Tawar Cawan Kopi Kedua Pada Harga RM1, Fikry Ibrahim Tampil Sebagai 'CEO Tealive' Baharu

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Pasti ramai antara anda dekat sini yang gemar dan sukakan minuman popular Tealive bukan?

Berita baik untuk anda khususnya penggemar kopi tegar, Tealive baru-baru ini tampil memperkenalkan Fikry Ibrahim bagi memainkan peranan sebagai Ketua Pegawai Espresso Tealive untuk kempen kopi mereka.'CEO Fikry' dilancarkan bagi memberikan tawaran istimewa kepada sesiapa yang membeli mana-mana kopi daripada Tealive akan mendapat cawan kedua pada harga RM1 sahaja, hanya pada hari bekerja sebelum pukul 3 petang.

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Pengasas dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Loob Holding Sdn Bhd, Bryan Loo berkata, Fikry dipilih untuk peranan ini kerana beliau adalah seorang pelakon, model, pengacara TV dan pelawak terkenal yang gaya hidupnya sejajar dengan kisah jenama Tealive.Beliau berkata, Tealive merupakan jenama membanggakan yang dibangunkan di Malaysia dan telah melebarkan sayap ke sembilan negara di lima benua, melayani lebih lima juta pelanggan setiap bulan."Kami mengalu-alukan Fikry untuk menerajui peranan CEO Tealive bagi kempen kopi kami. Dia juga telah berkembang sejak awal pembabitannya di Lawak Solo hingga menjadi seorang selebriti yang berorientasikan kekeluargaan sihat dan berperwatakan gembira serta diminati jutaan peminat.“Semangat Fikry terhadap jenama Tealive sangat mengagumkan. Jadi, bersama-sama, kami akan beroleh banyak kegembiraan dan keseronokan menghidangkan lebih banyak kopi di seluruh Malaysia," katanya ketika ditemui SEISMIK baru-baru ini.

Promosi 'CEO Fikry' hanya sah sebelum jam 3 petang pada hari bekerja dari Isnin hingga Jumaat

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"Apabila pertama kali didekati, saya berasa disanjung tetapi juga bimbang kerana saya tidak pernah menjadi Ketua Pegawai Espresso sebelum ini.“Saya mengambil masa dan berusaha untuk mengkaji dan membiasakan diri dengan operasi Tealive supaya saya boleh memainkan peranan ini dengan sebaik mungkin," kata Fikry yang kini mempunyai lebih 1.1 juta pengikut di Instagram.Tambahnya lagi, dia benar-benar akan memenuhi janji jenama Tealive iaitu ‘Bukan Sekadar Teh’ kerana ingin memberitahu semua orang bahawa Tealive mempunyai kopi Arabica yang hebat.Sebagai rekod, tawaran promosi "CEO Fikry" ini hanya sah sebelum jam 3 petang pada hari bekerja dari Isnin hingga Jumaat. Beli mana-mana kopi dan anda boleh mendapatkan empat minuman ini dengan hanya RM1, termasuk Kopi Signature, Cappuccino, Americano atau Latte, sebarang saiz, panas atau sejuk untuk cawan kedua.

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PDRM On The Hunt For Domestic Maid Accused Of Filming Sexual Acts With Employer's Baby

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An Indonesian domestic worker in Malaysia has been accused of filming herself performing sexual acts with her former employer's baby

The domestic worker has also been accused of sending the videos to her boyfriend, who then shared the videos in a WhatsApp group that included the maid's friends and some of her former employers.According to a friend of the maid's former employer, seven videos were shared in the group.According to a report by China Press, the woman filmed the baby touching and licking her private parts and sucking on her nipples. One of the videos filmed by the maid is five minutes long.While the baby's age is not clear, he appears to be under one-year-old, according to a screenshot that was shared on a Facebook group about mothers and newborn babies.SAYS is choosing to not share the screenshot.

The friend of the maid's former employer shared that the woman was hired by the family four years ago but she no longer works for them

"My friend (the maid's former employer) was shocked and at a loss about what to do when she saw them," the family friend was quoted as saying by China Press on 23 April.According to her, the WhatsApp group was created on 19 April and since then, the family has been trying to look for the woman or find the domestic worker's current employer and warn them.

The friend has also posted warnings about the maid on Facebook

In the post, the friend requested anyone with information to get in touch with her.The family friend has refused to share the videos with anyone, including with news outlets, reiterating that the purpose of publishing the post is to prevent the baby from continuing to be harmed.

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Police investigations are currently underway

Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department's Sexual, Women, and Child Investigation Division (D11) principal assistant director ACP Siti Kamsiah Hassan said they are still tracking the suspect's whereabouts.According to her, authorities will be calling up the people in the WhatsApp group within a few days to assist in the investigation. So far, no arrests have been made, Siti Kamsiah told China Press.Meanwhile, Petaling Jaya deputy district police chief Supt Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood said the videos were believed to have been recorded last year but only went viral this month."Initial investigations showed that the woman was the former domestic helper but has since returned to Indonesia. Checks (with the Immigration Department) showed that the woman had left the country on 27 September 2020," New Straits Times quoted him as saying yesterday, 24 April.The woman is believed to have re-entered the country illegally later.Ku Mashariman said that police are looking for a person named Nenobota Marisa, who is also from Indonesia. He added that they believe this person can shed more light on the case.The case is being investigated under Section 8(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 for exchanging or publishing child pornography. The offence carries 15 years prison sentence and caning.

File photo of Bukit Aman Sexual, Women, and Child Investigation Division (D11) principal assistant director ACP Siti Kamsiah Hassan.
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If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)Contact: +6082-368853SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.


[VIDEO] Raikan Syawal Berbeza, Tetapi Lebih Bermakna Bersama Keluarga Tercinta Tahun Ini

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Artikel ini ditaja oleh Tenaga Nasional Berhad.

Syawal kali ini umat Islam Malaysia menzahirkan rasa kesyukuran kerana dapat pulang menyambut lebaran di kampung halaman

Disambut dengan cara berbeza di setiap negeri, Aidilfitri tahun ini pastinya lebih bermakna apabila sanak saudara daripada pelbagai latar belakang dan budaya berkumpul bagi memeriahkan lebaran kali ini.Justeru, bagi memeriahkan lagi sambutan Syawal, Tenaga Nasional (TNB) tampil dengan sebuah filem raya berjudul ‘Raya Macam Cara!’.

Berbeza tapi bermakna bila bersama dengan semua keluarga tercinta

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‘Raya Macam Cara!’ mengisahkan empat orang sepupu iaitu Alyssa, Sofea, Noah dan Imran yang menetap di serata Malaysia dan pulang ke kampung untuk beraya bersama keluarga besar mereka di Kedah.Sepanjang berada di kampung, mereka menyedari terdapat pelbagai cara dalam menyambut raya. Ini termasuklah corak dan jenis pakaian, kemeriahan hidangan serta keunikan dialek dari setiap negeri. Walaupun berbeza, mereka tetap saling menghargai keunikan latar belakang dan budaya masing-masing lantas merapatkan lagi hubungan kekeluargaan mereka. Mungkin cara sambutan Aidilfitri kita berbeza,  namun inilah keunikan yang memeriahkan lagi sambutan serta memberikan kenangan manis buat ahli keluarga.

Jangan lupa untuk menonton filem Raya Macam Cara! di saluran YouTube TENAGAofficial dan ikuti TNB di Facebook serta di Instagram untuk perkembangan terkini.


Man Demands Woman Exercise In The Nude & Uses Videos To Blackmail Her For Money

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A 23-year-old saleswoman has come forward to share her relationship with a sexually and emotionally abusive ex-boyfriend whom she met in April last year

During a press conference organised by MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong last week, the woman — who wants to be identified only as May — revealed that she had met her 33-year-old former lover through an online game.According to The Star, the couple had began a romantic relationship in May 2020 and met face-to-face for the first time in Genting Highlands in October.It is learnt that the day after the initial meeting, the man requested money from May for the purpose of paying off his car loan.

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"He persuaded me to borrow money from loan sharks in January this year," said the woman

Harian Metro reported that the man demanded the 23-year-old victim borrow up to RM8,000 from loan sharks in January this year."I was told to borrow RM3,000 from an ah long before all the funds were handed over to him. I was then asked to pay the debts incurred by that loan," the saleswoman explained during the press conference held at Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur.She added that she was told to borrow another RM5,000 from loan sharks for him to pay off his debt."I was like a fool when I just followed his instructions before being asked to apply for another loan of RM200,000 from ah long," she said.

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"Around 27 January this year, he started to instruct me to wake at 5.30am to exercise and forced me to record myself daily as proof," she continued

The woman disclosed that the breaking point of the relationship was when her ex-boyfriend demanded that she exercise in the nude in the early hours of the morning and record herself doing so daily.

			He insisted that I do the exercises naked so that he could see the progress of my weight loss.
        May

Her family intervened in March this year in the hopes of ending the relationship, but she had already lost around RM17,000, reported The Star."He refused to pay back his debts and used my naked workout videos as blackmail," the woman said.The woman recently made a police report over the incident at the Banting Police Station in Selangor.

After sharing her experience, Datuk Seri Michael Chong warned members of the public to be wary of online lovers asking for nudes

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"Once they get you to sleep with them, they will ask for nude photos. Then, the blackmail starts. I have encountered many such cases," Chong lamented.He also used this incident as a cautionary tale for youngsters, saying, "I hope her story will serve as a deterrent to other potential victims."

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)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: 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)Operating hours: 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: 1800-18-2327Email: [email protected]Facebook | Instagram

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15 Types Of Travel Kakis You'll Think Twice About Ajak-ing On Your Next Holiday

Whether we're on a trip with friends or family, we've all encountered certain people who make travelling a whole lot more 'interesting'

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Here are some of the types of people we've all gone on holiday with at some point:

1. The one who always overpacks and gets stopped at the airport check-in counter

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2. The one who doesn't give input during the planning but complains throughout the trip

It's too hot. It's too cold. It's too far.

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3. The one who must take a selfie with everything and anything

Doesn't matter if it's the 12th temple you visited that day or standing in the hotel elevator, the selfie-taker will never fail to whip out the camera.At least, you never need to worry about taking pictures.

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4. The one who can literally sleep anywhere

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5. The one who is always cheapskate about everything

There is budget travelling and then there is cheapskate.

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6. The one who must take photos of every meal for their Instastories

Same meal, different angle.

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7. Then there is the one who can only stay in atas places

Nothing wrong with living a little lavishly as long as everyone is on the same wavelength as you.

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8. The one who is always late for everything

When you barely make it in time to catch the flight or the tour because that one person always makes the rest of the group wait.

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9. The one who researches every top restaurant and tourist site to visit and then ends up not going

"We should go to that place for dinner! It has so many good reviews!""Ok let's go.""Um.. never mind lah. Y'all go ahead."...

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10. The one who wakes up at the break of dawn and expects everyone to wake up too

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11. ... or the one who never sleeps

"Let's go explore the city tonight!""Um, it's 2am..."

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12. The one who constantly works throughout the trip

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13. The one who snores so loudly that the rest never get to sleep

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14. The one who is super picky about the food

Even when we let them pick the restaurant, they complain about the meal. *face palm*

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15. The one who decides on everything and never asks for other people's opinion

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Have you travelled with anyone who does any of the above? We dare you to tag that person in the comments below! :p

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Popular Bangsar Fish Head Corner Is Now Operating As A Food Truck

Anuar's Fish Head Curry in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur is now selling its dishes on a food truck

The fish head curry stall, which is famous for its RM3 meals, is reported to have been demolished by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) along with several other stalls in the area in the past few weeks.

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According to KL Foodie, it is believed that the demolition was a step in redeveloping the area. A post by Facebook user Trisha Sandhu on The Republic of Bangsar's Facebook page reveals the future development.

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In the meantime, Anuar's Fish Head Curry has opened a food truck opposite their original location in Lucky Garden

Photos posted on their Facebook page on 15 June, show that they opened a food truck located just in front of MyBest Laundry.However, they are only taking pick-up and delivery orders during this time.

According to their Facebook page, they are currently open from 10am to 5pm every day.To order, you can drop them a message at +6016-6777703 (WhatsApp).

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For years, several residents in the area have urged DBKL to relocate the shops due to poor hygiene conditions

Their complaints centred around customers and staff using the drains to urinate because there are no toilet facilities.Improper disposal of rubbish and congested traffic as a result of people double or triple parking in that area was also brought up to authorities.In February, The Star reported that DBKL was looking into the issues with representatives from resident associations and stall owners.

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Earlier this year, the popular stall was ordered by DBKL to close temporarily:

                Famous Stall In Bangsar That Sells RM3 Nasi Kandar Ordered To Close By Authorities

The premises were so dirty that it may put people's health at risk.

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Singapore Airlines Is Holding Walk-In Interviews In KL To Recruit New Cabin Crew Members

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Singapore Airlines.

Ever wanted to be a cabin crew member and see the world? You can seize the opportunity with Singapore Airlines this July!

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Singapore Airlines has long earned a reputation for providing excellent service and hospitality. If you've had the pleasure of flying with the airline, you've most likely experienced those very qualities and warmth from its friendly cabin crew members — even watching them stroll through the airport in their trademark uniforms, all smiles, can be a cool thing to witness too. :DFun fact: Did you know that Parisian couturier Pierre Balmain designed the sarong kebaya in 1968? This makes it one of the longest-serving uniforms in the skies!

For one day only, Singapore Airlines will be having cabin crew walk-in interview sessions on 29 July at Pullman KL City Centre

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Whether you just finished high school, graduated college, or are just plain interested in joining the hospitality industry, Singapore Airlines welcomes all genders aged 18 to 35 years old to join its world-class cabin crew. Here are some requirements you should ideally meet:- Pleasant personality and service-oriented- Fluent in English with good communication skills- Minimum height requirement of at least 1.58m for women and 1.65m for men to carry out safety and emergency procedures onboard- Minimum qualification of five SPM credits (including English) / five GCE 'O' Level credits (including English), or Higher Nitec and above (if applicable)- Former Singapore Airlines Cabin Crew members are welcome to apply

Besides the chance to live and work based in Singapore, there are more than a few other perks of being a cabin crew with the airline

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Successful applicants will go through a four-month training programme — considered one of the longest and most comprehensive in the airline industry — where you'll gain valuable skills, from first aid and CPR lifesaving techniques to professional grooming and proper service procedures.And, the nice thing is, you will receive a basic salary during training! Once you complete the programme, you'll get an attractive salary package with allowances based on your flight patterns and flying hours.To sweeten the deal, Singapore Airlines offers crew members free travel to any of its destinations once a year, on top of discounted travel tickets at other times. Cabin crew members also enjoy medical and dental benefits, as well as an alluring annual leave scheme when they join.

So, if you're keen on being a cabin crew member of a premium full-service carrier and joining one of the world's most awarded airlines, don't miss out on Singapore Airlines' KL walk-in interview sessions this July

Here are the details you should take note of: Date: 29 JulyTime: 8.30am to 2pmVenue: Pullman KL City Centre Hotel & Residences

Visit Singapore Airlines' website or Facebook page for more information and the latest updates

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[VIDEO] We Ask Malaysian Children What It Means To Grow Up Healthy And Strong

As adults, we have a rough idea on how to stay healthy. But, what about the curious, young minds of children?

It's a universally accepted fact that when it comes to speaking your mind, children do not hold back. Their point of view is often wholesome, insightful, and not to mention, honest, hehe. You just cannot expect what amusing answers will come out of their mouths. And, we love it! <3

So, what do children think they need to grow up big and strong?
In partnership with AptaGro, we posed a few questions to Malaysian children to pick their brains:

Watch the full video below to find out what the little cuties had to say:

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First, we asked them who their favourite superhero was.
Hands up if you're an adult and you adore Elsa! It's no surprise that these six-year-olds count the ice queen as a strong superhero they look up to as well, hehe.

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Valerie: "Elsa."Sitarey: "Elsa? Yes! I like Elsa too! Did you know that she built an ice castle with her own powers?"Valerie: "She can also control ice. Snow!"

Nine-year-old Aleeya chose Captain America, while seven-year-old Rouvin likes Spider-Man. And both wanted to grow up to have the strength just like their beloved leading characters!

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Producer: "You guys want to grow up to be strong and powerful like Captain America and Spider-Man?"Rouvin: "Yes! Yeah, yeah. Because he's strong."

However, growing up strong means they would need an equally strong immune system.
Hmmm, but what exactly do they know about immunity?

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Producer: "Right, do you guys know what immunity means?"Aleeya: "Yeah."Rouvin: [Shakes head]Sitarey: "What's immuno-poke-ty?"Valerie: "Something that protects you from viruses?"

After a short lesson on how eating a balanced diet helps strengthen their immunity, it was time for the children to learn about DHA

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Producer: "Have you guys heard of DHA?"Aleeya and Rouvin: "No."Valerie: "Yeah!"Sitarey: "What is D(gibberish)?"Valerie: "I know! My mummy told me that it's in our milk and it helps make us strong."

Ultimately, like these kiddos learned, eating a balanced diet that is rich in nutrients is what our brain and bodies need to flourish.
If you want more for your child, you can incorporate AptaGro growing up milk into their diets too.

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Having a good digestive system is key to building stronger immunity, which is why what you eat is important. This is where probiotics and prebiotics come into place. Probiotics are live bacteria that are beneficial to our digestive system when consumed through our diet, while prebiotics are the food for probiotics to help stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the digestive system. AptaGro is formulated with a unique mix of prebiotics* and one billion probiotics^# for a good digestive system, which in turn supports a stronger immunity in your child.AptaGro also contains the highest amount of DHA in the market. DHA** is a type of omega-3 fatty acid that helps with brain development.* A unique mix of prebiotics GOS/lcFOS (9:1) ^1 billion (1x10⁹ cfu) of probiotics from 100g milk powder.  #B.breve M-16V ** AptaGro consists of 101mg/100g DHA, the highest among all cow’s milk based growing up milk brands in Malaysia as of July 2022.

Want to give the growing up milk a try? Get a promo pack of AptaGro 600g at RM20 today!

All you gotta do is call 1800-88-5088, and mention AptaGro RM20 pack with code SAYSAPTA20.


"Semangat Sungguh!" – Pakatan Harapan Flag Makes An Appearance At The World Cup In Qatar

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's swearing-in as Malaysia's new Prime Minister was celebrated by many.
But for one man, his support for the new ruling coalition went beyond borders. Literally.

A video on Twitter, posted by @devprasad888 today, 25 November, shows a man wearing a yellow jersey and veshti proudly waving the Pakatan Harapan (PH) flag in a stadium full of spectators."This dude watched this morning's Brazil match with a veshti on!" the caption read.Based on the caption, it's believed that the moment was captured during the Brazil vs Serbia football match at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar earlier today.

Netizens were quite amused by the man, who was bouncing up and down and smiling from ear to ear while holding the flag in the most unlikeliest of places

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I mean, just look at that grin!

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Some users even asked if the video was real or if it had been edited

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Speaking to SAYS, Dev confirmed that the video has not been edited

The man eagerly waving the PH flag is known as Tharmen who hails from Ipoh, Perak, but is based in Klang."He's a die hard Liverpool fan, same Liverpool fans group as I am in," Dev told SAYS. According to 46-year-old Dev, who is a Brazil fan, Tharmen documents his journey to Qatar.As of this writing, the clip has garnered over 140,000 views on Twitter and 5,700 retweets.

Watch the video here:

This dude watched this morning's Brazil match with a veshti on! pic.twitter.com/tvDWzgUSDa— Dev  (@devprasad888) November 25, 2022

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Singaporean Mosques Encourage Smokers To Quit By Trading In Cigarettes For Curry Puffs

Mosques in Singapore are encouraging smokers to drop the habit by trading in their cigarette for a curry puff instead

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The 'Puff For A Puff' initiative began on Friday, 28 June, and will last until mid-October, reported The Straits Times.22 mosques in the country are taking part in it.As part of the campaign, Muslim worshippers will be encouraged to trade in their cigarettes for a curry puff instead.

The campaign was launched with the aim of highlighting the cost of a puff on one's health and finances

The curry puff was used as part of the campaign, as it roughly costs the same as one cigarette stick.In Singapore, a standard packet of 20 cigarettes costs roughly SGD14 (approximately RM43), which is SGD0.70 (RM2.15) per stick, reported The Straits Times.

The price of cigarettes in Singapore around 2016.
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Additionally, the curry puffs given out as part of the initiative were healthier than the typical ones, as they were fried in oil with less saturated fat and made using wholegrain flour.

Singapore Health and Home Affairs senior parliamentary secretary Amrin Amin said the 'Puff For A Puff' booth will rotate its rounds at various mosques during the campaign period

Singapore Health and Home Affairs senior parliamentary secretary Amrin Amin collecting cigarette sticks from smokers.
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"We are starting with mosques during Friday prayers, a convenient congregation point to focus anti-smoking messages to males," Amrin wrote on Facebook."More males than females in Singapore smoke. We will be going to other places to reach out to other groups."

Smoking is heavily regulated in Singapore, with the government even proposing cabins specially for smokers:

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The temperature inside the cabin will be regulated.

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2-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Left In Mum's Car For Over 2 Hours In Lahad Datu

Earlier this week, a two-year-old girl died after she was left in the backseat of her mother's car for three hours in Lahad Datu

The incident, which happened on 12 June near the family's home in Taman Aman 1, was confirmed by Lahad Datu police chief Assistant Commissioner Nasri Mansor.The girl, who was the youngest of four siblings, was found unconscious with scald marks and foaming at the mouth by her 31-year-old mother in the backseat of the car that was parked under the sun, according to NST Online.She was rushed to the Lahad Datu Hospital, where she was confirmed dead at 4.39pm.

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The cause of death was determined as extreme heat

"There was (a) burning effect on the left side of the face as well as the victim's arms, and the cause of the death was heat-related," ACP Nasri Mansor said in a statement."A post-mortem found that the scalding was due to the extreme heat inside the vehicle and the marks appeared after she died," he added, as reported by NST Online.

Prior to the incident, the victim had followed her 31-year-old mother to fetch her two older siblings from school at around 1pm

The mother fetched her two older children, aged nine and 10, from Sekolah Kebangsaan Lahad Datu 2 and returned home. She parked the Perodua Bezza by the roadside and asked her eldest child to bring the girl into the house, ACP Nasri said."The suspect then went on to perform the prayers on the second floor of the house and fell asleep. However, at 3.45pm when the suspect and her husband wanted to eat, they called the victim to join them but failed to find her anywhere," Bernama quoted him as saying.The mother later searched the car and found the girl unconscious in the backseat.

The mother was arrested after a medical officer reported to police

According to ACP Nasri Mansor, the victim's mother, who is a housewife, was arrested by the police to assist in the investigation. Her car has also been seized by the police.The case is being investigated under Section 304A of the Penal Code for causing death by negligence.

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Massive Mudslide In Sri Lanka Kills At Least 10 And Leaves 300 Missing

On Wednesday, 29 October, a major mudslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains buried over 140 houses at a tea estate in central Sri Lanka. According to initial media reports, at least ten people were killed in the mudslide and some 300 people are missing.

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Some of the worst damage was recorded at a well-known tea plantation several hours' drive to the east of the capital Colombo. Rescue efforts were being hampered by damage to roads in the region. "We have reports of 140 houses getting washed away in the mudslides," Sarath Kumara, a spokesman for the national Disaster Management Centre, told AFP.

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Security forces have been mobilised in search and rescue operations. Mudslide warnings were issued after much of Sri Lanka was lashed by heavy rain in the past few weeks.

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The mudslide hit the Meeriyabedda tea plantation near the town of Haldummulla, about 200 km (120 miles) east of the capital Colombo, on Wednesday at 07:30 local time (02:30 GMT). Ten people have been confirmed dead and more than 300 are missing, Disaster Management Centre spokesman Sarath Kumara told the BBC.

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The weather has now cleared and army, air force and police personnel are searching for survivors, the BBC's South Asia correspondent Sanjoy Majumder reports. However, military officials say rescue efforts are being hampered by fog in the area.

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As per Major General Mano Perera, the top military official in the area, some houses have been buried in 30 feet (9 metre) of mud

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The top military official in the area, Major General Mano Perera, said around 20 units have been deployed for the rescue effort. He said efforts were being hampered by poor visibility, with the area shrouded in mist.

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Mano Perera said the air force as well as elite police commandos had been deployed for the rescue, adding that they were hopeful of finding survivors. "We have already rescued some people and they have been sent to hospital," he said, without giving exact figures.

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As per Sri Lankan newspaper Daily Mirror, an area of about 2 km has been affected by the landslide, while sections of several national highways have been washed away by the rains

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The victims were tea plantation workers and their families. A local hospital source said two men and a woman rescued from the mud had been brought in for treatment.

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"I was under the rubble and some people took me out... my mother and aunt have died," a woman who was being treated for injuries told media. "We saw smoke around the area. Some people shouted and asked us to run away, so we ran," another survivor said.

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The annual monsoon brings vital rains for irrigation and electricity generation, but also causes frequent loss of life and damage to property. In June, monsoon rains triggered landslides that killed over 20 people and forced thousands to flee their homes.

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Siti Hasmah On Her Relationship With Tun M And How Shy He Gets With PDA

According to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah, her husband Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is a "very shy person" by nature

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While speaking to Channel NewsAsia, Malaysia's first lady touched on the on camera kiss from an interview she took part in with her husband on 10 July, conducted by 10-year-old Kashika Selvam. "Never would Mahathir do that in public. Never!" she teased.

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To prove just how uncomfortable Mahathir is with public displays of affection, the 92-year-old recalled one night when he was afraid a toll booth operator would see the pair holding hands in their car

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According to Siti Hasmah, he immediately pulled his hand back when they approached the toll."A toll! The person must have been too high up to see us holding hands!" she said.She added that, "In any occasion, I'm never beside him because he walks so fast. I need someone to hold my hand, and I like to hold my husband's hand! But he'll be 50 meters away from me."

When asked what she thought about her marriage being referred to as "couple goals" by netizens, Siti Hasmah said that it makes her feel "uneasy"

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"Our family life, our married life together, is the same as others," she said."There are happy moments, there are sad moments, we fight, then we make up. We go for holidays together. That's part of life," she added, Channel NewsAsia reported.

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Specialist Doctor Is The 9th Person To Die From COVID-19 In Malaysia

Reported death in Malaysia from COVID-19 has now gone to nine

This comes after the Ministry of Health (MOH) took to Twitter to announce today, 22 March, the first case of COVID-19 death among its medical staff. The doctor was case 890."The ninth death case in the first case of death among medical staff. He's a Malaysian citizen who was 48 years old and is a medical doctor with MOH. He had a history of travel to Turkey," MOH said.The ministry added that it believes the case is not due to working at the front lines but linked to the doctor's travel history.

The number of deaths in Malaysia is now 9. The latest death is a specialist doctor at Tuanku Fuziah Hospital, Kangar, who had travelled to Turkey.— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 22, 2020

The doctor was admitted to Hospital Tuanku Fauziah on 17 March

According to MOH, he was experiencing a severe acute respiratory infection."He was positively diagnosed with COVID-19 on 18 March and had been on respiratory aids since 19 March after his health deteriorated," MOH said in its subsequent tweets earlier today.

He was pronounced dead at 10.33am today, 22 March

Health Director-General Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah took to his official Facebook page to offer condolences.


The New Swarovski Remix Collection Allows You To Customise Your Own Jewellery Instantly

Are you looking for an easy way to update your outfits with your personal touch?

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If you're the kind of person who loves to customise your wardrobe and is always on the lookout for awesome ways to express your individual style, this is just the thing for you! :)

Swarovski has unveiled the latest additions to the award-winning Swarovski Remix Collection, which enables you to personalise your own jewellery!

The collection includes shimmering strands with an innovative magnetic feature. This magnetic feature allows you to connect strands together to make endless combinations. So you could create a long, single-strand necklace, or a triple-layered bracelet, or anything your heart desires!

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There are also three Swarovski Remix Collection Charms to bring your customisation to the next level! Just check out Karlie Kloss' adorable bracelet with her name in sparkles above.You get to choose from 26 Swarovski crystal pavé alphabets to add shimmer, 12 birthstones for pops of colour, and 5 unique symbols to take your creativity to the next level.

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You are unique, and now, so is your jewellery! With this collection, you'll be able to change up and personalise your jewellery in an instant, to suit every occasion and mood.

It's the easiest way to make a personal statement with your look. ^_^

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The Swarovski Remix Collection Charms - Letters is ideal for those who love the more minimalist style with maximum meaning. Whether it's your name, initials, a special word that means a lot to you... the possibilities are endless.

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Meanwhile, each month of the year is represented with the Swarovski Remix Collection Charms - Birthstones. Add your own birthstone, or even a mixture to represent special months to you!

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Finally, go bold with the versatile Swarovski Remix Collection Charms - Symbols that are beautifully finished on both sides. The designs include the evil eye, hamsa hand, swan, moon, and star.

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Here are 5 versatile ways you can customise your jewellery with the Swarovski Remix Collection:

1. Add your personal touch to any formal outfit with a custom necklace and alphabet charms

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2. Take your street style to the next level by pairing your look with layers of bracelets, customised with charms to suit your mood

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3. Add touches of sparkle and glam to your casual everyday wardrobe by customising a statement necklace with several gorgeous strands

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4. Go from drab to fab with a pop of colour using cute charms and birthstones to brighten a corporate look

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5. Keep things clean and chic with simple custom bracelet strands to match a chill day out

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We love how easy it is to add your personal touch!

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The Swarovski Remix Collection is available at all Swarovski outlets and Zalora online from 9 August! Retail price from RM369.

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Airbnb Guests Trash Homestay In Shah Alam And Steal RM6,000 Worth Of Valuables

Editor's Note: The story has been updated to include a statement from Airbnb.

A Malaysian Airbnb host is on the hunt for six individuals after his rental apartment in Shah Alam, Selangor was completely trashed and ransacked of all its valuables

Homestay host Joe Eu took to Facebook group 'Airbnb & Homestay Host Malaysia' to share the incident and warn his fellow hosts of the five men and one woman who robbed his home during an overnight stay."SOS! Beware of this group of guests! They stayed at my house last night and now everything is gone as they damaged the place and stole everything!" he posted the morning after discovering the crime on Monday, 11 January.Eu said they stayed on Sunday night and looted his house from 3.47pm to 3am the next morning, costing him damages and a loss of valuables worth over RM6,000.

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The Airbnb Superhost had equipped his apartment unit with many entertainment systems and amenities for the comfort of his guests

However, that also meant he lost many valuables, including a 42" Philips LED TV, a PlayStation 4 with its two controllers and charging dock, a Lenovo laptop, a Philips mini Hi-Fi system, a SonicGear soundbar, a JBL mini Bluetooth speaker, a Philips DVD player, a portable air cooler, an induction cooker, a vacuum cleaner, and many other miscellaneous items.On his Airbnb listing, he described his home as "a great place to getaway" as he also provided PlayStation games, DVDs, Netflix, Spotify, and even Astro GO subscriptions.This is how Eu's homestay looked like before the robbery:

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Eu wrote that he was upset that the suspects had taken advantage of his home and even broke the furniture that they did not manage to steal

He said he was shocked that they also dared to rob his property despite the building having closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras all around.The host shared video recordings from his personal CCTV camera of the six guests blatantly making their way in and out of his apartment with his valuables.

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Eu has reported the incident to the police but also called on the public to help identify and find the perpetrators

He shared CCTV screenshots of each of their faces on wanted posters in a Facebook post and said that the guests had rented the place under the name 'Reza Rejab', a verified Airbnb account with no reviews.However, he assumes that it could be a fake name."If anyone has information about them, please private-message me," Eu said.He added that he would give a reward in the form of a free five-night stay in his Airbnb in Shah Alam to anyone who could provide him with information.Airbnb has also since issued a statement saying that they condemn the unacceptable behaviour shown by the suspects and will support both the home owner and the police in their investigations.Read Eu's full post here.


Acer Unveils New Predator Gaming Laptops Plus A Massive Online Sale With Up To 83% Off

Acer is having their annual Acer Day online this month, with all kinds of amazing deals, promotions, and activities

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2020 marks the first time that Acer will be hosting an Acer Day virtual event, and they want to invite all Malaysians to 'Feel The Vibe'. If you're looking to upgrade your gaming rig or get yourself some tech accessories, there will also be a massive three-day sale on Shopee, so make sure you don't miss out.

In conjunction with Acer Day, the company just unveiled refreshed versions of the all-time popular Predator Helios 300 and 700, and they look amazing. Here's a first look:

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Predator Helios 300One of the best performance-for-dollar gaming laptops on the market, the tournament-proven Predator Helios 300 is back with the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card. Design-wise, the new 15.6-inch Predator Helios 300 shifts the speaker to the top and its charger port to the back of the device, ensuring no distractions while you're gaming.Retail price starts from RM4,599 and will be available from 2 August at all Acer official online stores and all Acer authorised resellers nationwide.

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Predator Helios 700The all-new Predator Helios 700 comes equipped with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card. It also has a thermal solution to significantly enhance its thermal capabilities - called the Predator PowerGem. In short, the Predator Helios 700 that comes with a 17.3-inch 144 Hz FHD IPS display is an extreme gaming beast.The Predator Helios 700 features the iconic sliding HyperDrift keyboard, and also includes MagTek mechanical switches for the WASD keys and a set of new racing keys which offer increased precision.Pre-orders for the Predator Helios 700 are now available starting from RM12,999.

Besides that, there are all kinds of deals and activities awaiting you:

1. Enjoy up to 83% price drops at the Super Brand Day sale on Shopee

Acer Malaysia will be having a three-day Super Brand Day on Shopee from 2 to 4 August, with massive deals up to 83% off and Shopee vouchers worth up to RM200. Here are some of the offers you could snatch up:- Predator Gaming Chair  | RM1,999 > RM340- Predator Aethon 300 Gaming Keyboard | RM399 > RM68- EB192Q B Monitor | Special price of RM44.04

2. August babies get special RM50 Touch 'n Go eWallet credit

If your birthday falls on August, you'll be in for a treat because Acer is giving you RM50 Touch 'n Go eWallet credit whenever you purchase a device worth more than RM1,800.

3. Get value-added gifts and lucky draw prizes worth up to RM500,000

From 1 August to 30 September, if you purchase any Acer model, you'll be rewarded with an entry to the 'Buy and Win Lucky Draw' and value-added gifts worth up to RM500,000. All you need to do is submit your receipt online to claim your gifts. Then, just register for the lucky draw with prizes like Predator gaming laptops, Acer Swift 7, monitors, and gaming headsets.Stay tuned to find out if you're one of the lucky draw winners at Acer Malaysia's Facebook livestream happening in August and September.

4. Tune in to the Acer Day virtual event with performances by Linora, Pong Pong, and Cikidot

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Happening on 2 August at 3pm on Acer Malaysia's Facebook, this first ever virtual Acer Day will be featuring performances by Linora, Pong Pong, and Cikidot, in addition to the crowd favourite lucky draw sessions. All you have to do is tune in to stand a chance to win prizes worth more than RM22,000, including a Predator Helios 300 and a Predator Triton 700.For added good vibes, the Acer Bid & Shop charity auction session aims to help raise funds for Dignity for Children Foundation, and will be happening during the Acer Day virtual event.

5. Join the #FeeltheVibeWithAcer challenge to win a ConceptD 3 Pro laptop and RM1,000 cash prize

Acer will be launcing a 'Feel the Vibe' song on TikTok starting 2 August. Here's how to join the #FeeltheVibeWithAcer challenge:STEP 1: Upload a short video of you dancing to the 'Feel The Vibe' song to Facebook or InstagramSTEP 2: Include the hashtag #FeeltheVibeWithAcer STEP 3: Tag @AcerMalaysia on Facebook or @my_acer on InstagramThe challenge will be running from 2 to 30 August.

Find out more about Acer Day and all the activities by visiting Acer Malaysia's Facebook today


2 Singaporeans Have Been Jailed For A Year For Wearing Women's Clothes In Abu Dhabi

Two Singaporeans, 26-year-old Muhammad Fadli Abdul Rahman and 37-year-old Nur Qistina Fitriah Ibrahim, who travelled to the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this month, were sentenced to a year's jail in Abu Dhabi for wearing female attire

Muhammad Fadli Abdul Rahman (left) and Nur Qistina Fitriah Ibrahim.
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They were arrested at the food court of a shopping mall on 9 August "for wearing women's clothes in public, and for behaving indecently", The Straits Times reported yesterday, 23 August

In UAE, cross-dressing, homosexuality and being transgender are crimes.Of the two Singaporeans, Nur Qistina Fitriah Ibrahim, who is also known to family and friends as 'Fifi', is said to be a transgender person. Nur Qistina has legally changed the name but has not undergone a sex-change operation to become a woman.According to Nur's 34-year-old sister, "Fifi has not undergone gender reassignment surgery, so her personal documents still state her gender as male. We are a very close-knit family and are very worried for her," The Straits Times quoted her as saying.

Fadli's family claims that he was wearing "a normal white shirt"

As per The Straits Times, Fadli sent his family this selfie on the day he was arrested.

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Fadli's family was informed about his and Fifi's arrest by Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) last week. Following which, Fadli and Fifi were sentenced to a year's jail on Sunday, 20 August.

While a MFA spokesperson said they are rendering consular assistance, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has reached out to Fadli's family."I'm sorry to hear about this. Rest assured that our consular and mission colleagues will do their best to assist your brother. I understand that they are already in contact with you and your brother. Please let me know if you need further assistance," The ST reported.

What do you think about UAE sending these two Singaporeans to a year's jail? You can share your thoughts by commenting below.


14 Life Saving Hacks To Help You Survive During A Disaster

1. During an earthquake, don't stand in a doorway

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2. During a tornado, never take shelter under a bridge or overpass

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3. Also, close all doors inside and out

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4. During a wildfire, turn on all of your lights before you evacuate

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5. If a blizzard strands you in your car, stay put

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6. You can use your watch as a compass

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7. Put a few matchsticks inside your torchlight

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8. Steel wool and battery starts fire

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9. You can make fire out of ice

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10. Don't eat snow to hydrate yourself

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11. You can purify water with bleach

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12. Don't lie on the ground to avoid getting struck by lightening

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13. Tampons make good bandages

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14. Condoms keep things dry

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This New Multi-Storey Car Park In SS15 Is Going To Solve Your Parking Woes

A multi-storey parking complex with 630 parking bays has opened today, 24 July, in the bustling area of SS15, Subang Jaya

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Located on the same row as the wet market and Asia Café, the four-storey complex features 630 parking bays including 14 bays for OKU and 12 bays for ladies.Construction of the complex began in May 2016 and was completed recently.

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Motorists can enjoy free parking from today until 3 September 2017, after which a price rate will be applied

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The complex - which cost MPSJ RM11,778,778.62 to build - aims to solve the notorious parking and traffic woes in SS15, a popular and vibrant commercial and residential enclave located in the heart of Subang Jaya.To ensure the safety of motorists, the complex is also equipped with 24-hour CCTV cameras.

Subang Jaya assemblyman Hannah Yeoh, who officiated the opening ceremony today, said she hoped students studying in SS15 will make full use of the complex

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"I hope all students studying in SS15 will park in this new facility, freeing up parking lots outside for hourly use," she said on Facebook.

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Meet The Partially Deaf Musician Who Set A Malaysian Record After Visiting 102 Countries

After travelling to over 100 countries, Jeshurun Vincent has recently become a Malaysian record holder for the most countries visited by an individual

Over five years, the globetrotter has been to a total of 102 countries, sharing his music and story to anyone who'd care to listen in the hopes of inspiring others to strive for their own goals and dreams.

The 33-year-old kicked off his journey six years ago, going from country to country all while working a full-time job

In August 2014, Jeshurun's first stop was to Myanmar, where he knew no one and did not have any itinerary planned - truly a spur-of-the-moment decision.

His first trip to Myanmar in August 2014.
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Initially, the musician was travelling monthly, with his journey taking him from Myanmar, to Indonesia, and then Brunei. Working full-time at a financial firm, Jeshurun would leave the office at 4pm each Friday, only to arrive back just in time to start work on Monday morning. What is astounding is that he managed to visit 79 countries during this time!It wasn't until June last year that the avid traveller decided to leave his job, using the savings he had to continue to see the world.

The decision to travel across the globe, spreading a message of hope, was born out of Jeshurun's own experiences overcoming the obstacles he faced after becoming partially deaf

Jeshurun was 19 when he first discovered that he could not hear out of his left ear.To make matters worse, Jeshurun told SAYS that several people pinned the blame on him, saying that his loss of hearing was a form of punishment from God. Because of this, he struggled with a lot of doubt. But as Jeshurun rekindled his long-time love for music and turned to spirituality, he soon found the courage to face these challenges head on.

			I started thinking that my left-side hearing loss was not a loss, but something I could use to influence and impact people.
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Jeshurun in Cairo, Egypt.
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With cultural and linguistic barriers, visiting a country for the first time is not without its challenges

Often travelling with little money, the musician has definitely found himself in some sticky situations. But for every tight spot, a kind-hearted soul would turn up and offer to house or feed him.

Jeshurun with a few of his friends in Oslo, Norway.
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In a recent trip to Somalia, Jeshurun failed to secure a visa. After explaining the purpose of his visit to an officer at the Somalia Consulate in Jeddah, the globetrotter not only received a visa, but was asked to be interviewed by the country's national television station!

Jeshurun standing outside Somalia's national television station.
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On his trips, Jeshurun typically stays with locals he's never met, communicating through the universal languages of music and smiles

The power of smiling was something Jeshurun learned from the people he met in Afghanistan and Syria, two of his favourite countries he's visited thus far. "With all the challenges they face, they taught me that they never fail to smile, that changed my whole impression on life," he told SAYS.

Wanting to better connect with those who came to his musical performances, the Kajang-born guitarist began to play more instrumental music despite being a vocalist himself.

Jeshurun and a group of students he performed for and spoke to at Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Originally intending to travel to South Africa, Jeshurun's plans were cut short after learning that his mother was unwell

He returned a week before the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO). A month later, Jeshurun revealed that his mum had sadly passed away.

Jeshurun standing with his parents after winning in the 'Unsung Heroes' category at the Malaysian Indian Cine Awards 2019.
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Speaking candidly about being recognised by The Malaysia Book of Records, Jeshurun said, "It's definitely a mixed feeling for me as I am happy for the award, but I am missing one key person in my life."His mum had been his biggest fan, encouraging him to pursue music ever since he first picked up the recorder at the age of 10 and later when he took an interest in bass guitar."Life is totally different without her presence now," Jeshurun expressed.

As his travel plans are on pause, Jeshurun is taking the time to reflect and write his second book

After the success of his first book Into the Potter's Hands, Jeshurun now spends his days writing about his experiences in South America. On top of that, the humble musician hopes to continue inspiring others with his music that will soon be made available on a website he is constructing.

			You never know… The difficulties and challenges you face today might be a great encouragement for someone tomorrow.
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This feature is part of the #saysplaylist series, providing your playlist with a breath of fresh Malaysian air

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If you have any Malaysian bands, singers or songs that you think we should feature, let us know!

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Body Of 18-Year-Old Boy Found Washed Ashore On Pulau Pangkor

The body of an 18-year-old boy was found washed ashore on Pulau Pangkor on Monday, 9 June 2014

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IPOH: The body of a teenager who drowned while swimming in Teluk Batik, Lumut on Saturday, was found on Pulau Pangkor at 2.15pm Monday. "The victim's body was identified by family members and sent to the Seri Manjung Hospital.

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Locals alerted the police when they found the body of Steven Dass at Batu Ular

Manjung OCPD Asst Comm Jaafar Baba said the body of D. Stevan Dass was found at Batu Ular by locals, who alerted the police at 2.15pm.

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Steven Dass was washed away by the sea when he was playing with his brother and friend in Lumut on Saturday, 7 June 2014

The distance from Lumut to Pulau Pangkor.
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Seri Manjung fire station chief Ismail Othman said the deceased, 18, was playing with a float with his younger brother R. Jeremy, 16, and their friend Leong Kah Siong at the time of the 4.30pm incident on Saturday.

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The sea was very rough and the waves pulled the three boys apart. Family members tried to rescue them but lost Steven.

"The sea was very rough and the waves pulled them further out to sea. "Family members tried to rescue them, but only managed to pull Jeremy and Leong to safety," he said, adding that the Fire and Rescue Department arrived at the scene 10 minutes later after receiving a distress call at 5.23pm.

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Search and rescue efforts for Steven was put off due to the rough seas

He added that search and rescue efforts had to be put off due to rough seas.

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Jeremy is believed to be in critical condition and is being warded at the Manjung Hospital intensive care unit while Leong, 22, escaped unhurt.

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Manjung OCPD Asst Comm Jaafar Baba says the boy's cause of death has been confirmed to be drowning

"The cause of death was confirmed to be drowning," said he said.

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5 Things You Shouldn’t Do At Wedding Dinners

Wedding receptions are amazing. Two people in love, great food, drinks... until someone decides to ruin it all.

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I recently saw a guest getting drunk and puking all over the bride. That's not the only thing that went wrong that night. Murugaaaa.

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Please la, behave and make sure you don't do these 5 things at weddings:

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Woman Who Shoplifted For Her Hungry Child Receives Supplies From PJ Police

A woman who was recently caught shoplifting in a hypermarket received a surprise visit from the police today, 21 January.
However, instead of apprehending the woman, Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal lent her a helping hand.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the woman is a 36-year-old mother who lost her job as a babysitter, while her husband has no work due to the Movement Control Order (MCO). He works as an elevator repairman.Before she resorted to pilfering, her three-year-old child fell sick and was hungry.The situation drove her into desperation. She then went to a hypermarket to steal fever relief patches and some cakes.But a security guard caught her in the act and a police report was later lodged against her.

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When Nik Ezanee learnt about the case, he felt something was amiss

"The police report stated that the suspect was nabbed for stealing a roll of pandan cake, sausages, and two packs of Koolfever (fever-reducing ice patch) for her children," Malaysiakini quoted him as saying."So, I felt that I should go meet this suspect and ask why she did this. Because I believe that this person must be facing some problem to resort to this."At about 10am today, the district police chief knocked on the woman's door and handed her a sack of rice and a care package from the Welfare Department.Other basic needs and several packs of fever relief patches were also given to her.

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The woman's family was overjoyed by the police's visit, especially her three young children

The woman related that her youngest child had a fever on Wednesday, 20 January, and admitted that seeing her child suffering was what drove her to resort to shoplifting."I only had RM50 in my pocket, and fever relief patches are expensive. At that moment, I lost all ability to think and just stuffed it with some cakes into my bag. I was thinking of using the RM50 to buy food," she told Free Malaysia Today.The Star reported the woman as saying that her child is currently recovering well.

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At the time of writing, the video showing the police visiting the woman has gone viral with over 2,200 likes and 330 shares

Speaking in the video, Nik Ezanee said the case has been classified as 'no further action' and advised the woman to not repeat the same mistake again."They are many channels that one can go through to get assistance," he told the 36-year-old."There are soup kitchens, non-governmental organisations, and the Welfare Department as well as zakat aid.""Even non-Muslims can ask for zakat aid," he said, adding that she is welcome to seek help from the police station if she ever faces similar problems in the future.

Watch the video here:

Here are other times Nik Ezanee melted hearts for his compassion and thoughtfulness:

                PJ Police Chief Gifts A Smartphone To Teen Who Got Robbed While Working At Burger Stall

The teen's smartphone was stolen while working at the stall recently.

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                Cop Reunites With Aunty Who Used To Buy Him Pau When He Was A Kid In Heartwarming Video

The aunty even collects newspaper clippings that feature Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal.

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'Businessman' In Kota Kinabalu Shot Dead While On The Phone

44-year-old Tiong Choon Kwong dies after getting shot from a close range in Kota Kinabalu

A businessman from Sarawak succumbed to a gunshot wound at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) here about two hours after he was shot from close range by an assailant near a coffee shop at Beverly Hill in Bundusan, Penampang on Saturday night.

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44-year-old Tiong Choon Kwong dies after shot from a close range in Kota Kinabalu.

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The man was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by a police patrol car after the 10.15pm shooting, but he was pronounced dead.

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The resort developer was talking on the phone when he suddenly shouted "I have been shot"

The 44-year-old from Sarawak was talking on his handphone outside a 24-hour coffeeshop at around 10:30pm on Saturday when he was shot in the abdomen at close range. The gunman fled in a white car.

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The resort developer was talking on the phone when he suddenly shouted "I have been shot".
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Shocked, he shouted “I have been shot” to his friend who was having a drink in a restaurant and then collapsed in a pool of blood.

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Police in a patrol car nearby heard the gunshot, were quickly at the scene, and rushed the victim to hospital.

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Was Tiong a leader of a crime syndicate himself?

Tiong Choon Kwong @ Ah Nong King @ Raja Nong, the businessman who was killed on Saturday night at Beverly Hills by unknown gunmen is believed to be the leader of a crime syndicate that is very active in Sabah.

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A Sarawakian, Tiong came to Sabah after he was placed under Restricted Residence and banished to Kunak, back in 2007. It is believed that Tiong masterminded drug deals while in Kunak.

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It is also believed that most of his ‘right hand men’ are notorious gangsters from Sarawak. The word going around is that Tiong’s assassination could be due to a drug deal that went sour.

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Tiong is said to be a former Restricted Residence detainee who served his time in Sabah’s east coast Kunak district some years ago and only started his business about two years ago.

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His wife and two children are believed to be living in Sarawak although they come to Sabah often to visit him. Some of his friends in Sabah believe he may have been the victim of a hit ordered by underworld kingpins in Sabah or Sarawak.

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Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib says the suspect could have used a real shotgun or a 'bakakuk'

Later at a press conference, Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib said he did not suspect that the gunman was copying the execution-style shootings that had rocked Peninsular Malaysia over recent days.

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Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib says the suspect could have used a real shotgun or a 'bakakuk'.

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“In the peninsula, they were using revolvers. Here, a shotgun was used. It could have been a real shotgun or even the home-made ‘bakakuk’,” he said.

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A "Bakakuk" is a type of home made shotgun, found largely in Sabah, and generally used for hunting wild animals, as well as to protect traditional farms by local natives.

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Roadblocks have been set up throughout Kota Kinabalu to assist investigations

Police immediately set up road blocks across the city in a bid to capture the assailant. It is understood that police are also recording the statements of the friends of the businessman, according to the news portal.

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Plus, there’s no minimum spend required, woohoo!! Time to go grocery shopping and prepare for your CNY celebrations at home.Here’s how it works:- Go to any outlets that accept UnionPay QR Code- Pay with UnionPay QR Code on the Boost app- Get cashback into Boost UnionPay WalletIt’s pretty much the same as paying with your Boost app, but all you need to do is swipe to select the UnionPay QR Code payment method. Plus, you can redeem this cashback promo up to 10 times. That means you could earn up to RM250! :O

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Mikrofon Rafizi Ramli Dirampas Ketika Berucap Tentang GST Di UIAM. Salah Siapa?

Satu insiden kecoh telah berlaku malam tadi di Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) apabila mikrofon Rafizi Ramli dirampas oleh pengawal sekuriti ketika beliau sedang memberi ucapan tentang GST

Rafizi Ramli dikerumuni para pelajar UIAM.
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Suasana terus menjadi gamat dan difahamkan telah berlaku pergelutan kecil sejurus mikrofon beliau dirampas. Saksikan video pendek di bawah:

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Untuk makluman, Rafizi Ramli dijemput hadir untuk memberi ucapan dalam forum 'GST: Between Economic Growth and Social Justice' bersama Lokman Adam yang dianjurkan oleh Students' Representative Council (SRC) IIUM

Saya akan hadir ke UIA malam ini atas jemputan SRC UIA. Jumpa di sana insya Allah. Insya Allah boleh berdiskusi soal GST— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) May 13, 2015

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Pada mulanya forum ini tidak mendapat persetujuan daripada pihak Rektor universiti. Tetapi SRC tetap teguh dengan pendirian mereka untuk meneruskannya. Baca status penuh dari Presiden SRC IIUM, saudara Hanif Mahpa:

FORUM 'GST: Between Economic Growth and Social Justice' AKAN DITERUSKAN!1. Pihak SRC IIUM menyatakan kekesalan atas...Posted by Hanif Mahpa on Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Menerusi tweet Rafizi Ramli pula, kedatangan beliau tidak dialu-alukan malah beliau juga disekat, dihalang, dan tidak dibenarkan masuk ke dalam universiti. Bagaimanapun, para pelajar berjaya juga "menyeludup" masuk Rafizi selepas itu.

Saya akhirnya berjaya masuk ke UIA walaupun pintu pagar disekat. Skrg nak masuk ke dewan juga dipenuhi pak guard ha3— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) May 13, 2015

Ha3 akhirnya siswa UIA berjaya seludup saya masuk juga utk forum GST. Lawak la dunia skrg pic.twitter.com/Xs8g4FW7VY— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) May 13, 2015

Namun begitu, selang beberapa minit berceramah tentang GST, insiden ini berlaku:

Security UIA rampas mic YB Rafizi semasa berucap ttg GST malam tadi. This is so embarrassing. Adab mana adab?   pic.twitter.com/z7AvOE9fi2— The Girl Next Door  (@fanazzz) May 13, 2015

Beginilah kisah penuh insiden tersebut berdasarkan satu sumber dari Facebook:

Rafizi sampai agak lambat (faham2 la nak seludup bukan senang). Maka majlis dimulakan dulu oleh saudara Lokman menerangkan serba sedikit ttg GST. Entah betul entah tidak..selama 15minit.Guard UIA kelihatan di setiap sudut namun tidak menimbulkan sebarang provokasi.Kemudian Rafizi sampai disambut dgn sorakan semua students yang hadir. Beliau mengambil tempat ahli panel. Guard UIA kelihatan sedikit resah dgn kehadiran beliau. Kemudian akhirnya kelihatan seorang wakil security bercakap dgn wakil SRC di belakang. Suasana sedikit tegang.Akhirnya seorang security datang ke saudara Lokman dan meminta memberhentikan ucapan. Suasana semakin tegang. Student2 telah mula bersorak meminta security jgn masuk campur.Akhirnya setelah didesak, wakil security tersebut mengumumkan telah menerima arahan atasan, bahawa hanya PENCERAMAH KERAJAAN SAHAJA DIBENARKAN BERUCAP. Disambut dgn boo oleh semua yang hadir.Lalu saudara Lokman (of kos la kerajaan) memberi cadangan bahawa kedua2 mereka tidak bercakap supaya adil.Lalu saudara Rafizi mengambil mikrofon dan berkata."Hai.. Org kerajaan dh bercakap 15minit. Takkan saya tak boleh bercakap langsung." Disambut sorakan org ramai.Lalu pihak SRC meminta security membenarkan Rafizi berucap sebentar. Guard kelihatan amat resah dan seorang daripadanya merakam setiap butir percakapan rafizi.Selang 8-9 minit berucap.. Kelihatan seorang security datang ke tengah dgn wajah garang, mendekati saudara Rafizi.Dan !! Beliau merampas mikrofon dipegang Rafizi dgn kasar..lalu bermulalah rusuhan org ramai.. Bersorak membantah tindakan kebudak budakan security tersebut sebelum saudara Rafizi sempat berkata dgn lantang "mana adab di depan pelajar pelajar."Kelihatan suasana amat tegang, diiringi boo dan sorakan dari hadirin yang hadir. Semua amat berang kerana majlis diganggu security UIA yang menerima arahan org atas yang bimbang periuk nasi mereka terjejas.Kata security,"Saya hanya menyampaikan dari top management kepada ketua saya untuk sampaikan, yang wakil kerajaan boleh berucap.. tetapi saudara Rafizi tidak boleh."Student melaung beramai-ramai bertanya,"ARAHAN SIAPA??""Ketua saya Superitendan Razali""SIAPA TOP MANAGEMENT?""Kamu sendiri tahu siapa top management.."Itu sebelum tiba-tiba datang 3 orang security, seorang daripadanya memeluk rafizi dengan lengannya, kemudian merampas microfon dengan sangat kasar dan biadap di hadapan semua student.Akhirnya setelah beberapa siri ala2 rusuhan, Presiden SRC berucap meminta semua bertenang dan bersurai namun berjanji akan tetap memperjuangkan kebebasan berakademik di UIA.

Apa komen orang ramai? Masing-masing menganggap perkara itu tidak sepatutnya berlaku dan amat memalukan, lebih-lebih lagi apabila program yang dijalankan ini telahpun mendapat kelulusan.

Tindakkan UIA halang YB Rafizi berbahas isu semasa melucutkan institusi tersebut sebagai universiti apatah lagi universiti Islam #memalukan— YusmadiYusoff (@Yusmadi) May 13, 2015

UIA is in Selangor right? Kerajaan di Selangor is PKR, and the opposition is BN. Rafizi not allowed to talk in UIA and I cannot brain this.— Murtadha Mukim (@Tedster27) May 13, 2015

Rafizi diundang plajar ke UIA utk terang ttg GST. Tengah bercakap, pgawai kslamatan uni rampas speaker n suruh dia brhenti. Printah siapa?— Syed Husin Ali (@syedhusinali) May 14, 2015

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Persoalannya, adakah Rafizi tidak layak untuk memberi penerangan tentang GST sehingga mikrofon terpaksa dirampas? Nampaknya begitulah tanggapan Rafizi sendiri terhadap dirinya.

Saya baru faham mic td dirampas di UIA kerana saya tidak layak bercakap mengenai GST krn x faham. Hanya Dato’ Ahmad Maslan yg faham GST ha3— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) May 13, 2015

Yang merampas mic td khabarnya seorang pegawai polis yg diambil oleh UIA sbg ketua security. Baru jadi ketua security dah tiada adab— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) May 13, 2015

Rafizi juga tidak melepaskan peluang berterima kasih serta memuji semangat yang ditunjukkan para pelajar UIAM yang sanggup bersusah payah membawanya masuk, dan berani berdiri menegakkan kebenaran

Terima kasih adik2 UIA kerana memberi ruang. Banyak SB & polis & security yg dtg rampas mic & menimbulkan ketegangan. Kenapa perlu takut?— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) May 13, 2015

Awesome. Am impressed and touched. You guys were worth the hassle taking motorbike into UIA https://t.co/LTnfhJduiY— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) May 13, 2015

Thanks to UIA students. While the antics of the adults were shameful, the bravery of the young ones gives me hope :-) Malaysia will be fine— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) May 13, 2015

Good night esp to the brave souls of UIA students who took a lot of risks to standup to the uni’s intimidation & fear of intelliegence— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) May 13, 2015

Apa pula kata Lokman Adam? Menurutnya, kedua-dua ahli panel diberi tempoh masa berucap sama rata iaitu selama 10 minit. Tetapi Rafizi enggan menamatkan ucapannya walaupun setelah pengawal memintanya berhenti.

    PENJELASAN ISU PERTENGKARAN DI DEBAT GST UIA Oleh Lokman Adam Pertama sekali saya hendak jelaskan bahawa saya menerima undangan untuk berdebat dengan YB Rafizi Ramli anjuran MPP UIA seminggu yang lalu. Malangnya dua hari yang lalu, pihak UIA telah memaklumkan kepada saya bahawa Debat tersebut dibatalkan kerana pihak Rektor UIA tidak meluluskannya. Walau bagaimanapun, petang tadi pihak MPP UIA memaklumkan ianya diteruskan juga dan Rafizi telah bersetuju untuk hadir. Atas nasihat Ketua Pengarah JASA, Datuk Dr Puad Zarkashi, demi menjaga nama baik dan maruah JASA, saya telah hadir. Selepas lebih kurang 10 minit berucap, pihak keselamatan UIA telah meminta saya berhenti cara baik dan saya berhenti berucap. Pihak Pengawal juga bersetuju membenarkan Rafizi berucap selama 10 minit untuk berlaku adil. Malangnya selepas 10 minit berucap bila pihak keselamatan meminta Rafizi berhenti beliau enggan dan mengakibatkan pihak keselamatan menghentikan program secara paksa. Rafizi telah bertindak balas dengan mengeluarkan kata-kata kesat terhadap pengawal keselamatan UIA. Majlis akhirnya dihentikanboleh pihak MPP UIA. PERTENGKARAN DIMEJA MAKAN Sikap biadap Rafizi diteruskan dimeja makan dengan menghalau Pengawal Keselamatan yang bertugas dari bilik makan yang disediakan. Semua pengawal keluar kecuali seorang yang memakai T-shirt Jingga. Apabila merasakan mulut Rafizi sudah terlalu lancang dan tidak menghormati pengawal tersebut, saya telah menegur Rafizi supaya menghentikannya. Saya kata, "kita dah buat salah meneruskan program yang tidak dibenarkan pihak Universiti, kenalah terima risikonya". Beliau yang berang dengan jawapan saya itu mula menjadikan saya sasarannya pula sehingga berlaku pertikaman lidah. Apa yang menyebabkan pergaduhan hampir tercetus tadi adalah apabila beliau mengatakan saya masuk UMNO sebaik sahaja lepas keluar ISA. Pada hakikatnya saya dibebaskan dari ISA pada tahun 2003. Manakala saya telah dipecat dari PKR adalah pada tahun 2004 kerana menegur penyelewengan dana di dalam PKR dan tindakan Wan Azizah bertemu George Soros tahun 2003 untuk mendapatkan dana pilihanraya 2004. Lebih menyakitkan hati ialah kerana fitnah itu keluar dari mulut Ra A photo posted by Lokman Adam (@lokmanadam) on May 13, 2015 at 9:35am PDT

Pihak SRC IIUM berasa kesal atas insiden berkenaan. Walau bagaimanapun, mereka akan tetap memperjuangkan kebebasan bersuara, kebebasan memberi dan mendengar pendapat, dan kebebasan akademik di UIAM di masa akan datang.

Presiden SRC IIUM, Hanif Mahpa tampil menenangkan keadaan.
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13 Mei 2015 akan menjadi suatu tarikh yang dilupakan sekiranya apa yang berlaku di Taman Ilmu dan Budi hanya dijadikan...Posted by Hanif Mahpa on Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Dalam pada itu, Rafizi berkata Rektor UIAM, Datuk Seri Dr Zaleha Kamaruddin lebih baik letak jawatan dan sertai UMNO jika tidak tahu menghormati ilmu dan kebebasan berfikir

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"Untuk menjadi sebuah universiti berprestij, UIAM perlu menghormati kebebasan pengetahuan dan pemikiran. Jika rektor UIAM tidak dapat memahami perkara asas ini, maka dia harus meletakkan jawatan sebagai rektor dan mengambil peranan yang baru dalam UMNO, lebih sesuai dengan kecenderungan beliau selama ini.""Kecenderungan dari rektor UIAM ini memberi gambaran seolah-olah UIAM tidak meraikan pengetahuan yang dihasilkan dari perbezaan pendapat.""Malah, keputusan rektor UIAM untuk hanya membenarkan wakil-wakil UMNO berucap mendedahkan bagaimana dia telah mempolitikkan kedudukannya untuk kepentingan UMNO. Tindakan ini bertentangan dengan hasrat kerajaan Barisan Nasional untuk meningkatkan dan menaik taraf institusi pengajian tinggi," tegas Rafizi.

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In brief: About Kevin Breel

Kevin Breel is a 19 year old writer, comedian, and mental health activist.
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This guy takes talking it out to a new level. Fighting depression, Kevin has taken his comedy on the road performing at high schools!

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His story, abbreviated, is this: He grew up in Cadboro Bay, a popular kid, fun at parties, English and drama awards, always on the honour roll, captain of the Lambrick Park basketball team when it was ranked No. 1 in the province.

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"They Loved Each Other" — Couple Who Had Been Married For 80 Years Die On The Same Day

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An elderly couple in Petaling Jaya (PJ) recently passed away on the same day, only 12 hours apart

The husband, who was 102 years old, died peacefully at home at 6am, on Sunday, 11 June, reported Sin Chew Daily.His wife, on the other hand, died on the same day at 6pm, after learning of her husband's death.Throughout their lives, the couple, along with their five sons and one daughter, resided in PJ. Over the years, their family has flourished, now spanning four generations and comprising over 50 children and grandchildren.  Their family members held a funeral for both of them last Wednesday, 14 June, and their remains were buried in Fugui Villa, Semenyih.

The husband and wife.
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According to family members, the wife had been hospitalised one week prior to her death due to physical discomfort

On the morning of the husband's passing, he kept looking at his wife before the family took her back to the hospital.The man then died during his wife's hospital visit, and upon hearing the news, his wife shed a tear.Later that evening, the woman also passed away.According to family members who spoke with Sin Chew Daily, the couple had been married for more than 80 years and deeply loved each other.They added that the two always travelled together and were always supportive of one another.

The family at their funeral.
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Screenshots Show Tun M's 17-Year-Old Granddaughter Calling Anti-ICERD Rally "Disgusting"

On Saturday, as a mammoth crowd participated in the anti-ICERD Rally at Dataran Merdeka to celebrate the government's decision against ratifying ICERD, PM Tun Mahathir's granddaughter took to her Instagram to call the participants "disgusting" in her Stories

Melia Serena Mukhriz, who is 17, posted a photo on her Instagram Story showing an aerial view of Dataran Merdeka during the anti-ICERD rally with a caption that read: "Disgusting. Take all offence, I don't care. Extremely disappointing."While Serena's said Instagram Story has since expired, screenshots taken while the Story was active have since been circulating on Twitter and Facebook.In the same Story, she had also written: "Vision 2020 gone because of all of you."

Screenshot of Serena Mukhriz's Instagram Story that has since spread across social media.
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The 17-year-old followed up with another Insta Story, screenshots of which showed her appearing to be responding to people

In her second Insta Story, Serena wrote that it was disappointing to see how people from her own race could be so "hateful, discriminating and be such bullies".

Image via Serena Mukhriz/Instagram

In her third Insta Story, which appears to be directed at people who might have called her out for her previous stories, Serena wrote:

Image via Serena Mukhriz/Instagram

While her Insta Stories have now expired, screenshots of them are circulating online with netizens expressing their disappointment:

serena mukhriz seriously tak chill langsung. wth with you suddenly you said to the ppl who were joined rally were disgusting. you should be ashamed with yourself first— ameliya  (@emily_ukiss) December 8, 2018

Dear Serena Mukhriz. Those people who you call 'disgusting' could be the same people who put your grandfather & father back to their throne. Be humble & sit down. pic.twitter.com/Fhy0gupAV7— kaluih (@kaluih_) December 9, 2018

Anak Mukhriz Mahathir just insulted all those who attended the rally today. “2020 vision gone because of all of u” she says. Really? Fool. Well done to those who assembled. It is your right! One of the tenets of democracy. You were all peaceful and respectful. #proudmalaysian pic.twitter.com/rICLigRV19— Naratif Rakyat (@NaratifRakyat) December 8, 2018

Shame on you Serena Mukhriz. pic.twitter.com/GAbd8mJFV4— Azman Azeez (@AzmanPM10) December 8, 2018

Serena Mukhriz is like that dumbass princess who talks too much— DÖNKÆ (@orrauluqicifer) December 9, 2018

On the other hand, former prime minister Najib Razak took to his Facebook yesterday before the rally to praise a man who cycled from Kampar to Kuala Lumpur to attend the anti-ICERD rally:

                Najib Says He Feels "Touched" By A Man Who Cycled 170KM To Attend The Anti-ICERD Rally

The man undertook the journey from Kampar to KL.

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Ebola Breaks Out In Mali While Death Toll In West Africa  Crosses 5,000 Mark

Just when it appeared — after succesfully thwarting its first Ebola outbreak — Mali would be given the all clear, the West African country is now racing to control a fresh Ebola outbreak after confirming its second death from the deadly disease

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The victim who apparently began the new outbreak was an imam who fell ill in Guinea and traveled to Mali for better treatment at a major private clinic in Bamako, the capital.

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The imam was never tested for Ebola. In a series of rites that may have exposed many mourners to the deadly virus, his highly contagious body was washed in a Bamako mosque and returned to Guinea for burial without precautions against Ebola.

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A 25-year-old nurse, who treated the imam who succumbed with Ebola-like symptoms that were not recognised, died of Ebola on Tuesday. The clinic in the Malian capital, Bamako is now in quarantine and under police guard.

A police officer on guard outside the Pasteur Clinic in Bamako, Mali, where a patient with the country's second confirmed case of Ebola died
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The outbreak was detected only after a nurse at the clinic fell ill and died, and the chief W.H.O. representative in Mali heard from his counterparts in Guinea that members of the imam’s family were dying. “It was a real failure by the clinic,” the W.H.O. representative, Dr. Ibrahima Soce Fall, said in a telephone interview.

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Thirty one people are isolated at the clinic, 16 of them are patients, the rest are staff, according to hospital director Dramane Maiga. The fatality was not related to Mali’s first case, the death of a two-year-old girl travelling home from Guinea to the north-western town of Kayes last month.

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In Bamako 45 people, most of them family members of the Muslim cleric, are isolated in their homes. They are being monitored regularly, according to Sow. He said the people in the clinic in Bamako will remain there for 21 days, unless another solution is found.

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According to reports, at least 200 people are believed to have been in contact with the imam since he fell ill. On Wednesday health workers and volunteers began tracing these people in Mali and Guinea.

Cars lined up to enter Guinea from Mali at the border in Kourémalé in early October. Closing the border has been considered impractical and a violation of Malian hospitality.
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The World Health Organization said there were now four confirmed and probable Ebola deaths in Mali, adding that one was a friend who had visited the imam in hospital. The group did not give immediate details of the fourth case. A doctor at the Pasteur Clinic where the nurse worked - one of Bamako's top medical centers and the default clinic for expatriates - is also suspected to have contracted Ebola and is being monitored.

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About 20 U.N. peacekeepers who were at the clinic for injuries sustained while serving in the turbulent north of Mali were quarantined as a precaution, the U.N. mission said, without specifying their nationalities.

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The new cases will add to the mounting total of Ebola victims

In its last update on Nov. 5, the World Health Organization said there had been more than 13,000 confirmed or suspected cases in West Africa since the epidemic began. Some 5,000 have died.

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Meanwhile, hundreds of health workers involved in treating Ebola patients have gone on strike at a clinic in Sierra Leone

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The staff are protesting about the government's failure to pay an agreed weekly $100 (£63) "hazard payment". A few are still assisting at the clinic. The clinic, in Bandajuma near Bo, is the only Ebola treatment centre in southern Sierra Leone.

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About 60 patients had been left unattended because of the strike at the clinic in Bandajuma. Those on strike include nurses, porters and cleaners. There are international staff at the clinic but they are unable to keep the clinic open on their own.

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The staff, who are protesting outside the clinic, say the government agreed to the "hazard payments" when the facility was established but has failed to make any payments since September. The money was due to be paid in addition to salaries the staff receive from MSF.

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