8 Malaysian Homeowners Share Their Insider Tips About Buying Property

1. "Don't rely on social media or online info. Visit the place for yourself and get a feel for the surroundings and pay particular attention to the community."

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"I almost made the mistake of buying a property just because I liked the home itself, I even put down the booking fee and everything without even bothering to look at the community. But good thing I went for a drive with my friend around the area, and we discovered that getting around to the nearest grocery store and amenities were really inconvenient.So I ended up not buying that particular property. A couple years later, after a lot of research, I finally found a home that I love because of its design and ALSO because it's in a great neighbourhood, with a wonderful community and surrounding environment."Lee, 30.

2. "If you are planning to eventually settle down and start a family there, look at the nearby schools!"

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"When I bought my condo, my son was just a baby and school seemed like such a faraway event. But 7 years go by really fast and we discovered that the nearest school wasn't as good as we had hoped. So we actually ended up moving to a better school district for my kiddo. Even if you aren't married or aren't planning to have kids, it's a good idea to look at good school districts, especially if you're interested in international schools. It makes renting out and selling your property much easier later."- Aisha, 33.

3. "Be aware of other expenses such as lawyer fees, property taxes, utilities, and maintenance"

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"If you've been renting for a long time, you may not realise all the 'sleeper costs' that come with actually owning a property. On top of your mortgage payment, you need to be aware of other expenses such as property taxes, utilities, repairs, and maintenance. Calculate your budget including these costs before looking at potential properties! This way, you'll be able to afford everything and live comfortably. Plus, you can also do some research on the MOT waiver that was announced recently, that can help you save on some costs too."- TJ, 29.

4. "Never buy a property based on emotion"

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"My best advice is to know the difference between your emotions and instincts. My wife has a tendency to obsess with paint colours and layouts and pretty brick walls. I mean, they look nice but you have to look at the overall value. If you buy based on emotions, you'll end up getting your heart broken. So stay calm, make calculated decisions, and understand that this is an investment. There are PLENTY of properties out there to explore. There's no rush to buy the first pretty thing you see."- James, 34.

5. "Don't underestimate the importance of location"

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"Sure the commute to and back from your office is an important factor, but more important than that is your family. Your workplace could be temporary, but a home is somewhere your family will settle down in for a long period. You definitely want it to be in a comfortable area that's not only convenient but also has lots of nearby amenities that will make it the ideal place to stay."- Mike, 27.

6. "Don't be discouraged by the down payment, there may be grants and special loans available to help you"

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"That initial 10% down payment put me off even looking at property for years because I just couldn't imagine ever saving up enough to afford a home. But after speaking to friends I learned that there are special loans, grants, and programmes available, depending on your situation. It was by this method that I was able to afford my first property!Don't forget that the 10% down payment can be redrawn from your EPF second account. And keep an eye out for attractive rebates from developers that will help you pay the 10% differential amount too."- Colleen, 30

7. "Be prepared to be your own landlord, it's like being your own boss"

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"Being your own boss sounds nice until you actually do it and realise it's non-stop work haha. Being your own landlord is VERY similar. It's up to you to foot the bill for any home repairs. My tip is to get a good homeowner insurance policy just in case, and to budget around 5% of your property's annual property for maintenance and repairs."- Jon, 34.

8. "Be open to new possibilities and see as many properties as possible"

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"My husband and I were dead-set on buying a condo that we made the mistake of not even looking at ANY landed properties. After we bought our first condo a few years ago, we got a dog. Our new condo will only be ready next year but it doesn't allow animals and we love our doggo. So now we can't move into the condo we bought :( Instead we're renting a landed home.We don't know if we can rent out the condo because its location is not very popular. The best thing to do is be open to ALL possibilities before making a decision."- JH, 32.

Buying your first house can be extremely daunting and nerve-wracking, especially if you aren't sure whether the house and township will tick all your boxes

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If you're worried and not sure where to start looking, Swans @ Bandar Rimbayu by IJM Land is a perfect home to consider. Situated adjacent to Kota Kemuning, Subang Jaya, and Putrajaya, Bandar Rimbayu’s strategic location makes getting in and out of the township easy. It is also connected to four major highways, namely the KESAS, LKSA, SKVE, and ELITE highway.

Connectivity is also seamless even within the township itself

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Bond with nature through the many activities you can indulge in, such as working up a sweat at the outdoor gym or basking in the greenery located all around. Also conveniently nestled in the heart of Bandar Rimbayu is The Club, a state-of-the-art clubhouse which features a wide spectrum of lifestyle amenities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool, a gymnasium, badminton courts, and many more.

Staying in Swans @ Bandar Rimbayu by IJM Land is just the icing on the cake

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It features 2-story link homes presenting you with a simpler, smarter, and cooler way to live. The single entry-and-exit point, big build-up, modern appearance, functional layout, and premium finishes make your smart home perfect.

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With a preset mode for your every mood, and full control wherever you go, home has never been so comfortable and seamlessly integrated into your lifestyle.

Interested to make this your future home? Then click here to find out more about Swans @ Bandar Rimbayu by IJM Land.


M'sian Wears Record-Breaking Dress Studded With 10,000 Five Sen Coins At Mrs World 2022

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Olivia Nicholas, a 30-year-old beauty queen from Ipoh, will be representing Malaysia in Mrs World 2022 in Las Vegas with a record-setting national costume decorated with 10,000 five-sen coins

The married lawyer, who was crowned Mrs Malaysia World 2022 in October, will be donning the dress as the 'Destar Siga' Queen at the Mrs World pageant on 17 December.However, before even leaving, Olivia has entered the Malaysia Book of Records during the unveiling of the dress last Sunday, 4 December."I am so excited to be able to represent my beloved country Malaysia at the international Mrs World 2022, and to meet like minded ladies from around the world, who share the same sentiments," she posted on Instagram.

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The Mrs Malaysia 2022 set a Malaysian record by showcasing a national costume decorated with the most number of five sen coins ever

The dress incorporates Sabah and Sarawak traditional elements and the coins on it are designed in the motif of the "Destar Siga" cloth, an indigenous form of woven fabric that originates from the Kadazan Dusun community in Sabah.The woven fabric is also used as a headdress during traditional ceremonies, Bernama reported.

Datin Harveen Kaur (left), Olivia Nicholas (middle), Saran Anak Lagong (right).
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The unique dress was designed by Sarawakian designer Saran Anak Lagong, according to  Mrs Malaysia World Sdn Bhd's national director Datin Harveen Kaur

Harveen said Olivia will compete with representatives from over 60 countries for the Mrs World 2022 coveted crown in Las Vegas, the US, from 10 to 17 December.She added that Olivia will be accompanied by her husband, Dr Sandeep Menon, to the event.

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In December last year, a Malaysian stole the show with her extravagant costume at the Miss Grand International show in Thailand:

                [PHOTOS] Miss Grand Malaysia 2021 Wins Best National Costume With 'Ulek Mayang' Folklore

The design, featuring seven mannequins draped in blue and gold, weighed 50kg.

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NGO Explains The Proper Way To Feed Stray Dogs With The Intent Of Neutering & Spaying

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A Malaysian non-governmental organisation (NGO) has given us all a few things to consider before deciding to feed stray dogs we may find in our neighbourhoods

Having fed and rescued abandoned dogs over the past 13 years, canine welfare initiative Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB) has urged others to be more responsible when feeding strays they find on the streets.In a Facebook post earlier this month, they reminded people of the issues that may surface when we think we may be lending a helping hand.

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The organisation has noticed more people feeding stray dogs during the Movement Control Order (MCO)

While that may sound like a good thing, MDDB also pointed out that:– The feeding has led to an uncontrollable boom in the street dog population.– There has been a higher incidence of stray puppies becoming roadkill, distressing people nearby.– Casual feeders do not clean up after feeding, leaving food leftovers on the streets that go rotten and attract rodents.– Casual feeders also often feed stray dogs too late into the night, causing a ruckus and waking up neighbours already in bed.MDDB said these complaints by residential areas has led to local councils taking action by catching and culling more stray dogs.

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The NGO said new feeders should know that street dogs have different needs from pet dogs, who mostly require treats and cuddles

Street dogs have two more basic priorities — food and mating."When you feed stray dogs without neutering, these dogs no longer need to look for food and hence have the time and energy to concentrate on copulation, leading to the population boom at feeding sites," MDDB explained.They reminded people that feeding dogs should not only be about filling their bellies, but should also be about preventing a larger number of strays.

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Feeding must always be done with the intent to catch and spay

MDDB said it is best to feed stray dogs only if you can take ownership and full responsibility of the dogs you feed.Here are the other 'Dos and Don'ts' they shared about feeding strays:– Do not feed too many at once. Maintain small colonies that you can manage and control easily.– Do feed the dogs after sunset, but not too late at night. This is to avoid attracting attention to yourself and the dogs.– Do not overfeed the dogs and remain there until all the food has finished. This is to establish some form of understanding between you and the dogs.– Do clean up after feeding. Remove all newspapers, containers, and whatever else to feed the dogs.– Most importantly, do be consistent. Do not do random feedings. It is best to establish a schedule and a permanent area far away from houses or eateries to avoid disturbed routines for both animals and humans.

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Lastly, hang around while the dogs are eating so that they recognise and become comfortable with you.
This would make it easier to bring them for neutering.

MDDB suggests hiring dog catchers to help you or catching the dogs yourself with a leash. Make sure you have a carrier or cage in your vehicle while driving them to a clinic.According to the post, there are veterinary clinics that provide spaying or neutering services for as low as RM150, while some NGOs also offer subsidised neutering of street dogs.They also remind individuals to get the vets to notch a dog's ears to indicate that they have been neutered before sending them back on the streets.This 'Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage' system is what the initiative stands for.

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"Feeders and rescuers must not humanise animals and people in general must not romanticise street animal feeding and rescuing," reminded the non-profit organisation.They said a responsibility lies on all feeders to not only ensure careful and calculated feeding to safeguard the locations and welfare of stray dogs, but also to protect them from the unfair death sentence that is still practised in the country when the population goes out of control.

Read MDDB's full post below:

If you would like to bring home a stray dog, here are a few other things to consider:

                Rescuing A Stray Dog Off The Streets? Here Are The Necessary Steps You Should Take

Don't know what to do after spotting a poor stray on the street? Read to find out how you can save a life.

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These Bizarre Funerals Took The Idea Of “Celebrating Life” Too Literally...

Caution: This story contains images that may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.

1. Murdered boxer Christopher Amaro was posed against the corner of a ring, complete with boxing gear

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Who: Christopher Rivera Amaro.Where: Santurce, Puerto Rico.When: 2014. Age: 23.

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Super featherweight Christopher Rivera Amaro, 23, was shot dead in 2014, and his family dressed his body in his boxing outfit before propping him upright in a makeshift ring for a wake at a community centre in Puerto Rico's capital San Juan.

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Rivera had a 5-15 record in the 130-pound weight class. He was shot dead in the city of Santurce.

2. This mother of two, Miriam Burbank had her nails painted black and gold, with disco balls surrounding her

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Who: Miriam "Mae-Mae" Burbank.Where: New Orleans, USA.When: 2014.Age: 53.

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With a glass of Busch beer, a menthol cigarette and a New Orleans Saints themed manicure, Miriam Burbank attended one last party – her funeral. Burbank was posed sitting at a table in a living room setting, with a disco ball glittering overhead to set the mood for her final fete.

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Burbank’s daughters said other family members seemed to enjoy this fitting goodbye. So they told the funeral home directors at Charbonnet Funeral Home what she liked and came up with this.

3. With his eyes opened, Fernando de Jesus Diaz Beato was propped up in a chair holding a cigarette in his usual fashion

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Who: Fernando de Jesus Diaz Beato.Where: San Juan, Puerto Rico.When: 2016.Age: 26.

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Fernando de Jesus Diaz Beato, 26, was shot 15 times in the Villa Carolina neighborhood of San Juan on March 3, with police saying they have no leads on the crime.Describing him as a 'happy and very active person', the family decided against a coffin for the funeral service in favor of a chair, sitting Diaz Beato with his legs crossed, dressed in his favorite clothes and with a cigarette between his fingers.

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As a 'surprise' to the family, the funeral home decided to keep his eyes open.

4. Well-known jazz musician Lionel Batiste got a musical send-off while he's dressed up in his trademark watch and whistle

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Who: Lionel Batiste.Where: New Orleans, USA.When: 2012.Age: 81.

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Lionel Batiste, a jazz musician and well-known figure in New Orleans did not want people looking down at him, so at his service he was standing up, leaning on a lamp post, hands on his walking cane, hat tipped rakishly to one side.

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Mourners played some of Lionel's favourite tunes in remembrance of the legacy he left behind as a musician.

5. Mickey Easterling, a socialite and party hostess went out as she wanted - with a glamorous party

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Who: Mickey Easterling.Where: Louisiana, USA.When: 2014.Age: 83.

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It was not a typical memorial service, to say the least.  A celebration of the life of Mickey Easterling, a New Orleans philanthropist and party giver who died at the age of 83. The arrangements included a display of Ms. Easterling's body, sitting on a wrought-iron bench, with a Champagne glass in one hand and a cigarette holder in another. "She loved the limelight. She loved the attention," her daughter, Nanci Myke Easterling.

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It was more of a celebration as mourners had glasses of champagnes and finger food from the trays of passing waiters.

6. Motorbike fanatic David Colon was displayed on his favourite Honda motorbike

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Who: David Morales Colon.Where: San Juan, Puerto Rico.When: 2010.Age: 22.

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Before he was murdered earlier this month, 22-year-old David Morales Colon had told his family that he didn't want a traditional casket.So the Marin Funeral Home in San Juan, Puerto Rico, organised for Colon's body to be dressed in biking gear and placed on top of his Honda CBR600 while friends and families paid their respects.

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"He loved his motorcycle. It made him feel free from his worries. We all know he will be happy riding for eternity," one mourner said.

7. Renato Garcia was dressed in his Green Lantern's outfit. The fictional superhero was his favourite character from the DC Universe.

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Who: Renato Garcia.Where: San Juan, Puerto Rico.When: 2015.Age: 55.

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Renato Garcia, 55, had found the costume in a box next to be a bin in the city of San Juan and was known for wearing it around his local area. When he died after suffering a severe asthma attack, his family decided it was appropriate that he was also buried in it.

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After being embalmed, his body was propped up in the corner of the hall under the instructions of his sister Milagros Garcia, 51, who said: 'It is what he would have wanted.'

8. Georgina Chervony Lloren, who died of natural causes was placed in her favourite rocking chair wearing a wedding dress

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Who: Georgina Chervony Lloren.Where: San Juan, Puerto Rico.When: 2014.Age: 80.

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An 80-year-old Puerto Rican woman was a guest at her own wake, after her daughter placed her mother's body centre stage in her favourite rocking chair. Georgina Chervony Lloren, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, had told her daughter she wanted to be a part of her own wake.

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When Ms Lloren died of natural causes, her daughter Miriam Chervony dressed her mother in her wedding gown from her second marriage and sat her in a rocking chair for the duration of the gathering.


11 Things You'll Never Have To Worry About Living In Malaysia

1. Hunger pangs at 1AM, 2AM, 3AM.... You don't have to worry about being hungry at the oddest hours of the day - 24-hour mamaks and Ramly burger stalls are at your doorstep!

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2. Parking phobia. When it's scarce, you can always create one with creativity and skills...

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3. Crazy weather. It's either hot, very hot, rainy or heavy rain-y.

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4. Working too much. We have 45 public holidays yearly and score ad-hoc ones when our sports teams win. Life is good!

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5. Over abundance. We always have extras. Extra food, extra tuition, extra homework. Malaysians never lack!

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6. Free WiFi. In cafes, in kopitiams, airports, your car workshop...

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And even if you run out of data in your mobile, there's a plan that gives you free social chat, all the time.

7. Self employment. Everyone in Malaysia is called "Boss" no matter the title, ranking or job.

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8. Free Time. With the amount of traffic jam in Malaysia, one can actually do work in their cars. We've seen ladies do makeup and taxi drivers read newspapers. Productive!

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9. Accessing social media. Unlike Chinese censorship, Malaysians can access Facebook and YouTube where we can see cat videos everyday!

Everyone checking in Starbucks to let people know you're drinking coffee.
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10. Smelling bad. With our noses acclimatised to the aroma of durians and public toilets, even your own odour is masked by these smells. Still, it doesn't hurt to get your deodorant game on.

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11. Time. Malaysians have the ability to bend space and time because they are always "on the way". Others would surely be envious with the amount of time we have.

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Disahkan Positif Lepas Ujian Kedua, Pekerja Offshore Jelas Kronologi Covid-19 Yang Dialami

Tidak dinafikan, situasi Covid-19 kini kian meruncing di Malaysia dan semakin hari menimbulkan kebimbangan dalam kalangan rakyat seluruh dunia

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Oleh itu, melihat situasi dunia pada masa ini, kerajaan di setiap negara turut mengeluarkan arahan perintah berkurung (lockdown) bagi membasmi wabak virus covid-19 ini daripada terus merebak.Namun begitu, sebagai contoh lain, kerajaan Malaysia kini turut menguatkuasakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan bermula 18 Mac yang lalu. Usaha ini adalah bagi mengurangkan pergerakan rakyat namun ia bukanlah satu perintah darurat.

Setakat semalam, 24 Mac 2020, Malaysia telah mencatatkan jumlah kumulatif terbesar dalam satu hari iaitu sebanyak 212 kes untuk individu yang positif Covid-19 dilaporkan membuatkan jumlah kes sebanyak 1,518 setakat ini

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Keadaan juga dilihat semakin tidak terkawal buat masa kini.

Lebih membimbangkan apabila kita membaca sendiri perkongsian individu yang pernah disahkan positif virus Covid-19 ini

Sebagai contoh, seorang pengguna Facebook iaitu Dentonel Misa yang juga seorang pekerja Offshore telah berkongsi pengalaman dirinya ketika disahkan positif Covid-19 selepas dua kali membuat ujian saringan secara sukarela.Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

Dia telah disahkan positif Covid-19 pada 19 Mac setelah menjalani ujian secara sukarela dua hari sebelumnya

Hello rakan2 semua..terlebih dahulu sy ingin memohon maaf sekiranya tak angkat call ataupun reply whatapps, bukan sombong tp sy mau masa bertenang utk diri sendiri buat masa ni. mgkn ada yg sudah tau atau masih tertanya2. Ya mmg betul sy disahkan positif COVID-19 pada 19th March setelah menjalani ujian secara sukarela dua hari sebelum nya..(ujian kali kedua)..skrg sy masih di kuarantin di Hospital Tumpat Kota Bharu Kelantan.Skrg ni kesihatan sy dlm keadaan yg baik, tdk lagi mengambil apa2 ubat dan tidak perlu bantuan pernafasan,malah sy boleh membuat senaman ringan seperti biasa. Boleh dikatakan sy sudahpun melepasi fasa kritikal. Tujuan sy berkongsi di wall sy ni adalah bukan utk meraih simpati, niat saya adalah supaya smua rakan2 mengambil serius arahan2 yg dikeluarkan oleh kerajaan.

"Virus ini ibarat cinta buta, ia tidak mengenal siapa. Setiap orang boleh dijangkiti walaupun tanpa simptom."

Tuan2 & puan2, virus covid 19 itu macam cinta, cinta buta..dia tdk mengenal siapa, sesiapa sj boleh kena jika dipandang ringan. Mcm kes sy, sy sendiri pun tak tahu dimana sya dijangkiti, boleh jadi di airport, dlm flight, di hotel atau dari mana2. So nasihat sya, duduk di rumah diam2 kalau tiada urusan penting.Oleh sbb ada rakan2 yg tanya apa simptom2 yg ada pada sy ketika itu..jadi biarlah sy kongsikan disini. Sy mula demam pada 1st March 2020. Suhu badan mencecah 38-39 deg C. Menggigil dan berpeluh, hilang selera makan.3rd March 2020 turun ke KPJ Kota Bahru utk dapatkan rawatan..sy juga meminta utk di uji Covid 19, tp malangnya masa tu Kota Bharu belum ada test kit dan kriteria sy tdk memenuhi syarat utk di uji, salah satunya adalah sy tdk pernah ke luar negara yg terjebak.Sy agak kecewa dan menegaskan kpd Dr bahawa sy tak pernah rasa demam seperti ini, kali ini mmg berlainan. Sy kembali ke rig pada 5th March 2020 dgn panadol dan antibiotik utk seminggu. Sy agak terkilan sbb diambil ujian darah sahaja, bukannya covid 19. masa tu nampak sgt negara kita tdk bersedia menghadapi covid 19.Sesudah sampai di rig, pada hari yg sama badan sy demam panas sekali lagi. Sy makan panadol dan antibiotik seperti biasa. Pada 7th March, sy mula batuk. Batuk kering dan tak berkahak, dan tak behingus. Sy teruskan dgn ubat dn antibitok. Sy tidur berjam-jam dlm bilik supaya ubat meresap sebaik nyak ke dalam badan. Sy bersyukur ada boss yg baik2 di rig yg membenarkan sy berehat mengikut keselesaan sya.. (Tq Dave & Akhmad).

Pada hari kesembilan iaitu 9 Mac 2020, badannya mula rasa lemah dan sudah kehabisan ubat serta antibiotik

Pada 9th March, sy kehabisan ubat dan antibiotik. Tp badan semakin lemah, bernafas semakin sukar, badan sejuk sehinggakan sy terpaksa tidur di dalam tandas klinik pada malam 8th (disitu saja tmpt yg tiada AC).Pada hari yg sama 9th March, Rig Medic yg bertugas telah berhubung dgn ISOS support dan mereka sebulat suara meminta Emergency Medivac. Sesampai sj helicopter didarat, sy terus dimasukkan ke wad Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II Kota Bharu selama 4 hari...dirawat di wad biasa didiagnose lung infection..sy discharge dr hospital kerajaan pada 13th March.Tiada ada lagi demam, cuma batuk sikit2. Masa ni sy belum lagi disahkan positif covid 19 disebabkan hospital enggan membuat ujian oleh kerana tdk memenuhi kriteria. Oleh yg demikian sy telah berbincang dgn Rig Manager dan pada hari yg sama yg telah pergi ke hospital swasta utk pemeriksaan. Keputusan ujian pertama adalah Negatif, sy diminta utk membuat ujian kali kedua pada 17th utk confirmation, dan keputusan ujian kedua adalah Positif..

Dia turut menjelaskan bahawa untuk sihat, imunisasi badan seseorang memainkan peranan yang besar kerana masih belum ada ubat spesifik mahupun vaksin untuk mencegah virus Covid-19

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Seperti yg telah sy katakan awal td, ya skrg sy sdng dikuarantin di hospital Tumpat sehingga ujian seterusnya pada Rabu depan. Jgn risau jgn panik, sy baik2 saja, kesihatan boleh dikatakan 99% sihat. cuma virus masih ada didalam badan. Seperti anda semua sedia maklum, tiada ubat spesifik, atau vaksin buat masa ini, jadi untuk badan kembali sihat adalah bergantung sepenuhnya pada ANTIBODY masing2..

Ekoran pengalaman yang dihadapinya, dia turut memberikan beberapa nasihat yang perlu dielak oleh orang ramai buat masa ini

Nasihat sy pada rakan-rakan:1. Elakkan xtvt yg boleh membuatkan anda demam (pikirlah sendiri), biarlah anda kekal sihat dlm tempoh mengekang covid 19 ini.2. Jgn sebar berita yg tidak sahih, ini akan bikin panik dan boleh jadi bodoh secara tidak terkawal. (ini pun tiada ubat)3. Dengar nasihat kerajaan dan pihak berkuasa.4. Jgn balik kampung/rumah panjai.Ohya..mgkn ada yg tertanya2 tentang keluarga sya, semua anak2 dan isteri dlm keadaan yg baik dan sihat di kediaman kami di Miri. So selepas balik ni nanti, mmg sy bercadang utk camping di luar selama seminggu utk extra quarantine dr keluarga.. camping gear fullset and ready to.

Alhamdulillah, semoga Dentonel Misa diberikan kesembuhan sepenuhnya. Amin...

Ingat, patuhi arahan dan sila duduk di dalam rumah. Teruskan mengikuti perkembangan mengenai Covid-19 hanya di SAYS Seismik!

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"Why Never Add Me On Facebook?" And 12 Other Awkward Questions Relatives Will Ask This CNY

The festive season of awkward questions are here again, but we have a feeling they might be slightly different this year

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Don't get us wrong - we still can't escape the usual "got boyfriend/girlfriend or not" and "how many A's you got for SPM" questions. However, we noticed that our uncles and aunties have 'levelled up' and start to ask newer and more difficult questions.

Here are some of the newer questions we heard and are quite sure you'll be getting this year:

1. "Boy / Girl ah, why you haven't approve me on Facebook?"

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Most of the aunties and uncles are on Facebook now and they're wondering why you haven't responded to their friend request. They'll all be on Instagram soon. Just wait.

2. "How come I can't see anything on your Facebook? You never post photo meh?"

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Erm... that could be because we put you on the restricted list? Trust us, there are a lot of things you don't want to see on our Facebook timelines.

3. "Wah, you got so many friends on Faceboook... which one is your boyfriend / girlfriend?"

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4. "Why you so quiet in the family WhatsApp group?"

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There are just too many messages going around that we have no time to read or reply them.

5. "Your Instagram photos... why you don't look at the camera one?"

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Because 'hipster' ma...

6. "Why your Instagram got food photos only, but no photos of you?"

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Because food looks... nice D:

7. "I heard [insert random cousin's name] got 1,000 followers on Instagram. You leh?"

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Another way for competitive aunties to compare their kids' achievements with you.

8. "So when's your turn to give angpow?"

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NEVER.Ok we will get married and give angpows one day but please don't rush us. Boyfriends and girlfriends don't just fall from the sky, you know?

9. "Wah you're a [insert your job]! Next time must give me free [insert your company's products or services]."

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Uncle, everything give you for free then we can't earn money.

10. "Why call me aunty only? I'm your ah yi / da gu / jiu ma!"

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Especially true when you come from big families. Sometimes we get confused with the Chinese terms for paternal and maternal aunts. What do you call your grandma's cousin's son's wife anyway?

11. "New year got buy new car or not? Got so many sales why didn't buy?"

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Not everyone is as rich as you, uncle.

12. "Oh you're a designer! You design angpow or not?"

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Well... no. Not all of us design angpows.

13. "Girl / Boy, can send me life on [insert random Facebook game]?"

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Please don't spam us with requests. Pretty please.

It can be tough dealing with the barrage of questions this festive season, but you can tick one off the list with Proton's latest promo

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Proton is currently having their Chinese New Year promotions! With discounts up to RM13,888, you could be rollin’ up in style to your reunion dinner! The discount is applicable for all their 2017 models. Here are the details:Booking period: Now till 28 February 2018Registration period: Now till 28 February 2018

Find out more about Proton's promos here


Polis Hantar Remaja Ambil Exam Dan 9 Lagi Artikel 'Feel Good' Sepanjang Tahun 2020!

Sedar tak sedar, kita sudah tiba di penghujung 2020 dan tahun 2021 pula bakal membuka tirainya tidak lama lagi

Sepertimana yang kita semua tahu, pandemik Covid-19 yang telah melanda seluruh dunia merupakan sejarah hitam dan pastinya tidak akan dilupakan sampai bila-bila.Namun, di sebalik kesedihan dan pelbagai dugaan yang berlaku sepanjang tahun 2020, masih banyak perkongsian positif yang kita dapat lihat dalam kalangan masyarakat dan menjadikan inspirasi buat orang ramai.Alang-alang dah nak masuk tahun baru ini, jom kita throwback semula antara cerita feel good yang kami pernah kongsikan dalam SAYS Seismik sepanjang tahun 2020.

1. Lepas Bantu 250 Pemandu Van Sekolah, Ustaz Ebit Lew Bagi Haiwan Makan Pula Di Zoo Negara

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Digelar sebagai pendakwah bebas, Ustaz Ebit Lew (UEL) kini cukup mendapat perhatian netizen susulan daripada keprihatinnya membantu golongan yang kurang berkemampuan dalam menghadapi Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP).Terbaru, UEL menyediakan 200 kilogram (kg) daging lembu dan 500 kg buah serta sayur-sayuran untuk disumbangkan kepada penghuni Zoo Negara bagi memastikan kebajikan haiwan itu terbela.

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2. Lelaki Ini Cuak Lepas Rosakkan Sudip Favourite Isteri, Netizen Pula Muncul Tolong Si Suami

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Isteri selalunya sering kita lihat di dapur memasak untuk suami dan anak kerana air tangan mereka itu sangat istimewa. Namun, bukan hanya si perempuan saja yang pandai memasak pada zaman sekarang kerana kebanyakan telah dimonopoli oleh kaum lelaki sehingga ada yang bertaraf chef.Lain pula dengan kejadian yang dialami lelaki ini apabila posting yang dimuat naiknya tular setelah dia mengadu kepada group di dalam Facebook mengenai kisahnya. Lelaki itu berkongsi gambar sudip yang telah cair semasa dimasak dipercayai milik isterinya.

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3. [VIDEO] Penjaga Kubur Abam Terima 'Tetamu' Ketika Nak Tutup Pagar. Ini Kisah Sebenarnya...

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Pemergian pelawak terkenal, Abam Bocey atau nama sebenarnya Syed Umar Mokhtar Syed Mohd Redzuan telah memberikan kesan yang begitu mendalam bukan sahaja dalam kalangan rakan artis, malah juga untuk seluruh rakyat Malaysia.Apa yang mengejutkan, terbaru seorang individu bernama Ustaz Hanafiah memuat naik sepotong video yang memaparkan kebaikan arwah Abam ketika dia masih hidup sehingga menyentuh hati netizen.

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4. "Semalam KFC, Hari Ini McDonald's" - YDP Agong Belanja Media Makan, Siap Tolong Edar Lagi!

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Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah sekali lagi menunjukkan keprihatinan terhadap petugas media apabila mencemar duli turun menyerahkan makanan segera McDonald's di pintu 2 Istana Negara.Menariknya, YDP Agong sendiri telah turun padang dan turut membantu dalam mengedarkan juadah itu kepada para wartawan!

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5. Jalan Kena Tutup, Tapi Tindakan 'Abang Polis' Ini Hantar Remaja Ambil Exam Dipuji Netizen

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Rakyat Malaysia sememangnya suka bantu-membantu dan hal ini dapat memberikan inspirasi kepada semua orang. Begitu juga dengan kisah perkongsian oleh seorang pengguna Twitter baru-baru ini yang tular di laman sosial tersebut, di mana seorang anggota polis telah menghantar sepupunya ke sekolah.

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6. [VIDEO] Sampai Minta Bantuan Jurubahasa Isyarat, Anggota Polis Ini Dipuji Tolong Orang OKU

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Tular baru-baru ini mengenai satu perkongsian video di laman Facebook yang menunjukkan seorang anggota polis mengambil inisiatif meminta bantuan daripada golongan itu ketika menerima laporan polis daripada seorang OKU.Anggota polis yang dikenali sebagai Lans Koperal Nabilah itu telah menghubungi jurubahasa isyarat daripada Persatuan Orang Pekak Kedah (POPKDA) bagi membantunya.

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7. "Dia Dah Bantu Beribu Asnaf" - Amil Zakat Puji Aliff Syukri Tak Pernah Tinggal Bayar Zakat

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Usahawan kosmetik yang terkenal dengan tagline 'terlajak laris' iaitu Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman sememangnya menjadi perhatian umum oleh kerana sikapnya dan suaranya yang lantang, serta video-video viralnya yang selalu mendapat kecaman orang ramai.Namun begitu, di sebalik kontroversi yang pernah dicetuskan beliau, Aliff Syukri merupakan seorang yang tidak pernah mengabaikan kewajipan membantu golongan yang memerlukan.Semuanya bermula gara-gara Aliff Syukri telah memuat naik gambar yang mempamerkan resit bayaran zakat di laman Instagram menyebabkan pengguna Twitter itu tampil menceritakan suatu perkara mengenai usahawan kosmetik berkenaan.

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8. "Kasih Seorang Guru" - Bimbang Tak Belajar, Cikgu Ini Sanggup Redah Hujan Demi Anak Murid

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Baru-baru ini, tular di laman sosial apabila seorang lelaki memuat naik status dan beberapa keping gambar seorang guru di akaun Facebook milik peribadinya.Cikgu Noor Aniza menyiapkan modul pembelajaran dan mengajak suaminya untuk menghulurkan kerja rumah kepada setiap anak murid. Sebanyak 7 perhentian dan 38 murid yang Cikgu Noor Aniza berjumpa untuk serahkan modul.

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9. Kenali Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad, Insan Yang Bantu Menulis & Menyiapkan Ucapan Oleh PM

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Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad, 46, merupakan insan di sebalik ucapan ringkas, teliti dan menyentuh hati yang telah disampaikan oleh YAB Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.Beliau telah dilantik sebagai Ketua Setiausaha Sulit Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin pada 1 Mac 2020. Tambahan pula, beliau dikatakan telah mempunyai pengalaman berkhidmat dengan Tan Sri Muhyiddin sejak tahun 2009 lagi.

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10. Hiasi Muka Depan Majalah 'Pepatung', Ramai Terpukau Kecantikan YouTuber Sugu Pavithra!

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Siapa je yang tidak kenal dengan Sugu Pavithra? Saluran YouTube Sugu Pavithra merupakan hasil kolaborasi si isteri, S. Pavithra bersama suaminya, M. Sugu.Baru-baru ini, tular di laman sosial, foto Pavithra membuat photoshoot yang ternyata telah membuat netizen sampai terpukau! Manakan tidak, rupa Pavithra benar-benar cantik seperti model terkemuka. Bukan itu sahaja, Pavithra turut mengenakan busana daripada pereka fesyen tempatan yang cukup terkenal, Dato' Bernard Chandra, Dato' Rizalman dan Wanpa.

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Semoga 2021 dapat memberikan sinar kebahagiaan dan menjadi tahun yang terbaik buat kita semua. Selamat tahun baru guys!

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8 Things Our Old-School Parents Do That Make Us Want To Laugh, Cry, And Ask “Why?”

If you have old-school parents, you'll understand the feeling of wanting to laugh, cry, and roll your eyes at the same time

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They are often funny and genuinely caring, but sometimes the things they say or do will make you question, "But whyyyy?" T.T

As much as we love our old-school parents, here are a few things we simply cannot tahan about them:

1. They still forward you WhatsApp messages "to be safe"

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They spend a big chunk of their day on WhatsApp group chats, and will always forward you long, long messages even though you tell them it's fake.

2. They keep asking you to help fix their computer, phones, TV, speakers, and any other tech appliance at home because you’re young and you’re the expert, right?

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You won't be able to run away from this even if you're miles away.

3. They would rather travel with a big tour group instead of planning out their own itinerary

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They prefer the convenience of having a set tour itinerary, while you would rather have the flexibility of choosing where to go and what to eat when you get to your destination.

4. They must fight for the dinner bill and win every time

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One thing you'll see every Chinese New Year is your parents fighting their siblings (aka your uncles and aunties) for the dinner bill, especially during reunion dinners. Somehow, your parents win almost every single time.

5. They still don’t know what you do for a living

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It seems like all they understand is: doctor, lawyer, and engineer.

6. They still wait for their monthly statements to be delivered by the postman

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When they can check their statements online or through their mobile app in real-time.

7. They say things like “You never know…”

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They will go the extra mile to stock up on groceries and household supplies like laundry detergent, because "you never know" when the next sale will be. They'll also make sure you always have an umbrella in your car for rainy days and snacks in your car in case of traffic jams.

8. They looove paying with exact change when grocery shopping digs up 5 cents from their coin pouch

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They carry a stash of coins in a zipped pouch, even though it’s heavy to be lugging it around, and they won’t swipe their credit card or debit card unless it’s a big purchase.

Are your parents old-school like that too?

Even though there are some things we simply cannot tahan about our parents, we know that they love us from the bottom of their hearts! Sometimes, we just need a whole lot of patience to get them up to speed with change and new things!


What Malaysian Politicians Have To Say About US Taking Action Against 1MDB

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the US Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Internal Revenue Service (the US tax revenue agency), after an investigation that ran over a year, concluded  yesterday, 20 July, that the Malaysian people were defrauded on an enormous scale through the money stolen from govt's 1MDB fund

PM Najib is the Chairman of the 1MDB.
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A civil lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) said that USD731 million was allegedly siphoned from 1MDB into a bank account owned by an unnamed individual, identified as 'Malaysian Official 1', whom the DOJ described as a "high-ranking official in the Malaysian government who also held a position of authority with 1MDB".The 'Malaysian Official 1' had assumed a position of authority with 1MDB, said DOJ, adding that the Malaysian Official 1 had the authority to approve all appointments to, and removal from, 1MDB's Board of Directors and 1MDB’s senior management team.PM Najib Razak's stepson, Riza Aziz, who has been named in the lawsuit along with Jho Low was described in the lawsuit as a "relative of 'Malaysian Official 1.'"

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Reacting to the lawsuit, 1MDB said that it did not benefit from the transactions listed in the lawsuits filed by the United States DOJ.
1MDB also denied US Attorney-General Loretta Lynch's claims that the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund had assets in the US.

"1MDB notes a press conference led by the US Attorney General today relating to a civil court action filed by the government of the United States of America. 1MDB highlights that it is not a party to the civil suit, does not have any assets in the United States of America, nor has it benefited from the various transactions described in the civil suit.Furthermore, 1MDB has not been contacted by the US Department of Justice or any other foreign agency in relation to their investigations. As previously stated, 1MDB will fully cooperate with any foreign lawful authority, subject to international protocols governing such matters and the advice of the relevant domestic lawful authorities," read the media statement by the government-investment fund.

Meanwhile, PM Najib's press secretary issued a statement, saying that while 1MDB is still the subject of an investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police, the A-G found that "no crime was committed"

"We note the United States Department of Justice’s civil lawsuits brought against various assets. As previously stated, the Malaysian Government will fully cooperate with any lawful investigation of Malaysian companies or citizens in accordance with international protocols. As the Prime Minister has always maintained, if any wrongdoing is proven, the law will be enforced without exception."

PKR President, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, called on Najib to step down

"I believe the Malaysian people want Dato' Sri Najib to go on leave as prime minister so as not to create the perception of abuse of power or process to halt or hinder a full and transparent investigation on this very serious issue," Wan Azizah said in a statement.

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DAP's Tony Pua, on the other hand, urged Najib to instruct the police and the MACC to discover the identity of the individual described in the lawsuits as 'Malaysian Official 1' by the DOJ

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Pua said Malaysia has now become the global laughing stock with the US Department of Justice taking action to seize some US$1 billion of assets stolen from 1MDB, which he said the Malaysian Government remained inexplicably oblivious to the grand theft.Pua said that in the past, the Najib administration had consistently dismissed the WSJ allegations as “unsubstantiated malicious allegations” as part of a “global conspiracy” to “bring down a democratically elected government”

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Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali urged Najib to come clean

"The prime minister must, once and for all, come clean on the matter which can no longer be swept under the carpet. Neither can the prime minister pretend that this latest action is not bringing shame and scandal to the country."Azmin pointed out that the DOJ had said that officials treated 1MDB like "a personal bank account" and "stole billions of dollars from the people of Malaysia"."In light of the latest development, the prime minister can no longer hide behind a wall of silence and must instead address the nation on this matter," he said.

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PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man questioned whether Najib will continue to keep his silence.
He also questioned how is it that the US authorities could find so much evidence against 1MDB, but Malaysian authorities couldn't.

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“Is Prime Minister Najib Razak, as the Finance Minister and the step-father to Riza (Aziz) going to continue being mum on the issue?“What is interesting about the US civil suit is that they found that Good Star Limited is owned by Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) and not PetroSaudi, as claimed by the Finance Ministry in a parliamentary written reply on May 26,” he said.“It is weird how the US Department of Justice (DoJ) can find evidence against the company, which the Malaysian authorities had failed to do.”

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UNMO's Salleh Said Keruak, however, said that any claims related to 1MDB must be treated with caution as "1MDB has been the subject of unprecedented politically-motivated attacks, the objectives of which were to unseat a democratically elected head of government"

Salleh said that judgment should not be rushed before allegations are proven in court. He added that any claims relating to 1MDB must follow a due legal process and adhere to the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'.

Salleh also said the donation to PM Najib was a separate matter

The Communications and Multimedia Minister said that comprehensive investigations, as well as Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir, had confirmed that the donation Najib received came from the Saudi royal family."After comprehensive investigations by many authorities, it has been confirmed that the funds were a donation from the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia - as stated by the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia on 14th April."

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Read about the US govt's move to seize more than USD1 Billion worth of assets linked to 1MDB and how Najib's stepson is linked:

                Rosmah's Son And Jho Low Named In A Major Lawsuit Linked To 1MDB By The US Govt.

PM Najib will not be named in the complaint.

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"Mungkin Cuaca Panas” - Gelagat Dua Budak Mandi Air Coway Dekat Dapur Ini Curi Tumpuan

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

Kanak-kanak memang tidak lari dengan sifat mereka yang ‘panjang akal’

Oleh itu, menjadi seorang penjaga kanak-kanak bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah. Kenakalan mereka ini kadangkala di luar kawalan sehingga naik pening kepala ibu bapa nak melayan.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkenaan dua orang kanak-kanak yang mandi air Coway di dapur rumah telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @terataiputih bila cucu² beraksi...sabo je lah nenek  original sound  - ælya

Ingat isi air dalam cawan untuk minum, sekali boleh pula dua orang budak ini pergi mandi air Coway

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @terataiputih, kelihatan seorang nenek sedang merakam gelagat dua orang cucunya di dapur.Cucu-cucunya itu sedang mengisi air Coway di dalam cawan. Namun, apa yang menghiburkan adalah apabila mereka berdua tidak minum air tersebut malah menggunakannya untuk mandi. Hal ini telah menyebabkan dapur di rumah mereka basah dengan air. Difahamkan, dua orang kanak-kanak itu bertindak mandi air Coway kerana terikut perbuatan nenek mereka yang mencuci lantai menggunakan air tersebut.

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"Mungkin cuaca panas, rumah nenek tak ada aircond. Jadi, mandi dengan air Coway baru sejuk sikit" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini mendapat sehingga 1.2M tontonan, 67.7K tanda suka dan 2.7 komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat dua orang kanak-kanak mandi air Coway tersebut.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Mesti sejuk je kan mandi air Coway tu. Nampak seronok sungguh ya! :D

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9 Easy & Fun DIY Projects You Can Do With Your Kids Using Things You Already Have At Home

1. Invisible Ink

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Materials: A piece of paper, a cotton swab, a heat source (lamp, electric stove, hairdryer, etc.), and some milk or lemon juice1. Dip the cotton swab into the milk or lemon juice, and let your kids use it to write or draw a super secret message on a piece of paper.2. Let the message dry completely.3. Once it's dry, help your kid reveal the secret message by holding up the paper to a heat source such as a lamp, electric stove, or a hairdryer.4. As the milk or lemon juice 'ink' heats up, it will oxidize and turn brown, revealing the message!Sourced via Mommy Poppins

2. Five-Minute Ice Cream

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Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or other flavourings, 6 tablespoons salt, ice, and both large and small sized ziploc bags1. Fill up the large ziploc bag halfway with ice. Add six tablespoons of salt, mix, and set aside.2. In a bowl, mix together the sugar, milk/cream, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the small ziploc bag and seal it tightly.3. Put the small bag into the large bag. Make sure it's completely buried under the ice. Seal the large bag shut.4. Shake the bags vigorously for five minutes. You might want to use a towel to hold them, since they will be very cold and slippery from condensation.5. Open up the bags, grab a spoon, and dig in to some yummy homemade ice cream! Feel free to experiment with flavours and of course you can add whatever toppings you and your kids like.Sourced via How Stuff Works

3. Mess-Free, Three-Ingredient DIY Glitter Slime

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Materials: Baking soda, contact lens solution, and glitter glue1. Pour about 6oz of glitter glue into a bowl.2. Add half a tablespoon of baking soda and stir.3. Add one tablespoon of contact lens solution to the mixture.4. Mix until slime begins to form and gets firm.5. When it starts becoming difficult to stir with a spoon, take the slime out of the bowl and knead with your hands to finish combining the ingredients.6. If the slime is too sticky, add an extra quarter tablespoon of contact lens solution and incorporate well.Sourced via Kinder Craze

4. Vegetable Stamps

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Materials: Leftover veggies, paint, and paper1. This is a great way to use up leftover veggies and inedible parts. Just chop off the tops or edible parts, and give the rest to your kids.2. Apply paint onto the cross-section of the veggies, and stamp them onto paper to create fun designs, it's that simple! Veggies like bok choy ends, bell peppers, and bendi work great for this, because they result in cool shapes.3. If you want, you could even create customised stamps by carving shapes into veggies with a flat cross-section, such as potatoes and carrots.Sourced via Sheila Shahzreen

5. Easy Peasy Peanut Butter Cookies

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Ingredients: 1 large egg (room temperature, beaten), 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter1. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.2. Scoop up level tablespoonfuls of the batter and roll it into balls.3. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and flatten with a fork.4. Bake at 180°C until set, which should take about 18 minutes.5. Remove the baked cookies from the tray and place on a wire rack to cool.6. Enjoy your scrumptious cookies!Sourced via Taste of Home

6. Microwave Puffy Paint

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Materials: Flour, baking powder, salt, food colouring, ziploc bags, and paper1. In a big bowl, mix a cup of flour, three teaspoons of baking powder, and a teaspoon of salt. Add enough water and stir until you get the consistency of pancake batter.2. Separate the mixture into ziploc bags and add drops of food colouring. Seal the bags and squish until the colours are fully incorporated. One colour per bag.3. Tie up the ziploc bags to form piping bags, and snip off the tips.4. Let your kids unleash their creativity and pipe out all kinds of designs onto paper.5. Pop the painting into the microwave for 30-45 seconds at 200 degree centigrade. Watch the paint puff up and grow as it 'bakes'!Sourced via Mommy Labs

7. Rainsticks

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Materials: Cardboard tube, aluminium foil, rice/seeds, tape, and anything you want to use as decoration1. Let your kids decorate their cardboard tubes with anything they want - paint, markers, crayons, stickers, glitter, colourful paper, it's up to them!2. Tape up one end of the tube to create a cap.3. Loosely crumple up a piece of aluminum foil that is slightly shorter than your tube, and insert it into the middle.4. Pour in about half a cup of rice, seeds, etc. and seal the other end shut.5. Turn it from side to side to listen to the sound of falling rain!Sourced via Happiness is Homemade

8. Growing Celery & Other Veggies

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Materials: Celery, water, and a glass1. After you've used the rest of the celery, save the celery bottom and place it in a glass with some water in it.2. Get your kids to keep an eye on it and check it every day. They should see some growth in just a few days.3. Once it roots, you can plant the celery bottom in a container or in your garden, and voila, you'll have your very own celery stalks and leaves, which are great for cooking.Kickstart your own edible garden with the kids by growing onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, and more.Sourced via The Spruce

9. Rainbow Wizard's Brew

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Materials: Baking soda, liquid watercolours or food colouring, glitter, dish soap, vinegar, glass jar, small plastic containers, and a tray1. Fill up the jar halfway with vinegar, then add a few drops of one colour of liquid watercolour or food colouring as well as some glitter and dish soap. Stir.2. Place the jar on a tray and get your kid to add in a heaping teaspoon of baking soda.3. Stir again and watch the foaming begin. The more you stir the mixture, the faster and crazier the reaction!4. Keep adding baking soda and vinegar when the foam starts to slow.5. To make it change colours, add a tablespoon of vinegar mixed with one colour of liquid watercolour/food colouring every so often. Make sure to add it into the centre of the brew.Sourced via Babble Dabble Do

While we all stay at home throughout this Movement Control Order (MCO) period, it's important to keep our spirits up, especially if the little ones are starting to feel restless from being at home all the time

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Creating fun and joyful moments at home is a great way to keep the kiddos in a good mood. Besides doing easy DIY projects together, other ways to keep them occupied at home include playing their favourite games, online learning, watching shows, cooking and baking, getting them to do simple chores, and so much more.

You could even give them a special treat every once in a while, like baking up some cookies, or even just a refreshing glass of Ribena

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Filled with lots of Vitamin C goodness, a nice, cold glass of Ribena is the perfect thing to cool down your little ones and keep them happy while they're home all day.Whether they're enjoying it with extra ingredients added or just on its own, gulping down some Ribena is sure to give your kids a burst of joy! Plus, it's loaded with #ribenagoodnessvitaminC.

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Ribena would also like to remind everyone to stay home and stay safe.

Remember to #JustStayAtHome. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

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#GE15: Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim Announces He's Running For The Tambun Seat

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is PKR president and also Pakatan Harapan's candidate for the post of Prime Minister, is running for the Tambun parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election (GE15)

Historically, Anwar was a member of parliament (MP) from Permatang Pauh in Penang for five terms between 1982 and 2015. When Anwar was jailed for corruption and sodomy, Datin Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail served on his behalf from November 1999 to March 2008 and again from May 2015 to May 2018.In GE14, their daughter Nurul Izzah Anwar contested and won the Permatang Pauh seat.After Anwar received a royal pardon post-GE14, he contested and won the Port Dickson seat.According to Free Malaysia Today, Anwar had previously hinted that he would give way in Port Dickson to other prospective candidates, including state PKR leader Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

Photo of Anwar Ibrahim holding the Pakatan Harapan flag at an event.
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Prior to this, Anwar had expressed his intention to contest a parliamentary seat that was won by PH in GE14 to claim it back from those who were instrumental in the collapse of the PH administration

While he did not name names, the PH chairman was likely referring to Ahmad Faizal Azumu, who had run and won the Tambun seat in GE14 when his party, Bersatu, was part of the PH coalition.He had said that the seat must have an "added advantage" for PKR and PH."Honestly, I have not decided on the choice of the seat to contest but I will certainly consider a seat held by a 'traitor' of PKR and PH", Anwar was quoted as saying by CNA last month. Bersatu's Ahmad Faizal was declared a "traitor" by PH members for his role in the collapse of the Perak state government by switching sides to Perikatan Nasional (PN) in 2020.

The Opposition leader made the announcement last night, 20 October, at a PH convention in Ipoh, where the coalition launched its manifesto

The manifesto — which was launched in line with PH's GE15 slogan "Kita Boleh" (We Can) — focuses on eradicating corruption in the government and helping the people suffering due to rising inflation."Our slogan 'Kita Boleh' is based on the fact [that] we will do whatever it takes to help the people. We must win because we want to affect change in this country. The issues faced by the people, such as high prices of basic goods like eggs, chicken, and vegetables, are burdening the population," Anwar said in his speech.

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It's election season! And many first-time voters may have a lot of questions about the processes of an election. Here's our explainer:

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GE15 will be held on 19 November. Here are the details:

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Program Masakan Dapur Tempur Ra-Ra Kembali Lagi, Tampilkan Kelainan & Lebih Mencabar

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Program realiti masakan Dapur Tempur Ra-Ra edisi istimewa sempena bulan Ramadan dan Raya di TV9 kini kembali lagi dengan persaingan yang lebih sengit dan meriah

Telah menghiburkan penonton sejak 26 Mac lalu, Dapur Tempura Ra-Ra menyajikan medan pertempuran bersama lima pasukan duo keluarga selebriti menentang lima pasukan keluarga teratas daripada musim pertama.Program realiti memasak bersiri 5 episod ini akan menampilkan Yasmin Hani sebagai hos dan cef selebriti, Dato’ Cef Ismail bersama penerbit dan pengarah terkenal, Michael Ang diangkat sebagai juri tetap.

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Musim terbaharu dihangatkan dengan penampilan lima pasangan keluarga selebriti tanah air bertempur bersama finalis Dapur Tempur musim pertama

Lima pasangan selebriti terkenal tanah air yang akan bertanding adalah pasangan bapa dan anak “Bapak Borek Anak Rintik” (Norman Hakim dan Danish Hakim), pasangan ibu dan anak “Hot Chicks” (Aishah dan Farahdhiya), pasangan kakak dan adik  “The Sizzling Sisters” (Umie Aida dan Betty Rahmad), pasangan suami dan isteri “Dap Err” (Bell Ngasri dan Farhana) dan pasangan ibu dan anak “Double Trouble” (Nabila Huda dan Keisha Laila).Pasangan selebriti itu akan berentap bersama para finalis Dapur Tempur yang menempah nama di tangga lima teratas musim lalu iaitu pasangan suami isteri “Masam Manis” (Syed Abdul Muiz Syed Zulkifli dan Nor Arieni Adriena Mohd Ritzal), pasangan kakak dan adik “Seketul Rasa” (Idziatul Shima Samarudin dan Muhammad Hanis Samarudin), pasangan bapa dan anak saudara “Pendekar Malaya” (Irfan Hariz S Miswandi dan Mohd Haizal Ismail), pasangan ibu dan anak “Sudap Sudip” (Halifah Jaafar, dan Muhammad Ariff Haron), dan pasangan abang dan adik “Zest” (Mohd Hafzy Mohd Yusof Senusi dan Norhaiza Mohd Yusof Senusi).

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Istimewanya juga untuk musim ini, setiap minggu akan mempertandingkan dua pasangan iaitu pasangan finalis Dapur Tempur musim lalu dan pasangan keluarga selebriti berlainan untuk menyediakan dua hidangan mengikut tema yang diberikan. Namun, kemahiran memasak mereka diuji dengan pelbagai cabaran menarik untuk menghangatkan lagi medan pertempuran memasak dalam Dapur Tempur Ra-Ra.Antara cabaran yang perlu dilalui peserta adalah Simpul Kasih di mana peserta perlu memasak dalam keadaan tangan mereka diikat bersama pasangan masing-masing manakala cabaran Tiru Macam Cef memerlukan peserta menyediakan hidangan yang telah disediakan oleh Cef Ismail tanpa mengetahui resipinya.Berasaskan tema yang berkonsepkan aneka juadah makanan sahur, berbuka puasa dan hidangan raya, peserta akan dinilai dari segi rasa, kreativiti serta persembahan hidangan.

Dapur Tempur dibawakan oleh rakan penaja NONA “Jom #NONAKanRamadanmu, Semudah Cara, Seenak Rasa, Pelbagai Selera”

Sebagai rekod, kru penerbitan Dapur Tempur Ra-Ra diketuai oleh Intan Noorbaizura Aliuddin selaku Penerbit Eksekutif, dan Siti Rahmah Hassan selaku Penerbit. Jangan terlepas untuk menonton Dapur Tempur Ra-Ra yang akan bersiaran pada setiap hari Ahad, jam 8.30 malam di TV9 dan strim secara langsung dalam HD di www.tonton.com.my serta YouTube TV9 Malaysia.

Pasukan jaguh memasak mingguan manakah yang akan mengambil alih takhta ‘juara’ Dapur Tempur kali ini?

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"Ingatkan Mak Aku Je" - Gadis Reveal Ibunya Yang Suka Suruh Edit Gambar Ini Curi Tumpuan

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Disebabkan zaman sekarang sudah berteknologi, ibu bapa kita juga turut terkejar-kejar dengan kecanggihan gajet

Iyalah, mereka dulu tidak terdedah dengan kecanggihan alat dan gajet seperti zaman kini. Setiap aplikasi dan perisian yang terdapat dalam telefon pintar juga memerlukan bantuan dan panduan daripada kita. Sama seperti posting yang tular di Twitter berkenaan seorang anak mendedahkan ibunya suka meminta tolong untuk menyunting gambar-gambarnya telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat posting penuh itu di bawah:

yall look at my mom , she asked me to edit her pictures this way pic.twitter.com/kSqnNFdQv4— . (@nuhasufian) August 23, 2021

Disuruh edit gambar ditambah dengan pelekat, memang style mak-mak

Menerusi posting berkenaan, seorang gadis yang dikenali sebagai Nuha itu berkongsi tingkah laku ibunya yang suka menyunting gambar di Twitter. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila ibunya menyuruh gadis itu menyunting gambar dengan menambah pelekat-pelekat yang comel.Ditambah lagi dengan ayat-ayat selamat pagi, kata-kata syukur dan lain-lain itu sungguh mencuit hati ramai. Perkara tersebut mengundang pelbagai komen netizen sehingga netizen negara jiran iaitu Indonesia juga beranggapan ibu mereka juga mempunyai sifat dan selera yang sama.

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"Aih aku pikir cuma ibuku dan gerombolannya saja yang begini, ternyata ibu-ibu negeri jiran juga suka" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan boleh relate dengan situasi tersebut. Malah, ramai yang mengatakan ibunya comel. Selain itu, perkara ini juga turut mengundang netizen daripada Indonesia yang mengatakan ibu mereka juga begitu. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, posting itu berjaya mendapat 8K retweets, 1K quotes tweets dan 30K likes di Twitter. Beriktu di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

mama gue mah ngedit sendiri, dijadiin profil whatsapp lagi pic.twitter.com/erFa7h2DuF—  (@spicyjapchae) August 24, 2021

My Grandma... pic.twitter.com/7xUHCb1XF9— jane   (@ffsxjane) August 23, 2021

kalau my mom pula asyik suruh tolong edit gambar pokok dia  i guess every mom macam tu kut pic.twitter.com/r1Vn4yshf0—   (@ssfyaaaa) August 23, 2021

My mom suruh i edit. Betul2 lepas bergambar tu dia suruh edit sebab nak send dekat kawan2 dia. Every year macam ni  pic.twitter.com/SlxbwMdbSd— shy (@SheSoShy3) August 24, 2021

mak aku je ke tk mcm mk orang lain ?  pic.twitter.com/zIcnyOTpAH— Syiraaa (@syrxzz_) August 23, 2021

ibu ibu seasia gini kali ya wkwk— adit (@adityowcxsono) August 24, 2021

my mom used to ask the same thing but i made a gif instead (cool son alert)— him (@nabihantaksure) August 23, 2021

Orang tua di indo juga senang macam tu haha— Average Sinovac Enjoyer (@robyhmz) August 23, 2021

SAMA BGT, tp kalo ibu gue minta di jadiin stiker pake tulisan abis itu dibagiin ke temen2nya:')— salted-egg (@calonreporter) August 23, 2021

Memang starter pack mak mak. Kita sebagai anak, WAJIB taat. — ذلحلمي (@zulhelmimohdisa) August 23, 2021

samalah macam mak aku dulu. hahaha sekarang dah pandai edit sendiri, bila ditanya mana belajar ni, dia kata kat tiktok. banyak ilmu kat tiktok rupanya kata my cute omma — H. (@haneswho) August 23, 2021

Amboi, mak-mak semua pakat edit gambar tengok gambar siapa paling power ke ni? :D

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Google Shows Off Projects Tango And Ara At I/O 2014

Speaking at Google I/O, the technical lead for Project Ara, Paul Eremenko, showed off the progress his team has made since we saw the early prototypes in April

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He showed off a functional, form-factor prototype. Which is a nerdy way of saying that for the first time publicly, we saw a modular Ara phone power on. It took its sweet time, but after several rounds of supportive applause from the audience, it booted. And froze.

        theverge.com

But over the course of the session, the team kept at it  to get it past the boot screen (though to no avail). So not the most successful demonstration, but enough to show progress.

        mashable.com

Eremenko also announced a challenge for developers

A $100,000 prize for a working module that lets a phone do something that a phone has never done before, along with a trip to Ara's next developer conference.

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He took on the critics of Project Ara who say that it's not possible to make a modular phone that people actually want

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"We started by turning statements like 'it's impossible' into numbers," he said.

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By quantifying the exact things that would make it difficult, his team was able to better tackle the problem. The technical problems are many, and the Ara group is investigating new ways to solve them.

        theverge.com

One of them are "novel" ways to handle the data transfer from the modules to the body, using capacitive interconnects and other new connectors. He also noted that Android will need "changes" to support modularity, and that it will be a "stress test" of the operating system to see if it's flexible enough to allow it.

        mashable.com

Eremenko also imagined possible modules, like a key fob for your car, an expensive camera that different people would be able to share with each other, and night-vision modules

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Ara is also investigating new battery technology that's much more powerful (though with a shorter overall lifecycle) than standard batteries. We also saw potential new module shells, which give the phones their designs. They're made with a 3D printer that prints at 50 times the speed of a normal 3D printer.

        theverge.com

The mood in Thursday's breakout session was more festive than Wednesday's keynote, offering a closer look at some of Google's more consumer-facing projects. Dugan helped set the mood with her opening remarks: "We're a small band of pirates trying to do epic sh*t," she said. A developer preview device should be available in the fall.

        mashable.com

Meanwhile, during the second day of its 2014 Google I/O, the search giant also shared that the first commercial Project Tango device, an LG-built tablet, will arrive in 2015

Project Tango head Johnny Lee started off the session with an onstage demo, showing off the technology that uses multiple cameras to create 3D renderings by weaving together depth and location information.

        techradar.com

Tango was first unveiled on a smartphone in February, and Google rolled out a tablet version earlier this month

A man plays a 3D game using Project Tango at Google I/O 2014.
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Lee showed off the tablet, which was also on display for passerby throughout the conference. He received a hearty round of applause when he generated a 3D replica of the stage in real time using Tango's depth cameras.

        mashable.com

He also demonstrated a few games on the device, and at one point crouched to his knees to interact with a small virtual wizard on the screen. Developers will be able to buy the tablet — and with it begin to build their own apps on the technology — later this year.

        techradar.com

Despite its early stage, Tango is one of the "more mature" projects at ATAP, according to Regina Dugan, the division's VP for engineering

A conference attendee tests out Project Tango at Google I/O 2014.
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ATAP, which is just over two years old, has 11 projects underway, including the highly regarded projects Tango and Ara which generated the majority of excitement at one of the conference's most jam-packed breakout sessions.

        mashable.com

One of the projects still a ways off is Project Ara, Google's foray into modular cellphone technology. The ultimate goal is to give users the ability to build their perfect phone, piece by piece, by making the phone features à la carte. If you want a great camera, you can splurge for one. If you prefer longer battery life instead, you can take that route.

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This 62-Year-Old Maid's Employer In Setapak Beat Her Up So Much She Lost Her Hearing

A week ago, on 4 April, a 62-year-old Indonesian maid ran away from her employer after suffering constant abuse

According to a report in NST Online, while escaping, the elderly maid had to climb over the home's two-metre high wall before she could ask for help from the public.On the day she escaped, her employer was reportedly beating her up with a piece of wood and had even caned the 62-year-old, who suffered bruises and wounds.She alleges that the employer had threatened her with a sharp weapon.

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Prior to her escape, the maid, Siti Hajar Mohd Yatim, was beaten until she lost her hearing and was unable to walk. The assault took place at a house in Setapak in March.

Siti says that she was mistreated from day one she starting working for her employer, who is in his 50s and owns a workshop.According to Siti, the man would curse and spit on her whenever he was unhappy."The employer will go berserk if his son complained that I did wrong or accused me of stealing money. Without checking, I would be beaten without mercy."In addition, my employer kept my mobile phone, identity card and bank cards to prevent me from leaving or contacting my family," NST Online quoted Siti as saying.

Siti, who has been warded in Kuala Lumpur Hospital for a week, got the job on a monthly salary of RM900

"When I first met my employer, he did not give me the impression that he is short-tempered. But on the first day of work, he punched me in my face just because he was unhappy over some things. He also accused me of stealing food," she said, adding that her time while working at the residence in Setapak was harrowing.

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She has now lodged a report at the Setapak police station

Wangsa Maju District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohamad Roy Suhaimi Sarif, while confirming the case, said that further investigations on the incident were underway."The evidence from the victim has not been taken since the victim is absent (to the police station). Siti is currently under the care of a charity organisation."To date, no arrest has been made, but efforts to track the men are actively involved in assisting the investigation under Section 324 of the Penal Code for causing hurt using the deliberate use of weapons," Suhaimi was quoted as saying by Harian Metro.

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Recently, there have been other cases of maid abuse in Malaysia where their employers were jailed:

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Multiple Ex-Employees Come Forward To Allege Toxic Culture At TikTok Influencer's Company

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A TikTok influencer recently went viral after several of his employees came forward to allege that the man's company has a toxic work culture

The influencer's former staff began tweeting the allegations after his wife revealed in a Facebook post that her husband had been allegedly cheating on her with one of his female employees."[I] used to work with him, and you have no idea how toxic this spikey-haired short man is. Now you got what you deserve, and I love it," wrote one of his ex-staff on Twitter.

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Another former employee claimed that it was difficult to work with the influencer's alleged mistress

They claimed that during one of their live streams, they were getting hate comments from netizens and could not defend themselves due to the alleged mistress' constant talking and shouting.The ex-employee also said that they tried to discuss the issue with both the influencer and his alleged mistress, but their opinions were ignored and things never changed, forcing them to resign from the company."Thank you for noticing how much I struggled while working with her. I tried my best not to look so awkward with her, and it took a long time to be comfortable with her," they wrote while replying to another tweet showing the video of them doing the live stream sales session."Even though I had just joined the company, I immediately knew the dark side of working here. So, I immediately resigned," they added.

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Meanwhile, another former employee of the company requested that the public stop messaging the company's WhatsApp number

According to them, despite the phone number being linked to the company, it is not managed by the influencer or his alleged mistress.Instead, the person managing all of the company's messages and phone calls is a staff member, who is not linked to the cheating allegations."If you guys have the audacity to WhatsApp the number on that (company's) Instagram (profile) and continue to curse them, please don't do that," they wrote."That number is not (managed by) the alleged mistress nor the boss. That is one of the staff and the staff is my friend," they added.

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An internal source who is currently working at the company has reached out to SAYS and confirmed that the allegations are true. However, they refused to give any further comments in order to protect themselves.SAYS has reached out to the company for their statement regarding the toxic work culture allegations but has yet to receive a reply.

The influencer has been under fire in recent days after his wife shared a Facebook post alleging that her husband physically abused her

In the post, his wife shared closed-circuit television (CTTV) footage where she can be seen being physically assaulted by her husband during an altercation.She also shared photos of the influencer's conversation with the alleged mistress, who had been texting her husband back and forth.Aside from the text messages, the wife also said that her husband had bought an anniversary gift for his mistress.SAYS has reached out to the influencer's wife for a statement regarding the toxic work culture allegations and the abuse claim but has yet to receive a reply.

The conversation between the influencer and his alleged mistress.
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Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of domestic violence, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected] Website | Facebook | Twitter4. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook 5. TELENISA LEGAL AID CLINICWeekdays (8am - 10pm)Contact: +6012-8123424WhatsApp: +6012-8123424Email: [email protected] Facebook | Twitter 6. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINEDaily (12pm - 12am)Contact: 1800-18-2327


Listen To Fly FM's New Weekend Show Featuring Comedian Kavin Jay & TikToker Ryan Howlett

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Don't you just hate getting stuck in traffic and not being able to do anything about it?

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Be it rush hour or leaving the house during weekends, it's easy to get bored while waiting for traffic to ease up.Luckily for you, Fly FM has recently revamped their lineups and segments, so you can tune in and turn your mundane car rides into a joyful one.

In line with their new tagline, "Playing Malaysia's Flyest Music All Day", Fly FM will be promising more power-packed, comedic, and engaging content  for your entertainment!

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Starting July onwards, listeners can start partying early in the car on Friday from 5pm to 8pm to a brand new segment called 'FlyDays with DJs Playground', in partnership with Malaysia's leading DJ Academy that offers professional and certified  DJ courses. Woohooo, turn up the volume! Weekday lineup:6am-10am: Breakfast Show with Douglas Lim and Juanita10am-1pm: Fly 45 with Natalie 1pm-4pm: Fly 45 with Elysha4pm-8pm: Fly Drive with Ryan 5pm-8pm: (Only on Fridays) FlyDays with DJs Playground8pm-12am: Gen F with Fifi

What's even more exciting is that on weekends, you'll get bellyaches from laughing too hard with new entertainers like Kavin Jay, one of Southeast Asia's most sought-after comedians, and trailblazing TikTok content creator, Ryan Howlett

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And, if you want to feel the clubbing vibes, Fly FM will have some of Malaysia's top DJs on air spinning in the Hip Hop inspired show, 'Drop The Bars', on top of collaborating with Zouk Genting on 'Fly Nite Club'. Weekend lineup:12pm-4pm: Fly Weekends with Raqeem, Rika, and Gabe 4pm-6pm: Fly Weekends with Kavin Jay and Ryan Howlett8pm-9pm: Fly Malaysia with Moots and Shawn 9pm-10pm: Drop the Bars with DJ CZA10pm-12am: Fly Nite Club with Jackman & Skeletor, Ramsey Westwood, and DJ Reeve

Last but not least, with Fly FM's new on-ground feature, Fly XS, you can get special access to exclusive events, parties, movie premieres, meet and greets, and much more!

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So, whatchu waiting for? Tune in to Fly FM on 95.8 in the Klang Valley or stream live on their website.

For more updates on their interesting campaigns, follow Fly FM on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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[VIDEO] Guy Overcomes Fear To Save Biawak While On His Way To Celebrate Raya

In a 50-second clip that has gone viral, a young man is seen trying to free a monitor lizard that had its head trapped in a tin can

The video was uploaded on the Internet on the second day of Hari Raya, 25 May.In the video, the man, clad in baju Melayu, appears to be on his way for Aidilfitri celebrations when he stopped his car to help the wild animal that was stuck in the middle of the road as it was unable to see.The man can be seen hesitant to extend a hand towards the biawak but after a few attempts, he managed to pull the can off the frightened animal, and left it in peace.Regrettably, there was no further information on who the good Samaritan is.

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The video has, however, caught the attention of the Malaysia Animal Association (MAA) who are now eager to identify the young man

"The youth that helped save an animal, even though only a monitor lizard, on his way to celebrate Hari Raya has gotten the association's attention," it wrote on their Facebook page.The MAA said it is looking for the young man in the viral video to give him a 'Noble Animal Malaysia' award for his kind deed."This is praiseworthy. Even though it is categorised as a wild animal, there is no reason we should not help it," said MAA president Arie Dwi Andika, according to New Straits Times."We are very proud that Malaysians have this awareness."The association added that the man should be commended for helping the animal even though he looked scared and also because the monitor lizard would have likely died if the can was not removed.

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Netizens, including popular stand-up comedian Harith Iskander, had only praise for the young man on social media

"Respect for this brother. Absolutely compassionate. I don't know if I would be brave enough. Would you do the same?" Harith Iskander wrote while sharing the video on his Instagram account."This is the consequence of littering and simply throwing rubbish out your car window. Please use some common sense," he added.

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A Facebook user commented, "Thank you so much! We need more people like him. That biawak probably was searching for food and ended up stuck in that tin. Moral of the story too. Don't throw your rubbish everywhere humans!"

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Meanwhile on Twitter, a netizen said, "While I was watching this, I was saying in my heart, 'Please don't let the biawak bite and chase him'. I got nervous instead."

Aku sambil tgk ni dalam hati dok cakap "jgnlah biawak tu gigit dia ke kejar dia ke nanti" aku pulak yg nervous haa— fatin tak raya tahun ni :') (@ftnisyah_) May 25, 2020

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19-Year-Old Johorean Arrested For Using Fake Positive COVID-19 Test Result To Avoid Work

A 19-year-old girl found herself on the wrong side of the law after she submitted a fake COVID-19 test result to her boss

According to Bernama, Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said that the girl was arrested at a house in Mutiara Rini, Skudai at 1pm on Tuesday, 6 April.Dzulkhairi said the girl's employer  — an owner of a restaurant in Skudai, Johor — alleged that she sent a letter via WhatsApp showing that she tested positive for COVID-19.Apparently, the girl did not feel like going to work, so she used the fake result as an excuse to not show up.

Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP Dzulkhairi Mukhtar.
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"Immediately after receiving the message, the employer closed his restaurant and went to a clinic together with 12 other workers to take the COVID-19 swab test," the ACP said in a statement

"The tests confirmed that all were negative for COVID-19.”Dzulkhairi explained that the restaurant owner had confronted the girl about having sent the fake positive results, reported the New Straits Times.The girl admitted to falsifying the test result as she did not feel comfortable working at the restaurant and did not want to come in to work.It is learnt that the girl is a new staff at the restaurant. She just started working there a day before the incident on 5 April.

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The case will be investigated under Sections 420 and 468 of the Penal Code for dishonestly inducing delivery of property and forgery for the purpose of cheating

If convicted under the first provision, she could be jailed up to 10 years and slapped with a fine.As for the second offence, she could be be jailed up to seven years and slapped with a fine upon conviction.The police has since applied for a remand order for the girl to assist in further investigations.


One Dead, One Injured, One Escaped During Pre-Dawn Shootout Drama In Brickfields

Police Shot Dead One Robber And Injured Another During A Shootout With Three Suspects On Sunday (30 Nov) In Brickfields

The pre-dawn quiet in Seputeh was shattered today by the sound of 20 gunshots fired in a shootout between police and a gang of robbers that left a robber dead and an accomplice injured.

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Police Shot Dead One Robber And Injured Another During A Shootout With Three Suspects On Sunday (30 Nov) In Brickfields
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The Three Suspects Broke Into A House At 4.30am On Sunday And Tied Up The 60-Year-Old Owner, His Wife And Their Daughter

The Three Suspects Broke Into A House At 4.30am On Sunday And Tied Up The 60-Year-Old Owner, His Wife And Their Daughter
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The robbers, two armed with handguns, had arrived in a BMW 523i before breaking into the double-storey terrace house at Persiaran Syed Putra 4 about 5am.

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During the incident at about 4.30am Sunday, three men broke-into a house at Persiaran Syed Putra 18 and tied up three victims, the owner, his wife and their daughter.

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They Did Not Realise The Son, In His 20s, Was Also In The House. The Son Managed To Contact The Police.

The key to the police success was the response of the victim’s son, in his twenties, who hid in his room during the incident and called the police. They were unaware that the manager’s son who was sleeping in a room had been awakened by the commotion.

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City police deputy CID chief Asst Comm Khairi Ahrasa said the three suspects did not realise the son of the owner in his 20s, was also in the house.
“The son managed to call our operations room to inform us that they were being robbed and the suspects were still in the house,” he told reporters at the scene.

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Police Arrived In Time To See The Suspect Threatening The Victim With A Gun In An Attempt To Open The Front Gate

Kuala Lumpur deputy CID chief ACP Khairi Ahrasa
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A team of five policemen from the Brickfields CID arrived within minutes on motorcycles and in patrol cars.

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“At about 4.50am, our team arrived at the scene and one of them managed to sneak in to monitor and observe what was going on the house,” he said adding that the officer saw a suspect bringing out a victim at gunpoint forcing the victim to open auto-gate of the house.

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Kuala Lumpur deputy CID chief ACP Khairi Ahrasa said on seeing the police, a robber pointed a pistol at the head of the 60-year-old victim, a manager at a well-known food and confectionery business.
He then dragged him out of the house to the gate where he was ordered to open it.
The robber’s accomplices followed him as they moved towards their parked car

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When The Robbers Saw A Policeman Sneaking Into The House, They Started To Fire Several Shots At The Police

When The Robbers Saw A Policeman Sneaking Into The House, They Started To Fire Several Shots At The Police
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“After victim had opened the auto-gate, the suspect brought the victim into the house and let him go. After the gate was opened, our officer who managed to sneak in saw the suspects running out of the house and started shooting at our officers.

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Khairi said the gunman then released the manager and fired several shots at the police party in an attempt to get into the car.

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The Police Returned Fire, Resulting In An Exchange Of About 20 Gunshots. A Suspect, 33-Year-Old Lim Yee Xiang, Was Killed With A Shot To The Head.

The Police Returned Fire, Resulting In The Exchange Of About 20 Gunshots. 33-Year-Old Lim Yee Xiang Was Killed With A Shot To The Head.
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“The officers had identified themselves as police but instead of surrendering, one of the suspects continued to fire causing our officers to return fire,” he said.

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ACP Khairi said the four officers who shot at the suspects managed to hit two suspects who both collapsed on each side of a black BMW driven by the suspects that was parked about eight metres away from the house.

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He said the policemen took cover and returned fire resulting in the 33-year-old robber, identified as Lim Yee Xiang of Ulu Tiram, Johor, being killed on the spot.
The accomplice, who was shot in the chest, collapsed.

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Another Suspect Was Injured When He Was Shot In The Chest. Police Has Yet To Determine His Identity As He Was Carrying A Stolen MyKad.

Another Suspect Was Injured When He Was Shot In The Chest. Police Has Yet To Determine His Identity As He Was Carrying A Stolen MyKad.
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The injured suspect, who was shot in the chest, has been warded at the University Malaya Medical Centre. His identity is yet to be ascertained as he is believed to be carrying a stolen MyKad.

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City CID deputy chief Asst Comm Khairi Ahrasa said Monday that the MyKad found inside the man's wallet was a genuine one, and police believe it was stolen by the suspect.

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"We have obtained the man's fingerprints and are still trying to establish his identity through that," he said.

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Police Has Launched A Manhunt For The Third Robber Who Managed To Escape During The Commotion. He Is Believed To Be Armed.

Police Found That The Suspects Have Previous Criminal Records
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“One of the suspects believed to be aged 20 was declared dead with a shot to head while another suspect in his 30s is in critical condition. We are still looking for one more suspect who managed to flee,” he added.

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It is learnt that the third accomplice, who is also believed to be armed with a pistol, managed to escape on foot with part of the stolen loot comprising cash and jewellery.

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He said police had launched a manhunt for the suspect.

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Police Found That The Suspects Have Previous Criminal Records

ACP Khairi added that checks by police showed that the injured suspect had seven previous criminal records involving drugs and theft while the suspect who managed to escape was believed to have carried cash robbed from the victims.

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Khairi said police recovered a 9mm-calibre pistol with three live bullets and four spent shells next to the robber’s body body besides several stolen items at the scene.

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You Can Find COVID-19 Cases Within 1KM Radius Of Yourself With MOH's New Tracking App

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is encouraging the public to download their COVID-19 tracker, the MySejahtera app

During the COVID-19 press conference on Thursday, 28 May, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah urged Malaysians to use the app provided by the MOH to monitor the outbreak as well as assess their health condition online.The app comes with a 'Hotspot Tracker' feature which, according to New Straits Times, was made to help the public plan their commute and avoid non-essential travel to high-risk areas."This is in line with the self-empowerment of Malaysians in adjusting to the new norms in daily life," Dr Noor Hisham said."The public needs to take care of themselves, their families, and the community around them to ensure that they are free from the virus."

From left to right: Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, and National Security Council director-general Mohd Rabin Basir during the launch of the app on 20 April.
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The app allows users to check if there are COVID-19 cases within a 1km radius of their location

The public will also be able to search for other high-risk areas they should avoid.Areas are classified into red, yellow, or green zones based on cases that were reported in the searched location in the past 28 days.

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Among its many other functions, the app also allows users to conduct self-assessments to determine if they need to be tested for COVID-19.Dr Noor Hisham said this would help the MOH with detection of new infections and obtain early information for prompt action.The app also provides information on nearest COVID-19 screening facilities and health information from the ministry's Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre.

Dr Noor Hisham said the MOH will also introduce a QR code feature in the app to help people enter public places more easily

People will be able to enter places by just checking in on the MySejahtera app without having to write down their details upon entering places such as shopping malls and restaurants."We will use QR codes beginning 1 June, so there is no need to use a pen to write your name anymore. We will upgrade the application from time to time," said Dr Noor Hisham, as quoted by Malaysiakini.

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He added that, as of yesterday, 28 May, a total of 752,711 individuals have downloaded the application

Of the number, he said there are currently 4,565 persons under surveillance (PUS) registered in the app, as well as 1,869 persons under investigation (PUI).Download the app on the App Store or Google Play.

Dr Noor Hisham said social responsibility is key to breaking the chain of COVID-19 transmission in Malaysia:

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