We Tried This Viral Quick Hack To Remove An Avocado Pit And It Actually Works

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Whenever we eat avocado, the most common way to remove the seed is by stabbing a knife into it and pulling it out

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However, a sushi chef on TikTok, who goes by the name Cho, went viral after sharing a life-changing hack that doesn't require any knife. All he does is place the avocado pit in between his index fingers and uses his thumb to pop the seed out from the back. So easy and quick!

  @_mynameischo Tag @partyshirt so they can see if this CAP or FACT! #sushi#chef#foodtiktok#foryou#apronsquad  In Da Club - Instrumental Hip Hop Beats Crew

It looked too good to be true so we decided to try it out for ourselves to see if it really works

Using a sharp knife, we sliced the avocado in half like normal.

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Then, with his method, we placed our index fingers in between the seed and used our thumb to pop the seed out. And it worked!

Take note that we only tried this once and the avocado was ripe and ready to be cut. If you end up accidentally squishing it a little as we did, you can just chop it up or make guacamole instead of cutting it into neat slices.

Alternatively, Cho later shared that you can pop the seed out from the back using a butterknife as well

  @_mynameischo #stitch with @_mynameischo Avocado Hack Part 2! IB:@khaby.lame #sushi#chef#foryou#foodtiktok#avocado  In Da Club - Instrumental Hip Hop Beats Crew

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[VIDEO] 'Gangster' Tapi Sweet, Gelagat Suami Isteri Bergambar Ini Bikin Netizen Terhibur

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Lumrah dalam kehidupan rumah tangga, bergurau senda antara suami isteri perlu untuk mengeratkan lagi hubungan

Kalau tak percaya, cuba tengok ibu bapa kita yang sudah berpuluh tahun kahwin. Sudah pasti ada saja telatah mereka yang mencuit hati apabila bergaduh manja bukan?Sama seperti sebuah video ini yang memaparkan gelagat comel sepasang suami isteri semasa anak mereka ingin mengambil gambar telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @suriasyafiqah Mak ku gangster everytime ajak laki dia bergambar #fypdongggggggg #fyp #foryoupage #parentsoftiktok #funnyvideos  CASABLANCA - Nuha Bahrin & Naufal Azrin

Mak gangster bila ajak ayah bergambar, siap petik nama kawan

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @suriasyafiqah, kelihatan mereka sekeluarga sedang bercuti di sebuah hotel dan ingin mengambil gambar di balkoni.Apa yang menghiburkan adalah apabila si anak ingin mengambil gambar kedua orang tuanya itu, ibunya dilihat seperti gangster mengajak ayahnya bergambar bersama."Cepatlah, kau kalau bergambar dengan kawan kau kemain tersengih-sengih. Gambar dengan isteri asyik tak nak je. Nanti menyesal," bebelnya.

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"Biasanya kalau bini cakap direct macam ni, dia caring dan setia. Ni la orang cakap bahagia sampai ke tua" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah mendapat 1.6M tontonan, 175.7K tanda suka serta 9.8K perkongsian di TikTok.Rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat telatah suami isteri itu yang comel. Malah, ramai mengatakan bahawa ibu bapa mereka juga selalu bergaduh manja seperti itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Comel je ayah dia, kena bebel pun masih rileks ya. Kuat betul kesabaran pak cik :D

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[VIDEO] See How Sony's E-Paper Watch Turns From Black To White

A few days ago, it was rumoured that Sony will be making a watch entirely out of e-paper. But the truth is that the watch has already been out in plain sight for months!

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Two days ago, we heard of Sony's plans to build a watch made entirely of e-paper — one where the band and the watch face would both change in response to the user's wrist gestures.

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A few days ago we heard rumors that Sony was busy working on a smartwatch made entirely of e-paper, the material seen on devices such as the Kindle and the Pebble.

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The watch has been disguised under the label FES (Fashion Entertainments Watch) Watch which was in plain sight on Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake

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On Friday, Sony announced that it was the creator of a strange crowdfunding campaign that had promised to deliver watches and accessories imbued with e-ink technology.

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Sony's e-ink-powered FES Watch (Fashion Entertainments Watch) has been hiding in plain sight for months on Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake, where the device blew past its original funding goal of around $8,500 and eventually managed to raise a little more than $20,000.

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FES Watch was revealed to be a subdivision of Sony, formed to design and experiment with products for the future

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It’s called the FES Watch and it’s being produced under the brand name Fashion Entertainments, which we now know to be an offshoot of Sony.

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The Wall Street Journal reports that the Fashion Entertainments startup behind that crowdfunded watch is in fact a subdivision of Sony, tasked with designing and experimenting with products that can define the next evolution in personal electronic devices.

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Why the secrecy? According to a Sony representative, the purpose of this was to test the market's interest with the new watch concept

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Sony representatives told the Wall Street Journal that it wanted to see how popular the product was without a major name behind it. “We hid Sony’s name because we wanted to test the real value of the product, whether there will be demand for our concept,” commented someone close to the project. The e-paper product line doesn’t stop at smartwatches, with an e-ink bow tie also under development.

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In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, a Sony spokesperson fessed up to creating a phantom company, called Fashion Entertainments, and launching its wearable experiment as a crowdfunding campaign to see if it could catch fire with nothing more than viral momentum.

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Although not branded as a smart watch, the main feature which attracts users is the use of e-ink, which is able to change the design of the watch's face and the band.

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The main feature of the thin device, which is shaped like a traditional wristwatch, appears to be its use of e-ink to change design of the watch interface and wrist band.

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While the demo showed a smartphone app being used to adjust e-ink designs, it didn't point to any connectivity with smartphone apps, so this appears to land squarely in the dumb-watch side of the spectrum.

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The watch is extremely thin and makes no pretense of being smart, relying on the chameleonic flexibility of its appearance and a clean minimalist shape to win over fans.

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The FES Watch uses e-paper across both the face of the timepiece and the strap, allowing both to be customized by the user. It doesn’t have all of the smart notification features of an Android Wear device — Sony already has the Smartwatch 3 to cover that base — but it has an understated minimalist look and a choice of 24 different faces.

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Another benefit of using e-ink is that it's not power hungry and according to tests, the watch can last up to sixty days on a single charge

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According to the project's campaign page, the device's battery will last up to 60 days.

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Because it has no sophisticated electronics inside, it's also said to last as long as 60 days on a single button battery.

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What’s more, thanks to the low power draw of e-ink, it can last for up to 60 days between battery charges.

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The company is not limiting itself to just watches. They have been experimenting with e-ink on other wearables such as bowties to pen holders.

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However, the video's use of green-screen trickery is easy to see through, especially when later parts of the video show a user picking new colors and designs for wearable accessories such as headbands and shoe straps; neither the WSJ nor the Fashion Entertainments site have yet revealed a definitive real-world version of the watch. Ultimately, the initiative was described more as a way to imbue everyday items—from pen holders to bowties—with e-ink as a basic fabric, and its design team at Sony consists of only five engineers at this time.

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The FES watch is just one of a number of prototypes that Sony has developed while investigating the viability of e-paper as an unusual material for wearable devices. The company is also looking into making bow ties, hat and shoe accessories, and paper holders out of electronic paper.

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The watch is available at USD167 on the site and will ship to backers in 2015

Offered for about $167 on the crowdfunding site, the FES Watch is scheduled to ship to early backers in May 2015. Sony has not released an official statement regarding the device or whether it will be made widely available as a commercial product.

Watch the prototypes of the watches here:

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“ATM Boleh Keluarkan RM12 Tak?” - Luluh Hati Gadis Ini Mendengar Soalan Seorang Pak Cik

Apabila kita suka memberi, pasti kita akan menerima semula, dalam apa jua bentuk sekali pun

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Begitulah konsep sedekah dalam Islam. Sedekah dalam bahasa Arab disebut shadaqoh yang bereti suatu pemberian diberikan seorang Muslim kepada orang lain secara spontan dan sukarela tanpa dibatasi waktu dan jumlah tertentu. Selain itu, salah satu pahala sedekah adalah ianya dapat menghindarkan diri kita daripada bencana atau musibah, sebagaimana sabda Nabi Muhammad SAW dalam Riwayat Baihaqi dan Thabrani: "Bersegeralah bersedekah, sebab bala bencana tidak pernah bisa mendahului sedekah. Belilah semua kesulitanmu dengan sedekah. Ubatilah penyakitmu dengan sedekah. Sedekah itu sesuatu yang ajaib. Sedekah menolak 70 macam bala bencana dan yang paling ringan adalah penyakit kusta dan sopak."

Seorang gadis baru-baru ini telah berkongsikan satu kisah tentang pertemuannya dengan seorang pakcik yang menyentuh hati

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Di setiap rezeki yang Allah berikan kepada kita ada sebahagian rezeki orang yang dititipkan kepada kita :)

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Influencer Detained For Trying To Kiss An Old Man For Online Attention

A woman was detained for trying to kiss a man on a busy street in China last weekend

According to Global Times, the incident took place in Hefei, Anhui province of East China on 7 July.The woman tried to force a kiss on the man as a social media stunt.

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Before the incident, the woman was wandering around the streets while using her phone and a selfie stick for a live-stream

In the video that was recorded by a passerby, the woman could be seen wearing heavy makeup with her hair tied into pigtails.An elderly man, Hong had noticed the woman as he walked past her and muttered, "There are really all sorts of people these days," as reported by SCMP.Moments later, the woman ran towards Hong and grabbed him by the neck to kiss him while holding the selfie stick.

Caught by surprise, the elderly man resisted by pushing the woman away

"Ah! What are you doing?" said Hong as he dropped his groceries during his attempt to get away from the woman.Global Times reported that Hong immediately alerted the police of the incident after the struggle.

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When the police arrived at the scene, the woman refused to leave the building and slouched on the floor

"The way you treat me makes me scared," said the woman, adding that she had never gotten into trouble for a stunt like this before as it was not her first time doing it. When the police finally got her out of the building, they had to lift her into the van by force as she refused to step into the police van.

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She had been live-streaming full time for over a year

According to the woman, she was unemployed as no one wanted to hire her because of her appearance, reported SCMP.Left with no other options, she live-streams for a living and tries to get more online attention by disturbing pedestrians.However, netizens were not impressed by the woman's attempts to gain more viewership. Many users on Weibo also criticised her behaviour and urged for her to be banned from the live-streaming platform.One user thought she was a danger to society while many even urged for her to be charged with sexual harassment from trying to kiss the elderly man.According to ThatsMags, Lujiang County Public Security Bureau has detained the woman for eight days for disorderly conduct.

Watch the short video here:

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[VIDEO] Air Mula Bertakung, Lelaki Tekad Gali Rumput Elak Banjir Ini Raih Pujian Ramai

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Berikutan cuaca hujan yang turun berturut-turut, sesetengah kawasan dilihat telah mengalami banjir

Sehinggakan terdapat jalan raya yang mengalami takungan air yang banyak. Perkara itu membahayakan pengguna jalan raya terutamanya penunggang motosikal.   Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang lelaki dilihat mencangkul tanah dan rumput untuk air yang bertakung dapat mengalir telah mencuri tumpuan.   Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Gali tanah untuk beri laluan air mengalir ke kawasan parit

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang memakai baju hujan sambil memegang cangkul di tepi jalan raya. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia dilihat menggali tanah dan rumput supaya air yang bertangkung di tengah jalan itu dapat mengalir ke kawasan parit. Difahamkan, air bertakung seperti itu sangat membahayakan para pengguna jalan raya. Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

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"Terima kasih bang, semoga rezeki abang mencurah macam air yang abang cangkul tu" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 2M tontonan, 142K tanda suka dan 4K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terharu dengan tindakan lelaki itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Terima kasih bang, tak ramai yang rela berkorban macam ni! :'D

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This Hilarious Video Series Shows How Hakka, Hokkien, And Cantonese People Celebrate CNY

This Spotlight is sponsored by Sunway Group.

Chinese New Year is almost here, and we can't wait to dig in to all the glorious festive food!

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If you're Hakka, you can look forward to dishes like stir-fried yam abacus seeds

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Also known as suan pan zi, this traditional Hakka dish made with yam is usually eaten during festive seasons to signify wealth.

For Hokkien families, you can expect to have fish maw soup at least once during CNY

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This sticky, gooey soup with tender fish maw is a comfort food for the Hokkien people. One bowl is almost never enough!

Of course, no Cantonese CNY dinner would be complete without fatt choy, black fungus that looks like hair

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Fatt choy is usually braised with vegetables, mushrooms, and dried oysters. Though it looks weird, this hairlike fungus actually packs a punch of nutrients!

But besides all the distinct and yummy treats, each family will also have some unique traditions

Whether you're Hakka, Hokkien, Cantonese, Teochew, Hainanese, or Foo Chow, your family probably has a distinct way of celebrating Chinese New Year. Often times, these practices actually reflect the beliefs and origins of your ancestors.

To help Malaysians understand how each Chinese clan celebrates Chinese New Year, Sunway Group explores these traditions and customs with a series of funny videos

For instance, did you know that the reason why Hakka kids eat fish eyes is so that they can score A's for their exams? So if you want to score 8A's in this year's SPM, then you better start eating more fish eyes this Chinese New Year!

Check out the video to find out other interesting Hakka customs:

If you enjoyed the Hakka video, you can also check out the Hokkien video about "Pai Ti Kong" and the Cantonese video about tossing yee sang

Besides that, Sunway Group is giving you a chance to win up to RM988 worth of Sunway Pals points this CNY. Here's how to participate in the contest:

Like the Sunway Group Facebook pageShare one of their videos and tag three friends with hashtags #Sunway #SunwayCNY2019It's that easy! Make sure you don't miss the chance to rake in some extra fortune this Chinese New Year with Sunway Group!

Finally, whether you're Hakka, Hokkien, Cantonese, Teochew, Hainanese, Foo Chow, or clueless, Sunway Group wants to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year with loads of prosperity!

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Head over to Sunway Malls with your family and friends this festive season to take pictures with all the themed decorations. Each Sunway Mall will be featuring something unique, like the Hakka-themed decorations at Sunway Pyramid, the Hainanese-themed decorations at Sunway Giza, and more. Make sure you don't miss out on it!

Follow Sunway Group on Facebook to catch more of their latest videos and updates

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Give Your Breasts Some Love This Pinktober With Wacoal & Learn How To Do A Self-Exam

This Spotlight is sponsored by Wacoal.

Boobs. What more do we really need to say?

It's more than just a body part. For many women, their relationships with their breasts play a role in confidence and self-esteem.

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It's because we love our breasts that we have to look after them. Did you know that 1 in every 19 Malaysian women are at risk of contracting breast cancer?

Statistically, Malaysian Chinese women face the highest risk of contracting breast cancer, followed by Indian and Malay women, according to recent trends.

This is why it's so important for all women to perform self-examinations on their breasts often, and to also get mammograms regularly.

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But don't worry, because early detection can potentially save a life!

Early detection can result in less radical treatment, allowing for a higher survival rate.

As a gentle reminder, these are a few symptoms of breast cancer:- Lump in the breast or underarm (armpit)- Swelling or thickening of all or part of the breast- Dimpling or skin irritation of breast skin- Localised, persistent breast pain- Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin- Nipple discharge (other than breast milk)- Any change in the size or shape of the breastIf anyone is experiencing any of these symptoms, please consult a practicing doctor immediately.

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Another way to detect early signs of breast cancer is by regularly examining your breasts on your own. Here's how to do it:The best time to carry out a self-examination is when you've just stopped menstruating, and your breasts are no longer tender. It'll be easier to feel for lumps without experiencing discomfort.HAND-TOUCH TECHNIQUE- It's best to do this with foam and while you're in the shower.- Use the pads of your fingertips and gently press all over your breasts in a circular motion.- Lift one arm over your head, and use the other hand to massage gently while looking out for any lumps or soreness.

Wacoal wants to help spread knowledge on the early detection of breast cancer as part of their Pink Ribbon Campaign this October!

In line with this year's theme, "Because We Care", they're carrying out amazing initiatives to educate the public on breast cancer, and we think that's just so cool! Thanks, Wacoal! <3

Here's what Wacoal has in store for customers:- Encourage customers to get themselves checked for breast cancer- Educate the public on finding their correct bra size- Teach the public on the proper way to wear a bra- Share with customers on how to perform a Breast Self-Examination (BSE)- Encourage women above 40 years old to go for a mammogram annually

Head over to Wacoal stores, and you can get a Bra Fitting Kit, too!

But, those aren't the only cool things Wacoal is doing!

This year, they are collaborating with MAKNA  (National Cancer Council Malaysia) to cover the cost of 55 mammogram procedures for underprivileged women in Sarawak

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It's a heartwarming initiative to help women in need care for their health, and educate them on the dangers of breast cancer.

Besides that, all Wacoal management staff and promoters will be wearing Pink Ribbon badges and t-shirts as a display of solidarity and support.

Psst... Wacoal is giving away free Bra Fitting Kits to 100 SAYS readers!

All you gotta do is be among the first 100 to fill up the Google Form below. Once you have completed and submitted the form, you'll receive an SMS from Wacoal. Then, just show that message at your chosen Wacoal counter to redeem your free kit.

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Thanks Wacoal, for showing us how much you care! We feel the love <3

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If you'd like to know more about Wacoal's Pink Ribbon Campaign, just visit their Facebook and Instagram for more deets!

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Video Shows Singaporean Hurling Expletives At A Foreigner Inside A Lift At Changi Airport

A Chinese man hurling racially-charged expletives at an Indian-origin foreigner inside a lift at the Changi Airport was recorded on video by the victim himself, who also uploaded it on Facebook

The less than a minute-long video was uploaded on Facebook on 3 August.According to the uploader, Uma Pathy, who works as a site supervisor in Singapore, the man in the video was "bad talking" about him even though he did nothing wrong.In his broken English, Uma further asks why is this person behaving in such a manner.Uma originally uploaded the video on the Facebook wall of Singapore Police Force.

Racist man @ Changi AirportHorrible Racist man  called Indian foreign worker dirty, and dun want to take lift together. The FW here worked hard and contributed to build up Singapore. I would rather have FW then this stupid racist.

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In case you didn't clearly catch the exchange, here it is:

The Chinese man: Go out, go out. You f$#king dirty people go out. (raises his leg)Uma Pathy: I take the lift go to the Tanah (muffled) MRT.The Chinese man: MRT then you go out lah (x2). (Raises his leg in the supposed direction of the MRT station)Uma Pathy: This person fighting with me.The Chinese man: F$#k off lah. You go out lah. (Turns around and looks to the front)Uma Pathy: What's your problem?The Chinese man: I don’t like to take with Indian. You f$#k off (x3). (raises leg) You go out, go out (x2).Uma Pathy: Why?The Chinese man: You take another…Uma Pathy: This one your property ah?The Chinese man: No, no you property. (raises leg) I don’t want to take with you dirty people. You go out. You go go go.Moments later, both of them spots another person, presumably an MRT staff.Uma Pathy: Sir, I’m going to Tanah (muffled) MRT.The Chinese man: I don't want to take the same lift as him.MRT Staff: What happen ah?The Chinese man: I don't like to take with him (x2). Ask him to go out. He dirty, smelly, go (x3), go out, please.At this point, the Chinese man exits the lift, refusing to use it together with Uma.The Chinese man: (Standing outside the lift) You f$#ked up lah, you go away lah, f$#k off.Uma Pathy: (Still inside the lift) You lah.

Meanwhile, Singapore Police Force has responded to the video

What action, if any, can be taken against the man?

Well, according to a report in the Singaporean social news site, Mothership, in situations like the one shown in the video, the authorities can charge the man for being a public nuisance under the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act.The said act reportedly carries a fine of up to SG1,000.


Why Did The Family Members Of Missing Passengers Onboard Sewol Ferry Clash With Police?

PHOTO: Relatives of missing family members onboard Sewol ferry block a car carrying South Korea's PM

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Relatives of missing passengers clashed with police Sunday morning near the ferry wreck site, after police blocked them from moving to Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul

Scuffles broke out as police prevented families from crossing a bridge to the mainland
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Since the capsize, many of the relatives of those on board have been on Jindo, in the south-west of the country. Hundreds have been camping at a gymnasium on the island, awaiting news from the rescue operation. Scuffles broke out when some family members tried to cross a bridge to the mainland, reportedly to march on the Presidential Blue House in Seoul, some 420km (260 miles) to the north.

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The family members of victims had planned to visit the presidential office in protest of the govt. for the slow progress in the ongoing SAR Operation, and its sloppy response to the fatal accident so far

Tempers have flared at times between relatives of those on board and police
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"The government is the killer," some of the relatives shouted, as they pushed against the police barricade.

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"We want an answer from the person in charge about why orders are not going through and nothing is being done," Lee Woon-Geun, father of missing passenger Lee Jung-in, 17, said. "They are clearly lying and kicking the responsibility to others."

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Family members of passengers missing after the South Korean ferry "Sewol" capsized protest in Jindo
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In defence, the police formed two lines to prevent the pushing and shoving relatives reaching the bridge

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"Bring me the body so that I can see the face and hug my child," shouted one woman. Relatives are anxious for the bodies to be retrieved before they decompose.

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Relatives of missing passengers from the ferry Sewol react as they are blocked from marching by South Korean police on Sunday.
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"After four or five days the body starts to decay. When it's decayed, if you try to hold a hand it might fall off,'' he said. "I miss my son. I'm really afraid I might not get to find his body.''

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Even the Prime Minister came down to try to dissuade the protesters from marching on Seoul, with officials worried that the controversy could turn into a national political issue and harm the government

The South Korea prime minister Chung Hong-won addressed the relatives directly on Sunday
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According to reports, the Sewol ferry was being steered by an inexperienced Third Mate in unfamiliar waters

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The captain was not in the steering room when the accident occurred, according to police and his own account. He was in his cabin. A crew member, described as the third mate and identified only as Park, appeared in handcuffs with Lee. Park is facing charges including negligence and causing injuries leading to deaths, said Yang Joong Jin, a maritime police spokesman.

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A technician with the surname Cho is also facing the same charges, he said. Lee answered questions as he left a court hearing Saturday. "The tidal current was strong and water temperature was cold, and there was no rescue boat," he told reporters, according to CNN affiliate YTN. "So I had everyone stand by and wait for the rescue boat to arrive."

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He said he plotted the ship's course, and then went to his cabin briefly "to tend to something." It was then, he said, the accident happened. The third mate, who was at the helm of the ship when Lee left, said she did not make a sharp turn, but "the steering turned much more than usual."

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Get the latest updates on the ongoing SAR Operations:

                Sewol Ferry Disaster: 275 Bodies Discovered With 29 Still Missing

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12 Places That Deliver Yee Sang So We Can Celebrate CNY At Home This Year

1. The Fat Fish

Image via @thefatfish_mk (Instagram)

The Fat Fish is a restaurant in Mont Kiara that specialises in fresh seafood, so you can count on them to make the meanest yee sang with fresh salmon!The small platter is good for four to five people at RM88, while the big platter is for six to 10 people at RM138.Contact number:+6013-2613777Facebook | Instagram

2. Awesome Canteen

Image via @awesome_canteen (Instagram)

A go-to place in Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya for cafe food, Awesome Canteen is welcoming customers to order their version of on yee sang for takeaway and delivery this year.It comes in four different sizes - small (RM38), medium (RM68), large (RM88), and extra large with additional prawns (RM128).Contact number:+603-78658048Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. ANTE

Image via @anterestaurant (Instagram)

If you'd like something different this year, ANTE is delivering their '21-Treasure Lou Sang' that is served with slices of their premium Jamon Iberico ham.The yee sang is priced at RM88++, but it can also be paired with a bottle of house wine at the price of RM168++, great for four to six guests.Contact number:+6011-56255389Website | Facebook | Instagram

4. Kinme Sashimi & Grill Bar

Image via @kinmefishbar (Instagram)

Situated in Bukit Damansara, Japanese specialty restaurant Kinme is preparing a yee sang that has more than just the usual salmon sashimi.Their yee sang, priced at RM168, will also feature squid and tuna sashimi, jellyfish, seaweed, along with an assortment of fresh fruit and vegetables.Contact number:+603-20938153Facebook | Instagram

5. Bistro à Table

Image via @bistro_a_table (Instagram)

Modern French restaurant Bistro à Table is also delivering their colourful and healthy take of yee sang for delivery this festive season.It will be an organic vegetable salad served with trout sashimi, jellyfish, salmon ikura pearls, pomelo, mango, and their homemade plum sauce.The medium is priced at RM188++ and suitable for six to 10 guests, while the large is RM238++ for 12 to 15 guests.Contact number:+603-79312831Website | Facebook | Instagram

6. Mama Chew's Kitchen

Image via @mamachewskitchen (Instagram)

The best food is still always homemade. Try Mama Chew's fresh fruit and veggies yee sang complete with her special secret sauce, and if you're fancy, additional abalone slices.A medium yee sang - good for six to eight pax - is RM60, while the large platter - good for eight to 10 pax - is RM80. Abalone slices are extra RM15 per portion!Contact number:+6018-2738683Facebook | Instagram

7. SUPE Vegan

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Trust vegan Japanese restaurant SUPE Vegan to deliver 'Double Happiness' and 'Golden Prosperity' to you and your family this year!Yes, that's the name of their yee sang. The small 'Double Happiness' yee sang is suitable for two to three people and priced at RM38.80, while their large 'Golden Prosperity' yee sang is priced RM68.80.Contact number:+6011-57588479 (KL)+6016-4117570 (Penang)Facebook | Instagram

8. La Juiceria

Image via @lajuiceria (Instagram)

Health food restaurant chain La Juiceria has introduced a new Chinese New Year menu that will include a yee sang with smoked salmon and crispy fish skin.The salad will also come along with a truffle sauce and homemade golden plum sauce!It can be made vegetarian-friendly too. The smoked salmon and fish skin will simply be changed out for strawberries and rice crackers.Find out more on:Website | Facebook | Instagram

9. Soon Heng Social Club

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Soon Heng Social Club is famous for being pretty secretive, but we all know they serve good food.They are currently accepting pre-orders for their artisan yee sang that features homemade beetroot and herb cured salmon.The small platter suitable for two to four people is priced at RM133, while the big platter is RM163.Find out more on their Instagram.

10. Kanteen

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With two branches in Mont Kiara and Tropicana Avenue, Kanteen is delivering their classic yee sang to the general Petaling Jaya area.Their yee sang is priced at RM48 and they also have a vegetarian option available!Contact number:+603-78863431Website | Facebook | Instagram

11. Flakes

Image via @flakes.my (Instagram)

Flakes is giving yee sang an upgrade of their own by sprinkling their specialty crispy, croissant bits in place of regular ol' crackers.The platter can feed eight to 10 people and comes in four different packages - normal (RM68), with salmon (RM98), with abalone (RM128), or with both salmon and abalone (RM168).Contact number:+6012-5588490Facebook | Instagram

12. Gooddam

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Keeping up with physically-distanced festivities this year, modern Italian restaurant Gooddam is also presenting their own yee sang.Order their Classic Yee Sang with house-cured salmon and a refreshing citrus sesame vinaigrette for RM168, or go fancy with their Prosperity Yee Sang with the addition of poached butter lobster and house-smoked scallops for RM328.Contact number:+6010-7669708Website | Facebook | Instagram

Ready for CNY? Here's where you can order cookies and snacks to get into the festive mood:

                Where To Find Chinese New Year Cookies, Pineapple Tarts, And Other Snacks Online

Sit at home and nom nom nom.

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11 Akaun Instagram Dari Malaysia Yang Anda Patut 'Follow' Jika Anda Minat Seni Lukis

1. Hesharm Ebrahim

  A photo posted by [email protected] (@hesharm_artwork) on Jun 11, 2015 at 12:58am PDT

Gaya lukisan Hesham Ibrahim adalah landskap yang nampak simple tetapi penuh dengan kemasan terperinci. Gaya ini semakin popular di kalangan pelukis barat, dan siapa sangka, di Malaysia pun ada. Kombinasi lukisan dan pemandangan di negara tercinta memang mantap!

2. Mimi Mashud

  A photo posted by Mimi Mashud (@mimsmash) on Apr 4, 2015 at 2:50am PDT

Di saat artikel ini ditulis, nama Mimi Mashud semakin popular di kalangan dunia grafik Malaysia. Beliau sudah menerbitkan sebuah buku lukisan tentang pengembaraannya ke Beijing dan kini dia menyumbangkan lukisannya untuk siaran vlog kembara Henry Golding di Youtube. Cemburu!

3. Emila Yusof

  A photo posted by Nor Emila (@emilayusof) on Jun 14, 2015 at 8:16am PDT

Emili Yusof juga popular di kalangan bidang grafik percetakan. Beliau sudah mula menghasilkan buku kanak-kanak dan terkini sudah menerbitkan buku mewarna bagi golongan dewasa. Beliau juga pernah mereka muka depan majalah kembara tempatan, Gaya Traveller.

4. Dani Jamal

  A photo posted by D A N I  J A M A L (@twentytiga23) on Dec 23, 2014 at 9:03pm PST

Gambar di atas telah menjadikan Dani Jamal popular di kalangan pengguna Instagram Malaysia.. Mana taknya, pelakon Fazura seperti yang dilukis dalam gambar di atas telah me'repost' gambar tersebut. Tak hairanlah, tengoklah kualiti lukisan digital beliau. Memang berbakat.

5. Dribblack

  A photo posted by dribblack (@dribblack) on Aug 3, 2014 at 1:45am PDT

Dribblack juga mula mengukir namanya dalam bidang seni lukis moden di Instagram. Bermula dengan usaha beliau tag artis seperti Neelofa dan Altimet pada lukisannya, kini beliau sudah mempunyai jenama t-shirt sendiri iaitu dribbapparel. Lukisan mata yang dihasilkan oleh Dribblack dengan hanya menggunakan pensel warna juga pernah meletup sehingga mendapat 7125 likes di Instagram tidak beberapa lama dahulu. Apa yang boleh kami katakan, lukisan Dribblack memang ultra realistik.

6. Sarah Joan Mokhtar

  A photo posted by Sarah Joan Mokhtar (@sarahjoanmokhtar) on Jun 16, 2015 at 7:18pm PDT

Orangnya cantik, dan siapa sangka bakat melukisnya juga cantik. Sarah Joan merupakan seorang pelukis komik profesional. Bukan senang nak jumpa perempuan yang boleh melukis, apatah lagi melukis komik seperti di atas. Memang tabik spring dengan bakat Sarah. Teruskan usaha kamu ya?

7. Miriam Omar

  A photo posted by MIRO BY MIM (@mirobymim) on Jun 17, 2015 at 3:56am PDT

Lukisan Miriam ini lebih kepada hipster style, tidak terlalu terikat pada konsep lukisan potret biasa. Sesuai jika dijadikan poster atau hiasan di kedai makanan barat.

8. Katun

  A photo posted by Districtshopgallery/Themightys (@katun_) on Jun 17, 2015 at 6:03am PDT

Selain dari melukis di kertas, Katun juga seorang pelukis grafiti. Gaya persembahan lukisan beliau pun kita dah tahu, ada mesej yang nakal tetapi 'kuat' yang cuba disampaikan di sebaliknya.

9. Dzarull Jeffry

  A photo posted by JEFF (@dzarull_jeffry) on Apr 9, 2015 at 10:17pm PDT

Dzarul Jeffry juga seorang pelukis grafiti. Lihatlah lukisannya, ada bahagian yang sharp dan bersegi-segi, dan gaya ini memang ada dalam mana-mana lukisan pelukis graffiti. Tapi walau apa pun, kami memang sukakan lukisan sebegini kerana ada perasaan rebel bila melihatnya.

10. Syukri Shairi

  A photo posted by Syukri Shairi (@syukrishairi) on Mar 19, 2015 at 2:48am PDT

Syukri Shairi sering mengembara di luar negara untuk beberapa ketika sebelum pulang ke tanahair. Semasa di luar negara lagi, beliau telah mula membuat siri lukisan ala senibina seperti ini. Nama beliau mula dikenali bila dicadangkan oleh akaun kembara @whatevertherewas kepada para pengikut Instagram mereka.

11. Hsulynn Pang

  A photo posted by Hsulynn Pang (@hsulynn) on May 13, 2015 at 3:59am PDT

Yey! Seorang lagi pelukis wanita. Hsulynn lebih banyak bermain dengan warna air dan rekaan typography dalam hasil seninya. Lukisan beliau seolah-olah 'mengalir' dan membawa ketenangan jika diperhatikan. Skill typography Hsulynn juga hebat, sekali imbas nampak seperti ia dicetak, bukan dihasilkan dengan tangan. Bonus, dia comel orangnya.


Did You Know: The 'Gong Xi Gong Xi' CNY Song Has A Dark History No One Knows About

Out of the many Chinese New Year songs being sung all over the world, there is none more popular than the classic 'Gong Xi Gong Xi' tune

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But here's the thing - the song wasn't even intended for Chinese New Year in the first place!

In fact, it was written by popular composer Chen Gexin to celebrate China's victory and liberation following Japan's defeat at the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1945

Chen Gexin, composer of 'Gong Xi Gong Xi'.
Image via Wikimedia Commons

The music and words of the song - titled 'Wishing You Prosperity and Happiness' (Chinese: 恭喜恭喜; pinyin: Gōngxǐ gōngxǐ, literally meaning "congratulations, congratulations") - are written by Chen Gexin, a native of Shanghai and one of the most accomplished songwriters and composers at the time. Chen, who also used the pen names Lin Mei and Qing Yu, penned famous mid-20th century popular standards like 'Shanghai Nights' (Chinese: 夜上海, pinyin: Ye shang hai) and 'Rose, Rose i Love You' (Chinese: 玫瑰玫瑰我愛你; pinyin: Méiguì méiguì wǒ ài nǐ).

One of the darkest marks in China's history, the Second Sino-Japanese War (7 July 1937 to 9 September 1945) is the largest Asian war in the 20th century, killing 15 to 20 million people in China.
It was also during this war that the infamous Nanking Massacre took place.

Japanese soldiers massacred all 15,000 Chinese soldiers captured near Nanking.
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Also known as the Rape of Nanking, Japanese soldiers brutally tortured and killed between 40,000 to 300,000 civilians and surrendered soldiers in Nanjing, then the capital city of China. Over a six-week period (13 December 1937 - January 1938), the Imperial Japanese Army invented and exercised some of the most inhumane and barbaric methods of torture and killing on the people of Nanjing, including - but not limited to - shooting, stabbing, decapitation (beheading), cutting open the abdomen, excavating the heart, drowning, burning, punching the body and the eyes with an awl, castration or punching through the vagina, throwing them into pots of boiling water, and even throwing infants into the air and impaling them with bayonets. Japanese soldiers also raped over 20,000 women - including children and the elderly - and would often kill them afterwards, sometimes by mutilating their sexual organs. Survivor accounts indicate that the Japanese soldiers would force sons to rape their mothers, fathers to rape their daughters, and even forced monks to rape women.

Japanese soldiers burying Chinese civilians alive during the Nanking Massacre.
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Chen Gexin himself was jailed by the Imperial Japanese Army for writing patriotic songs during the war, and was also reportedly subject to torture during his three-month imprisonment

Some believe that the atrocities of the war might have had a deep impact on Chen and influenced his music thereafter. That might also explain why 'Gong Xi Gong Xi' was written in the minor key, which is typically used to project sadness and melancholy in a piece of music, to convey China's bittersweet triumph in the war.

So, how did a song celebrating China's victory in the war become associated with Chinese New Year?

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Aside from "congratulations", the song's Mandarin title - 'Gong Xi Gong Xi' - is also a common Chinese New Year greeting. The words in the song also celebrates the arrival of spring, which is often used as a symbol of the arrival of the new year. Hence, the song quickly became associated with Chinese New Year celebrations and has remained a part of the festive season's musical canon since the 1950s. To add, the iconic last two lines of the song are supposed to imitate the beat of the Chinese drum, giving an air of excitement to those who sing it.

Today, the song is sung or at least known by Chinese and non-Chinese alike as an integral part of the coming New Year. But no doubt, we're seeing the lyrics in a whole new light now:

Image via The Piano Staff

What is your favourite Chinese New Year song? Let us know (or plonk in a YouTube link) in the comments section below!


McChicken, Double Cheeseburger Or Ayam Goreng McD? Keep Voting To Unlock Special Promos

This Spotlight is sponsored by McDonald's Malaysia.

We're halfway through the McD Elections and the competition is heating up!

Image via mcdonaldssrbija (Instagram) / Yelp / ngalacambs (Instagram) / edited by SAYS

In case you missed out on the hottest news to take over social media this month, McDonald's is currently holding an intense election to crown the #1 McD menu item.The votes have been tight in this heated battle between crowd-favourite McChicken, beloved underdog Double Cheeseburger, and new kid on the block Ayam Goreng McD. And it's all up to you who takes the coveted top spot!

With each contender headlining their own campaign, promising amazing benefits to all who support them, every vote counts!

Head on to this website to find out who's currently in the lead. The election results are updated live every minute and competition is getting intense!

Image via McDonald's Malaysia

*Results as of 21 June, 10.26am.

The iconic McChicken continues to champion Value-For-Money. Here's what you get if he wins the election:- Immediate price reduction of the McChicken Set Meal to RM8.99- An amazing 2x McChicken for RM5 deal for an entire week throughout Malaysia

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Sparking change is Double Cheeseburger with his promise to bring beef to the spotlight. Check out what will happen if he takes the top spot this year:- The Quarter Pounder with Cheese will be a permanent item on the menu- All Malaysians get a 50% discount on Double Cheeseburgers

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Ayam Goreng McD, who rose to fame in 2017, aims to bring in a new era for McDonald's by replacing burgers as the #1 choice. Here's what will happen if she takes the crown:- The price of the Ayam Goreng McD Set Meal will be lowered to RM13.99- There will be a crazy Buy 1 Free 1 deal for all Malaysians

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Meanwhile, Malaysians have come out in full force to show support for their favourite candidates:

McChicken lovers across Malaysia are keeping this crowd favourite going strong for another 35 years

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But the Double Cheeseburger fans are truly doubling down for change, hoping to finally take away the top spot from chicken

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And over in the Ayam Goreng McD camp, cries of support are flowing in for fried chicken to take over the burgers!

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It's time to have your say! Vote for your favourite candidate and make a change.

Just purchase and enjoy your favourite McDonald's order to cast your Tummy Vote. Order from the front counter, head to the drive-thru, or go online with McDelivery.Every vote counts and the winner will be announced on 27 June!

So who's it gonna be? Will McChicken reign supreme or will there be an upset win from Double Cheeseburger? Maybe Ayam Goreng McD will surprise us all and take the whole thing!

It's all up to you! Cast your Tummy Votes at your nearest McDonald's restaurant now.

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Read more McD goodness here:

                Cast Your Vote In Malaysia's First Ever McD Elections To Enjoy Amazing Promotions

It's a battle between McChicken, Double Cheeseburger, and Ayam Goreng McD!

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                Customer Puts "Send Me Handsome Guy" In His Order Remark And McDonald's Malaysia Delivered

Well, kind of. :p

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                McDonald's Is Having Buy 1 Free 1 Promotion On Chicken Foldovers And Durian McFlurries

Here's how you can get the deal.

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                Durian McFlurry & Chicken Foldover: McDonald's Just Brought Back All Your Favourite Meals!

There's also the all-new Ice Blended Ribena.

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Hadir Dengan Selfie Glow & Warna Estetik, Ini Antara Ciri Menarik Lain Xiaomi 12 Lite

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

Xiaomi telah melancarkan Xiaomi 12 Lite serba canggih mereka baru-baru ini, padat dengan ciri-ciri inovatif dan direka bentuk untuk pengguna merasai pengalaman yang baharu

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Kami di SAYS Seismik telah berpeluang menggunakan peranti berkenaan sendiri. Ini antara ciri yang menarik perhatian kami:

Perkara pertama yang pertama adalah kamera depannya 32MP dan ciri Selfie Glow

Direka bentuk dengan kamera hadapan 32MP yang disokong oleh keupayaan autofokus, kamera swafoto featherlight ini pasti akan meningkatkan teknik swafoto anda dengan fokus yang lebih tajam dan warna yang diperhalusi.Mod potret swafoto ini turut disertakan dengan mod HDR automatik, seperti kamera utama, ia juga boleh merangsang kesan bokeh sebenar yang dikuasakan oleh algoritma Xiaomi.Jika itu tidak mencukupi, kamera hadapan ini juga dilengkapi dengan Xiaomi Selfie Glow, iaitu dua LED lembut yang memberikan pencahayaan tambahan. Ini membolehkan kecantikan anda ditangkap dengan lebih terperinci dan luar biasa, tidak kira apa jua situasi.

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Kami juga tertarik dengan tiga kamera belakang utamanya yang berkualiti tinggi

Xiaomi 12 Lite dilengkapi dengan kamera utama 108MP, kamera ultra lebar 8MP dan lensa makro 2MP. Tiga varian kamera belakang ini menjadikan telefon serba boleh di hadapan fotografi, dan pandangan pertama kami pada peranti ini mengesahkannya.Seperti kamera hadapan 32MP hadapan, kamera utama 108MP Xiaomi 12 Lite mampu menghasilkan kesan bokeh yang jelas dan licin serta imej definisi tinggi dari mana-mana sudut dalam kualiti tinggi dan kejelasan yang lebih baik.Perisian telefon juga disertakan dengan ciri pengimejan, filter dan Magic Cutout — editor profesional yang secara automatik mengenal pasti dan outlines people, kucing dan anjing untuk penyuntingan imej. Anda juga boleh menggunakan ciri ini untuk memperkaya dan meningkatkan posting media sosial anda.

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Dilengkapi dengan skrin 6.55-inci AMOLED bersama paparan 120Hz

Xiaomi 12 Lite turut menyokong kandungan Dolby Vision dan HDR10+. Dikuasakan cip Snapdragon 778G yang dipadankan dengan RAM sehingga 8GB dan storan dalaman sehingga 256GB.Kapasiti bateri sebesar 4300mAh dimuatkan yang turut menyokong pengecasan pantas Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge 67W. Menjalankan sistem operasi MIUI 13 berasaskan Android 12.Spesifikasi lain yang turut hadir adalah seperti pengimbas cap jari di bawah skrin, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, pembesar suara jenis stereo dan lain-lain.

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Berita baik! Jika anda sedang mencari telefon yang dekat dengan personaliti anda, Xiaomi 12 Lite mempunyai warna yang mewakili anda!

Ditawarkan dalam tiga pilihan warna iaitu Lite Green, Lite Pink dan Black. Dalam pada itu, Xiaomi 12 Lite ditawarkan dengan harga bermula RM1,699 untuk 8GB+128GB dan RM1,899 untuk 8GB+256GB.

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Image via Xiaomi 12 Lite

Bagi mereka yang memilih untuk membeli dari kedai fizikal, anda boleh mendapatkan hadiah premium percuma bernilai RM199, termasuklah Mi Body Composition Scale 2,  Xiaomi Shoulder Bag dan Xiaomi Sports Water Bottle.Sementara itu, bagi mereka yang ingin membeli-belah melalui kedai dalam talian seperti Lazada atau Shopee, anda bakal menerima sepasang Redmi Buds 3 Lite (bernilai RM99) secara percuma dengan setiap pembelian Xiaomi 12 Lite.

Klik di sini untuk ketahui lebih lanjut mengenai Xiaomi 12 Lite atau melalui laman web rasmi mereka!


[GAMBAR] Beribu Penyokong Malaysia Banjiri Stadium Shah Alam Beli Tiket 'Final' Bola Sepak

Sokongan padu rakyat Malaysia terhadap perlawanan akhir Bola Sepak Sukan SEA esok betul-betul hebat apabila orang ramai kelihatan beratur panjang di perkarangan Stadium Shah Alam, hari ini

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Orang ramai dikatakan beratur panjang sejak awal pagi tadi untuk membeli tiket perlawanan Malaysia menentang Thailand esok di Stadium Shah Alam, jam 8.45 malam.

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Malah, dimaklumkan ada yang mula beratur sejak malam tadi di perkarangan stadium tersebut bagi mengelakkan daripada terlepas peluang membeli tiket untuk menonton perlawanan akhir esok

Penyokong Malaysia  beratur panjang sejak malam tadi di Stadium Shah Alam utk membeli tiket perlawanan akhir  lelaki #Negaraku #KL2017 pic.twitter.com/bveuDqTqkT— Negaraku (@my_negaraku) August 28, 2017

Pukul 4:24 pagi di stadium shah alam peace yoo.. harap player tidak sia2kan pengorbanan mereka yg dh start beratur utk beli tiket. pic.twitter.com/83qtAgoS08—  (@azreelmazreen94) August 27, 2017

Ini disebabkan tiada jualan tiket secara online dibuat dan penyokong Malaysia harus membeli tiket di Stadium tersebut. Sebanyak 20 kaunter tiket telah dibuka pada jam 11 pagi tadi di pagar A dan pagar B, Stadium Shah Alam.

Manakala, buat penyokong pasukan Thailand pula, jualan tiket telah dibuka sejak jam 11 pagi tadi di Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam.Bagaimanapun, hanya 5 keping tiket saja dibenarkan dijual dalam satu pembayaran. Ini bagi memastikan semua yang beratur dapat membeli tiket secara adil.Menerusi pengumuman rasmi yang telah diumumkan oleh FAM, kuota tiket hanya 70,000 bagi penyokong Malaysia, manakala baki 10,000 tiket bagi penyokong Thailand.Harga terkini tiket dewasa kekal RM21.20 termasuk GST bagi seorang dewasa manakala tiada lagi tiket kanak-kanak dijual.

Image via www.kualalumpur2017.com.my

Image via NST

Lihatlah keadaan di Stadium Shah Alam ketika ini. Memang penuh dibanjiri orang ramai!

Image via NST

Image via NST

Wajah gembira penyokong-penyokong Malaysia selepas membeli tiket perlawanan akhir MAS vs THA.
Image via Harian Metro

Suasana di Stadium Shah Alam, para penyokong beratur utk tiket final bolasepak SEA Games 2017 #bangkitbersama #KL2017 pic.twitter.com/5Nxjv4yV8n— Zhariff Amir (@zhariff) August 28, 2017

#kl2017 #bolasepak Orang ramai gembira memperolehi tiket final Malaysia vs Thailand Sukan 29 Ogos ini di Stadium Shah Alam pic.twitter.com/TC3xKq8EV9— Harian Metro (Arena) (@ArenaHM) August 28, 2017

Serius memang ramai orang beratur panjang di Stadium Shah Alam sekarang. Tak percaya tengok video di bawah!

Sementara itu, di Stadium Shah Alam, masih ramai yang beratur untuk mendapatkan tiket final esok. #KL2017 #KamiTeamMalaysia pic.twitter.com/1fDDToVhya— Team Malaysia (@TeamMsia) August 28, 2017

Apa-apa pun kami mengucapkan selamat maju jaya kepada Skuad Bola Sepak Malaysia. Ayuh, Kita #BangkitBersama!

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!


Tular Video Radhi OAG Tolong Tolak Kereta Rosak Tengah Jalan Raya Ini Buat Netizen Terharu

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

Umum sedia maklum, OAG merupakan kumpulan muzik pop rock alternatif Malaysia yang menjadi kegilaan ramai pada awal tahun 1990-an

Kumpulan mereka dianggotai oleh Radhi, Qi, Nazrin dan juga Ammal yang terus aktif sehingga kini.Namun begitu, terbaru tular dalam sebuah video apabila salah seorang ahli kumpulan tersebut iaitu Radhi menolong seorang wanita di jalan raya meraih tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Tolak kereta rosak di tengah panas terik atas jalan raya

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh Anas Asnawi Gazali di Facebook, kelihatan penyanyi terkenal itu sedang berlari ke kereta seorang wanita yang rosak di tengah kesesakan jalan raya. Difahamkan, kereta wanita tersebut telah kehabisan bateri ketika menunggu lampu isyarat menyebabkan keretanya rosak di tengah jalan raya.Dalam video berkenaan dapat dilihat, seorang lelaki berlari ke arahnya untuk memberikan bantuan dengan menolak keretanya dan lelaki itu adalah Radhi OAG. Penyanyi itu juga dilihat mengetuk tingkap kereta wanita berkenaan dan berkata "saya tolak, saya tolak."Kemudian, Radhi pergi ke belakang kereta wanita berkenaan dan menolak kenderaan tersebut seorang diri di bawah panas terik.Di akhir video berkenaan, kereta tersebut berjaya ditolak ke arah tepi jalan.

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"Respect betul lah. Tolong bukan depan kamera, langsung tak bawa cameraman" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memuji tindakan Radhi dan mendoakan kesejahteraan untuknya. Susulan tularnya ciapan itu, kini ia meraih sehingga 1.2M views, 11K likes dan 806 comments di Facebook. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen netizen di Facebook:

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Image via Anas Asnawi Gazali (Facebook)

Bagusnya dia tolak kereta waktu panas dah lah jauh pula tu :/

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"Never, Ever Overcook Seafood!" & 4 Lagi Petua Masak Yang Kami Pelajari Daripada Chef Wan

Baru-baru ini, kami di Seismik Makan dijemput untuk menghadiri sesi masak-memasak bersama chef kesayangan ramai: Chef Wan!

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Sesi yang diadakan di restoran seafood Uncle Ali The Fishmonger ini berkongsikan beberapa tips dengan para hadirin untuk menjanjikan hidangan yang padu dan lebih oomph!

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Menggunakan makanan laut yang segar daripada restoran berinspirasikan seafood market bertempat di Bukit Jelutong ini, chef yang tidak asing lagi ini telah menyajikan dua resipi kegemarannya sewaktu sesi ini iaitu Gulai Udang Nanas dan Ikar Bakar Portugis.

Inilah antara petua memasak yang kami pelajari daripada Chef Wan:

1. Pastikan rempah ditumis hingga betul-betul pecah minyak

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Mungkin petua ini sudah biasa didengari mereka yang kerap memasak tetapi Chef Wan menekankan betapa pentingnya langkah ini untuk memastikan hidangan dimasak sempurna.Jika anda menggunakan blender, tumis rempah anda dengan api yang besar. Ini kerana bahan kisar mengandungi lebih banyak air (berbanding bahan-bahan ditumbuk atau digiling sendiri), dan api yang besar diperlukan untuk memastikan kandungan air tersejat dan bahan-bahan tersebut dapat ditumis hingga betul-betul harum dan full of flavour.Gunakan panduan ini untuk ketahui jika bahan tumisan anda sudah pecah minyak:Warnanya menjadi lebih gelapRempah mula berbau harumMinyak tumisan mula terpercik-percik di dalam periuk

2. Apabila memasak seafood, tutup api sebelum lauk betul-betul masak

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"Don't ever, EVER overcook seafood!" tegas chef tersohor ini. Ujarnya lagi, makanan laut yang terlebih masak akan menjadi liat dan hilang manisnya.Untuk mengelakkan perkara ini berlaku, tutup api apabila anda lihat lauk anda sudah lebih kurang 3/4 masak. Jangan risau, haba daripada kuah gulai akan pastikan lauk seafood tersebut terus dimasak hingga sempurna.

3. Gunakan gula melaka untuk dapatkan perisa Nyonya yang asli

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Semasa memasak hidangan Gulai Udang Nanas, sebuah resipi turun-temurun keluarga beliau, Chef Wan mengesyorkan para hadirin untuk menggunakan gula melaka dalam masakan Nyonya berbanding gula pasir atau jenis-jenis gula lain.Gula melaka mempunyai perisa yang lebih subtle dan memberikan rasa yang lebih asli jika anda sukakan masakan Nyonya.

4. Gunakan hasil tanaman sendiri untuk memasak. Lagi sihat, lagi jimat!

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Chef yang rajin bercucuk tanam ini mengajak para hadirin untuk turut menggunakan hasil tanaman sendiri di dalam masakan seharian. Katanya sambil memasukkan ke dalam gulai daun Thai basil segar yang dipetik dari rumah, "Kalau boleh, gunakan dedaun daripada pokok-pokok yang ditanam sendiri, barulah fresh dan organik! Lagi pun, boleh jimat sikit belanja dapur. Ambil apa yang perlu - tak payah membazir beli di kedai."

5. Apabila membuat ikan bakar, tuangkan sedikit kicap manis pekat bersama perapan sambal sebelum dibakar

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Di samping sambal yang dilumur ke atas ikan, Chef Wan memberikan idea untuk menambah sedikit kicap manis pekat kepada ikan tersebut sebelum dibakar. Ini untuk memberikan sedikit extra flavour dan memberikan warna yang cantik kepada hidangan ikan bakar anda.

Menarik, kan? Selamat mencuba!

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Jika Tidak Kerana Tun Mahathir, Banyak Yang Rakyat Tak Akan Tahu

Tarikh 23 dan 24 Februari 2020 pastinya mencatatkan rekod dalam sejarah Malaysia. Apa tidaknya, negara dikejutkan dengan satu demi satu berita politik yang agak sukar untuk dihadam.

Bermula dengan episod bekas Perdana Menteri, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad mengadap Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, di Istana Negara pada Ahad dan ditemani beberapa ahli Parlimen lain sehinggalah perletakan jawatannya sebagai Perdana Menteri dan Pengerusi Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) berkuatkuasa serta-merta, semalam. Selain itu, terdapat juga khabar angin mengenai 'kerajaan pintu belakang' yang tular di media sosial menimbulkan rasa gelisah rakyat. Setakat ini, Agong menerima perletakan jawatan beliau dan kini dilantik sebagai Perdana Menteri interim.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Terbaru, satu akaun di Facebook iaitu Suara Rakyat
 berkongsi tentang 'jika tidak kerana Tun Mahathir' yang mendapat perhatian warganet

Dalam perkongsian tersebut disertakan satu demi satu 'pendedahan' yang dilakukan oleh Tun Mahathir dalam arena politik tanah air sejak peralihan kerajaan pada tahun 2018 lalu.

Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

			1. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir lead PH kepada kemenangan, sampai bila2 kita anggap janji manis mereka satu yang realistik.2. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir melantik Lim Guan Eng menjadi Menteri Kewangan, selagi itu ramai ingat dialah pakar ekonomi terbaik dunia.3. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir acah anti Sultan, kita tak akan nampak betapa beraninya mereka menyanggah perlembagaan dan sistem Raja Berperlembagaan.4. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir berjanji ingin memberi kuasa kepada Anwar Ibrahim, kita tak akan nampak betapa Anwar Ibrahim menjilat ludah sendiri.5. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir mendiamkan liberal bersuara, kita tak akan nampak betapa mereka yang sblm ini kononnya berfakta rupanya ramai yang cetek akademik.6. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir meletakkan paksinya di dalam PKR, kita tak akan nampak kegilaan kuasa dalam parti tersebut.7. Jika tidak Tun Dr. Mahathir masuk ke dalam PH dan membawa undi Melayu sekadar perlu, DAP takkan berani menendang PAS dan membantu menubuh serta memberi talian hayat kepada PAN.8. Jika tidak Tun Dr. Mahathir memberi banyak jawatan memberi kepada DAP, kita tak akan tahu semua kerja mereka tidaklah hebat seperti kata-kata mereka sejak 20 tahun lalu.

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Tambahnya lagi, sejak Tun Mahathir memegang semula tampuk pemerintahan, banyak perkara yang rakyat dapat lihat mengenai keadan politik tanah air

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9. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir membuka talian hayat kepada orang UMNO ke BERSATU, tidak kita nampak siapa orang UMNO yang opportunists.10. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir membuka ruang dan peluang memperoleh kuasa, tidak akan tertubuhnya PAN dan PAS dapat membersihkan kepimpinannya yang gila kuasa.11. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir merealisasikan kejatuhan BN/UMNO, maka pemimpin BN/UMNO selamanya makin tak sedar diri dan lari dari perjuangan politiknya sendiri serta pembersihan sukar dilakukan dalam skala besar. Parti BN/UMNO juga akan terus berada dikayangan krn menganggap parti mereka tidak akan kalah dlm PRU.12. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir, agenda penyatuan ummah sukar untuk berlaku.13. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir meletakkan Dr Maszlee sebagai Menteri Pendidikan, tidaklah kita sedar betapa perlunya kasut hitam berbanding putih.14. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir membuka ruang kuasa Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan kepada pendidikan, tidak kita dapat lihat betapa sakainya mereka bila dapat kuasa dan cauvinis tanpa selindung.15. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir meletakkan Kulasegaran sebagai Menteri Sumber Manusia, tidak kita tahu betapa incompetent dan sakainya beliau bila mendapat kuasa.16. Jika tidak kerana Tun Dr. Mahathir meletakkan boss Hindraf sebagai Menteri Perpaduan, tidaklah kita dapat lihat betapa porak perandanya perpaduan kaum diwaktu ini dibawah kepimpinan mereka.

Dalam pada itu, Tun Mahathir juga dipercayai satu-satunya individu yang dapat 'menundukkan' parti politik lain di Malaysia

"Mungkin anda benci Tun Dr. Mahathir tetapi anda tidak boleh menolak realiti bahawa beliau adalah punca kepada terbukanya hijab kepura-puraan dan kecetekan pemikiran serta kemampuan kepimpinan PH."Mungkin anda pelik mengapa TGHH dan Tok Mat memberi sokongan kepada Mahathir to keep his throne till next PRU."Ini adalah kerana hanya Tun Mahathir yang berani rival dengan DAP, cekap bertarung dengan taktik sesumpah Anwar dan satu-satunya individu didalam PH yang mempunyai capability memerintah negara."Do you think Anwar can do so? He can't even control his own party! Lihat segalanya dengan mata kiri dan kanan dengan fikiran terbuka. InsyaAllah dalam musibah ada rahmatnya."Sentiasa berdoa semoga Allah SWT masih mengurniakan rahmat dan keberkatan kepada kita dan Allah SWT juga yang menggerakkan hati Tun Mahathir dalam melakukan segalanya."Inilah perancangan dan takdir ALLAH SWT jua," tulisnya.

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The iPhone 7 And 7 Plus Are Now RM500 Cheaper

In the market for a new iPhone 7? Now is probably the best time to get your hands on Apple's latest handset because a number of retailers are giving the phone a substantial discount.

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Authorised Apple retailers like Machines and Switch have reduced the price of iPhone 7 with 128GB and 256GB storage

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The revised price of the 128GB iPhone 7 is now the same as the base iPhone 7 32GB model at RM3,199. If you bought a 32GB iPhone 7 recently, we're sorry. :(

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The 256GB iPhone 7, which retailed at RM4,199, is now priced at RM3,699 after a RM500 discount.

iPhone 7's bigger brother, the 7 Plus, also received the RM500 discount

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The iPhone 7 Plus 128GB can be purchased at RM3,799 while the iPhone 7 Plus 256GB is now priced at RM4,299.

The discounted iPhones are currently available for purchase both online and in-store

Aside from Machines and Switch, Harvey Norman and Senheng are offering the same offer as well. According to Senheng's Facebook post, the offer is only valid from 26 February - 25 March. We're unsure if the time period applies to every participating outlet.The prices of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus remain unchanged on Apple's webstore.

Have you heard? Nokia's favourite child - the 3310 - is coming back:

                This Is Your Official First Look At The Brand New Nokia 3310

The "indestructible" handset returns.

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[VIDEO] Cara Pekerja J&T Ini Susun Barang Dengan Baik Dekat Rumah Customer Curi Perhatian

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Disebabkan oleh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP), ramai yang mengambil inisiatif untuk membeli barang secara online saja

Tidak kiralah barangan basah, barangan elektrik, sendiri dan sebagainya. Semuanya kini boleh beli secara online saja. Ini sangatlah memudahkan kita dan dapat menjaga keselamatan diri dek kerana wabak Covid-19.Sudah tentu, pekerja syarikat penghantaran yang akan menghantar barangan kita ini di rumah. Namun, pasti anda pernah rasa ‘geram’ dengan sesetangah pekerja ini kan? Sebab mereka hanya mencampakkan barangan itu dan kadang kala meletakkannya merata-rata.Tetapi, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang pekerja syarikat penghantaran meletakkan barangan dengan baik mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ismazlkha_ Dia sorang je ke gini ##foryoupage ##fyp ##foryou ##shopeecheck ##delivery ##malaysia ##fypdongggggggg ##trending ##vampireoc  original sound - Sarah Cothran

Kongsi cara pekerja letakkan barang di depan rumah dengan baik

Menerusi video tersebut, seorang gadis telah menunjukkan cara seorang pekerja lelaki dari sebuah syarikat penghantaran meletakkan barangan di depan rumahnya.Lelaki tersebut dilihat meletakkan barangan tersebut di depan rumah pemilik itu sambil menyusun kesemua barangan. Malah, dia juga memegang barangan tersebut untuk diletakkan di bawah secara berhemah agar ia tidak terjatuh walaupun barangan itu kecil.Situasi itu membuatkan gadis berkenaan memuji tindakkannya itu kerana meletakkan barangan tersebut dengan baik sekali. Dia juga berterima kasih dengan lelaki itu kerana keikhlasannya ketika melakukan kerja. Gadis itu memberitahu dia tidak dapat turun ke bawah kerana sedang berada dalam tempoh kuarantin.

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"Buat kerja ikhlas, pendapatan pun berkat nanti" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memuji sikap pekerja tersebut yang ikhlas. Ada juga yang mendoakannya agar dimurahkan rezeki dengan apa yang dilakukan.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.4M views, 193.3K ikes dan 3,447 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Alahai, berhemah betul dia letak barang tu. Nampak ikhlas masa buat kerja :)

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Laut Biru 'Turquoise' Dan 7 Lagi Perkara Yang Saya Suka Tentang Koh Lipe

Anda perasan tak, nama Koh Lipe sekarang tengah mencanak naik di kalangan para bacpackers dari seluruh dunia? Tiba-tiba jadi famous.

Mana taknya, tengok saja gambar-gambar super stunning kat bawah ni. Mesti semua orang akan ternganga dan terus rasa macam nak ambil cuti terus dan pergi ke sini. Cantik betul Koh Lipe.

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Berbekalkan rasa curious, maka saya pun decide untuk pergi ke Koh Lipe pada tahun baru tempoh hari.
Lepas dah pergi, ini 8 perkara yang saya suka tentang pulau indah Koh Lipe:

1. Pantai pasir putih yang cantik

Pasir putih bersih suci murni.
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Terkenal dengan gelaran 'Maldives of Thailand', keindahan pantai Koh Lipe memang tidak mengecewakan. Mula-mula sebelum pergi ada rasa sceptical bila tengok gambar-gambar di Google dan Instagram. Semuanya cantik-cantik belaka. Rasa macam tak logik. Maklumlah, gambar-gambar di internet ni kebanyakannya edited dan tak original.

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Tapi sebaik saja saya tiba di sana, saya terus terpana melihat kecantikan Koh Lipe. Senang kata, apa yang saya tengok di internet, begitu jugalah rupa sebenarnya. Pulau kecil ini sememangnya bukan 'indah gambar dari rupa'.

2. Air laut berwarna biru turquoise yang memukau dan jernih sangat sangat

Biru kan? Jernih kan? Cantik kan?
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Pergilah ke ceruk mana pun di sekitar pulau, air laut yang mengelilingi Koh Lipe memang jernih dan biru, lebih-lebih lagi pada waktu matahari terik. Biar panas asalkan view cantik. Langkah kami selalu terganggu dek kerana pemandangan air laut Koh Lipe yang terlalu memukau mata memandang. Baru jalan sikit dah kena berhenti sebab nak ambil gambar.

Berkayak berjemaah namanya.
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3. Saiz pulau yang begitu kecil

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Saya tak tahu macam mana nak describe betapa kecilnya pulau ini. Tapi bila saya tengok peta Koh Lipe dengan Langkawi, saya rasa Langkawi ni lebih kurang 120 kali ganda lagi besar! Macam tak percaya kan?

Di Walking Street yang meriah.
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Itulah hakikatnya. Pulau ini terlalu kecil sehingga anda mampu berjalan kaki saja untuk mengelilingi seluruh bahagian pulau. Dan saya kira, masa yang diambil mungkin dalam sejam atau sejam setengah sahaja.

4. Makanan sedap dan senang cari yang Halal

Makan makan di Walking Street.
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Makanan Halal memang banyak. Ada beberapa restoran Halal di sana yang menghidangkan makanan autentik Thailand yang boleh saya label sebagai 'sedap gila'! Makanan di sana memang heaven. Cuma harganya agak mahal sedikit. Contohnya, sepinggan Nasi Goreng Nenas berharga RM10 tak termasuk minuman.

Penkek Thailand pelbagai perisa enak-enak belaka.
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Di Walking Street, ada pelbagai juadah menarik yang anda boleh nikmati sepanjang jalan. Tapi yang paling menarik minat saya adalah kopi, penkek, dan ais krim tempurung kelapa. Tak perlu cerita panjang lebar, ketiga-tiga juadah ini memang tak puas kalau makan/minum sekali. Sekali dah beli, mesti nak kena beli lagi next time.

5. Tak ramai orang Malaysia

Berehat sebentar di chalet.
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Pulau ni nampaknya tidak menjadi pilihan orang Malaysia untuk pergi bercuti. Orang kita lebih suka pergi Phuket, Lombok, Bali, Ho Chi Minh, atau Seoul. Kalau anda pergi ke 5 lokasi yang saya sebut ni, pastinya mudah untuk bertemu dengan orang tempatan kita.

Saya rasa, kami je orang Malaysia yang ada kat Koh Lipe masa tu.
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Berbeza dengan Koh Lipe, masa saya pergi tempoh hari, saya tak jumpa seorang pun orang Malaysia. Pulau ini hanya dipenuhi dengan 'Mat Salleh' yang entah datang dari mana. Pada saya, tempat-tempat yang tak popular sebegini lebih seronok untuk kita explore.

6. Penduduk sana fasih cakap Bahasa Melayu slang 'utagha'

Resort backpacker tempat kami menginap. Semua staff boleh cakap Melayu.
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Mula-mula sampai, punyalah saya beriya-iya cakap English dengan penduduk di sana. Perbualan agak terbatas sebab mereka tidak begitu fasih berbahasa Inggeris. Dah macam ayam cakap dengan itik pun ada juga.

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Tapi bila mereka dah tak tahu apa nak reply, mereka akan terus cakap Bahasa Melayu. Saya terkejut dan tak sangka mereka lebih bagus berbahasa Melayu rupanya. Bila dah tahu, terus saya tak cakap English dah. Lokasi Koh Lipe yang begitu dekat dengan Langkawi mungkin salah satu sebab kenapa penduduknya fasih cakap 'utagha'.

7. Langsung tak ada kereta

Inilah rupa teksi di Koh Lipe.
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Pengangkutan utama di Koh Lipe merupakan motosikal. Teksi di sana pun berkonsepkan motosikal dan bukan kereta. Demi menjaga kelestarian alam semula jadi di situ, kerajaan Thailand tidak membenarkan sebarang kenderaan selain motosikal untuk berada di pulau tersebut. Lagipun, saiz pulau yang kecil memang tak sesuai untuk membawa kereta.

8. Banyak corals dan hidupan laut yang sungguh indah

Blup blup blup.
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Dalam banyak-banyak tempat saya pergi snorkeling, saya rasa Koh Lipe ni lah yang paling best sekali. Corals semua hidup, warna-warni, lawa-lawa, ikan-ikan berenang keriangan pun banyak. Saya dibawa ke 5 lokasi snorkeling berbeza dan semuanya menakjubkan.

Jump shot di Koh Hin Ngam.
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Tapi yang paling menarik adalah Koh Hin Ngam, sebuah gugusan pulau kecil di mana pantainya hanya dipenuhi dengan jutaan batu lava berwarna hitam berkilat dan langsung tidak berpasir. Memang ajaib!

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Lagenda mengatakan setiap batu di sini telah disumpah oleh Tuhan Tarutao. Dan sesiapa yang mengambilnya bakal berhadapan dengan nasib malang dalam hidupnya.

So, enjoy the video!

Info perjalanan kami ke Koh Lipe:

Sewa van dari Perlis ke jeti melalui Tok Mek.
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Durasi: 4 hari 3 malamBajet: RM750 seorangHari pertamaDrive ke Perlis dari KL = 8 jam Sewa van dari Perlis ke Jeti Pakbara di Satun, Thailand = 1 jam setengahNaik bot dari jeti ke Koh Lipe = 2 jamCheck-in di Blue Tribe Resort = RM50 satu malam/seorangHari keduaCheck-in di Brother Resort = RM160 dua malam/seorangBersiar-siar di Walking Street untuk cari restoran Halal dan cari pakej snorkelingSewa kayak untuk ke pulau kecil Koh Kra = RM15-RM20 seorangHari ketigaAktiviti snorkeling ke 5 lokasi menakjubkan = RM45-RM50 seorangMakan-makan, massage, sesi menghabiskan duit bakiHari keempatCheck-out dan pulang dengan hati gembira

Follow kami di Instagram @tsgkasijadi untuk lebih banyak adventure dan gambar-gambar yang WOW!

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Jacinda Ardern Resigns As Prime Minister Of New Zealand

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Today, 19 January, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced, in an unprecedented move, that she is stepping down

During a televised statement, a visibly emotional Ardern said that while she had hoped to find a way to prepare for another term, she will not be seeking re-election and will step down no later than 7 February.A general election would be held on 14 October, she added.Ardern, at the age of 37, became the youngest female head of government in the world when she was elected prime minister in 2017. She rose to worldwide fame following her leadership through the Christchurch mosque shootings, and her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, among others.

According to Ardern, the decision to step down is her own and she "no longer has enough in the tank to do [the job] justice"

"Leading a country is the most privileged job anyone could ever have, but also the most challenging. You cannot and should not do it unless you have a full tank, plus a bit in reserve for those unexpected challenges," Arden choked up as she detailed how six "challenging" years in the job had taken a toll."I know what this job takes. And I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do [the job] justice. It's that simple. I am human, politicians are human. We give all that we can for as long as we can. And then it's time. And for me, it's time," she said while asking New Zealanders to remember her leadership "as someone who always tried to be kind".

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Malaysian Teens Beat Varsity Students To Win  Asian English Olympics In Jakarta

Last week marked a momentous occasion for Malaysia, when a young student from the elite Tunku Kurshiah College (TKC) won the Short Story Writing category in the prestigious Asian English Olympics in Jakarta

16-year-old Asma Mohd Jailani (centre) won the Short Story Writing competition with her story titled 'A Pinprick of Light'
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Asma Mohd Jailani, 16, emerged as the champion under the Short Story Writing category, beating 48 other participants, with her story titled 'A Pinprick of Light'.She bagged RM1,500 (five million Rupiah) cash prize, a trophy and a certificate.The Asian English Olympics, which held on Feb 16-20, saw the participation of more than 500 participants from Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippine, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, and Macau.

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"I always have a dream of becoming a writer or an author despite knowing the hardship of one, and putting myself into an author's shoe, I wrote the story with pride and joy," said Asma Mohd Jailani, who won the Short Story Writing competition.

The winners being greeted by their parents at KLIA on 21 February
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"I didn't go to the stage when they announced my name until I heard my friends chanted my name, saying that I won. Then, it came to my senses that I am the champion of the competition.

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The 16-year-old also explained that her entry in the Asian English Olympics is her first time being a part of an international competition.

Titled 'A Pinprick of Light', Asma's winning story tells the tale of an aspiring author struggling to overcome the writer's block syndrome

TKC's vice president of the school's religious and education department, Hafsah Hashim said the three students have been preparing for this competition since late last year, having received special coaching from their teachers to help them prepare for the competition

Receiving the arrival of students and teachers, the TKC vice-president (religion & education) Hafsah Hashim said these students, first-timers for an international event, had been trained and guided by three teachers since December last year and had put English language on a higher level at an international competition."TKC stands tall in the forefront among residential schools. Therefore, the principal, Hamizan A Hamid, wants the students to be exposed to international competition and strive for excellence," said Hafsah, who is also the SME Corporation chief executive officer.

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The 'Radiate Your Light' themed 2016 Asian English Olympics is organised by the BINUS English Club yearly, as a platform for Asian youths to express and explore their passions related to the English language

Asian English Olympics (AEO) has come to its fifth year after it was first held in 2012 hosted by BNEC. For the past previous years, AEO had been successfully improving participants’ English skills, given meaningful experiences to be remembered in their youth, and broadened the networking of participants across Asia.This year Olympics will be completely fun and exciting to challenge participants in Debate, Newscasting, Scrabble, Short Story Writing, Speech, Spelling Bee, and Story Telling.Established in 1992, BINUS English Club (BNEC) has been widely acknowledged for its achievements in many national and international competitions, and also for its ability to create many prestigious events.

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Meanwhile, Malaysian filmmaker Indrani Kopal, did the nation proud when she won the Best Student Documentary Award at the prestigious Cannes Film last May:

                Malaysian Film Student's Documentary About Inmates Wins Award At Cannes Film Festival

Initially intended to be a graduate project, Indrani Kopal's documentary 'The Game Changer' has since gone on to rece...

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Continuing the winning streak, a 24-year-old UPM student earned Malaysia a spot in the 2016 Rio Olympics after he won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol at the Asia Olympic Qualifying Tournament in India:

                24-Year-Old UPM Student Shoots Malaysia To Olympics After Winning Air Pistol Event

Johnathan Wong is the first Malaysian shooter to qualify for Rio Olympics.

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Report Lodged Against Man Who Called Out Authorities For Ignoring Illegal Gambling Dens

A man in Sungai Buloh recently went viral after he posted a video pointing out alleged illegal gambling dens while criticising local authorities' inaction against them

On Saturday, 8 August, 42-year-old Mohd Asri Hamid, through the Hot Burger Malaysia Facebook page uploaded a video along with a caption that read, "Bismillah, I might get killed for exposing this and if I do, I hope all of you will know who did it."He then added, "Let me show you how the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) is biased, you can judge the integrity of the MBSA Sungai Buloh chief yourself."The clip has since garnered over 5.7 million views within two days.

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In the video, Asri says that MBSA has taken down several burger stalls, including his own, while allowing other establishments that violate regulations to conduct business as usual

He points out multiple hawker stalls that violate general MBSA regulations such as those blocking car parks and roads.

Asri then continues to direct viewers to other premises that are believed to be gambling dens.According to him, he had filed previous reports against them but his employees were then threatened by the kingpins.

"How could they possibly find out that I lodged the report unless an insider gave them the information? If I get shot, just know it's the gambling den kingpins," he says.

Following the viral video, a report was lodged against Asri by a senior Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officer and the MBSA on the grounds that the clip could be defamatory

According to Sinar Harian, district police chief Shafa'aton Abu Bakar confirmed that the reports have been received by the PDRM.She said, "The video that went viral on social media could cause slander and ruin the image of PDRM in their efforts to curb the illegal gambling syndicates at Sungai Buloh.""The information in the video is inaccurate," she added.Shafa'aton also explained that the authorities have raided six gambling dens in the area."A number of premises that were raided were locked and are believed to have stopped operations for a long time. The public who have information about gambling and smuggling activities are asked to provide the information to police," she said.

Sungai Buloh district police chief Shafa'aton Abu Bakar.
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The Sungai Buloh District Police Facebook page posted several photos of the raided gambling dens along with a caption that read, "Traces of dust prove that the premises have not been operating and have been abandoned."

Meanwhile, MBSA issued an official statement clarifying the reason behind the closure of Asri's burger stall. They noted that Asri's business violated MBSA regulations and they have warned him multiple times. MBSA also added that they will work closely with PDRM to investigate the issue of illegal gambling dens.

The police report against Asri sparked outrage among netizens and public figures.
In a recent interview, Asri said, "The police should thank me and send me flowers instead because I provided them with information."

When approached by Malakat Tribune, Asri said, "It's not like I have never informed the police before. I have notified the Bukit Aman Integrity and Standard Compliance Department, but no further action was taken.""As a matter of fact, when I provided the authorities with information, I found out that my identity was revealed to those involved with the gambling syndicate," he added.

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi said, "I feel sorry for the founder of Hot Burger. It is impossible that he is lying. His priority is just to make sure the authorities carry out their duties effectively."

Meanwhile, Asri's initial video has garnered over 26,000 comments.One person wrote, "PDRM please take appropriate action. If this is the situation, it's really embarrassing for us as citizens. Why are our officers useless?"

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"Do not fear and do not succumb to corruption. This man is right. As long as our efforts are noble in the eyes of God. Do not ever succumb to corruption," wrote another netizen.

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One user commented, "Enforcement officers who succumb to corruption. Be brave because you are telling the truth. Reveal all truths. May you be protected by God and godspeed."

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Today, Asri met with Police Inspector-General Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador and Domestic Affairs Minister Datuk Sri Hamzah Zainudin

The Friends of PDRM Facebook page shared photos of the meetings but did not reveal other information such as the purpose behind the sessions.


[PHOTOS] Single Mother Learns Carpentry To Build Furniture For Her Daughter's School

A single mother in Perak has been donating her time and effort to build furniture for her daughter's school in Titi Gantung, Parit

Musukubi Shamsuddin, who is a committee member of the Parent and Teachers Association (PTA) of Sekolah Rendah Islam Nur Ehsan, started the woodwork since the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) was announced to prepare the school for its reopening.The 48-year-old told Bernama that the furniture was her contribution to the primary school's 154 pupils, as she could not afford to contribute financially.

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She has been making various classroom essentials such as bookshelves, desks, chairs, and also cupboards to store the students' Qurans and prayer mats

Musukubi, fondly known as 'Kak B', said she referred to pictures on social media to build the furniture with wood as thick as 1.27cm provided by the school."I felt that I could use my skill to make these furniture, so I did it. Besides, I noticed that there were many pieces of furniture in the school that could not be used anymore," she said."So, as a member of the PTA, and as my eight-year-old daughter Nur Insyirah Ismail is a pupil here, I expressed my intention to build these furniture without any charges."

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The devoted parent said she can finish two to three items of furniture in a day and has been working from 8am to 5pm, six days a week

Musukubi, who only lives 20 minutes away from the school, said she has also made furniture for her own use such as a swing, a clothing rack, and some tables and chairs."I started developing an interest in carpentry since moving back to my village in Kampung Lambor Kiri around 2018," she explained, as quoted by Harian Metro."I only do carpentry for personal satisfaction, but there have been parents who have asked me to build furniture for their homes after seeing my craftwork," said Kak B, who previously worked in the manufacturing sector for 25 years in Selangor.

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The school management has obviously been extremely grateful for the mother's contributions

"Many thanks to Puan Musukubi for painstakingly preparing these racks to be used in the textbook loan storage room, the library, and the school surau," they wrote in a Facebook post."Her woodwork is really refined and artistic," the administration added, while sharing pictures of her busy at work.Musukubi shared with Bernama that the school is currently also raising funds for another building five minutes away on Jalan Gelung Pepuyu.She did not elaborate on whether she will also be making furniture for the new building, but it will be a new one-story block with seven classrooms, a teachers' room, an office, and a computer lab.

The Ministry of Education announced that students are to go back to school beginning 15 July:

                Schools & Tuition Centres Will Reopen From 15 July. Here Are 6 Things You Should Know

Year 1 to 4 students will be allowed to go back to school on 22 July.

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There's A Scam That Could Cost You Thousands Of Ringgit With Just One Phone Call

Quite a number of Malaysians have reportedly been receiving calls from unknown international numbers lately

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According to local netizens, they've been getting calls from international numbers ranging from countries like Maldives to the UK. Some people appeared to have received calls from the same number, or similar ones that look slightly different.Suspicious Malaysians have cautioned that this could be part of a scam.

It appears that this scam is also running rampant globally and quite a few people have been affected by it

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Telco users in countries like New Zealand and the US have all been on the receiving end of this scam in recent weeks.  Dubbed as 'One Ring' scam, the authorities have cautioned to be aware of these calls from overseas numbers which lasted only one ring. This scam lures unsuspecting phone users to call back and they eventually get charged with hefty fees.The origins of this scam could be traced back to Japan. This scam is also known as the 'Wangiri' scam which literally means "one" and "hang up" in Japanese.

How does the scam work?

			1. A user's phone rings once or twice before the call is disconnected. 2. If the user returns the call, they will be connected to a phone number and charged expensive international call rates. 3. In some cases, users who call back will find themselves listening to taped sexual messages or other adult entertainment. This is one of the tactics used to prolong the duration of the calls. 4. There were also reports that victims who called back were promised that they’ve won prizes. This is yet another attempt to make the caller remain on the line.5. Ultimately, what these fraudsters want to do is to make victims waste lots of money when they call back to a premium rate line.

Contrary to popular belief, this 'Wangiri' scam is not actually new. In fact, it has been ongoing for more than a decade.

"Unscrupulous operators make thousands of random calls from normal phone lines, letting the phones ring once before hanging up. They count on inquisitive folk, or those anxious not to miss a single call, ringing back the number shown on their screens," read a report from The Economist, dated 3 October 2002. However, it is noted that the number of incidents appeared to have happened more frequently recently.

How do I protect myself?

The easiest way to protect yourself is to not call or text back. Don't pick up any of these suspicious calls.  People are also advised to look up the number on the Internet to check for reports of scams from that particular number.Besides that, there have been suggestions to use an app called 'Truecaller'. Users are able to identify the name and any other available information of the phone number even if they don’t have that saved in their contact list, all thanks to this app.

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While it is a rather useful service to stop spam calls, it should be noted that such an app is also a privacy risk for users

To put it simply, the app works like a huge telephone directory. This means that when the application is installed on a phone, the user allows the app to access each and every contact on the phone's contact list and allows the app to upload all the information linked on to it to the company's server.Using the data provided by the community of users from all around the world, Truecaller is able to show relevant information about a mobile number or a specific name.All these are mentioned in the Terms & Conditions (T&C) that appears when you download and install the app. There are those who are not too concerned about having their contact list being uploaded to the database, so they have proceeded to use the app to stop these spam calls.

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Meanwhile, the authorities have warned the public to be wary of phones calls they received that are said to be from "banks":

                Be Aware Of This Latest Bank Scam If You Have A Maybank Account

Fraudsters are posing as Maybank officers to cheat Malaysians.

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No More Famous Donkey Rides In Greece For Tourists Who Weigh Over 100KG

Greece has banned tourists who weigh over 100kg from riding donkeys on the popular island of Santorini as a mode of transportation

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According to Daily Mail UK, the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has implemented a new set of regulations regarding donkeys' well-being, stating that donkeys giving tourists rides in the hilly terrains of Santorini should not carry any loads heavier than 100kg or one-fifth of their weight.

Greece lawmakers have pledged to do more to help the animals after images of donkeys carrying heavy loads up the narrow steps of Santorini went viral on social media

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In addition to that, animal rights campaigners have said that the donkeys are being left with spinal injuries and open wounds from all the heavy lifting, working long hours without adequate rest, shelter and water as well as badly-fitted saddles that put a strain on the animals' neck.

The increase of tourist meant locals were being forced to crossbreed the donkeys to create mules that are bigger, taller, and stronger

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"The holiday season on islands is now a lot longer than it used to be, meaning that the donkeys are pretty much in work the whole year round," Santorini Animal Welfare Association founder Christina Kaloudi said.She also mentioned that if the animals are not transporting tourist up the steps, they are carrying heavy building materials and bags of rubbish."We don’t want to stop the locals making a living or using donkeys on the steps but to look after them in a fair and humane way," she added.

However, animal rights group PETA said that the ban is a "throwaway" gesture

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They added that it won't prevent the suffering that the donkeys endure on a daily basis."Donkeys can still be forced to carry a person weighing 15 stone 10 pounds (100 kilograms) up more than 500 steep steps four to five times a day," PETA UK's director of international programs Mimi Bekhechi was quoted as saying by CNN.

Speaking of bans, smoking will be banned in all restaurants and hawker stalls across Malaysia beginning 1 January 2019:

                You'll Be Fined RM10,000 If You Smoke In Any Restaurants Or Hawker Stalls Beginning 2019

The smoking ban will come into effect on 1 January, 2019.

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