LRT Commuters To Enjoy Free Rides For 7 Days As Trains Resume Service

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Last week, 9 November, Rapid KL announced that its Light Transit Rail (LRT) trains would not be operating at 16 stations for five days, starting from Wednesday, 9 November until next Tuesday, 15 November

The announcement came after trains along the Kelana Jaya route experienced technical difficulties earlier in the week, once on Monday, 7 November and again on Tuesday, 8 November, which caused many passengers to seek alternative modes of transportation.These were the 16 stations that were affected:

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Rapid KL attributed the cause of the issue to a faulty Automated Train Control (ATC) system and flew in experts from Turkiye and Canada to help address the matter.Caretaker Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has issued an apology to passengers who were affected by the disruption.

Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (second from left) and Prasarana group CEO and president Azharuddin Mat Sah (far left) in a meeting with experts from Rapid KL, Turkiye, and Canada to address the LRT train disruptions.
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However, Rapid KL made an early announcement yesterday, 13 November, and informed commuters that all stations following the Kelana Jaya route will be up and running again the next day at 6am, 14 November

According to Rapid KL, the trains have gone through extensive testing by experts from Rapid KL and the original equipment manufacturer, Thales Group, and have been given the green light to begin operations again by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD). Prasarana group CEO and president Azharuddin Mat Sah issued a statement saying, "We would like to stress that the decision (to halt services) was made in the interests of the safety of passengers. "We hope the full reopening of the line ahead of schedule will ease the problems faced by commuters."

LRT LALUAN KELANA JAYA AKAN DIBUKA SEPENUHNYA PADA 14 NOVEMBER 2022Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail), operator perkhidmatan LRT, MRT dan Monorel di Lembah Klang, akan membuka keseluruhan jajaran LRT Laluan Kelana Jaya bermula jam 6 pagi Isnin 14 November 2022, pic.twitter.com/lGTKuCVEKu— Ask Rapid KL (@AskRapidKL) November 13, 2022

In addition to the early reopening, LRT passengers will be enjoying free LRT rides for the next seven days

Users of the My50 card will also receive a seven-day compensation on their cards. The compensation will only be credited into their cards upon its renewal from 21 November to 20 December."My50 users whose cards expire between [14 November to 20 November] can still use the card without charge but they must ensure that the cards have a minimum balance of RM5. "Touch 'n Go card users on the Kelana Jaya line can use the card as usual without charge during the period provided that the destination begins and ends at any of the stations on the line," the company announced.Other commuters will be provided with special one-way tokens available at customer service offices, which can be used as long as they are travelling along the LRT line.

Para pelanggan yg dihormati, rentetan dari pengumuman Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd tentang pembukaan semula operasi LRT Laluan Kelana Jaya yg bermula esok, Isnin 14 November, kami sertakan visual rumusan pampasan yg akan diberikan kpd pengguna laluan yg terjejas sepanjang tempoh penutupan. pic.twitter.com/NdEeq2CRtL— Ask Rapid KL (@AskRapidKL) November 13, 2022

It was a frustrating time for LRT commuters and many Malaysians aired their complaints on social media:

                "It's Absolute Chaos!" — Malaysians React To The Kelana Jaya LRT Suspension For 1 Week

"First they gave up on the idea of working escalators, now they stop running the LRT as well."

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Amidst the LRT disruptions and chaos, many kind Malaysians reached out a helping hand to those who needed it:

                "We Can Carpool!" – Malaysians Are Offering To Pick Stranded LRT Users As Trains Are Down

By the rakyat, for the rakyat.

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Newly Painted Cathay Pacific Plane Ran Out Of "Fs" To Give

Everybody has a bad day and we all make mistakes, but at least your mistake isn't as glaring as this Cathay Pacific paint job gone wrong

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In the photo, the plane suffers a misspelling that leaves the name as "Cathay Paciic".While the source of the photos has not been confirmed, most media outlets credit the photos to the 'Hong Kong Aviation Discussion Board (HKADB)' Facebook group.

Cathay Pacific was quick to respond to the mishap, even poking fun at itself in the process

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The Hong Kong airline posted "Oops this special livery won’t last long! She’s going back to the shop!" on its various media channels, including Twitter and Facebook.However, South China Morning Post reported an engineer for the airline's sister company, Haeco saying they were baffled that such a mistake could happen."The spacing is too on-point for a mishap. We have stencils. Should be a blank gap in between letters if it was a real mistake I think," the engineer said. The error will likely cost the airline carrier several thousands to fix, though it is unclear who is to blame for it.

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Cathay Pacific reportedly faced a similar blunder a few years back

South China Morning Post reported that one of the airline's earliest planes had its rebranded green "brushwing" logo painted on the wrong way.The logo, which sits on the outer body just behind the cockpit, the carrier's logo looks like an arrow that points in the same direction of the plane's nose.In the previous incident, the logo was painted on back to front instead.

Still, many netizens got a good laugh out of the whole situation

Some netizens offered helpful suggestions on how to fix the error:

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While others reasoned that it was a "hurricane" that blew the letter "F" away:

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One netizen stood in solidarity with the airline and decided to totally eliminate the missing letter from their vocabulary:

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Another netizen felt the situation was all too familiar:

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While another netizen felt the airline could have made a buck from the mess by chartering a special flight for Cathay Pacific's "diamond members":

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Spelling mistakes sometimes have historical consequences:

                Did You Know: Damansara Got Its Name Because Someone Made A Spelling Mistake In The 1890s

TIL!

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M'sian Goes Viral Making 22 Funny Burns Of Singapore To Show Jocelyn Chia How It's Done

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Over the past two days, standup comedian Jocelyn Chia has gotten Malaysians all worked up because of the offensive jokes she made in New York

Not only did she joke about the unresolved MH370 tragedy during her set, but she also dropped a very personal and targetted  'F-bomb' at a Malaysian audience member who probably paid to be at the venue, while also making fun of Malaysia's status as a developing nation.Her offensive jokes were uncalled for and had a punch-down nature. So much so that the Singapore High Commissioner, Vanu Gopala Menon, had to apologise on the country's behalf and clarify that she is no longer a Singaporean.

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Since roasting is a two-way street, a Malaysian who goes by Dafrosty, a freestyle rap aficionado and a standup comedy fan, decided to serve up 22 sick burns of Singapore to show Chia how it's done.
Here are our top 12 favourite comebacks:

1.

Living in Singapore is so expensive, not everyone can afford to be funny https://t.co/7CLssNv2ZZ— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

2.

If Fast & Furious was set in Singapore, it will be a very short film.— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

3.

Singapore jokes can land but you'll have to queue in Malaysian airspace— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

4.

Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia and it's still bigger than Singapore. There are only 8 people in Perlis, but there's only 1 smoking corner for every 8000 Singaporeans. During peak hours, the queue for smoke breaks reaches Muar— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

5.

I'm sorry I'm reaching too far on that last joke. I promise I'll stop myself because if I reach any further I'll be in Seremban— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

6.

If you've ever tried cendol or ais kacang in Singapore, you'll understand why Singaporeans have no taste— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

7.

The best acting performances in one the best selling Singapore movies were by Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding, and Ronny Chieng— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

8.

After infrared cameras were installed to catch smokers inside their homes, the national anthem of Singapore was officially changed to The Police - Every Breath You Take— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

9.

What's the best way to describe freedom of speech in Singapore? When they first opened their Speakers Corner, loudspeakers were prohibited— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

10.

The only place you can find a huge crowd for a local artist performance in Singapore is at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre (coz it's free)— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

11.

Singaporeans think they have big dick energy but they only dare to show it off when they come to Malaysia— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

12.

If Peninsular Malaysia is the penis of Asia, Singapore is just the tip— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

You can view all of Dafrosty's 22 glorious comebacks on his Twitter thread here:

Living in Singapore is so expensive, not everyone can afford to be funny https://t.co/7CLssNv2ZZ— Dafrosty (@Dafrosty) June 7, 2023

Speaking to SAYS, Dafrosty said he used to stay in Singapore for two years for his diploma and degree. While living there, he got to know some underground musicians and battle rappers in the local hip-hop scene."So, my experience, the things I observed, the news I followed during and after (my stay in Singapore), along with the stories from my classmates — both from rich and poor Singaporean families — and friends [inspired] some of the jokes on the thread," he said when contacted.


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Car Advert Goes Viral For Its Hilariously Terrible Photographs

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Selling a used car isn't easy.
But one Malaysian managed to capture the Internet's attention with his not-so-typical car advertisement on Facebook.

Last Friday, 10 June, Facebook user Robert Liew shared 15 images of his Honda Civic in a post that has since been shared almost 8,000 times.You may be wondering what exactly is so special about this Honda Civic that people have been raving about it all over the interwebs.Well, just take a look at this, shall we say, unique description of the car:Unregistered 2019 Honda Civic FK8 Tyre R For Sale!- Phone Number R-27625, - Mugen Tail Lights, - Blitz Throttle Controller, and - Carrozzeria Player.Hmmm... Doesn't take a car expert to know that doesn't sound quite right!

The pièce de résistance, however, is the PHOTOGRAPHY

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Image via Robert Liew (Facebook)

Netizens were loving the awful photos, and when asked about them, Robert told SAYS, "I took the photos with my DSLR camera because my phone is too good"

"The photos were not edited at all," he added.The comments on the ridiculous post made everything even funnier.

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In a follow-up post, Robert shared that he never expected that  his car advert would go this viral

Robert, who works as a salesman at First Mile Auto Sdn Bhd, was happy for the unexpected attention the post received.All jokes aside, he shared proper pictures of the Honda Civic Type R for sale saying that, "It seriously needs a new home though."So, if you seriously need a new (ahem, secondhand) car, contact Robert at +6011-37305184. (This is not a paid ad but Robert asked us for help to add this bit ok).

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                Sarawak Kek Lapis Seller Fools Everyone With Viral Ad Starring Johnny Depp & Amber Heard

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Ini Antara 14 Bola Rasmi Yang Pernah Digunakan Pemain Sepanjang Edisi Piala Dunia FIFA

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FIFA World Cup merupakan perlawanan bola sepak kasta tertinggi bagi peringkat antarabangsa

Kemunculan kejuaraan bola sepak Piala Dunia yang berprestij pada tahun ini pula berlangsung di Qatar merupakan edisi ke-22.Edisi kali ini juga turut menyediakan 32 slot buat negara-negara yang layak dan hebat bagi merebut trofi Julet Rimet itu.Pastinya ramai yang tidak tahu bahawa bola yang digunakan juga mempunyai nama tersendiri bagi setiap edisi.Jadi, jom kita lihat 14 bola rasmi yang pernah digunakan sepanjang berlangsungnya perlawanan bola sepak Piala Dunia FIFA ini.

1. Telstar (Piala Dunia 1970, Mexico)

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Bola ini merupakan bola sepak pertama rekaan Adidas buat Piala Dunia. Bola Telstar ini juga merupakan bola pertama yang menggunakan corak 32 panel. Penggunaan warna hitam putih pada permukaan bola adalah untuk memudahkan para penonton menyaksikan perlawanan dengan lebih jelas melalui kaca televisyen klasik hitam putih.

2. Telstar Durlast (Piala Dunia 1974, Jerman Barat)

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Bola ini merupakan versi pembaharuan bagi Telstar 1970. Pada edisi itu, mereka menggunakan dua jenis bola iaitu warna yang sama hitam putih dan juga bola yang diselaputi dengan warna  putih pada keseluruhan permukaannya. Bola tersebut juga dikenali sebagai Adidas Cile.

3. Tango Durlast (Piala Dunia 1978, Argentina)

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Tango Durlast merupakan bola yang menggunakan corak 20 panel dan triad yang membentuk ilusi 12 lingkaran pada permukaannya.Corak bola ini juga turut digunakan pada 5 edisi Piala Dunia ke hadapan.

4. Tango Espana (Piala Dunia Sepanyol, 1982)

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Pada Piala Dunia 1982, bola Tango Espana merupakan bola sepak pertama yang menggunakan permukaan kalis air dan juga menjadi bola terakhir yang menggunakan bahan asli dalam pembuatannya di pentas Piala Dunia.

5. Azteca (Piala Dunia 1986, Mexico)

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 Bola Azteca merupakan bola sepak pertama yang menggunakan bahan sintetik dan juga memiliki bahan kalis hujan.Corak permukaan pada bola itu juga turut diinspirasi oleh Azpec.

6. Etrusco (Piala Dunia 1990, Itali)

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Bola Etrusco merupakan bola pertama yang menggunakan lapisan bahagian dalam dengan black polyurethane foam.Nama dan corak bola ini diambil bersempena dengan sejarah Itali serta seni Etruria, di kawasan tengah negara Itali.

7. Questra (Piala Dunia 1994, Amerika Syarikat)

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Bola Questra mempunyai ruang dan komposisi yang unik kerana ia lebih tahan air, lembut, pantas dan mudah dikawal.

8. Tricolore (Piala Dunia 1998, Perancis)

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Bola ini merupakan bola pertama yang menggunakan warna selain daripada hitam dan putih. Sama seperti namanya, Tricolore memiliki 3 warna bagi melambangkan bendera Perancis.

9. Fevernova (Piala Dunia 2002, Korea dan Jepun)

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Fevernova memperkenal corak yang berbeza jika ingin dibandingkan dengan corak bola-bola sebelum ini. Pemilihan warna juga diinspirasi berdasarkan sokongan daripada benua Asia.

10. Teamgeist (Piala Dunia 2006, Jerman)

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Memiliki corak yang berbeza dan unik, Teamgeist juga mempunyai warna yang mirip dengan bendera Jerman. Pada pusingan akhir edisi tersebut, bola Teamgeist yang digunakan pada ketika itu memiliki warna emas sama seperti warna trofi Piala Dunia.

11. Jabulani (Piala Dunia 2010, Afrika Selatan)

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Pada edisi Piala Dunia tersebut, penggunaan bola ini menjadi kontroversi kerana beberapa pemain turut memberikan kritikan dan masalah pada bola berkenaan.Rata-rata penjaga gol yang beraksi pada kejuaraan tersebut juga meluahkan rasa ketidakpuasan hati kerana kualitinya yang sukar ditangkap.

12. Brazuca (Piala Dunia 2014, Brazil)

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Pemilihan nama bola ini turut mengambil jalan yang sukar kerana hampir 1 juta nama saringan telah dibuat. Akhirnya, nama Brazuca dipilih sebagai bola rasmi Piala Dunia 2014.

13. Telstar 18 (Piala Dunia 2018, Rusia)

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Bola Telstar merupakan bola rasmi pada edisi Piala Dunia 2018. Pihak Adidas kembali menggunakan nama Telstar. Namun, coraknya sangat berbeza dan memiliki keunikan yang lain berbanding sebelumnya.

14. Al-Rihla (Piala Dunia 2022, Qatar)

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Bola Al-Rihla merupakan satu-satunya bola yang menggunakan teknologi moden. Lebih menarik lagi, terdapat penderia atau 'sensor' seberat 14 gram di dalamnya.Ia membolehkan lokasi bola dikenal pasti setepat mungkin apabila menilai gol, offside dan aspek lain permainan itu serta terbukti sebagai alat yang berguna untuk disambungkan ke sistem video bantuan pengadil atau VAR.

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"Mama Too Much" - Niat Nak Tolong Terus Terbantut, Gelagat Si Cilik Ini Mencuit Hati

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Semua orang mesti suka menyakat kanak-kanak bukan?

Lagi-lagi kalau menyakat mereka sehingga menangis. Rasa macam suatu kepuasan bila tengok mereka menangis dek kerana disakat kita.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di laman sosial TikTok apabila seorang wanita menunjukkan gelagat anaknya ketika mereka sedang membeli-belah. Tetapi, dia sengaja menyakat anaknya itu telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @dayahbakar Oops  #fyp #fyp #fypdongggggggg  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

Terus tak nak tolong, sebab barang banyak sangat

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @dayahbakar, kelihatan dia berkongsi gelagat ketika dia sengaja menyakat anaknya semasa di pusat beli-belah.Pada awalnya, si anak mahu membantunya untuk pegang beberapa barang. Tetapi, lama-kelamaan dia sengaja meletakkan barang dengan kuantiti yang banyak kepada anaknya. Situasi itu yang membuatkan si anak terus tak mahu menolongnya."Boleh, baby pegang" "Tak nak mama! mama too much", kata si cilik kepadanya.

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"Dulu pernah buat dekat adik macam ni, suruh angkat beg banyak-banyak. Lepas tu, dia keras sebab tak boleh gerak" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih sebanyak 1.2M views, 120.2K likes dan 741 comments di TikTok. Rata-rata netizen memuji kecomelan si cilik itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Haha! Comel je time dia cakap tak nak tu :D

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Everything You Need To Know About Kim Jong-Nam's Assassination At KLIA2

Kim Jong-nam's remains to be sent back to his family in Macau

Kim Jong-nam was assassinated on 13 February at KLIA2.
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According to a report by The Sun yesterday, 27 March, the remains of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half brother, Kim Jong-nam will be sent back to his immediate family back in Macau. It was reported that the repatriation is believed to have been organised by the Malaysian Foreign Ministry which is in touch with Jong-nam's family in Macau. This comes after several Malaysian police officers were spotted entering the North Korean embassy yesterday, 27 March. Bernama reported that four men in plainclothes, believed to be Special Branch officers had entered the embassy and remained there for about three hours. The authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the matter.Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun reported that the Malaysian police may have discussed the matter with North Korean officials in the embassy and also heard the testimony of the three North Korean suspects that have been in hiding there. Jong-nam's body was removed from the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HUKL) on Sunday, 26 March and brought to a crematorium believed to be in Cheras.

16 MARCH: Malaysia may trade Kim Jong-nam's body for Malaysians trapped in Pyongyang

Malaysian police guarding the morgue at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) which holds Kim Jong-nam's body.
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The Star reported today, 16 March, that the Malaysian government is considering the possibility of trading the unclaimed body of Kim Jong-nam to North Korea in return for the nine Malaysians that Pyongyang is holding. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that both governments have already started speaking about the matter at the secretary-general level, pushing for the release of the Malaysians in North Korea. "We are working thoroughly to get them out of Pyongyang," added Zahid.

Meanwhile, Interpol has already issued a red notice for all four North Korean suspects related to Jong-nam's assassination

"We have obtained a red notice for the four North Korean nationals who were at the airport on the day of the incident and who have since left... we are hoping to get them through Interpol," said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar today. It was reported that the Malaysian authorities requested for the Interpol's help last month. The red notice is the closest instrument to an international arrest warrant. The four suspects are, Rhi Ji-hyon, 33, Hong Song-hac, 34, O Jong-gil, 55, and Ri Jae-nam, 57.

14 MARCH: North Korea denies that man assassinated in Malaysia is Kim Jong-nam

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One month after the high-profile assassination of the man believed to be North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un's half-brother - Kim Jong-nam, Pyongyang has come forward to claim that the slain individual is not the man Malaysian authorities claim he is. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea)’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Kim In-ryong, added that the United States and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) is responsible for the murder. Bernama also reported In-ryong saying that Jong-nam's assassination "is the product of reckless moves of the United States and South Korean authorities aimed at... tarnishing the image of the dignified DPRK and to bring down the Socialist system".While denying that the man who was killed is Jong-nam, In-ryong, did say that the victim was indeed a North Korean citizen who holds a diplomatic passport. "The United States and the South Korean authorities are groundlessly blaming the DPRK, asserting that he was intoxicated by a highly poisonous VX nerve substance," he said when responding to a question on the assassination during a recent news conference, criticising UN Security Council statement that claims North Korea's missile launches are a threat to world peace and security.

However, the Malaysian authorities have stressed that the body is indeed Jong-nam's.
It was reported that Japan helped by providing fingerprint data from their database from the time Jong-nam was detained in Tokyo in 2001.

Police officers standing outside HKL, where Jong-nam's body is held.
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Malay Mail Online cited Japanese news agency Kyodo News, which reported that Japan had also offered Malaysia data on Jong Nam's physical characteristics, including his mugshots to assist the Malaysian police in identifying the body - providing further proof that the body is Jong-nam's. In 2001, Jong-nam was detained in Tokyo for trying to enter Japan with a fake passport to visit the Tokyo Disneyland theme park. While the Malaysian officials wait for Jong-nam's family members to claim his body, they have embalmed it to better preserve it. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the matter, saying that the body was taken out of the morgue at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) for the embalming process and was returned afterwards.  Jong-nam's body will be kept for another two to three weeks and if no family member claims the body in that period, the Malaysian government informed that they will have to decide what to do with it as a government, through the Prime Minister’s Department, Home Ministry, Foreign Ministry, and Health Ministry, specifically.

8 MARCH: [BREAKING] Video of Jong-nam's son Kim Han-sol appears

A screenshot of the video posted on the Cheollima Civil Defense YouTube channel.
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Almost a month after the death of North Korean leader, Kimg Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, a video of a man claiming to be Kim Han Sol has emerged on YouTube.  Kim Han-sol is Jong-nam's eldest son.The 40-second video titled KHS Video was uploaded on a YouTube channel named Cheollima Civil Defense on 7 March. According to Channel NewsAsia, the group had apparently contacted the news channel after uploading it. It has also been confirmed by Channel NewsAsia that the man in the video is indeed Kim Han-sol. They had gotten in touch with Do Hee Youn, an activist with the Citizens Coalition for Human Rights of Abductees and North Korean Refugees to verify the identity of the person in the video. It was reported that the video was also posted on the Cheollima Civil Defense website.

The man claiming to be Kim Han-sol said that he is currently with his mother and sister. The audio is blocked and the video ends with him saying, "We hope this gets better soon".

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"Cheollima Civil Defense responded last month to an emergency request by survivors of the family of Kim Jong Nam for extraction and protection. The three family members were met quickly and relocated to safety. "We have in the past addressed other urgent needs for protection. This will be the first and last statement on this particular matter, and the present whereabouts of this family will not be addressed." read the statement that was accompanied by the video on the site, as reported by Channel NewsAsia on 7 March. The statement also include the group's gratitude and thanks to the humanitarian assistance provided by the governments of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the People’s Republic of China, the United States of America, and another unnamed government.However, the Malaysian authorities have told Channel NewsAsia that they are not aware of the existence of the group. Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar had allegedly said that they have their "own means of contacting the family" (Kim Jong-nam's next of kin).

7 MARCH, 4PM: PM Najib has banned North Koreans from leaving Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak
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In a Facebook post on his official page, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has called on North Korea to immediately release all Malaysians trapped in Pyongyang. "I have summoned an emergency meeting of the National Security Council. I have also instructed the Inspector General of Police to prevent all North Korean citizens in Malaysia from leaving the country until we are assured of the safety and security of all Malaysians in North Korea," read the Facebook post. Meanwhile, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said that the North Korean embassy in Malaysia has been temporarily sealed off to identify everyone in the building. "When North Korea stops our citizens from leaving their country, we view this as serious."  "We have responded to their actions but we have also done this for the safety of North Koreans in there (the embassy) because we don't want anything to happen to another North Korean in Malaysia, which will put more blame on us," said Nur Jazlan, as reported by The Star today.

7 MARCH, 12:40pm: Malaysians have been barred from leaving North Korea

North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un.
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In an interesting turn of events, AFP reported today that Pyongyang has barred all Malaysian citizens in North Korea from leaving the country. "All Malaysian nationals in the DPRK will be temporarily prohibited from leaving the country until the incident that happened in Malaysia is properly solved," said the official Korea Central News Agency, as reported by AFP. According to Reuters, North Korea has pinned the reason for the ban on the growing diplomatic tensions with Malaysia over the murder investigation of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un. The North's government explained that this is to ensure the safety of its diplomats and citizens in Malaysia. Meanwhile, NST reported that there are currently 11 Malaysians stuck in North Korea. Out of the 11, nine of the Malaysians are already at the Malaysian embassy in Pyongyang, while the other two are said to be part of the World Food Programme. The Malaysian foreign ministry is currently in the process of gathering details on these people. "We are working to get the Malaysians to get out of North Korea. We cannot divulge too much information at the moment," read the report by NST today.

2 MARCH: Malaysia may have been a hub for North Korean spies for years now

The building which housed the North Korean companies in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
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Following the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's exiled half brother, Kim Jong-nam at the KLIA2 airport last month, Malaysia's ties with North Korea has come under great scrutiny. Commenting on the recent discovery of two North Korean companies in Kuala Lumpur, that were trading military equipment in violation of UN sanctions, Anthony Davis, a regional security analyst with IHS-Jane, said that Malaysia's visa-free entry and relaxed immigration rules with North Korea has been taken advantage of by these people. He thinks that North Korean agents have been active in Malaysia, having gone unnoticed for years. "Given that North Korean citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa, North Korean intelligence agents have been more active in Malaysia than in any other country in Southeast Asia. It has become a sort of regional hub," said Davis, in an email interview with Bernama.  Davis also thinks that the lethal VX nerve agent proves that the assassination must have been approved by the highest level of authority.  "Rogue operators do not get access to a weapon of this type," added Davis.

Meanwhile, North Korea has rubbished the official reports on the situation surrounding Kim Jong-nam's death, calling it "the height of absurdity"

Doan Thi Huong (left) was seen escorted to the court in Sepang yesterday.
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"...the height of absurdity to claim that the person who applied VX - a fatal substance even in case of inhalation of a tiny amount of it or its touch on the skin - was left unaffected and the person to whom it was applied, met a death," said Pyongyang's official media channel, North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), as reported by Malaysiakini today, 2 March. It was reported that one of the women who attacked Jong-nam, vomited after committing the act. Jong-nam died in just about 20 minutes after being smeared with the VX. The severely toxic nerve agent will disrupt the body's nervous system and is known to be used in chemical warfare. The two women accused of killing Jong-nam - an Indonesian and a Vietnamese - have been charged with murder yesterday, 1 March. 25-year-old Indonesian, Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong, a 28-year-old from rural northern Vietnam could be hanged if convicted of killing the North Korean leader's estranged half brother. The women were brought to the court handcuffed and and wearing bulletproof vests, a move which The Guardian described as the "Malaysian authorities' fears that others involved in the killing may want the women silenced".

Siti Aisyah, 28, entering the court yesterday.
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The Malaysian authorities are currently on the lookout for seven other North Korean nationals believed to have orchestrated Jong-nam assassination

The four North Korean suspects that are believed to be back in Pyongyang.
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The Malaysian authorities have already arrested four people in relation to Jong-nam's murder - Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong (arrested and charged with Jong-nam's murder), Siti's boyfriend, 26-year-old Malaysian, Muhammad Farid bin Jalaluddin (the Malaysian police have said that he may be released on bail), and Korean chemist, Ri Jong-chol, who may be released due to lack of evidence.Here's a list of the seven North Korean nationals that are on Malaysia's wanted list in relation to Jong-nam's murder as of now:1. Ri Ji-hyon, 332. Hong Song-hac, 343. O Jong-gil, 554. Ri Jae-nam, 57Immigration details says that all four suspects entered Malaysia less than a month before the attack and left on the day Jong-nam was murdered, 13 February. The authorities are also looking for a fifth North Korean suspect, 30-year-old Ri Ji U that they believe could still be in Malaysia.The two other people are - Hyon Kwang-song, 44, a senior North Korean diplomat from the embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Kim Uk-il, 37, an employee of North Korea's state airline, Air Koryo. The Malaysian authorities believe that these two men may have been "called in for assistance".

27 FEBRUARY: Kim Jong-nam assassination: Chemicals and gloves seized at condo in KL

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The Malaysian authorities have confiscated chemicals, a few pairs of gloves, and shoes from a condominium in Jalan Klang Lama in relation to the murder of Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam on 13 February in KLIA. A report by The Star quoted Selangor police chief Abdul Samah, saying that a HAZMAT (hazardous materials) team raided the unit on Saturday, 25 February. "At this stage, I cannot reveal the details of what was found. Our investigating team is still working on it. We have to wait for our Forensics Unit to conduct an analysis."If we find something, we will liaise with the chemistry department for confirmation," added Samah, according to The Star. It was also mentioned that the Malaysian Chemistry Department will be releasing a report to identify the type of chemicals found and determine if other chemicals were used in the killing of Jong-nam. The authorities are also looking into whether the chemicals were sourced locally overseas. "We are looking into this. We haven’t come up with anything. We have never said that this poison, or chemical, was brought in from elsewhere."What has been clearly identified these few days is the type of poison or chemical used. But we did not say where it came from," added Samah.

Meanwhile, Jong-nam's autopsy report revealed that he died a "very painful death" within 15-20 minutes after being sprayed with the VX nerve agent

Health Minister Dr S Subramaniam
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Health Minister Dr S Subramaniam also said that the preliminary results of the autopsy confirmed that Jong-nam was indeed killed by the VX nerve agent that has been classified as a weapon of mass destruction by the United Nations. "The autopsy report will be handed to the police latest by next week, along with new information we obtained," explained Dr Subramanian as reported by FMT, adding that Jong-nam was sprayed with more than 10mg of the chemical substance. The nerve agent apparently prevents the deactivation of a neurochemical transmitter, which leads to muscle contraction and relaxation. "And the doses were so high. It only takes 10mg to be absorbed, for it to be lethal. It finally caused his heart and other vital organs to stop functioning," said Dr Subramaniam.

24 FEBRUARY: Banned chemical 'VX nerve agent' was used to kill Jong-nam, says police

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The authorities have finally managed to identify the substance used in the alleged assassination of Kim Jong-nam. It is known as 'VX nerve agent', a highly toxic liquid used only in chemical warfare.VX nerve agent is a substance listed as a chemical weapon under the Chemical Weapons Conventions (CWC) of 1997 and 2005. It is also classified by the United Nations (UN) as a weapon of mass destruction. The substance is tasteless and odourless but could be fatal in low dosages. The poison was identified in the preliminary analysis of the samples taken from the skin and eye of Jong-nam, who is the half-brother of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said that the police are investigating how the toxic substance was brought into the country

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"We don't know yet (how it was brought into the country). We are trying to find out.""But if it is a very small amount, it would have been very hard to detect," he was quoted as saying by The Star.

21 FEBRUARY: North Korea accuses Malaysia of threatening and beating up a suspect and his son

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On Friday, 17 February, the Malaysian authorities arrested a North Korean national, Ri Jong-chol, in relation to the mysterious murder of Kim Jong-nam. Following the arrest last week, North Korean ambassador Kang Chol has accused the Malaysian police of threatening Jong-chol and beating up his son when they raided his condominium to make the arrest. "Last Friday night, Malaysian plainclothes police raided the condominium of our citizen here in Kuala Lumpur and forcibly arrested him without any warrant or evidence and made it public that they arrested the mastermind before any form of inquiry began."They also aired on TV the scene that (the) said person was arrested in fetters. This is a grave human rights abuse."They even pointed guns at his family members to threaten their lives and beat his teenage son in the face. This is the human rights abuse that can be seen only in US gang films," said Kang Chol, as reported by Malaysiakini, during the 15-minute press conference at the embassy.

Kang Chol also took the opportunity to slam Malaysia's request for a DNA sample to release Kim Jong-nam's body

North Korean ambassador Kang Chol
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"Where can we find out the precedent that the body of the deceased with clear citizenship is released after the DNA sample is provided?"As long as the citizenship is clear, his identification is confirmed by the embassy which is in charge of his consular rights and moreover he is a diplomatic passport holder, such request could be regarded as political plot behind the incident," he said. It was reported that Kang Chol had refused to take any questions from English-speaking reporters and only spoke to a few reporters who spoke Korean.

Ri Jong-chol, from Pyongyang, is the fourth suspect and first North Korean national to be arrested over the assassination of Kim Jong-nam

First North Korean suspect to be arrested, Ri Jong-chol.
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Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar confirmed that the 47-year-old suspect was arrested at around 9.50pm on Friday at his condominium in Jalan Kuchai Lama. "Based on an i-KAD that he has in his possession, the suspect is identified as with date of birth on May 6, 1970, and a citizen of the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea (DPRK)," said IGP Khalid. According to a report by The Star on Sunday, 19 February, Jong-chol is a graduate under the field of science and medicine from a North Korean university. He used to work at a research centre in Kolkata, India until 2011 and moved to Malaysia about a year ago when he got an offer to work at an IT company based here.  The authorities believe that Jong-chol has expertise in chemistry. However, a source said that is is still "too early to conclude that he (Jong-chol) is behind the liquid poison" used to kill Jong-nam."He is also being quizzed on the whereabouts of three other accomplices, who are still at large," added the source. Jong-chol is currently under remand for seven days until Friday, 24 February.

Ri Jong-chol was arrested by Malaysian authorities on Friday, 17 February.
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The Malaysian authorities are currently on the lookout for four North Korean nationals that are believed to be the masterminds behind Kim Jong-nam's assassination

After viewing all the relevant CCTV footage, the Malaysian police have identified four North Korean individuals that were seated at a nearby restaurant in KLIA2 and appeared to be watching the whole incident. An airline source apparently told Bernama said that the four men left Kuala Lumpur for Jakarta at around 9.50am, about an hour after the assassination happened. Meanwhile, a waitress at the restaurant the North Korean men were at, said that she didn't realise that anything was wrong as it was during peak hours at the eatery. "It was our peak period. I don’t think any of us paid any special attention to anyone. We only realised the four were at our restaurant after watching the CCTV footage," she said, as reported by Bernama. The four men were sitting only about 50 metres from where Kim Jong-nam was attacked. The Indonesian immigration department has confirmed that the four men left Jakarta for Dubai on Monday, 13 February. The authorities suspect that they have fled to North Korea.

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Meanwhile, the situation at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) is tense, with the authorities tightening the security as they await Kim Jong-nam's son, Kim Han-sol's arrival to identify the body

Kim Jong-nam's son, Kim Han-sol.
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NST reported on 21 February that the authorities have tightened the security at HKL by deploying four our-wheel-drive vehicles carrying more than 10 Special Task Force on Organised Crime (STAFOC) personnel. Han-sol was expected to arrive at KLIA2 at 7.50pm yesterday, 20 February, via AirAsia flight AK8321 from Macau to undergo DNA tests and identify the body of the man believed to be of his father. It was reported that about 100 members of both local and foreign press gathered outside the hospital hoping to see Han-sol early morning today, but they've yet to catch a glimpse of the 21-year-old man.

17 FEBRUARY: Malaysia will not release Kim Jong-nam's body until his family provides a DNA sample

Kim Jong-nam
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The Selangor state police chief Abdul Samah Mat has informed that Malaysia will not release the body of North Korean leader's half brother, slain Kim Jong-nam, as they are still waiting for his next of kin to provide a DNA sample. "So far no family member or next of kin has come to identify or claim the body. We need a DNA sample of a family member to match the profile of the dead person. "North Korea has submitted a request to claim the body, but before we release the body we have to identify who the body belongs to," he explained to AFP.

After the arrest of two female suspects over the week, the local authorities picked up another person - a 26-year-old Malaysian man, named Muhammad Farid Jalaluddin

The third suspect in relation to the murder of Kim Jong-nam was arrested yesterday evening and is believed to be the boyfriend of the Indonesian suspect. "The suspect is currently remanded in custody to assist investigations," confirmed Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.

In the midst of this, The Guardian reported today, 17 February, that the Indonesian female suspect who is currently under remand, came to Malaysia looking for employment

The 25-year-old was caught with an Indonesian passport under the name Siti Aisyah and the Indonesian foreign ministry has confirmed that Aisyah is indeed an Indonesian national. It was reported that the struggling mother was previously working at a garment store that was owned by her then future father-in-law, Lian Koing, in West Jakarta. Indonesian news portal, detik.com, reported Kiong saying that Aisyah was married to his son, Gunawan Hasyim and the couple had a son, Rio, in 2009. The couple then moved to Malaysia to seek greener pastures. Aisyah found a job as a shopkeeper while Gunawan worked in a restaurant. The couple got a divorce sometime later and Gunawan apparently returned to Jakarta. It was also mentioned that Aisyah only sees her 7-year-old son who lives in Jakarta once a year and the last time she visited her family was during the Chinese New Year celebrations in late January. According to the Indonesian immigration department, Aisyah left Indonesia for Malaysia on 2 February 2017 via a ferry from Batam to Johor.  Another unverified report claims that Aisyah was approached by unknown individuals in a nightclub and offered USD100 (RM446) to be a part of a "reality TV prank".

16 FEBRUARY: Police nab another female suspected to have killed Kim Jong-nam

A CCTC footage in KLIA2 that shows the female suspect linked to the murder of Kim Jong-nam.
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The Star reported today that another female suspect in relation to Kim Jong-nam's murder has been arrested by the police. No details have been provided on the arrest so far. Yesterday morning, 15 February, the police made the first arrest in relation to the case by catching one of the two women who poisoned Jong-nam to death. She was identified as a 29-year-old named Doan Thi Huong from Nam Dinh, Vietnam.Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar confirmed that Doan was the one captured on the surveillance cameras at KLIA2. The suspect was holding a Vietnamese passport under the name Doan Thi Huong. "She was in possession of a Socialist Republic of Vietnam travel document. Suspect was positively identified from the CCTV footage at the airport and was alone at the time of the arrest," said Khalid in a statement, as reported by the Malay Mail Online (MMO). It was also reported that she was alone at the time of arrest and had apparently returned to the airport to catch a flight back to Vietnam.

Assassination or prank?

According to a report by Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the suspect arrested yesterday revealed that she thought the whole incident was a prank. Oriental Daily said that the woman claimed that her travelling partners had asked her to spray the victim as a prank. "They told me it was a prank. I did not know it was meant to kill him," said the suspect, as reported by the Chinese daily. The suspect said that the four men she was travelling with had asked her to play a prank by spraying the victim, Jong-nam, with a type of liquid while her female companion covered the victim's face with a handkerchief.She was said to have been travelling with a female companion and four other men who came to Malaysia as tourists.It was also reported that a police source claimed that the women left in a taxi while the four men with them had apparently gone to a hotel in Salak Tinggi.

Meanwhile, reports have surfaced on how North Korean officials tried to stop Malaysian authorities from conducting autopsy on Kim Jong-nam's body

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Noor Rashid Ibrahim
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In a report by MMO last night, it was highlighted that North Korean officials had attempted to talk Malaysian police into releasing the body of Kim Jong-nam without a post-mortem. It was said that journalists at the hospital confirmed that North Korea's ambassador to Malaysia, Kang Chol and other officials from the embassy arrived at the hospital in the afternoon and stayed there till evening, yesterday. Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Noor Rashid Ibrahim told FMT that the Malaysian police will not be giving in to the request of the North Korean officials and it is their job to conduct proper investigations that include an autopsy on the body before they release it. "The incident happened here and we have to conduct a thorough investigation and the post-mortem is part of the procedure."Who to claim? We will get right to it after all the procedures are completed. Right now, let us do our job," added Rashid.

15 FEBRUARY, 4PM: Two North Korean women who allegedly assassinated Kim Jong-nam may be dead

Screenshots from the CCTV recordings at the KLIA2 airport showing one of the two women that allegedly killed Kim Jong-nam.
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Channel NewsAsia reported today, 15 February, that the two women suspected of assassinating North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam at KLIA2 on Monday may be dead. "There have been reports that (the two suspects) may already be dead," reported Channel NewsAsia according to Japan's Kyodo news channel. The Japanese news channel was citing a Japanese government official, who did not provide any other specifications or details on the matter. This comes after a South Korean cable television network, TV Chosun reported that Jong-nam was murdered by two North Korean spies who later fled the scene in a taxi.

Japanese media say 2 North Korean agents believed to have assassinated Kim Jong-Nam are dead— michiyo ishida (@MichiyoCNA) February 15, 2017

15 FEBRUARY, 1PM: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam has been killed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2). The Malaysian authorities have confirmed the incident that happened on Monday, 13 February.

Kim Jong-nam
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The Star reported Selangor CID chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Fadzil Ahmat, saying that the incident happened around 9am on 13 February. Kim Jong-nam was at the airport, waiting for his 10am flight to Macau when he was killed.

How did the attack happen?

Fadzil told Reuters that Kim Jong-nam had first alerted a receptionist at KLIA2, saying that he had been "grabbed from the behind and had liquid splashed on his face". "The deceased ... felt like someone grabbed or held his face from behind. He felt dizzy, so he asked for help at the ... counter of KLIA," explained Fadzil, as reported by CNN. However, Bernama reported Fadzil saying that a woman had apparently "covered Kim Jong-nam's face from behind with a cloth laced with liquid". With no clear explanation on how the attack actually unfolded, reports surfaced later suggesting that the attack may have been carried out by two women who splashed toxic liquid on his face or may have used poisoned-needle punctures. Fadzil said that the victim's eyes "suffered burns as a result of the liquid" and died on the way to a hospital in Putrajaya.In the midst of that, South Korean news channel TV Chosun reported that two women had stabbed Kim Jong-nam with poisoned needles and fled in taxi that the local authorities are currently on the lookout for.

"So far there are no suspects, but we have started investigations and are looking at a few possibilities to get leads," Fadzil told Reuters news agency.

Kim Jong-nam was travelling using a passport with a different name, Kim Chol, born on 10 June 1971, when the incident happened. While the incident happened on Monday, the Malaysian authorities only confirmed the identity of the victim on Tuesday, 14 February due to the fact that Kim Jong-nam was travelling with an assumed identity. The Malaysian police only confirmed on Tuesday that the victim is indeed Kim Jong-nam, who was born on 10 May 1971. BBC said that this is not the first time the half-brother of the North Korean leader was travelling under a different identity, citing reports of him caught trying to enter Japan with a fake passport in 2001. Kim Jong-nam had allegedly told the officials that he had wanted to visit the Tokyo Disneyland.

Just hours after Kim Jong-nam's death was confirmed by local officials, political analysts started speculating on the possible reasons for his alleged assassination

The line of succession of the family that has been the leaders of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for decades now.
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An article by the New York Times (NYT) yesterday, 14 February spoke in length of how Kim Jong-un may have ordered the assassination of his estranged-half brother. Kim Jong-nam was bypassed for succession in favour of his youngest half-brother, current North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, when their father, Kim Jong-il, died in 2011."Maybe Kim Jong-nam was about to do something drastic that would either compromise the regime or the family. By the nature of things in North Korea, the fact that he is in the bloodline represented a threat," opined Jae H. Ku, director of the U.S.-Korea Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.Meanwhile, Lee Sung-yoon, a North Korea expert at Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, speculated that Kim Jong-un may have ordered for his half-brother to be killed because China may have been supporting the idea of him as a replacement for Kim Jong-un who has allegedly caused an international crisis with missile launching and threats of nuclear weapons tests.

"Kim Jong-nam reportedly has been Beijing’s favorite, which may mean one day the Chinese Communist Party may overthrow Kim Jong-un and install Kim Jong-nam," said Lee Sung-yoon

Kim Jong Nam in an undated photo in Macau.
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Reports suggested that Kim Jong-nam fell out of favour after the Tokyo Disneyland incident in 2001. However, some analysts in South Korea say that Kim Jong-nam was pushed aside from the succession race as his mother, Sung Hae-rim was rejected by his father and former North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il who apparently favoured Kim Jong-un's mother, Ko Young-hee.  Kim-Jong-nam was exiled by his father, while his brother was being groomed to be the next leader of North Korea. He lived in Macau till late 2011 and eventually went into hiding, with reports claiming that it was out of fear for his life and that his half-brother saw him as a threat to his regime.

While the authorities continue to investigate the mysterious situation surrounding Kim Jong-nam's death, multiple reports have surfaced on the extensive numbers of execution ordered by Kim Jong-un ever since he came to power in 2011

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
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South Korea's Institute for National Security published a report at the end of December 2016 alleging that Kim Jong-un had personally ordered the execution of 340 people since he came to power. The report explained that most of the public executions are carried out with a single bullet, while some have been known to be executed by anti-aircraft weapons, flame-throwers, and even a mortar round was used once.  "Kim Jong-un and his aides are murderous commanders, and many times the agents of the reconnaissance staff of Kim Jong-un have made attempts of poisoning Kim Jong-nam," said Jihyun Park, a North Korean defector based in Manchester, as reported by The Telegraph yesterday, 14 February. "The fate of Kim Jong-un, his aides, and those who obey North Korean dictators, will disappear on the day Pyongyang's regime collapses," added Ms Park, who's currently a human rights activist. The North Korean state-controlled media has made no comments on the incident so far.

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This is a developing story. Watch this space for updates.


#PRU15: BN Berjaya Rampas Kembali Kerusi Parlimen Kuala Pilah

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Calon Barisan Nasional (BN) Kuala Pilah, Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan menang di Parlimen Kuala Pilah menewaskan empat calon lain

Beliau yang juga Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Senaling berjaya rampas semula parlimen itu dengan majoriti 6,483 undi.Calon Perikatan Nasional (PN), Datuk Eddin Syazlee Shith, yang juga penyandang Parlimen itu mendapat 11,560 undi, calon Pakatan Harapan (PH) Nor Azman Mohamad (14,940), calon Parti Pejuang Tanahair (Pejuang), Kamarulzaman Kamdias (406) dan wakil Parti Warisan, Datuk Azman Idris (333).

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Lazada Will Soon Remove Cash On Delivery As A Payment Option For Buyers

E-commerce website Lazada is doing away with Cash On Delivery (COD) payment method

In an announcement made recently through email to sellers on its website, Lazada said that they would be removing the COD option in phases throughout a few months, SoyaCincau reported.It said that while COD is a great way to allow buyers without online banking or cards to shop on Lazada, the company has decided to gradually do away with the method to be in line with the country's aspiration towards a cashless society.

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Lazada said that the removal of COD will help to reduce the cancellation or failed orders

At the same time, the e-commerce company also hopes that online buyers will move towards using their Lazada Wallet option when making their payment. The company also explained that that they would like to progress further in technology and commerce to ensure a more convenient and secured shopping experience for both sellers and buyers.

Answer guidelines were also provided in the email for sellers to respond to buyers when asked about the removal of COD option

Sellers will be able to provide the reasonings behind the removal of the payment option while also encouraging buyers to use the Lazada Wallet payment option instead. The Lazada Wallet is a an online wallet that can be used exclusively on Lazada and can be topped up via 7-Eleven outlets or online banking.

Here's a copy of the email statement Lazada sent to its sellers:

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Minion Madness Continues: Snake Queues Outside McD's

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24 July: More craziness outside Malaysian McDonald's outlets

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24 July: Minion madness continues

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The snake-queue at McDonald's, Kulim Perak

"if u think kulim mcd will have less ppl queue up, u were so wrong… (>﹏<)" Photo from Saimatkong.
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The minion craze queue at McDonald's Melati Utama

Queue outside McDonald's for Despicable Me 2 minion at Melati Utama. Photo from Saimatkong.
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Here's the minion craze situation in Penang

Customers queuing up outside McDonald's in Penang.
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How long would you wait for a minion toy from McDonald's?

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Long queues at McDonald's outlet in Penang

"Wow Wow Wow! Long queue and crowded at all McDonalds outlet in Penang Island... All the best for the Minions Rush!
#minion #mcdonald" - Photo from La Kaffa Cafe, Facebook.
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Minion craze gets out of hand at Prangin Mall in Penang

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More crazy lines outside McDonald's for "Despicable Me 2" minions

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More craziness!

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Queue lines destroyed when excitement for minions become uncontrollable, at Centre Point, KK, Sabah

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Crazy queue outside McDonald's, Bandar Utama, at 12AM

"Look at the crazy queue ourside Mcds at this hour. 12am. #kisiaoliao #minioncraze" - Photo from Michelle Soh, Facebook.
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#OnlyInMalaysia GE13 vs. minion craze meme: Siapa menang?

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Want the toy but not the Happy Meal? Good samaritans have come up with a charity cause through minions

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At the McDonald's Autocity Penang, good samaritans pose with signs encouraging McDonald's customers to donate their Happy Meals if they only bought it for the minion toys.
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Coffee art in Johor Bahru features 3D minions

"#minion crazy~ Poppadom~!" - Photo from Coffee Valley, Facebook.
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"Another #minion craze #latteart by #coffeevalley #barista!" - Photo from Coffee Valley, Facebook.
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3D coffee art in Johor Bahru. Photo from Coffee Valley, Facebook.
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Malaysians upset at McDonald's management

Malaysians take to Facebook to send in their complains regarding the minion toys promotions at McDonald's Malaysia.
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Malaysians take to Facebook to send in their complains regarding the minion toys promotions at McDonald's Malaysia.
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Malaysians take to Facebook to send in their complains regarding the minion toys promotions at McDonald's Malaysia.
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Customers send their complaints to McDonald's Malaysia via Facebook.
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McDonald's continues to find itself in a pickle, after having been bombarded with angry Facebook comments by dissatisfied customers.

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18 Places To Get All Your Baking Goods In Klang Valley

Disclaimer: Take note that operating hours may differ during this time.

1. Cake Connection

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From baking ingredients to cake toppers and fondant, Cake Connection has them all. Bakers shared with SAYS that its owner Joanne and her employee Jennifer are extremely helpful and friendly too.Aside from the usual baking goods, the store offers ingredients for holiday baking and celebrations, including Christmas, Halloween, baby showers, and weddings.You can head to its physical shop or find its products on Shopee.Contact number:+6012-2809157Address:10, Mezzanine Floor, Jalan SS 2/61, Petaling Jaya, 46300 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOperating hours:10am - 6pm (Daily)Closed on Sundays.Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. Chang Thung

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Chang Thung is one of those baking stores that has been around for years, making it a regular spot for many. It was first opened by a couple in 1977 and has since been a family-run business for over 40 years. Contact number:+603-78046866Address:26, Jalan SS 24/13, Taman Megah, 47301 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOperating hours:8am - 6pm (Daily)Closed on Sundays.

3. Bake Well

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Image via Bake Well

Entering a baking store may feel overwhelming, especially for newbies. One local baker recommends looking out for Bake Well's employee, Azura, who she says is really helpful.There are two branches in KL and Selangor: Taman Sri Gombak and Taman Melawati, as well as several outlets in Johor. Contact number:+6016-3538998You can check out its website.

4. Bake With Yen

Large tub of Nutella? Yes please!
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Image via Bake With Yen (Facebook)

Bake With Yen is one of the more popular baking shops in Klang Valley and it's not hard to see why. It supplies everything from baking trays to cupcake decorations. And it also holds classes for anyone who's interested in baking!There are multiple outlets all over Klang Valley:- Chow Kit- Taman Lembah Maju - Taman Sri Rampai - Taman OUG - Taman Melawati- Cheras Traders Square- Taman Mulia- Taman Tun Dr Ismail- Taman Selayang Jaya - Kota Damansara- Bandar Puteri Puchong - Shah Alam- Bandar Kajang- Bandar Baru Bangi - Bandar Botanic Klang - Kajang- Taman Megah- Subang JayaYou can also shop for items online and have them delivered to you or self-pickup.Website | Facebook | Instagram

5. House of Ingredients

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Whether you're a professional baker or baking is just a hobby, House of Ingredients is your one-stop shop for all things baking-related. You'll find everything from baking utensils and ovens, to different packaging and ingredients.Contact number:+603-62742262Address:13A, Jalan Gangsa SD 5/3f, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, SelangorOperating hours:9am - 6pm (Mondays to Fridays)9am - 2pm (Saturdays)Closed on Sundays.Facebook | Instagram

6. Malaysia Bakery

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Image via Malaysia Bakery

Shop for baking goodies from the comfort of your home by scrolling through this local website. Malaysia Bakery categorises its baking items to make it easier: ingredients, decoration, baking tools, bakeware, appliances, and packaging. It does deliveries within two to three days.Website | Facebook

7. Wonderful Bakery Ingredients Shop

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Image via Wonderful Bakery Ingredients Shop (Facebook)

Located in Subang Jaya, you can either choose to shop at Wonderful Bakery's physical store, or arrange for self-pickup or delivery.Contact number:+6017-8933266Address:31 Jalan USJ 8/ 2b, 47610 Subang Jaya,47610 Subang Jaya, SelangorOperating hours:9.30am - 7pm (Daily)Closed on Sundays.Website | Facebook

8. Hot Oven Bakery Supplies

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If you're in the Seri Kembangan area, Hot Oven Bakery Supplies is a baking shop that is also currently doing deliveries. Just place your order through WhatsApp.Contact number:+6016-8997882Address:92, Jalan PUJ 3/8, Taman Puncak Jalil43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, MalaysiaOperating hours:9am - 6pm (Mondays to Fridays)9am - 4pm (Saturdays)Closed on Sundays.Website | Facebook

9. Pastry Pro

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Pastry Pro has branches in Puchong and Kepong. Having been around for years, it boasts of being one of the largest baking and confectionery suppliers in Malaysia.You can also get its products online, with same-day delivery for several locations in Klang Valley.Contact number:+603-62721155 (Kepong)+603-80809236 (Puchong)Operating hours:9am - 7pm (Mondays to Saturdays)9am - 2pm (Sundays)Website | Facebook | Instagram

10. City Bakers

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Whether you're baking bread, cakes, cookies, or pastries, you'll find what you need at City Bakers.It also conducts baking classes at its shop.Address:20-1, (Ground Floor), Jalan PJU 5/15, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, Petaling JayaSelangor, MalaysiaOperating hours:9.30am - 6pm (Mondays to Saturdays)10am - 2pm (Sundays)Website | Facebook

11. Bagus

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Image via Bagus

Founded in 2001, Bagus offers a wide variety of baking essentials, utensils, cake decorations, baking pans, and more.There are three outlets: - Shah Alam- Kota Damansara- AmpangOr you can buy its products online.Contact number:+603-55110688Operating hours:9am - 6pm (Daily)Website | Facebook | Instagram

12. Yummie Bakery

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A number of reviews say that Yummie Bakery offers plenty of bakery ingredients and tools at affordable prices – and some even that they're cheaper than other stores. Just take note that it can get quite crowded here and finding parking might not be easy.Contact number:+603-89258098Address:22, Jalan Medan Pb 2a, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, SelangorOperating hours:10am - 9pm (Daily)Closed on Sundays.You can check out their Facebook.

13. 2 Ply

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Image via 2Ply (Facebook)

2 Ply is a wholesaler that sells all kinds of baking ingredients and utensils. According to its website, they have 12 outlets in Malaysia.These are some of its store locations: - Kuala Selangor- Banting - Rawang- Selayang- Sungai Besar- Sungai BulohIt also offers delivery services when you shop online. Contact number:+603-33444222Website | Facebook

14. Bake @ Polymart

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Surprise your special someone by baking something with love! You'll find all kinds of baking ingredients and appliances at Bake @ Polymart.It currently operates seven outlets: - PJ- Puchong- Kajang- Dengkil- Cheras- Shah Alam- BalakongContact number:+6018-2623313Website | Facebook | Instagram

15. Best Baking Solutions

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This little baking store in Subang Jaya has an array of baking equipment, as well as ingredients like Callebaut chocolate and Lescure butter. One reviewer says, "If you're into baking, this is the place."Contact number:+603-56376637Address:57, Jalan USJ 8/2b, USJ 8, 47610 Subang Jaya, SelangorOperating hours:10am - 7pm (Daily)Closed on Sundays.

16. Shikazo Baking Supplies

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Formerly known as Bake Perfect, Shikazo Baking Supplies may not be the biggest store but it has a good selection of baking goods. One reviewer says that you can find a few niche items here that hypermarkets wouldn't usually sell. If you need more information, you can call or drop them a WhatsApp anytime before 6.30pm.Contact number:+6012-5426646Address:94, Jalan SS14/1, SS 14, 47500 Subang Jaya, SelangorOperating hours:10am - 6.30pm (Daily)Closed on Sundays.You can check out their Instagram.

17. Chocoluvtree

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One baker recommends checking out Chocoluvtree, especially if you're looking for cake toppers and edible image printing services.Contact number:+6016-2072508You can check out their Instagram.

18. Sugarbites Cake

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If you live in the USJ area, check out Sugarbites Cake for baking supplies and ingredients. According to its Facebook, there are baking workshops conducted at its store.Contact number: +6012-9452299Address:3, Jalan USJ 16/2g, USJ 16, 47630 Subang Jaya, SelangorOperating hours:9am - 7pm (Mondays to Fridays)9am - 5pm (Saturdays)9am - 2pm (Sundays)Facebook | Instagram

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Got Charged Extra For Paying With Your Card? Here's How To Lodge A Complaint With This App

Last week, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) emphasised in a statement that retailers are not allowed to impose a surcharge for card payments

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The financial authority said retailers commonly set extra charges for card payments to recover from the cost - also known as the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) - incurred by them when accepting card payments.

What can you do if you come across a retailer that continues to charge you extra for card payments? Apart from calling up BNM, you can now lodge official complaints through an app.

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The BNM MyLink app was launched in 2015 to provide Malaysians with information pertaining to financial matters in the country. It offers a directory of conventional and Islamic banking, insurance, and takaful companies as well as small medium enterprises (SMEs) and allows users to get in touch with the companies.

Here's how to lodge a complaint using the app:

1. Open up the app and tap on Directory

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2. Then find the name of the acquiring bank (the bank that provided the payment terminal) and tap on Send Email

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The name of the acquiring bank is often located on the payment terminal. Alternatively, you can refer to the receipt where the name of the bank and its address are printed on the top.

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Image via Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)

3. You're also required to attach a receipt indicating you were charged extra, like the one below

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In your email, don't forget to provide them with your full name, NRIC number, mobile number as well as details of your transaction including the merchant's name and address.

BNM added that an official complaint will help banks to take necessary actions on these merchants. However, it does not guarantee that you will receive a refund for the additional charges.

If you don't wish to pay the surcharge, BNM recommends you shopping from another retailer.

You can download the app on the App Store or Google Playstore

This feature comes after BNM clarified last week that retailers are not permitted to impose extra charges for card payments.

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"Comelnya" - Aksi Seorang Lelaki Berborak Dengan Baby Di Mall Ini Jadi Perhatian Ramai

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Mempunyai pasangan yang suka mengambil masa terlalu lama ketika membeli-belah merupakan satu cabaran

Iyalah, banyak kita lihat para suami dan anak-anak berehat di mall sambil menunggu si isteri membeli-belah.Sama seperti video ini berkenaan gelagat comel seorang lelaki sedang berborak dengan bayinya di sebuah mall telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @yatyusof_ Kalau laki aku tak buat mcm ni, aku masuk balik anak aku dlm perut #fyp #father #nakkawin #cute #fyp  original sound  - Waffi

Borak dengan anak sebab nak hilangkan rasa bosan

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @yatyusof_ di TikTok, dilihat gelagat comel seorang lelaki sedang berborak dengan bayinya disaat menunggu si isteri di sebuah pusat beli-belah.Apa yang lebih mencuit hati adalah lelaki itu dilihat seronok dan enjoy ketika berborak dengan bayinya itu.Malah, aksi lelaki itu menunggu diluar kedai juga turut meraih reaksi daripada netizen diluar sana kerana boleh relate.

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Image via @yatyusof_ (TikTok)

"Bila tengok husband jaga anak dengan baik, auto fall in love again & again" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 165.9K tontonan, 24K tanda suka dan 281 perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memuji kecomelan lelaki dan bayinya itu.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @yatyusof_ (TikTok)

Hm, min yang tengok ni pula rasa macam nak kahwin :P

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[VIDEO] Murung Masuk Kelas Sebab Puasa, Cikgu Ajak Buat TikTok Terus Anak Murid Auto Segar

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Menjadi seorang guru bukan saja mengajar anak murid semata-mata, tetapi perlu juga mengambil hati mereka

Tambahan pula jika mengajar budak sekolah rendah, mereka perlukan hiburan supaya pembelajaran dapat berjalan dengan seronok.Seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini memaparkan seorang cikgu lelaki mengajak anak muridnya membuat TikTok telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @_adanial Masuk kelas terus tengok murung sebab puasa. Kita on kasi semangat sikit untuk anak2 semua  Pante Ting Ting - ZERZ'SOFTBOY

Kesian tengok murid penat puasa, cikgu ajak buat TikTok bagi naik semangat

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @_adanial, kelihatan cikgu itu sedang berada di dalam kelas bersama anak-anak muridnya.Jika dilihat, mereka mungkin berada di tahun satu atau dua kerana masih kecil. Namun, apa yang mencuri perhatian adalah apabila cikgu tersebut mengajak mereka menari TikTok bersama-sama."Masuk kelas terus tengok murung sebab puasa. Kita on kasi semangat sikit untuk anak-anak semua," katanya.

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"Cikgu nak anak-anak happy untuk nak mulakan pelajaran. Tak macam aku dulu, tengok cikgu pun rasa nak lari kelas" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraiih 2.2M views, 204.8K likes dan 6.5K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat cikgu dan anak-anak muridnya.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @_adanial (TikTok)

Image via @_adanial (TikTok)

Image via @_adanial (TikTok)

Image via @_adanial (TikTok)

Image via @_adanial (TikTok)

Image via @_adanial (TikTok)

Image via @_adanial (TikTok)

Image via @_adanial (TikTok)

Image via @_adanial (TikTok)

Bukan main seronok lagi budak-budak tu dapat cikgu sporting ya, tak apa yang penting semangat nak belajar :D

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Govt Wants To Launch Compatibility Test For Couples. Here's How Malaysians Feel About It

Earlier today, 9 July, Segambut Member of Parliament Hannah Yeoh said that the government is considering an online compatibility test for singles and dating couples

The Women, Family, and Community Development Deputy Minister said, "most couples rush into marriage without first knowing themselves or their partners well enough", as reported by The Star.This voluntary quiz will help couples test if they are a good match before getting married.

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"Misunderstanding is the main cause of marriage breakdown among young couples," Yeoh citing a study

She continued, "For women, one third of them cited misunderstanding as reason for divorce followed by unfaithful and irresponsible husbands"."For men, almost half of them cited misunderstanding as reason for divorce, followed by interference by in-laws and infidelity," The Star reported.

Following the announcement, here is how Malaysians have responded to the quiz:

Several Malaysians think that the compatibility test might help reduce the number of divorces

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However, some think that the test is a waste of time and even compared it to a BuzzFeed quiz

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Image via Facebook (Edited by SAYS)

Image via Facebook (Edited by SAYS)

Meanwhile, others think that marriage is a matter of privacy, and is not up to the government

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Image via Facebook (Edited by SAYS)

Yeoh has since responded on Twitter that the test is about self-discovery, and not an exam to pass in order to get married

This is NOT an exam for you to pass to get married. We're talking about personality quiz & discovery about self & partner in pre-marital stage bcoz more than 30% divorces within first 5 years of marriage. A tool to help. Not compulsory. Not to regulate your decision to marry. https://t.co/Ur8WpfRPXd— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) July 9, 2019

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Only Kids Can See The Message In This Advertisement

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The poster as seen by an adult (left) and as an under-10 would see it (right)

The poster as seen by an adult!
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This poster as seen as an under-10 would see it, showing a helpline number and the message 'if somebody hurts you, phone us and we will help you.'
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This ad has a secret anti-abuse message that only kids can see

A Spanish charity has revealed a unique poster that only reveals an anti-abuse helpline to kids. The ANAR foundation poster can only be fully seen when looked at from a child's POV.

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The campaign hopes to empower abused children by secretly giving them a number to call for help without alerting their abuser even if their abuser happens to be standing next to them.

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The poster is set to be installed across Spain - but when viewed from a child's perspective reveal a helpline number
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To do this, design firm Grey Group used a technique called lenticular lensing.

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It uses a layer of thin, angled lenses to refract a specially-printed image into a number of separate images, each of which is only visible from a certain angle or set of angles.

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When an child sees it, they see the message 'If somebody hurts you, phone us and we'll help you,' while an adult simply sees an image of a frightened child.

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The foundation said it helped children gain confidence to call the number. The campaign was designed get the information about where to find help to children who may be accompanied by their abuser.

        bbc.co.uk

How the campaign was designed

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How do you send a secret message that adults, and anyone taller than 4 feet 5 inches, won’t see? Use lenticular printing.

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An adult only sees the image and text at the top of the poster
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It's a technology in which lenticular lenses are used to produce printed images with an illusion of depth, or the ability to change or move as the image is viewed from different angles

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When a child (or anyone under 1.35m tall) views the poster, they see the full message and helpline number
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Lenticular printing is a concept which has existed for several decades and has been used for various purposes, perhaps most memorably as "animated" stickers.

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The company first figured out which area of an outdoor poster will be visible only to someone that’s 1.35 meters tall or under (that’s about four feet five inches).

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Then they assembled two images — one aimed at adults and one aimed at children — and the lenticular technology lets you see one image from one angle and another image from a different angle.

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Pertama Kali Hantar Anak Ke Sekolah, Si Ayah Tak Tahan Sebak Sampai Meleleh Air Mata

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Lumrah sebagai ibu bapa, melihat anak membesar depan mata adalah momen paling terindah

Tambahan lagi jika melalui fasa pertama kali menghantar anak ke sekolah, sudah pasti ia merupakan detik yang menyentuh emosi.Sama seperti sebuah video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang lelaki terlalu sebak pertama kali menghantar anaknya ke sekolah telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @tasharossee Dun sad daddy. InshaAllah lepasni kite akan jaga betul2 family kite okie  #fyp#firstdayofschool#berandatiktok#daddysboy#fyp#viralvideo  Ajarkan Aku.. Arvian Dwi - RVIAN

Anak teruja hari pertama masuk sekolah, si ayah pula yang sedih

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @tasharossee, kelihatan pasangan suami isteri itu menghantar anak lelaki mereka masuk ke prasekolah.Apa yang membuatkan ramai tersentuh adalah apabila si ayah telah menitiskan air matanya berulang kali kerana sebak pertama kali menghantar anaknya ke sekolah.Pada akhir video, kelihatan dia memimpin tangan anaknya semasa pulang dari sesi persekolahan dan isterinya mengucapkan terima kasih kerana tidak berputus asa untuk rumah tangga mereka yang pernah bergolak sebelum ini.

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Image via @tasharossee (TikTok)

Image via @tasharossee (TikTok)

"Dia nangis sebab tak sangka anak dia dah besar, dah pergi sekolah. Padahal dia rasa baru je lahir" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah mendapat 906.9K views, 92.4K likes dan 1.3K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut merasa sebak melihat reaksi lelaki itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @tasharossee (TikTok)

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Image via @tasharossee (TikTok)

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Image via @tasharossee (TikTok)

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Dengan kita sekali rasa nak nangis tengok ayah dia ni, apa-apa pun semoga keluarga kecil ini sentiasa bahagia :)

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Ibu Kejam Di Jepun Ini Tinggalkan Dua Orang Anak Kecil Di Rumah Hingga Mati Reput Berbogel

Seorang wanita yang berasal dari Jepun iaitu Sanae Shimomura, 23 tahun dikatakan telah 'membunuh' dua orang anaknya iaitu Sakurao Hagi, 3 tahun dan seorang lagi anak lelakinya, Kaede Hagi, 1 tahun

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Perkara ini berlaku setelah dia dan bekas suaminya berpisah pada bulan Mei 2009 dan Sanae terpaksa membesarkan anak-anaknya seorang diri tanpa bantuan sesiapa. Hal itu membuatkan dia berasa kurang senang.Dia juga langsung tidak cenderung dalam melakukan kerja-kerja pembersihan rumahnya sendiri sehingga menyebabkan longgokan sampah bertimbun di kawasan apartment yang didudukinya.

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Sanae mula bekerja sebagai pelayan seks di sebuah rumah pelacuran pada Januari 2010. Pekerjaan itu juga telah mengubah hidupnya menjadi seorang ibu yang tidak bertanggungjawab kepada anak-anaknya.

Sanae juga dikatakan berpenampilan menarik dan disukai ramai di tempat kerjanya. Malah, majikannya juga turut menyediakan apartment untuk didiami oleh Sanae serta kedua-dua anaknya.

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Namun, pada Mac 2010, dia mulai mendapat teman lelaki dan dikatakan sering menghabiskan waktu bersama lelaki tersebut dan sengaja meninggalkan anak-anaknya di rumah bersendirian tanpa makanan.Situasi ini juga makin kerap berlaku. Malah, tiada siapa tahu jika teman lelaki Sanae sedar atau tidak bahawa Sanae sudah mempunyai dua orang anak. Paling teruk, Sanae hanya akan pulang ke rumah beberapa hari sekali dengan membawa makanan untuk anak-anaknya.

Suatu hari, jiran Sanae terdengar tangisan kanak-kanak dari rumahnya lalu menghubungi pusat kebajikan kanak-kanak Osaka dengan segera

Panggilan telefon yang pertama dibuat oleh jiran tersebut pada 30 Mac 2010. Lalu pada 31 Mac, 1 dan 2 April, dua pegawai kebajikan telah mengunjungi rumah Sanae untuk menyiasat perkara ini dengan lebih lanjut.Malangnya, tiada siapa yang menyahut panggilan mereka, lalu dua pegawai tersebut terus pulang.

Kedua-dua anak Sanae.
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Masih belum berputus asa, jiran Sanae sekali lagi cuba untuk menghubungi badan kebajikan tersebut seminggu kemudian pada 8 April 2010 kerana masih kedengaran dua kanak-kanak tersebut yang kerap menangis sehingga lewat malam.Pegawai tersebut datang sekali lagi ke rumah Sanae, namun masih tiada yang menjawab panggilan mereka.Hal ini telah dikatakan sebagai kecuaian pegawai berkenaan dalam menjalankan tugas kerana mereka langsung tidak menemubual jiran tersebut, malah terus pulang tanpa apa-apa siasatan dilakukan.Sehinggalah panggil ketiga dibuat dan tiada tindakan dilakukan kerana tiada yang menyahut panggilan mereka.

Suatu hari, Sanae pulang ke rumah buat kali terakhir pada awal Jun 2010 dan telah mengunci pintu apartment dan pergi meninggalkan kedua-dua anaknya itu

Perkara itu menyebabkan mereka terperangkap lalu meninggal dunia. Selepas lebih 6 minggu, Sanae kembali pulang ke rumahnya dan mendapati bahawa kedua-dua anaknya sudah meninggal dunia dalam keadaan reput.Bukan itu sahaja, Sanae lalu terus pergi meninggalkan mereka seolah-olah tiada apa yang berlaku.

			“Saya ingat selepas seminggu kemudian, mereka mungkin sudah mati. Jadi saya tak rasa saya perlu pulang untuk selamatkan mereka,”
        Sanae

Menurut laporan Japan Times, pihak polis datang ke apartment Sanae kerana mendapat laporan bahawa terdapat bau pelik yang datang daripada rumahnya itu

Pihak polis juga telah memecah masuk rumah Sanae melalui balkoni kerana pintu utamanya telah dikunci.Pihak polis mendapati kedua-dua mayat tersebut berada dalam keadaan yang amat menyedihkan iaitu terbaring di ruang tamu, berbogel dan dikelilingi oleh timbunan sampah.

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Sanae kemudiannya ditahan pada 30 Julai 2010.

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			“Sejak bercerai pada Mei 2009, saya menjadi penat untuk menjaga anak-anak saya. Saya mahukan masa lapang. Saya harap saya tidak mempunyai anak. Saya tahu mereka tak akan dapat teruskan hidup (mati) jika saya meninggalkan mereka tanpa memberikan makanan atau air,”
        Sanae

Sanae dibicarakan di Mahkamah Daerah Osaka atas dakwaan membunuh kedua-dua anaknya itu dan dikenakan hukuman penjara 30 tahun!

Dia juga telah membela diri dengan mengatakan tidak bermaksud untuk membunuh anak-anaknya apabila membiarkan mereka terkunci dalam apartment tanpa makanan serta air selama berminggu-minggu.Dia kemudiannya dijatuhkan hukuman penjara selama 30 tahun.

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Walaupun setelah peguam Sanae membuat rayuan, pihak mahkamah masih mengekalkan hukuman 30 tahun tersebut ke atasnya.Menurut laporan, Hakim Yusahiro Morioka menjelaskan bahawa tindakan Sanae telah menyebabkan anak-anaknya itu meninggal dunia dan hukuman yang setimpal patut dikenakan terhadapnya.Kematian kanak-kanak tersebut juga telah diklasifikasikan sebagai kematian yang sangat kejam.

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[VIDEO] A Crow Named '007' Solves The Most Difficult Mind Puzzle Ever Constructed

Crows are amazingly smart, smarter than all other birds and even most other animals, and a BBC Two program about animal intelligence has once again demonstrated the incredible powers of the corvid mind

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If you think that's an exaggeration, it's not. Crows use tools, and even save good ones for future use; know how to use their environments, such as human car traffic, to help get food; recognise human faces across generations, remembering humans who have done them either harm or good and reacting accordingly; and are the only bird to have passed the mirror recognition test.

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Recently, British researcher Dr. Alex Taylor set up a rather complex set of problems for a crow to solve

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It consists of eight distinct steps that the bird, nicknamed 007, has to complete in a specific order to get to the food, collecting tools from difficult-to-reach locations, and using them in a variety of ways to finally get to the piece of meat. 007 is familiar with each of the items, but has never before had to put them together and use them in this way.

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The test is the most difficult crow test devised to date

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Dr. Alex Taylor describe the puzzle as "one of the most complex tests of the animal mind ever." The experiment features in BBC Two programme ‘Inside the Animal Mind – The Problem Solvers’. It shows 007 completing the eight stage puzzle in approximately two-and-a-half minutes.

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This isn't the first time crows' intelligence has been tested, either. Along with being problem solvers, these animals have an eerie tendency towards complex human-like memory skills. Through several different studies, we've learned that crows can recognize faces, communicate details of an event to each other and even avoid places they recognize as dangerous.

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WATCH: The video where 007 flies into the caged puzzle and spends only seconds analyzing the puzzle before getting down to business:

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