'sexy' anymore

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2. Your phone screen is cracked. Reading texts and browsing Instagram photos are not easy. Besides, it's kinda tiring to keep explaining how you cracked it.

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3. You can't download new apps because your phone runs on "old software"

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4. It takes you hours to charge your phone but minutes to drain? The struggle is real

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5. You take a 'selfie' but it seems like you took it with a potato, not a phone

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6. Facebook takes 3 minutes to open, let's not even talk about Whatsapp. Everything you do makes you want to throw your phone to the wall.

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7. Angry Birds? 2048? Flappy Bird? What games? Your phone loves playing games with your heart.

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8. "Storage almost full". You have to delete 10 photos to take a new one.

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