View Cantik & Bersejarah, Ini 7 Lokasi Unik Di Thailand Yang Sesuai Untuk Feed Instagram!

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Jika anda seorang yang suka bergambar dan OOTD, pasti anda akan mencari lokasi yang cantik serta berbaloi untuk dikunjungi bukan?

Asia tenggara merupakan tempat yang dipenuhi dengan pelbagai sejarah dan keunikan tersendiri.Seperti di Thailand, pelbagai lokasi pelancongan dan tapak bersejarah yang masih dipelihara oleh pihak kerajaan buat kunjungan para pelancong.Tidak kurang juga dengan keaslian makanan mereka seperti Tom Yam dan Som Tam yang menjadi kegemaran buat masyarakat kita sehingga kini.Alang-alang tu, jom kita lihat 7 lokasi di Negeri Gajah Putih yang cantik serta low budjet untuk dilawati:

1. The Grand Palace, Bangkok

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The Grand Palace merupakan antara lokasi yang wajib dikunjungi apabila tiba sahaja di Bangkok. Ia juga merupakan simbol dan contoh utama para arkitek dalam membina kuil di negara itu.Terletak di tengah bandar kota, The Grand Palace juga dijadikan sebagai tempat untuk menyambut tetamu daripada negara luar dan juga tetamu kerajaan. Terdapat dua zon utama iaitu Kuil Emerald Buddha dan kediaman kerajaan.Apabila tiba di sana, para pelancong dikehendaki memakai pakaian yang sopan dan berwarna hitam putih sebagai tanda hormat kepada para raja-raja yang telah meninggal dunia.

2. Maeklong Railway Market, Bangkok

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Maeklong Rail Market merupakan pasar raya yang terletak di atas landasan kereta api Maeklong, Bangkok. Para peniaga di situ akan melipat khemah dan mengalihkan barang jualan mereka di saat kereta api sedang lalu.Tidak perlu risau, kereta api yang melalui di landasan itu akan digerakkan dalam keadaan perlahan serta tidak membahayakan para peniaga dan pelancong berdekatan. Malah, anda juga dibenarkan untuk bergambar.

3. Thiptara, Bangkok

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Thiptara merupakan sebuah restoran yang terletak di tepi sungai Chao Phraya. Keunikan tempat ini adalah ia berhampiran dengan sebuah kampung yang mempunyai suasana klasik dan tradisional.Malah, para pelancong juga akan disajikan dengan pemandang senja kota Bangkok yang menawan.

4. Magic Land, Bangkok

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Magic Land atau lebih dikenali sebagai MSL Motorsports Land merupakan sebuah taman hiburan pertama di Thailand. Lokasi itu juga sering mendapat tarikan pelancong kerana banyak festival yang dianjurkan.Selain itu, keunikan tempat ini adalah terdapat sebuah bangunan yang mirip seakan-akan istana Disney Land, California.

5. Royal Park Ratchapruek, Chiang Mai

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Royal Park Ratchapruek adalah sebuah taman hortikultur yang terletak di Mae Hia, Chiang Mai.Taman itu mula dikenali setelah mendapat gelaran Royal Flora Ratchapruek. Taman hortikultur berkelas dunia ini bertujuan untuk menyambut ulang tahun Raja Bhumibol yang ke-80 pada tahun 2006 yang lalu.Jika anda berpeluang untuk melawat, terdapat dua lokasi yang strategik untuk bergambar iaitu di taman anggerik dan juga Royal Pavilion.

6. Doi Luang Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai

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Jika anda seorang yang tertarik dengan alam semula jadi dan juga suka mendaki. Doi Luang Chiang Dao merupakan lokasi puncak gunung yang strategik dan cantik. Ia merupakan gunung ketiga tertinggi di Thailand.Pastikan anda membawa khemah serta kerusi 'healing' bagi merasai kenikmatan udara segar puncak gunung yang berketinggian 2,225 meter dari aras laut.

7. Laem Phromthep, Phuket

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Laem Phromthep merupakan tempat paling ikonik dan tersohor di Phuket. Lokasi itu merupakan kawasan rekreasi yang paling ramai dikunjungi kerana anda dapat melihat pemandangan sunset di laut Andaman.Anda juga boleh melawati rumah api yang terletak di Laem Promthep berdekatan kawasan tepi laut itu. Dari atas rumah api tersebut, anda boleh melihat pemandang cantik Phuket secara 360 darjah.

Bukan sahaja boleh bercuti, nak healing pun boleh sebab pemandangannya cantik sangat! :)


Nak Ayu Macam Raja Permaisuri Agong? Tunku Azizah Dedah Produk Kulitnya Yang Mampu Milik!

Tidak dapat dinafikan ramai yang memuja serta menyenangi Raja Permaisuri Agong yang ke-16 iaitu Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah

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Memiliki raut wajah yang manis serta penuh dengan kemesraan di samping kaya dengan sifat keibuan menjadikan Tunku Azizah seorang Raja Permaisuri yang cukup disenangi rakyat jelata bukan sahaja di negeri Pahang bahkan seluruh negara.

Selain dikenali dengan kehandalan memasaknya serta penampilannya yang bertudung litup dan sering berbaju kurung juga mendapat pujian serta menjadi inspirasi rakyat jelata.

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Bukan itu sahaja, yang membuatkan Tunku Azizah sangat disayangi rakyat jelata adalah kerana perwatakannya yang bersahaja di samping sikapnya yang gemar berkongsikan perihal kehidupan lebih-lebih lagi di laman Twitter miliknya, @cheminahsayang.Tuanku memang berjiwa rakyat!

Baru-baru ini Tunku Azizah telah berkongsikan rutin penjagaan kulit wajahnya dengan hanya menggunakan beberapa jenis produk sahaja!

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Tunku Azizah sememangnya seorang yang cantik di luar dan di dalam. Bahkan ramai yang memuji kecantikan luar biasa Tunku Azizah. Menariknya, baru-baru ini menerusi laman Twitter, Tuanku telah berkongsikan produk kecantikan yang menjadi kesukaan baginda. Yang bestnya, baginda menggunakan produk yang sememangnya mampu milik iaitu produk keluaran Nivea, untuk wajah serta bibirnya.

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Gambar-gambar produk ini terus menarik perhatian warganet oleh kerana ianya sangat mudah untuk didapati sama ada secara online ataupun di rangkaian farmasi.Antara komen yang ditinggalkan warganet:

Sememangnya Raja Permaisuri Agong seorang yang sangat bersederhana baik dalam soal fesyen mahupun kecantikan

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Menerusi sebuah video daripada Utusan Online, Tunku Azizah berkongsi tentang cara baginda berfesyen dan menjaga kecantikan. Meskipun mampu untuk memiliki pakaian atau barangan daripada jenama terkemuka, namun baginda lebih gemar untuk bersederhana. “Cukuplah round neck dan straight atau pun baju kurung,” kongsi Tunku Azizah tentang gaya fesyen baginda.

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Dalam menjaga kecantikan wajah pula, baginda mengakui jarang bersolek namun masih menjaga kesihatan kulit wajah. “Saya rasa, sayalah paling malas nak cuci muka. Cukuplah guna pencuci muka serta krim dan jarang pakai alat solek.“Tuanku tidak suka saya pakai mekap. Jadi saya pun jarang bermekap tetapi saya ada pakai krim dan serum," titah baginda.Lihat video penuh di bawah:

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"Diserang Bau Petai" - Keluarga Ini Pelik Satu Rumah Bau Selama 2 Minggu, Rupa-Rupanya...

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Ada sesetengah orang memang gemar suka makan petai, ditambah lagi dengan sambal, fuh!

Namun begitu, bukan semua orang boleh tahan dengan bau petai yang kuat. Sehinggakan ada yang tidak boleh makan petai sebab takut mulut berbau. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok apabila sebuah keluarga diserang dengan bau petai selama dua minggu telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @indomigorengtelur Kelakuan nakdis  suara asli - abrisam_2021 - abrisam_2021

Satu rumah 'dihantui' bau petai gara-gara anak perempuan

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan pasangan suami isteri sedang berada di dapur untuk membersihkan dan menghilangkan bau petai. Menurut isterinya, dia hidang petai untuk dimakan. Tetapi masih ada lagi bau petai yang kuat di rumah mereka selama dua minggu. Rupa-rupanya, anak perempuan mereka dilihat meletakkan sisa petai yang ada di dalam dispenser penapis air rumah mereka.

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"Nak marah benda dah jadi, geleng kepala jelah" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 1.5M tontonan, 27K tanda suka dan 100 komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut tehibur dengan gelagat anak perempuan mereka. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Patutlah bau satu rumah, adui lawaklah dik! :'D

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JKM Is Looking For The Mother Of Yau Char Kwai Seller's 2 Daughters

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The Sabak Bernam Social Welfare Department (JKM) is looking for the mother of the two siblings left in their care after their father, a yau char kwai seller who went viral, passed away recently

According to Sinar Harian, Sabak Bernam JKM is seeking the help of the public to find the next-of-kin for 10-year-old Putri Intan Joni and seven-year-old Putri Andini Joni.The two girls were taken into the department's care on 23 March after their father, Joni Saragih, passed away due to heart failure at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang Hospital (HTAR) on 3 March.

Putri Andini and Putri Intan.
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It is reported that the single father was the sole caretaker of his two daughters

The social welfare department said the only known next-of-kin is the birth mother of the two girls, who is an Indonesian citizen known as Ning Turuti."The children informed us that their biological mother had returned to Indonesia but we cannot confirm the authenticity of that information," JKM said in a statement on Wednesday, 31 March.

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The department said efforts are being made to trace the children's mother to help the court make the best decision for their placement and welfare

If the public has any information regarding the children's mother or a next-of-kin, they are encouraged to contact the Sabak Bernam JKM at +603-32242304 or +603-32244873.

The father passed away after struggling with breathing difficulties:

                Homeless Dad Who Sold Yau Char Kwai To Support His 2 Daughters Has Passed Away

He passed away due to heart failure on 3 March.

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Doctors said Joni's lungs are filled with fluid and he is also suffering from heart complications.

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Malaysians Are Outraged After An Elephant Was Killed For Attacking A Man In Sabah

A bull elephant who trampled a man to death last week has been shot and killed by Sabah Wildlife Department rangers, sparking outrage among Malaysians on social media

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On 19 November, oil palm plantation worker and Indonesian national Ciin Bedu was attacked and trampled to death by the wild elephant around 3pm in Dumpas plantation area in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The elephant was shot dead by rangers the next day.

Sabah Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuug said that they "did not want to take any chances" with the bull, as it had killed a human and there were high chances that the elephant might attack again

“We have confirmed that the bull elephant was on musth, musth is a periodic state of heightened sexual activity and aggression in adult male elephants caused by a marked increase of the hormone testosterone in the body, resulting in the very violent behaviour of this bull elephant,” Tuuga said in a statement. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun stressed that the decision to cull the bull elephant was a difficult one and it was done with "great reluctance, but human lives are paramount".

In light of the news, Malaysians are appalled at the Sabah Wildlife Department's decision to cull the elephant, criticising them for choosing the "easy way out" and prioritising human lives over animals'

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Some pointed out that the department should have figured out an alternative solution, such as tranquilising and sequestering the elephant until the musth period passes

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One open letter addressed to the Sabah Wildlife Department in particular has received widespread support from netizens, with some suggesting that it should be formally sent to the department

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"Manjakan Sangat" - Sekolah Sediakan Kerusi Untuk Pelajar Ini Cetus Perdebatan Warganet

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Kebanyakan sekolah sudah pasti akan mengadakan perhimpunan setiap pagi

Kebiasaannya para pelajar akan duduk di dataran atau atas jalan tar semasa perhimpunan. Perkara itu sudah menjadi kebiasaan tambahan lagi bagi pelajar zaman dulu. Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah posting di TikTok yang memaparkan sebuah sekolah menyediakan kerusi kecil untuk pelajar semasa perhimpunan telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat posting penuh itu di bawah:

Sediakan kerusi untuk pelajar supaya mereka rasa lebih selesa

Menerusi posting berkenaan, kelihatan beberapa keping gambar dimuat naik di media sosial Facebook. Apa yang telah menjadi bualan hangat adalah apabila pihak sekolah menyediakan kerusi kecil untuk semua pelajar semasa perhimpunan. Tujuan tersebut adalah untuk membuat para pelajar rasa selesa semasa berhimpun berbanding duduk di atas jalan tar yang sakit. Namun, perkara itu telah menimbulkan pelbagai kecaman daripada netizen. Ada juga yang menyokong dan memuji tindakan pihak sekolah.

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"Tahniah pihak sekolah, satu penambahbaikan. Sekarang budak-budak pun pandai berfikir dan inovasi" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih 4.1K tanda suka, 2.4K komen dan 4K komen di Facebook, rata-rata netizen memahami inisiatif pihak sekolah. Namun begitu, ramai juga yang mengecam kerana memanjakan pelajar. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Facebook:

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Mungkin zaman dah berubah, apa-apa pun terima kasih kepada pihak sekolah kerana memikirkan keselesaan anak murid :)


Thousands Of People Were Executed Last Year As Global Execution Rate Rose Up To 15%

According to the Death Sentences and Executions 2013 report by Amnesty International, "thousands" of people were executed in 2013, followed by 369 in Iran and 169 in Iraq

Excluding China - where figures are a state secret - at least 778 executions were known to have been carried out in 2013
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The number of known executions around the world rose almost 15 percent in 2013, and the United States was among the five countries putting the most people to death, a new report by Amnesty International shows.

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The real figure may be even higher because Amnesty's total does not include the thousands of executions that it says occur secretly in China

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Beijing is thought to have killed thousands of its own citizens, more than the rest of the world put together, the London-based human rights organisation said. But the charity's annual report on death sentences and executions worldwide said the Chinese authorities "continue to treat the figures on death sentences and executions as a state secret".

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"We need really to spotlight China's secrecy around the death penalty," Audrey Gaughran, Amnesty's director of global issues told AFP. "The authorities in China said that since 2007 they have reduced the use of the death penalty. So our challenge to them is if you have, publish the data and show us," she said.

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The US is the only country in the Americas that carried out executions in 2013
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Although Beijing said in November it would reduce the number of crimes eligible for the death penalty from the current 55, it still led the top five countries using the death penalty in 2013, followed by Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the United States.

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The group criticised Malaysia for continuing to carry out executions in secrecy, in direct violation of international standards

A total of 441 persons had been sentenced to death since 1960 while another 696 are waiting for execution of their death sentences in Malaysian prisons.
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"Only one in 10 countries worldwide used the death penalty last year," said executive director Shamini Darshni. "It is shameful that Malaysia is still part of this isolated group where judicial systems are used to kill people."

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One person was executed for murder while the other was for drug trafficking. Both executions were shrouded in secrecy. She said that there were at least two executions which were known to have taken place in Malaysia last year.

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"Authorities did not make any public announcement about the imminent executions nor were there any posthumous information about the executed individuals," Shamini said. There was also a notable rise in death sentences imposed last year compared to 2012, Amnesty International found in its annual review of the death penalty globally. "Last year's executions were disappointing because there had been genuine progress towards abolishing the death penalty in Malaysia," Shamini said.

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She urged Putrajaya to review the law on mandatory death sentences for drug offences, as had been promised in 2012. "The secrecy around executions in Malaysia has allowed Putrajaya to effectively kill individuals without public scrutiny," she said. "Transparency is a safeguard of due process. But Putrajaya seems to be trying to hide its human rights abuses from the world."

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The state of Texas accounted for 41 per cent of all executions carried out in the US

This is how inmates in Texas are put to death in a lethal injection chamber.
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The state of Texas accounted for 41 per cent of all executions, while Maryland became the 18th US state to abolish the death penalty. Three countries in the region - Grenada, Guatemala and Saint Lucia - reported empty death rows for the first time since Amnesty began keeping records in 1980.

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The report highlighted a “sharp spike” in the number of people executed in 2013 when compared to the previous year, with publicly disclosed executions last year totalling 778, compared with 682 in 2012

According to a new study by Amnesty International, the amount of executions around the world has risen almost 15 percent.
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Excluding China, Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia accounted for 80 per cent of all executions in 2013. "The killing sprees we saw in countries like Iran and Iraq were shameful," Salil Shetty, Amnesty International's Secretary General, said in a statement. “Only a small number of countries carried out the vast majority of these senseless state-sponsored killings."

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It listed the known methods of execution, including beheading in Saudi Arabia, electrocution in the US and lethal injection in China, Vietnam and the US. Several countries were listed as using hanging and shooting.

This is how some countries around the world choose to kill people
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Europe, however, remained execution free in 2013 for the first time since 2009, although Belarus - the only country to still enforce the death penalty - sentenced four people to death. At least 23,000 people were on death row across the world as of the end of 2013. It also counted 1,925 people sentenced to death in 57 countries last year, up from the year before.

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"We oppose the death penalty in all cases, without exception," Jose Luis Diaz, the group's representative at the United Nations, said on Wednesday. "It is the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment."

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There were even public executions in Saudi Arabia, Iran, North Korea and Somalia in 2013. Saudi authorities attracted more condemnation by putting three juveniles to death last year.

In Iran, some inmates are executed in public displays
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People received capital punishment for offences that did not meet the “most serious crimes” threshold, such as international killing, says the report. “Crimes” included adultery, sodomy, blasphemy, aggravated robbery and drug-related and economic offences.

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Treason, acts against national security, collaboration with a foreign entity and crimes against the state – regardless of whether such offences led to loss of life – were also punishable by death, according to the survey. North Korea is believed to have put people to death for watching banned videos from South Korea.

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Despite the alarming development, Amnesty International confirms that the international trend is firmly heading toward the abolition of capital punishment. WATCH this video made by Amnesty International that explains the entire situation in detail:

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The report came just days after an Egyptian court sentenced to death 529 alleged supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood after a two-session trial. The London-based rights group has called the action "grotesque."

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[VIDEO] 'Tergedik' Dengan Suami, Isteri Panas Hati Lihat Pekerja Stesen Minyak Ini

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Jika kita berada di stesen minyak, pasti akan ada pekerja di situ yang membantu kita kan?

Walaupun bukan semua, tapi kadangkala mereka yang akan membuat tugas seperti mengisikan minyak dan membersihkan cermin kereta.Namun, lain pula dengan video di TikTok ini apabila seorang isteri meluahkan rasa 'panasnya' melihat seorang pekerja stesen minyak dan suaminya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @sipinokio096 Perempuan ni bahaya .. #fyp #binigarang  Di Luar Kemampuanku - Ukays

'Panas hati' tengok cara pekerja melayan suami

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan wanita itu sedang berada di dalam kereta sambil suaminya pula di luar untuk mengisi minyak.Namun, tiba-tiba datang seorang pekerja wanita menghampiri suaminya dan mereka mula berbual. Apa yang lebih membuat si isteri marah adalah gaya pekerja tersebut ketika bercakap dengan suaminya seolah-olah seperti 'gedik'.SItuasi itu membuatkan isterinya bengang dan pekerja itu akhirnya beredar ke tempat lain.

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"Masuk kereta auto kena bebel haha" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi dan ada juga yang merasa terhibur melihatnya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 834.1K views, 73.2K likes dan 2,088 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Sikit lagi isteri dia nak keluar kereta tu agaknya ya :P

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TGV Says 'Miscommunication' Was Reason For Restarting 'The Batman' 45 Minutes Through

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The disappointment of moviegoers watching The Batman in a TGV cinema hall quickly became viral online when staff paused the film 45 minutes through

Several customers recounted the incident on Facebook, saying it occurred at TGV Vivacity in Kuching, Sarawak on Saturday, 5 March.When the film, which started rolling at 7.15pm, was paused, an employee came in and announced that they had to start the film from the beginning."And when asked why? He said because there are customers who just came," read the post. Many of the affected customers and netizens who read about the incident alike assumed that VIP movie guests arriving late to the hall were the cause of the movie restarting.However, after a thorough probe by TGV, this was not the case.

In a statement posted on Monday, 7 March, TGV explained that the incident occurred because of miscommunication between their staff and the customers about a technical issue

The technical issue had apparently caused a delay for some shows throughout that day. The problem was promptly fixed so the 7.15pm session was able to start on time."However, due to miscommunication, some staff at the entrance presumed [the] 7:15pm show would also be delayed, at this time, approximately 20% of the guests had already entered the hall while the remaining 80% were still waiting at the foyer and entered the hall after the movie had already commenced," read the statement.The cinema chain also acknowledged that the decision to stop and restart the movie has inconvenienced their customers, emphasising that it goes against TGV's screening policy."We assure you that we are taking corrective measures to ensure this is not repeated."

As a token of apology, TGV offered all impacted guests full refunds and two complimentary movie tickets

"Once again, we would like to assure everyone that the decision to restart the movie was not influenced by any VIP late arrivals, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused," the company reiterated.Below is TGV's full statement regarding the incident:

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Just Give These Hot Guys A Cup Of Coffee, They'll Know What To Do

When drinking at the coffee table gets too mainstream, it's time to live on the edge

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Let these hunks show you how!

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1. In the morning, have a cuppa at that exact moment you're rolling out of bed

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2. Have a drink in the backyard, while you're trying to find reception

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3. Use coffee to learn the true meaning of multi-tasking

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4. Tell your loyal furry friend all about the wonders of coffee

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5. If you're more of a cat person, try to make them care while you're talking

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6. Coffee's also good when you can't remember the chords to Better Man

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7. You can celebrate with coffee once you do recall them

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8. Give 'to-go' coffee a whole new meaning

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9. Only try this stunt if you're comfortable with the idea of bruised knees (and ego)

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10. Share a moment with a favourite character from your childhood

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11. Use hot coffee as inspiration to decide what to have for lunch

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12. And then have a cuppa while you're preparing your meal

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13. Drink it under an umbrella, especially when it's not raining

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14. Set yourself apart from them basic coffee drinkers with a unique coffee cup

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15. On a particularly fancy day, enjoy a cuppa while looking like Psy

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16. Just because you're the outdoors kind, doesn't mean that you can't bring a delicious cup of coffee along

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17. Enjoy a cuppa on your next sea-faring adventure

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18. If you're nowhere near the sea, a riverside would do just as nice

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19. For altitude aficionados, a soothing cuppa in the mountains is bound to excite

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20. And end your coffee adventures on a high note: by watching the world go by from the top of the world!

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[VIDEO] Watch How Perth Passengers Pushed A Train To Set A Trapped Man Free

A seemingly normal Wednesday morning in Perth took an unexpected turn when a man's leg got stuck in between the platform's ledge and the train

A man's leg got stuck in between the ledge of the platform and a train.
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A typical Wednesday morning commute in Perth, Australia, took a frightening turn when a man slipped and became wedged between a train and the platform.

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Public Transport Authority spokesman David Hynes said the man was boarding the train into the city at Stirling Station on Wednesday morning when he stepped awkwardly, causing him to slip down the gap.

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Transperth spokesman David Hynes said the man was boarding at the tail end of peak hour, but the train was still fairly busy. "He stood in the doorway and as he was sort of taking up his position there, one leg slipped outside the door, slipped outside the gap, and he was stuck," he said.

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Efforts such as pulling him out and passengers leaning towards one side were in vain before commuters decided to come together and push the train just enough for the man to be set free

The man was okay after checks by the paramedics.
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We alerted the driver, made sure the train didn’t move. Then our staff who were there at the time got the passengers, and there were lots of them, off the train, and organised them to sort of rock, tilt the train backwards away from the platform so they were able to get him out and rescue him.

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Dozens of passengers have had to rock a train carriage back and forth to free a man whose leg was caught in the gap at a Perth station.

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The staff organised the crowd to tilt the train backwards.
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A commuter whose leg became trapped between a train and the platform edge was freed by his fellow passengers, who collectively managed to push the entire train up and away from him.

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In dramatic CCTV footage, commuters can be seen rushing to the man's assistance and tipping the whole carriage away from him until he managed to free his leg. Shortly after they boarded the train and services resumed as normal.

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The passenger appeared to be okay after checks by the paramedics and soon made his way by catching the next train

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A passenger, known only as Nic, said the man appeared to be in shock but not in pain, and was lifted to safety by two other passengers once the gap widened. Paramedics treated the man but he was not badly injured and caught a later train.

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Witness Nicholas Taylor told Perth Now the man appeared to be ok after the incident and was walking normally. “He seemed to be a bit sheepish, because right where he fell was the ‘mind the gap’ writing," he added.

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According to ABC News, the man did not appear to suffer from any serious injuries.

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Watch how the crowd collectively pushed the train and rescue the man HERE:

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Previously, a similar incident happened in Japan where a woman in her 30s got stuck. Read about it HERE:

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Man In Terengganu Pleads Guilty To Raping 11-Year-Old OKU Daughter

A man in Terengganu was recently brought to trial for raping his own daughter

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New Straits Times reported that on Sunday, 6 October, he pleaded guilty to three sex-related charges at the Sessions Court.

The victim is his eldest daughter, an 11-year-old with a learning disability

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According to Astro Awani, the man admitted to raping the minor around 11am on 20 September at a home in Marang.

The 41-year-old repeated the offence around 5am the next day on 21 September at the balcony of the house.

He also confessed to recording a pornographic video of his daughter on his mobile phone.

The man was charged under Section 376B of the Penal Code for incest

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The maximum penalty is a 30-year imprisonment and 10 counts of whipping.

He was also charged under Section 377B of the Penal Code for having carnal intercourse against the order of nature, in which he could be sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in jail and caning.

For the video recording, he was charged under Section 5 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. It carries a maximum of 30 years in jail.

The trial will resume on Tuesday, 8 October.


These GST Memes Might Make You Feel Better About Going Broke

1. The new RM94 note

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2. Which goes really well with this new drink

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3. The Nyan Cat GST song which teaches Malaysians what to do when GST hits

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4. The Customs Department's GST theme song

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5. The #ReplaceSongNameWithGST hashtag that has been trending on Twitter. What can you come up with?

Don't Give GST a Chance - Jamiroquai #ReplaceSongNameWithGST— Michael Boon (@Symphonyz15) April 2, 2015

I don't love GST // My Chemical Romance

#ReplaceSongNameWithGST— mohd zaalimin (@zaalimin) April 2, 2015

I wish that I could wake up with amnesia
And forget abt this stupid gst #ReplaceSongNameWithGST— Hakim (@AmirHakim181219) April 1, 2015

wake me up when GST ends
by Green Day

#ReplaceSongNameWithGST— Dodo (@bambad27) April 1, 2015

6. The smart entrepreneur who made took the opportunity to make this t-shirt

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7. When Tian Long, a popular Hakka entertainer made an entire Cantopop song about GST...

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8. When people are posting their lunch photos thanks to GST

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9. And of course, pictures of receipts, receipts, receipts... and selfies which aren't related to GST

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yeay!!! my first GST!!!!sumbangan utk kewangan negara yg ada ketirisan dan kebocoran...proud of u GST!!!#GST #hambarPosted by Hizami Aziz on Wednesday, 1 April 2015

sy dh..anda?repair motor cabukkpn kna..#gstPosted by Azizi Zain on Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Gv me extra 6% liked ok ma hahahaha 󾌱 #GSTPosted by Mary Myie K on Wednesday, 1 April 2015

I have my own face so dun judge me 󾍃 #GST #AprilFoolPosted by Xiao Ying on Wednesday, 1 April 2015

What other GST-related memes have you seen? Submit it to us on Facebook or Tweet us!

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[VIDEO] Tersalah Orang Ingatkan Mak Sendiri, Muka Cuak Budak Ini Curi Tumpuan. Lawak!

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

Pasti ramai di antara kita semasa kecil pernah tersilap pegang atau peluk orang lain dekat tempat awam bukan?

Lebih-lebih lagi jika berjalan di tempat awam. Mesti kadangkala kita confuse mana satu ibu bapa kita kerana terlalu ramai orang.Sama seperti apa yang terjadi kepada seorang budak lelaki baru-baru ini apabila dia tersalah pergi ke orang lain yang disangka ibunya sendiri mencuri tumpuan ramai di TikTok.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @aisyahhamidah117 Diarr salah emak  #fyppagiini  suara asli - NAMA KOK FIKI - Fiki Goo 20k

Selamba menempel dekat ibu, rupa-rupanya tersalah orang

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @aisyahhamidah117, kelihatan budak lelaki itu sedang berdiri di depan seorang wanita.Apa yang menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia tidak perasan tersalah orang sehingga si ibu sendiri mencuitnya dari tepi. Apabila dia melihat ibunya, dia agak confuse dan memandang semula ke arah wanita di belakangnya.Kemudian, apabila tersedar dia tersilap orang, budak itu pantas pergi kepada ibunya sambil menahan malu. Ibunya hanya tergelak melihat gelagat si anak.

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"Saya pun pernah kena, anak saudara kepet dekat saya. Saya tunjuk la mak dia dekat depan banyak kali. Sekali budak tu terus lari sambil nangis pergi dekat maknya" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah meraih 13.4M tontonan, 1.2M tanda suka serta 11K perkongsian di laman TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat gelagat budak lelaki itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Tak apa dik, bukan awak sorang je pernah salah mak. Ramai lagi! :P

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PTPTN Turns 25! Here's A Look At How They've Helped Malaysians Over The Years

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN).

2022 marks 25 years of Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)'s contributions to Malaysian society

Since their establishment, PTPTN has had one goal — to ensure that no student drops out of higher education due to financial constraints.Looking back at the history of PTPTN, the organisation was created by the Minister of Education in 1997, in line with the Education Democratisation Policy where all parties are given equal opportunities to get loans or funding for higher education.PTPTN was established under the National Higher Education Fund Corporation Act 1997 (Act 566) which came into force on 1 July 1997.

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For 25 years and counting, PTPTN has done their best to help Malaysians further their education

PTPTN's main function is not only managing education loans and collecting loan repayments, but also providing an education savings scheme known as Simpan SSPN to help parents make financial plans for their children's higher education. As of 30 June, PTPTN has recorded a very encouraging collection of Simpan SSPN deposits of RM12.47 billion from over 5.45 million accounts. That's pretty awesome!Additionally, the organisation has helped about 3.67 million students to date, with the amount of loans given out totaling up to RM66.87 billion.More interestingly, some of the beneficiaries of this funding have been successfully recognised for their expertise in various government and private sectors. In fact, the facilities offered by PTPTN can help borrowers raise their standard of living and lead to them becoming an important asset and human capital for the country.PTPTN also helps students make early preparations for going to institutions of higher education through the provision of Wang Pendahuluan Pinjaman (WPP). From 1999 to now, a total of 1.61 million WPP warrants have been offered to students, totaling up to RM2.39 billion.Thanks, PTPTN, for supporting the dreams of young Malaysians who aim to complete their tertiary education!

Previously, from 2019, the PTPTN loan repayment exemption was only given to borrowers from the B40 and M40 groups who obtained a First Class Bachelor's Degree

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With the prime minister's recent announcement on 27 July, in conjunction with PTPTN's 25th Silver Jubilee Celebration, this incentive has been extended to all categories of borrowers who graduate from 2019 onwards, regardless of income limit.This clearly shows the government's care and concern for Malaysian students. At the same time, it also acts as an incentive to encourage students who are PTPTN borrowers to achieve excellent results in their studies.As an agency under the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), PTPTN is always committed to ensuring that matters regarding the loan repayment exemption can be implemented properly for the welfare of borrowers.

Over the years, it's clear that PTPTN has greatly contributed to our country

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Thanks to the financial assistance provided by PTPTN, Malaysian students can easily continue their studies, pursuing it all the way to the highest level. Then, when this eventually leads to their future success, they are not only able to improve their family's standard of living, but also contribute to the country as an educated and skilled professional.Through Simpan SSPN, PTPTN has helped Malaysian parents make financial plans for their children's education from a young age, thus producing debt-free graduates. With its benefit of free takaful protection, this savings scheme has helped to overcome the problem of students dropping out due to insufficient funds.PTPTN also has its Geran Sepadan initiative, where Simpan SSPN Prime depositors whose household income does not exceed RM4,000 are eligible to be considered for a grant of up to RM10,000 for beneficiaries (children) who successfully continue their tertiary education.These are just some of the ways PTPTN has helped Malaysians are able to make their dreams and ambitions come true, by ensuring that students continue to receive a perfect education.

PTPTN's success in contributing to Malaysians' financial planning, especially their efforts to foster a culture of saving among parents, can be seen via the rebranding of their savings products

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Previously known as SSPN-i and SSPN-i Plus, these savings tools have been rebranded into Simpan SSPN Prime and Simpan SSPN Plus. The new products maintain all the existing benefits, with the addition of more attractive takaful benefits.

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PTPTN hopes that this rebranding will encourage more parents to make Simpan SSPN the main savings option for higher education purposes, while also building trust as a brand that helps the community to make financial plans.

Despite its success and achievements, PTPTN also faces its own share of challenges and obstacles

Based on the number of students admitted to higher education institutions, which is expected to increase from 1.4 million people a year to two million people a year, PTPTN expects an increase in borrowers by the year 2040.Large funds are required in order to keep up with the demand for loans. Thus, in collaboration with various parties, PTPTN is implementing strategies to remain relevant in carrying out its functions and role as the country's main education fund.

In an effort to ensure that PTPTN is on par with other financial institutions in the market, the organisation has created the myPTPTN app to improve online services

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The myPTPTN app has been in service since 29 March 2022, and in a nutshell, it's a mobile application that offers online PTPTN services. You can review your loan statements, loan repayments, and Simpan SSPN statements, as well as open accounts, make Simpan SSPN deposits, and do salary deductions. The app also makes direct debit applications for loan repayments and Simpan SSPN accounts so much easier.You can download the myPTPTN app via the App Store, Google Play, or HUAWEI App Gallery.Here's a quick guide on how you can download the myPTPTN app:

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PTPTN is also making sure to stay up to date with the latest digital trends. For example, potential borrowers used to have to fill in the OMR Application Form, but now, the loan application can be done easily online.Another example is how PTPTN now allows cashless payments via various online channels, including Internet banking and e-wallets.

Additionally, PTPTN is also trying to improve financial literacy among children via their Kelab Simpanan Pendidikan

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Created in collaboration with the Ministry of Education's Sports, Co-curricular, And Arts Division, the club aims to foster awareness about the importance of saving for the future. It operates under school clubs and associations, which is a mandatory extracurricular activity for all students.This is one of PTPTN's initiatives to introduce Simpan SSPN to primary school students. The club will be able to spread awareness about Simpan SSPN and help students cultivate a saving habit through their co-curricular activities.

On 27 July, the PTPTN 25th Silver Jubilee Celebration was held to appreciate all of PTPTN's efforts and contributions since its inception

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In attendance at the ceremony were Prime Minister YAB Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Minister of Higher Education YB Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.In conjunction with their 25th anniversary, PTPTN did not forget to appreciate the cooperation received from various parties, including ministries, departments, public agencies, and individuals.PTPTN also gave appreciation to borrowers who have successfully completed their studies and subsequently contributed to their families and the country. This involved giving out awards such as Anugerah Tokoh Peminjam Berinspirasi, Anugerah Keluarga Malaysia Berinspirasi, and Penghargaan kepada Kerajaan Negeri, Kementerian, dan Agensi.

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The recipient of the Anugerah Tokoh Peminjam Berinspirasi was Achmad Noorasyrul, who comes from a B40 family and received a PTPTN loan in 2005. Now, he is the Managing Director of Idolegacy Sdn Bhd, which runs the Riderunner project in Sabah.The PTPTN loan he received enabled him to continue his studies at UiTM Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. After gaining success, he gave back to the community by providing job opportunities for young people and housewives in Sabah.

For more information about PTPTN, as well as their achievements and services, check out the PTPTN 25th Silver Jubilee microsite

You can also watch the video below for a look into PTPTN's history:

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M'sian Researcher Makes Stanford University's List Of Top 2% Of Scientists In The World

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An associate professor at SEGi University in Malaysia has been listed by Stanford University as one of the top 2% of scientists in the world

Dr Rebecca Wong Shin Yee, the Associate Professor of Physiology and Head of Preclinical Sciences at SEGi University, is known within the medical fraternity for her research in leukemia, stem cells, and medical education.According to New Straits Times, her medical research has earned her a spot in the US-based Stanford University's recently released research database of various disciplines by the top 2% of most-cited scientists worldwide.

Wong at the Malaysia's Most Impactful Awards in 2019.
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Wong's interests in cancer, stem cells, and medical education has led to over 30 publications in international journals

Her works have been cited over 2,000 times and she has published five academic books in the field of physiology.Having graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Universiti Malaya, Wong is also a trained and registered medical practitioner, recently earning a PhD degree and Masters in Medical Sciences (MSc)."Being listed as one of the world's top 2% of scientists by Stanford University is a great honour," Wong told Bernama."I view this as a motivational force to continue pursuing my research and to do my best at being at the forefront of advancing healthcare."

Wong receiving the Malaysia's Most Impactful Young Educator Award in 2019.
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The educator and researcher is also no stranger to prestigious awards and accolades, having previously won several in Malaysia and China

The latest award she won was the Malaysia's Most Impactful Young Educator Award in 2019, as well as one of the 10 Outstanding Young Malaysians' Awards by Junior Chamber International in 2018.Besides doing her own research, Wong is also a frequent peer reviewer for high-impact international journals and is showing no sign of slowing down.She was recently invited to be a peer reviewer at the International Conference on Digital Learning and Technology 2021, as well as a judge at the 11th Malaysian e-Symposium of Biomedical Science."SEGi is honoured to have one of our esteemed academics listed among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University,"  said SEGi International group executive director and group chief executive officer Hew Moi Lan in a report by Bernama."Her achievements have set a high standard for our faculties to follow. Our heartiest congratulations to Dr Rebecca Wong."


This Dad Forced His 14-Year-Old Pregnant Daughter To Marry Her Rapist

Traditionally, fathers are supposed to be heroes to their daughters

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And more often than not, they indeed are.

However, the same can't be said about this father from Idaho, who forced his 14-year-old daughter to marry her 24-year-old rapist. He did this, he claims, "out of deep and abiding love for his daughter."

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The father believes that a man should marry a girl he gets pregnant

The father, whose name is being withheld in order to protect his daughter’s identity, had, according to The Associated Press, brought his underage daughter, who was impregnated by her rapist, from the US state of Idaho across to the US state of Missouri, where the law allows for 14-year-olds to be legally wed.He told the judge that he loved his daughter and would never intentionally harm her but acknowledged making a bad decision. The father’s defense attorney argued that he was trying to help the couple all along, reported The AP.

He pleaded guilty to injury to a child and has been sentenced to a mere 120 days in jail and four years of supervised probation by Seventh District Judge Gregory Moeller. Why 120 days of jail-term?

Well, because, the girl was married to her rapist for 4 months, meaning 120 days.So the judge, in his sentencing, said that "120 days is approximately how long this vile farce of a marriage lasted," while instructing the man to "sit and think about the 120 days your daughter was in a vile farce of a marriage to a rapist because of you" adding that his daughter "underwent great bodily harm based on some of your choices."

The rapist, meanwhile, was sentenced to 15 years in jail with the possibility of parole after having served three years behind the bars

'WTF Wednesday', as the name suggests, is a column about the most WTF piece of news the world has on offer on a Wednesday.

If you come across a news item that you think deserves to be featured in our 'WTF Wednesday' column, send it to [email protected] with 'Submission for WTF Wednesday' as the subject line. If we like what we see, we will get back to you!


Vietjet Launches In Malaysia With Zero Fare Flights To Vietnam

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Vietjet is the first airline in Vietnam to operate as a new-age low cost airline

Winner of "Best Asian Low Cost Carrier" at the TTG Travel Awards in 2015, this transport service uses the latest e-commerce technologies to offer various products and services for consumers.

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With 49 travel destination routes including Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, China and more, Vietjet is expanding to Japan, the Philippines, India, and Indonesia to name a few

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But what makes them truly unique is their one-of-a-kind in-flight entertainment: lucky chair, dancing, singing, magic shows, surprise gifts, weddings... You name it, they've probably got it!

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Entertainment activities have included bikini shows, special lookalike guests such as Lady Gaga and Marilyn Monroe, in-flight magazines, duty-free shopping, and tablets for passengers.

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In conjunction with its launch, Vietjet is giving away zero fare flights to Vietnam

Booking period: 27-29 July 2016Travel period:1 August - 31 December 2016

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Terms and conditions apply.

There are 100,000 flight tickets up for grabs for daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City

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Before you know it, you could be here

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And going on a wonder-pho-l food adventure...

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Grab your zero fare flights to Ho Chi Minh City with Vietjet here

What's the deal again?- The promo: Zero fare flights - Booking period: 27-29 July 2016 - Travel period: 1 August-31 December 2016- Travel destination: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Reminder: The deal starts on the Vietjet website on 27 July; book early to get your seats!

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[PHOTOS] Domes, Castles, And 11 More Starbucks You Won't Believe Exist For Real

Starbucks stores are known for creating an experience for its customers

They often encompass cultural details in their store designs by using local material and designs.For example, this store in the New Orleans, US features unique artwork and musical instruments from the area.

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Here are 13 Starbucks stores we recommend you visit at some point in your life:

1. Kawagoe, Japan

Located in Little Edo, many often feel like they've travelled back in time when visiting this store.There is even a garden and patio so customers can enjoy the greenery while sipping on their coffee. In order to better fit in with its surrounding, this store has opted to use a more dim brown shade for its logo.

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Address:15-18 Saiwaicho, KawagoeSaitama 350-0063

2. Paris, France

Have you ever seen a Starbucks store with a chandelier? This store has multiple.Everything down to the intricate painting on the ceiling and the gold leaf designs were part of the original building completed in the 17th century.A few years ago, Starbucks decided to refurbish the old building to bring out the original colours and designs, in doing so making this one of the most elegant Starbucks in the world.

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Address:3 Boulevard des Capucines,75002 Paris, FranceInstagram: @StarbucksCapucines

3. Seoul, South Korea

Did you know that Seoul has the most number of Starbucks in the world? There are over 280 stores in the city.What makes this location unique is that it is located inside a dome! The dove decoration hanging from the centre of the dome makes this outlet the most beautiful store in Korea.Eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot that the Starbucks logo at this store is not the typical Starbucks green, but is actually white, to blend in with the surrounding of the store.

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Address: 205, Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-guCentral City Famille Park Dome

4. Istanbul, Turkey

This Starbucks outlet overlooks the sea, making it the perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset. Even though Turkey is famous for having good coffee, many people actually visit this store just for the view.Although there is indoor seating, it is highly recommended by tourists you sit on the patio.

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Address: Bebek, Cevdet Paşa Cd.No: 30, 34342 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

5. Toyama, Japan

This store covered with glass windows allowing plenty of natural sunlight in, makes it the 'world's most beautiful Starbucks', even helping it win first place at the 2008 Store Design Awards.On warmer seasons, many enjoy sitting on the patio outside, and on some nights, there are even firework shows.

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Address: 5 Minato Irifunecho,Toyama, 930-0805

6. Prague, Czech Republic

This Starbucks is literally inside a castle. It does not get fancier than that!While sipping on your coffee, you can look over a magnificent panoramic view of the city.

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Address: Pražský Hrad, Kajetánka,Hradčanské nám.,118 00 Malá Strana, CzechiaInstagram: @starbuckspraguecastle

7. Kyoto, Japan

Unlike other Starbucks stores, this store is set inside a 100-year-old Japanese townhouse.In order to fully experience the Japanese culture, customers have to remove their shoes and sit on tatami floors. Customers have particularly liked this store because of its cosiness, which makes them feel as if they are in someone's home.

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Address: 349 Banchi, Masuya-cho, Shimogawara Higashi-iru, Kodaiji Minamimon-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

8. Mexico City, Mexico

With its spiral staircase and fountain, this store was dubbed by the company as one of the most romantic Starbucks in the world.

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Address:Avenida Prado Norte 324,Lomas - Virreyes, Lomas de Chapultepec,11000 Ciudad de México, CDMX

9. Idaho, USA

Although there over 10,000 Starbucks in the United States, this is perhaps the most beautiful store in the country.Not only is the outdoor wooden feature super impressive, the inside of the store also has a very rustic feel as it is completely covered in wood.

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Address:491 Sun Valley Rd,Ketchum, ID

10. Shanghai, China

This tech-savvy store is not one to be missed.Customers can take a virtual tour of the store if they download the store's augmented reality app, powered by Alibaba. They can also collect virtual badges as they walk around the store.According to Business Insider, the centrepiece of the store is a huge bronze coffee roaster covered with 1,000 Chinese characters annotating the history of Starbucks and coffee.

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Address:789 West Nanjing Road, ShanghaiInstagram: @starbucksreserve_shg

11. Bali, Indonesia

This coffee sanctuary is the largest Starbucks in Southeast Asia.According to their website, the building is designed based on Indonesian culture. Inspired by ocean waves, the exterior surface of the building will appear like it's moving if you drive past the storefront.This store also has its own coffee farm. According to Business Insider, if you opt to take a private tour, you can wash, dry, and rake your coffee beans.

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Address:Jl. Sunset Road No.77,Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung,Bali 80361Instagram: @starbucksdewata

12. Milan, Italy

Unlike other Starbucks stores that are designed with more brown earthy colours, this store is designed with bright blue and green colours, resembling Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.This store also boasts an affogato station - the only Starbucks to have one. Ice cream is made to order, finished with liquid nitrogen and served with a shot of espresso.According to Insider, you will not be able to get Frappucinos at this location, but instead you will be able to get drinks that are exclusive to the store.

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Address:Via Cordusio, 1,20123 Milano MI

13. Tokyo, Japan

This is the largest Starbucks store in the world. According to The Japan Times, each of the roastery's four floors is a celebration of Japanese culture.In addition to the interior of the store being heavily decorated with hand-made sakuras, during sakura season, customers can view cherry blossoms from inside the store thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Address:2 Chome-19-2, 3 Aobadai,Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0042, JapanInstagram: @starbucksreserve_tokyo

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Video Captures Moment Steel Factory In Penang Explodes & Sends Out A Huge Cloud Of Smoke

A steel factory in Penang exploded and injured six workers yesterday, 20 October

According to Free Malaysia Today, the incident took place at about 4.28pm at the smelting furnace section of Ann Joo Steel Factory, where a 1,000°C boiler was located.A team of firefighters from Perai Fire and Rescue Department rushed to the scene and took 15 minutes to put out the fire.It is learned that 30% of the section in the three-storey building was damaged.

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Perai Fire and Rescue Department operations chief Azrul Khairi Abu Bakar said four of the six workers were slightly injured

While two sustained 30% burns on their bodies, reported Bernama.Azrul said they were sent to a hospital for treatment and are currently in stable condition.

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Meanwhile, videos capturing the explosion have gone viral on social media

Plumes of smoke can be seen coming out of the factory after the explosion, briefly forming a mushroom cloud, before the wind carries the fumes upwards.The smoke was so huge that it was reportedly visible from Penang island.

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The fire and rescue department is in the midst of cooling down the smelted steel inside the boiler and a forensic team will be deployed to the factory to investigate the cause of the explosion today, 21 October, said Azrul.

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Begitu banyak pengorbanan ayah kepada anak-anak sejak mereka lahir hinggalah dewasa. Ayahlah yang sanggup membuat apa saja demi menggembirakan keluarganya.Seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini memaparkan seorang gadis berkongsi rakaman ayahnya menghantar dan menjemputnya pulang dari kerja telah membuatkan ramai sebak.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @opa.faaa, kelihatan gadis itu mengambil beberapa video ayahnya semasa menghantar dan mengambilnya dari kerja.Apa yang membuatkannya sebak adalah dia tersentuh melihat kesungguhan ayahnya yang tidak langsung nampak mengeluh atau penat walaupun hampir setiap hari menghantarnya ke tempat kerja tidak kira cuaca hujan dan panas."Sentiasa buat yang terbaik untuk anak-anak dia. Bukannya dekat, sanggup redah jammed pagi-pagi lagi. Dalam hujan steady je naik motor angkut saya sekali," katanya.

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[SHARE] The Full Story Behind The Murder Of 15-Year-Old Ng Yuk Tim

Ng Yuk Tim's Killer Could Face Death Sentence If Convicted For Murder

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The 23-year-old friend of cosplay fan Ng Yuk Tim has been charged with her murder at a magistrate’s court here.

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Also in the court were Yuk Tim’s family members, including her mother Sim Yee Ling, who looked emotional during the proceedings.

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As the deceased's family looked on from the public gallery, Poon Wai Hong, barefooted and clad in white T-shirt and dark coloured shorts, merely nodded his head to indicate he understood the charge of killing Ng Yuk Tim.

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No plea was recorded.
The offence carried the death penalty. Magistrate K.B. Elena Hong Tze Lan did not grant bail and fixed Dec 6 for mention.

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Magistrate K.B. Elena Hong Tze Lan fixed Dec 6 for mention. DPP Saphirra Selamat prosecuted.
The accused was represented by Datuk Suraj Singh while Datuk R.S. Sodhi held a watching brief for the victim’s family.

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Ng Yuk Tim's Killer Could Face Death Sentence If Convicted For Murder
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Wai Hong being led out of the court room in Petaling Jaya.
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Ng Yuk Tim's Mother Fears The Safety Of Her Remaining Baby Girl

Ng Yuk Tim's Mother Fears The Safety Of Her Remaining Baby Girl
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Following the publicity from the death of her eldest daughter, Sim Yee Ling is determined to protect her remaining daughter from the painful memories.
The jewellery salesperson said that Ng Ee Sin, 10, had been very sad and lost her appetite earlier.

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“They were always quarrelling but now it feels too quiet,” she told reporters at the wake of her 15-year-old daughter Yuk Tim.

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Yuk Tim's 10-year-old sister and her aunt Serene Sim, 31, were the only representatives of the family in the ceremony.
The little girl bravely led the funeral procession as teary-eyed friends and relatives followed closely

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Sim said that she had not expected all the attention that was suddenly heaped on her since the beginning of her ordeal.
“I am not a celebrity. I do not need all this attention,” she said.

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Ng Yuk Tim's Killer Says It's Too Late To Regret Killing The 15-Year-Old Girl

The man suspected of being the alleged killer of 15-year-old Ng Yuk Tim after a Cosplay date gone wrong was unable to offer an answer today for what is probably the one question on the minds of the girl’s bereaved mother and the public.

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Reporters had asked him “why did you do this?” to which the man could only offer a reply that is not likely to comfort the family of Ng.
Asked if he regretted his actions, he offered: “It’s too late for me to regret.”

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The photo of a pair of dumbbells posted on the suspect's Facebook page could be the weapon used.
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Murder Suspect's Grandmother And Friends Are In Disbelief, Says He Is A Nice Person

The Killer Says He Does't Know Why He Did It
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Her face was a picture of sorrow and disbelief as she watched the 23-year-old who sat handcuffed in the back of a police car outside their home on Tuesday night.
Her eyes were tearing but all she could do was look; she had been barred from speaking to him.

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Yesterday, the 80-year-old woman said the suspect’s mother had deserted the family when he was young.
She said the suspect and his older sister had been living with her since their father died about a year ago.

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“I don’t believe he could do such a thing. He kept to himself but he is a nice person”. “The police brought him to the house at 11pm and he showed the policemen around until about 2am.
“I asked him, ‘Are you hungry? How are you?’ But he didn’t say anything to me, he just cried,” she said.

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Some cosplayers, who know the suspect personally, could not believe that he was involved in a murder. “He is a nice guy and he has many supporters. Even his closest friends will not believe he did it,” said a cosplayer who knows him personally.

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Ng Yuk Tim's Grandfather Says They Will Never Forgive The Killer For Taking Away Their Happiness

Yuk Tim’s grandmother, aunt (centre) and a friend crying at the UMMC mortuary.
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Ng Yuk Tim's Grandfather Says They Will Never Forgive The Killer For Taking Away Their Happiness
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“We will never forgive him for taking away our family’s happiness,” Ng Yuk Tim’s grandfather, William Sim, 59, said.

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"HE is not human but an animal; a devil. If I were given the chance, if the police were to allow me, I would take an iron bar and smack his head like what he did to Yuk Tim."

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"When we told him (the suspect) about the CCTV, and asked him to come over, he dared to come and acted innocent.

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His wife, Yap Pik Wan, 59, said it was inappropriate for the suspect’s grandmother to say “he is a good guy and it is unlikely that he committed the crime.”
“The statement is ridiculous. If he did not kill her, are they saying she committed suicide, locked herself in a suitcase and threw herself in Kota Kemuning?” Pik Wan, who was in tears, asked.

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"My granddaughter was a very nice person, who had a good heart and a bright future. How could the murderer do this to her, to us?
"He wanted to rape my granddaughter, and killed her when she fought back. I am 70. I have nothing to lose if I am sent to the gallows."

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Victim's Mother Says Yuk Yim Was A Caring And Loving Person, She Knew Of The Suspect

Inconsolable: Sim’s relatives trying to console her.
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The body of Ng Yuk Tim was claimed by her family at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre at 11.30am today.
Yuk Tim was the elder of two children and had just completed her PMR exams.

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Murdered teenager Ng Yuk Tim was a caring person who was always advising her mother and family members to be careful and to drive safely.
“I always felt that her caring reminders were annoying at the time,” said the girl’s mother in a heartfelt posting on her Facebook page yesterday.

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“When I go out, she is at home and reminds me to ‘be careful, be careful!’. When I send her to school, when she gets out of the car, she always says ‘drive carefully!’
“When her grandma goes out, she says ‘Grandma, be careful!’.”

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Sim said she was crushed when she read some of the comments posted about her daughter online.
“The things that people have been saying online about my daughter are horrible. Some are saying she deserved it because she went to see a guy on her own.
“My daughter had always been a good girl,” said Sim.

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She said her daughter usually kept to her group of close friends from school, adding she did not know that her daughter was going to meet the suspect alone.
“I’ve heard about him from my daughter, but yesterday (Tuesday) was my first time seeing him in person,” she said.

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The heartbroken mother ended her post saying “My little sweetheart, I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye”.

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A Lesson To Learn From Ng Yuk Tim's Tragedy

A Lesson To Learn From Ng Yuk Tim's Tragedy
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Malaysian Association of Social Workers (MASW) president Teoh Ai Hua said parents should keep a lookout on who their children are mingling with, especially those mixing with people who are far older than they are.

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"If your kid's friends are schoolmates or neighbours of about the same age, that's less worrying. But do be more alert if they are older," said Teoh.

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“The victim notified family members of her whereabouts, and went out during the day. This all seems normal for an urban teenager’s day to day activity. This is simply unfortunate.”
However, the social worker warns that young girls should avoid going to private places alone with the opposite sex.

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"Set the meet up location at a public place instead of their homes. When you are both out of the public eye, it makes the situation even more dangerous."
Meanwhile, Teoh feels the suspect’s mental condition should be considered, as he could still be calm and composed in front of the victim’s family.

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15-Year-Old Girl Ng Yuk Tim Was Found Dead In A Green Suitcase At Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Police have confirmed that the body found in a green suitcase in Jalan Kebun Nenas here on Tuesday night belonged to Ng Yuk Tim, a 15-year-old girl who went missing on Monday night.

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15-Year-Old Girl Ng Yuk Tim Was Found Dead In A Green Suitcase At Shah Alam
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Yuk Tim Was Missing Since Monday (21 October 2013)

Yuk Tim Has Been Missing Since Monday (21 October 2013)
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The Discovery Was Made After A Gruesome Confession By The Suspect, A 23-Year-Old Man

A 23-year-old man has been detained in connection with missing 15-year-old girl Ng Yuk Tim.
The man was brought to the Petaling Jaya police district headquarters (IPD) at about 5pm for questioning.

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Selangor deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Abdul Rahim Jaafar said a 23-year-old male suspect had confessed to killing the girl in his house and was brought in to the Petaling Jaya police headquarters at 6.30pm.

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“He led police to her body in a luggage bag at the side of the road near a kerb at about 8.30pm,” he told a press conference at the site.

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The Discovery Was Made After A Gruesome Confession By The Suspect, A 23-Year-Old Man
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The Suspect Attempted To Rape Yuk Tim, But Ended Up Killing Her With A Dumbell When She Fought Back

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The suspect claimed that he brought Ng, who had just finished her Penilaian Menengah Rendah examination, to his house in Cheras.
When the suspect allegedly attempted to rape Ng, she retaliated by biting and scratching him, causing him to strike her with a dumbbell.

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He then allegedly stuffed her body in a suitcase and dumped it in Jalan Kebun Nenas.

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"The suspect attacked her when she refused to ‘cooperate’ with him.  While fighting him, she bit and scratched him, leading the suspect to hit her with the dumbbell,” Selangor Community Policing chief Kuan Chee Heng.

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The Suspect Attempted To Rape Yuk Tim, But Ended Up Killing Her With A Dumbell When She Fought Back
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Yuk Tim And The Suspect Were Friends Who Met On Facebook

The suspect was among the friends. It is understood that she had befriended the man via Facebook.

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She Had Gone To The Man's House In Cheras On Her Own On Monday Morning But Never Returned

The portal reported that Ng Yuk Tim had left her home at 11am Monday to go to the suspect's house in Kelana Jaya to work on costumes for a cosplay event.

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It is understood that the girl was an anime fan and had visited the suspect's house in Petaling Jaya to have him make a cosplay set (a costume representing a particular anime character). China Press reported that she skipped school to and travelled from her Bandar Tun Razak home meet the suspect.

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She Had Went To The Man's House In Cheras On Her Own On Monday Morning But Never Returned
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The Last Anyone Heard From Her Was An SMS On Monday, 2.30pm. Her Phone Was Unreachable After That

Her aunt, Sim Yee Lian, 31, said the girl had left home at about 11am on Monday to meet some friends for breakfast.
“After breakfast, she took the train to the Kelana Jaya LRT station to meet her friend to work on some cosplay costumes for an event,” she said.

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The last time anyone had heard from Yuk Tim was at about 2.30pm on Monday when she sent her friend an SMS, asking to meet up for tea that night.
Her friend replied a few minutes later but the message did not go through.

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“We called up the telecommunication service provider and they traced her last SMS.
“She had sent a message to her friend, asking to meet up for tea that night,” Sim said.

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Yuk Tim's Mother, 35-Year-Old Sim Yee Ling, Was Desperately Searching For Her Daughter And Pleaded For Yuk Tim's Safety

Earlier, Yuk Tim’s 35-year-old mother, Sim Yee Ling, searched desperately for her and posted a plea on Facebook.

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“You can take anything from me but leave me, my family and my baby (alone),” read the last post by the mother of 15-year-old Ng Yuk Tim before the girl was found dead.
Sim Yee Ling, 35, posted the message on her daughter’s Facebook wall at 4.30pm after her daughter had been missing for more than 24 hours.

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She also spent the entire day yesterday desperately searching for her daughter at the Kelana Jaya LRT station, where she was supposed to have taken the train back to their home in the residential area of Bandar Tun Razak.

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Yuk Tim's Mother, 35-Year-Old Sim Yee Ling, Was Desperately Searching For Her Daughter And Pleaded For Yuk Tim's Safety
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When Yuk Tim's Family Asked The Suspect About Her Whereabouts, He Said He Dropped Her Off At The Kelana Jaya LRT Station At 3pm

China Press reported that the suspect is known to the family, even being part of the search party, helping the mother distribute fliers.

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Yuk Tim’s aunt Sim Yee Lian, 31, said they had tried contacting the suspect several times after she failed to return home that day.
“We tried and tried to contact him.
“Finally, he answered his phone and said he had sent her to the LRT station at about 3pm,” she said.

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“He said he dropped my niece off at the same LRT staion at about 3.30pm and left.
“Nobody has seen or heard from her since,” said Sim, who was sobbing over the phone.

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When Yuk Tim's Family Asked The Suspect About Her Whereabouts, He Said He Dropped Her Off At The Kelana Jaya LRT Station At 3pm
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The Suspect Also Posted Two Heartfelt FB Posts Urging People To Help Find The Missing Girl. His Posts Were Shared Over 800 Times

Meanwhile, the man suspected of killing the teenager posted a photograph of her on his Facebook page, urging people to help find her early yesterday morning.
The 23-year-old wrote the post at 1am, after the mother lodged a police report about her missing daughter.

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“Everyone please help find her. Her mother is looking for her. She came over to my house to help me make Cosplay helmets. As I had to leave for work, I sent her to the LRT station. If anyone has any info, please contact her mother. Everyone please try to search for her. She is wearing the same clothes seen in this photo,” read his first post.

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The Suspect Also Posted Two Heartfelt FB Posts Urging People To Help Find The Missing Girl. His Posts Were Shared Over 800 Times
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At about 7am yesterday, the suspect posted another update on his Facebook profile.
“It has been an entire morning. Ah Tim (Ng) where have you been? Your mother and father are looking for you. Please don’t scare us,” read the post.

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His posts and photo were shared over 800 times by other Facebook users.

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Police Says They Suspected That The "Friend" Was Responsible For Yuk Tim's Disappearance After Noticing Peculiar Injuries On His Hand

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Selangor Community Policing Association chief Kuan Chee Heng said the revelation came to light when he met the victim’s mother and Ng’s friends about her disappearance.

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The suspect was among those at the meeting as he was purportedly the last person to have had contact with her.

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"I noticed that he (the suspect) had peculiar injuries on his hand. As he was the last person who had sent her off to the LRT station, I decided to question him further," said Kuan, a former policeman.

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After questioning, the suspect confessed that he had killed Ng.

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Police Is Investigating The Suspect's House And Van For Evidence

Police Is Investigating The Suspect's House And Van For Evidence
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The body was recovered at 10pm. Police also went to the suspect's home to gather evidence.
Police seized the suspect's van, which was believed to have been used to transport the body.

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Ng Yuk Tim Was A Child Of Divorce And Was Living With Her Mother

Yuk Tim’s parents are divorced and she had been living with her mother, younger sister, aunt and grandmother.

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5 Kedai 'Syurga' Desserts Sedap Untuk Kaki Hunting Makan Di Lembah Klang. Wajib Cuba!

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Kita dengan makanan yang manis memang berpisah tiada bukan?

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Sejujurnya, makanan yang manis seperti manisan, kuih, desserts memang rasanya sedap dan membuatkan kita tidak berhenti makan. Tidak dinafikan, kita sering tertekan dengan beban kerja atau pelajaran bukan? Oleh sebab itu, kadangkala makan makanan manis sedikit sebanyak mampu untuk mengurangkan stres. Tambahan lagi bila tengah craving, sekali dapat memang terus lega dan puas hati!Haa, buat kaki hunting desserts itu, jom kita lihat senarai 'syurga' manisan yang memang tip top di Lembah Klang.

1. Kenny Hills Bakers, Bukit Tunku

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Siapa saja yang tidak kenal Kenny Hills Bakers bukan? Desserts di kedai itu semuanya memang sedap-sedap belaka. Paling famous merupakan Peach Strudel yang sering sold out dalam beberapa saat saja. Jika anda sukakan pastry, anda boleh singgah ke kedai ini untuk nikmati kesedapan dan kemanisannya. Jangan lupa untuk try Cinnamon rolls yang berintikan gula perang juga!Ketahui info lebih lanjut di sini.

2. Miru Dessert Cafe, Pavillion

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Apa yang paling unik di kedai ini adalah anda boleh menikmati kekenyalan brown sugar Boba di atas dessert kegemaran anda. Boleh jadi kek, toast atau shaved ice. Menarik bukan? Ni kalau makan confirm hilang rasa stres!Ketahui info lebih lanjut di sini.

3. Dáo dessert, SS15

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Selain menawarkan Taufu Fa yang lembut dan sedap, kedai ini juga menjual aiskrim yang mempunyai pelbagai topping untuk anda pilih. Antara paling popular ialah Taufu Fa bersama brown sugar syrup dan hidangan aiskrim soya berkrim disiram dengan sirap perang. So syok!Ketahui info lebih lanjut di sini.

4. Fluffed Café, Taman Paramount

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Jika anda merupakan fans waffle, anda boleh datang ke sini untuk cuba keunikan waffle dalam pelbagai rasa. Semuanya memang sangat menarik perhatian. Paling penting, sos salted caramel yang memang manis dan kaya dengan gula perang!Ketahui info lebih lanjut di sini.

5. Brownies Bae by TAB, KL

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Tipulah kalau tak suka brownies kan? Kedai ini menawarkan pelbagai perisa brownies. Bukan itu saja, mereka juga menjual pelbagai cookies yang sangat lazat! Menggunakan bahan seperti gula perang, sudah tentu sedap dan tidak terlalu manis. Boleh dijadikan sebagai hadiah juga. Ketahui info lebih lanjut di sini.

Semuanya nampak sedap belaka kan? Kadangkala kita risau juga nak makan makanan yang terlalu manis ini...

Iyalah, makan makanan manis boleh menyebabkan pelbagai kesan sampingan untuk kesihatan.Anda semua tidak perlu risau lagi kerana dengan adanya Gula Perang CSR Better Brown ini, anda boleh nikmati semua desserts yang anda suka tanpa rasa serba salah.

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Gula Perang CSR Better Brown ialah produk gula rendah glisemik. Memang sedap dan tidak terlalu manis! Ia memang dapat meningkatkan aroma dan rasa dalam setiap makanan dan minuman dengan rasa karamel yang cukup mendalam. Tiada bahan tambahan atau tiruan tau, memang lebih baik untuk kesihatan. Kalau anda nak tahu, ia diperbuat daripada jus tebu yang kaya dengan molases untuk dijadikan gula perang. Dengan adanya Gula Perang CSR Better Brown, anda boleh makan manisan kegemaran dengan tenang!

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Untuk info lebih lanjut, layari https://csr-malaysia.com.my/healthier-sugar/ sekarang!


Illiterate Sabahan Grandmother Brings Electricity To Rural Village For The First Time

While we huff and puff and complain about the extreme heatwave and global warming, hundreds of people in rural Malaysia spend their nights in darkness, cut away from the most basic necessities including water and electricity

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It is common knowledge that major parts of the nation still remains underdeveloped, disconnected and abandoned while rulers of the country continue their big discussions about moving into becoming a first world nation. The number of skyscrapers increase, more highways are built, and the fight for better internet connection is louder than ever. What's really interesting is that, simultaneously, a large number of Malaysians are still using oil lamps to light up their houses, walking for more than half a day for a pail of water and and unable to get a decent education. This topic might seem mundane and repetitive for many, but that is precisely the point- it has been spoken about and reported on so many times over the years, but little have been done to improve the situation.

It is undeniable that the government and elected representatives are starting to pay more attention to these forgotten communities, but as history proves it, true development comes with years of continuous work

Most people in rural villages survive by collecting rainwater and they most often do not have running water supply
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On 6 January, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced that the government will be refurbishing six rural schools using the thrifty Industrialised Building System (IBS). Moving forward, the government has also allocated RM515 million in Budget 2016 to improve overall electricity supply in Sabah. As part of their initiative to improve lives in rural Malaysia, DAP launched Impian Malaysia in 213, an organisation that uses innovate projects to bring basic necessities to various underdeveloped villages in Malaysia.

Breaking boundaries and stereotypes, in comes a 40-year-old grandmother of nine from Kampung Sonsogon Magandai in northern Sabah.
After spending all her life at one of Sabah's most disconnected places, Tarihing Masanim successfully became Malaysia's first 'barefoot engineer'.

Tarihing Masanim
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A 'barefoot engineer' is the term used by the The Barefoot School, referring to their 'graduates' that have completed the six months program on an array of subjects including solar engineering, mechanics, public health and dentistry.According to an extensive report on Tarihing's amazing journey by The Malay Mail Online, the grandmother has never set foot in a school or left her remote village. Having been a rubber-tapper for most of her adult life, Tarihing and her husband earn about RM100 to RM200 per month and spend about RM60 from their earnings on the rubber tapping supplies like diesel and battery. The poverty line in Sabah is set at RM1,170.Her life took a dramatic turn in 2014 when the Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association (SWEPA) sent her to India's Barefoot College under the 'Grand Solar Engineer' program.

What are the living conditions like at Tarihing's village?

Kampung Sonsogun Magandai in northern Sabah is located about 5 hours away from the nearest town
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Like most villagers, they (Tarihing and her husband) farm their own vegetables like sweet potato and tapioca to eat and occasionally feed the leftovers to the free-range chickens and pigs running around the lush, green hills between the sparsely populated village punctuated with log bridges around the Magandai river.The village, though picturesque, is cut off from most basic necessities like electricity, water, health care and education, mainly because it takes at least a five-hour bone-rattling drive to the nearest village of Kota Marudu — and that is only with the elements of daylight and good weather.Each trip out of the village on a chartered four-wheel-drive vehicle costs about RM40 each way.

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How does the 'Grandma Solar Engineer' program help rural communities?

'Tarihing Masanim (centre) with other participants of the “Grandma Solar Engineer” programme from Barefoot College in India'
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The program, introduced by the Barefoot College, has been up and running since 2004. It basically teaches illiterate, elderly women to install solar panels and link them up to batteries, so that they would be able to replicate it in their own villages. Having never even owned a pair of footwear, Tarihing flew to India on 15 September 2014, ready to take on the world and bring about change in her village.

"I'm just so grateful that I get to have this experience, even after the other ladies dropped out. I’m sure they will regret not taking the opportunity."Some of the villagers were afraid that I would forgotten and left in India too, but I refused to listen to all the talk and I have trust in the organisers," Tarihing said before she left, according to quotes provided to Malay Mail Online from Yap Li Ling, an AFCS project manager.

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Tarihing's journey was supported by the Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association (SWEPA), Asian Forestry Company Sabah (AFCS), Raleigh International, Partners of Community Organisations in Sabah, GEF Small Grants Programme-UNDP, Sabah Credit Corporation and the Malaysian government.

What did the Barefoot College teach the courageous and determined grandmother from Sabah?

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During their six months of training, the women are taught by other semi-literate and illiterate women:1) To handle sophisticated charge controllers and inverters (solar cells produce direct current (DC) which is converted into standard alternating current (AC) using an inverter),2) To install solar panels and link them to batteries,3) To build solar lanterns and4) To establish a local electronic workshop where they can carry out all major and minor    repairs to the solar power system themselves.

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What is the Barefoot College?

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The Barefoot College is an organisation started in 1972 by Sanjit Bunker Roy, a popular Indian social activist that aims to uplift rural communities throughout the world with the power of education and self-sustainability. Located in Tilonia, Rajasthan, this revolutionary college specifically educates the ones that are in dire need of life-improvement and education, namely the "drop-outs, cop-outs and wash-outs". In a TED talk titled 'Learning from a barefoot movement', Roy explained that the idea was born out of Gandhi's philosophy and way of life that focuses on the importance of self-reliance. The classrooms are made from dirt floors and have no chairs, just so that the students from less-privileged communities feel comfortable. The students are taught a variety of things from reading, arithmetic to skills such as installing, building and repairing solar lamps. They receive 6 months worth of training about solar panels that will help them to light up their own villages when they return home.

Tarihing successfully graduated in March 2015, and returned home to her native village as Malaysia's first 'barefoot solar energy engineer'

Tarihing photographed with all the solar equipment needed for her village
Image via SWEPA Barefoot Solar Project Borneo

Having been identified as a part of the Barefoot Solar Project, each household in Kampung Sonsogun Magandai will be provided with a solar system and a rechargeable lantern. Tarihing has been trusted with the responsibility of providing electricity for the whole village through the solar system based on her education at the Barefoot Collage. According to the Malay Mail Online, she will also be paid an undisclosed amount of monthly allowance for her role as the guardian of the village's power supply.

Thanks to all the joint support of the local organisations and the Barefoot collage's 'Grandma Solar Engineer' program, Tarihing has brought electricity to 100 homes in Sonsogon Magandai, lighting up their lives and paving a bright path for sound development

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On another note, after decades of promises and plans drawn to improve the schools in East Malaysia, most schools in rural Sabah and Sarawak are still in shambles:

                This May Look Like An Abandoned Building But It's Actually A School In Sarawak

Doesn't the future generation of Malaysia deserve better than this?

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While schools in Sarawak are left in dilapidated conditions, road projects in rural Sabah suffer the same fate:

                Sabah Villagers Take Matters Into Their Own Hands After Waiting 15 Years For A Road

After being ignored for over a decade, the villagers in Kampung Dowokon decided to take the initiative into their own...

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