4 Reasons Why You Should Only Use Original Ink & Toner Cartridges For Your Printer At Home

This Spotlight is sponsored by HP Malaysia.

HP is encouraging all Malaysians to only use original ink and toner cartridges for their printers

In the event that a person uses imitation or counterfeit cartridges, a whole load of problems could occur, like:1. Further contribution to pollution and buildup of plastic waste2. Potentially catastrophic printer damage3. A void warranty4. Ridiculously bad printing quality5. High emissions of toxic chemicals and ink particles

Here's why printing with original HP ink and toner is the best choice you can make:

1. Every original HP cartridge is the result of extensive research and development

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Behind every HP cartridge are hundreds of testing hours and years of engineering to make sure you've got a smooth and consistent printing experience. It's going to be perfectly done, every single time.No need to smack your printer out of frustration. :)

2. You get to print out high quality photos every single time

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No one likes printing photos that turn out all discoloured, with some visible printing lines here and there. When we print photos, we expect them to really depict the memory we chose to remember. That's why original HP cartridges print with the highest quality possible. Time to add memories to that photo album!

3. Original HP cartridges recycle easily and produce much less waste

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Through the HP Planet Partners program, used HP cartridges are combined with plastic bottles to produce new HP cartridges. Show Mother Nature some love!

4. Both HP printers and cartridges work great in tandem with each other

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Precisely tuned with HP printers, original HP cartridges always give you the best results, no matter what. They were literally made for each other. ;D

With HP, you don't HAVE to print from your computer. You can choose to use your smartphone to do the job instead! :D

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With the use of the HP Smart App (available on both iOS and Android), your printing can be done in just a few taps. It's as simple as that.But you can do a whole lot of other things with the app too, like:1. Set up and manage your HP printer directly from the app2. View printer status and send prints on the go3. Print, copy, scan, and share files directly from your mobile device to your friends, co-workers, or the cloud4. Edit and enhance your photos with filters, crop, add text, and adjustments like saturation, contrast, brightness5. Use your mobile device’s camera to create high-quality scans, then preview/edit/save them as PDFs and JPEGs and store in your favourite cloud storage account6. Order supplies and get support straight from the app

You can get original Black and Colour HP ink cartridges in individual packs as well as combo packs too!

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Didakwa Boleh Bercakap Dengan Jin, Doktor Ini Rugi Lebih RM170K Lepas Beli 'Lampu Aladdin'

Seorang doktor di India rugi lebih RM170,000 setelah membayar wang pendahuluan untuk membeli 'lampu Aladdin' yang didakwa mampu memberi kekayaan dan kesihatan

Itulah perkara pelik yang berlaku di India apabila seorang doktor terpedaya membeli 'lampu Aladdin' yang didakwa boleh membawa kekayaan, kesihatan dan nasib yang baik. Doktor lelaki berkenaan membelinya kerana terpedaya dengan tawaran kekayaan dan kesihatan yang dikatakan oleh penjual lampu terbabit.

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Mahu berkomunikasi dengan jin selepas bayar duit pendahuluan

Menerusi sumber, suspek yang merupakan dua orang lelaki itu mendakwa lampu yang dijual mereka mampu mengeluarkan 'roh' sama seperti dalam cerita dongeng Aladdin.Ianya bermula apabila dia bertemu suspek ketika sedang merawat seorang wanita yang didakwa ibu kepada dua lelaki terbabit.Mereka memberitahu kepadanya tentang dewa yang mengunjungi rumah mereka dan mempengaruhi doktor tersebut untuk datang ke rumah mereka untuk melakukan ritual.

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Nampak kelibat seperti Aladdin tiba-tiba muncul depan mata

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Dia mendakwa 'Aladdin' juga pernah muncul di hadapannya sebelum doktor itu menyedari ia sebenarnya salah seorang suspek yang berpakaian seperti watak terbabit.Namun, dia hanya menyedari suspek bertudung itu menyamar dengan berpakaian seperti Aladdin.

Mahu bayaran tambahan walaupun sudah membayar wang pendahuluan

Difahamkan mangsa sudah membayar wang pendahuluan berjumlah AS$41,500 (RM172,349) namun, suspek meminta bayaran tambahan berjumlah lebih AS$200,000 (RM830,600).Suspek ketiga merupakan seorang wanita masih diburu polis. Kegiatan mereka terbongkar selepas doktor terbabit membuat aduan kepada pihak berkuasa.Sementara itu, jurucakap polis mengesahkan kedua-dua suspek juga terlibat dalam kes penipuan keluarga lain menggunakan taktik yang sama.

Korang jangan mudah sangat terpedaya dengan orang okay!

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"Money Is Temporary" - Foodpanda Riders Risk Income To Help Injured Dog On Road

A Facebook post detailing how a group of Foodpanda riders decided to stop what they were doing in order to save an injured dog has gone viral

Foodpanda rider Noel Chern said the incident took place in USJ 12, Subang Jaya at 5pm on 20 July.Noel was working as a food delivery person at that time when he suddenly witnessed a large vehicle run over a dog."The car just ran off without stopping. I stopped to try and save it and stop the traffic as well," he said, adding, "Other Foodpanda riders came and helped out when they saw it."In an interview with SAYS, Noel said a total of three Foodpanda riders had offered help.

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Noel tried to call the ambulance while the dog was still alive, but after a minute, the furry friend took its last breath

Seeing that the dog had passed away, Noel put the dog into a gunny sack, which was given by a motorcyclist who was just passing by. When he was about to place the dog into the bag, he saw the dog was wearing a collar that came with a phone number. Hence, he decided to call the number and wait for the owner to arrive. He told the rest of the Foodpanda riders to leave as he would not want them to have a bad record for not accepting orders while on duty. But they refused.

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According to Noel, Foodpanda riders get paid by a system that gives extra rewards to riders with a high-performance rating

"If you miss orders, then your acceptance rate falls. You will end up with a lower batch next week, and in return, getting paid less," Noel said."I see things from a very logical and practical perspective. There is no use in wasting other Foodpanda riders' batch acceptance rates if one person is already taking it for the team to miss out orders to settle the problem." "That's why I told them to leave."Despite his plea, the other Foodpanda rider, Arun, refused to leave. Arun told Noel, "Money is temporary in this life. I will stay with you."

Right: A Foodpanda rider known only as Arun.
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When the owner came to the scene, Noel said the man broke down in tears

The owner said the dog ran away because the house gate was not properly closed. He said the dog had been under his care since it was just a tiny puppy.In retrospect, Noel advised members of the public to always be responsible if an animal accidentally gets run over."If you hit someone's dog, be responsible and stop and try to save it. You not only cause pain to the dog and the owner, but also caused trouble to other people who have to fix your stupid f*****g mess and lose money from work," Noel wrote in the post."I lost money [because of] your stupidity."At the time of writing, the post has garnered over 6,500 shares.

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Hundreds of netizens commended Noel and other Foodpanda riders for sacrificing their time and earning potential to attempt saving the dog's life

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Some said the Foodpanda riders' act of kindness has made them believe in humanity again.

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Keep your fur buddies happy and healthy!

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17 Foreigners Found Grocery Shopping Instead Of Being Quarantined At Home

17 foreigners have been slapped with a RM1,000 fine each for violating the Home Surveillance Order (HSO) after they were found shopping at a hypermarket in Labuan, Sabah

According to Malaysiakini, photos of the 17 sailors grocery shopping while still wearing the COVID-19 quarantine wristbands went viral on WhatsApp on Tuesday, 21 July, prompting the Labuan Health Department to conduct a probe.

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The Labuan Health Department director Dr Ismuni Bohari said a report on the violation was received while they were still buying food items at the hypermarket

"We immediately conducted an investigation and found them to have breached the HSO by patronising a business and public premise while under quarantine," he said, as reported by Malay Mail."All of them were undergoing the 12th day of their quarantine at several gazetted hotels on the island and were scheduled to undergo a second COVID-19 test the following day."

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The violators were compounded under Regulation 7(1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Regulations 2020

They paid their fines of RM1,000 each on Wednesday, 22 July.Dr Ismuni advised the public, especially those undergoing quarantine, not to remove the COVID-19 home quarantine wristband and to fully comply with government orders as the pandemic was far from over.

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[PROMO] McDonald's Perkenal Sea Salt McFlurry Mulai Hari Ini. McFlurry Lovers Assemble!

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Kali ini, McD membawakan perisa lain yang unik iaitu Sea Salt McFlurry!

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Aiskrim vanila dengan sisipan putaran warna biru, dihiasi dengan taburan sprinkles biru ungu yang berkilau. Emm, memang cantik dan sedap dimakan. Rasa manis bergabung dengan masin-masin. Awhhh, perfect!

Dapatkan McFlurry baru ini di McD terdekat. Anda juga boleh menggunakan McDelivery, Drive-Thru & Takeaway!
Boost your day with Sea Salt McFlurry!

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Doggo Dies Fighting A Venomous Snake To Protect Malaysian Family At Home

A pet dog's story of selfless heroism is going viral after photos showed that he laid down his life to protect his human family from a venomous snake attack in Sarawak

Last weekend, Alice Minggu took to Facebook to share a heartbreaking story of her doggo - named Chiko - who died fighting a deadly snake that had crawled into her home in Bintulu.She told SAYS that it happened at around 1.20pm after lunch on Saturday, 16 May, when the snake suddenly appeared in the dining room.According to her, Chiko was involved in a fight with the snake. Alice said the family tried to pull Chiko away from the snake, but to no avail because the dog "will never back off".After some tussle, Chiko successfully killed the snake by wounding its body. A photo showed the snake laid lifelessly beside a door with bloodstains on the floor.

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However, shortly after, Alice said her dog walked out of the house and fell to the ground

"He fought until the snake died and quickly moved over to our car porch and took his final breath," Alice said.She said it was heartwrenching to watch as Chiko kept biting onto the snake and refusing to let go.

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Looking back, Alice said many people would describe Chiko as a fierce dog

"Many people claimed that he was a very aggressive dog. But yesterday, he saved us [and] unfortunately we couldn't save him...," said the owner.She said it was a tragic day for her family as they suffered a precious loss in the family."Just a local breed but he meant so much to us," she lamented. "Goodbye and rest in peace, Chiko."Speaking to SAYS, Alice revealed that Chiko had been with the family for six years and they buried him shortly after his death.At the time of writing, the post has garnered over 3,800 shares and 6,500 likes.

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Image via Alice Minggu/Facebook

Hundreds of netizens have since flooded the comment section of the post to send their good wishes to Chiko

"He is a good dog. Mad respect. RIP," lauded a netizen.

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Another person said, "My heart is broken. He was a hero for sure! May you all be grateful for his courage! Chiko."

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"God, I'm crying. Such a hero until his last breath. Rest peacefully in dogs' heaven, Chiko," wrote a Facebook user.

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[VIDEO] "Handbrake Hilang" - Lelaki Ini Gelabah Tak Jumpa Brek Kereta Buat Ramai Terhibur

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

Setiap jenama kereta mempunyai features tersendiri yang unik dan menarik perhatian

Ini termasuklah kereta tempatan yang mempunyai ciri unik yang setanding dengan kereta buatan luar. Spesifikasi kereta-kereta buatan tempatan juga mempunyai pelbagai pilihan yang menepati cita rasa rakyat tempatan. Tular baru-baru ini video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang lelaki mencari handbrake kereta telah mencuri tumpuan netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @amad_mbi01 bila ko first time naik kereta ALZA  #handbreakhilang #fyp #kitajagakita #fypforyoupage #FYP #tiktok_lover  original sound - AMAD MBI - AMAD MBI

Gelabah mencari handbrake di dalam kereta, rupa-rupanya dekat kaki

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan dua orang lelaki sedang berada di dalam kereta untuk menuju ke satu destinasi. Apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah apabila lelaki yang memandu kereta Perodua Alza itu tidak jumpa brek sehinggakan mereka tidak dapat memandu kereta berkenaan. Lebih melucukan lagi adalah apabila mereka siap mencari brek merata-rata tempat sampai celah cermin pun dicarinya.

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"Ku ingat lelaki hebat bab bab kereta, adeh sabau jelah" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan lelaki itu. Malah, ramai yang berkongsikan pengalaman yang sama ketika memandu kereta Perodua Alza untuk pertama kali. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu berjaya mendapat 594K tontonan, 25K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Member dah seronok ni nak drive, brek pula tak jumpa :P

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Coway Malaysia Unveils New Brand Identity Along With Air Conditioner & Massage Chair

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Coway Malaysia unveiled its refreshed brand identity during the Brand Renewal event held at The Space, Menara Ken TTDI, yesterday, 17 May

(From left) Kyle Choi, Managing Director of Coway Malaysia | Head of Asian Region Business Units; Mira Filzah, brand ambassador of Coway Malaysia; Ryan Jung, Head of Marketing and Education Division of Coway Malaysia.
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The brand renewal initiative is in conjunction with its 17th anniversary and marks Coway's continuous commitment in elevating the quality of life through innovative products and heartfelt services. During the Brand Renewal event, key representatives of Coway Malaysia shared about the brand's journey and evolution since entering the Malaysian market in 2006.

While Coway started its journey with water purifiers and air purifiers, the company is now looking towards a more holistic home appliance experience for Malaysians

Showcasing their new offerings, including the Coway Air Conditioner and Massage Chair, the audience were given the opportunity to try out the products themselves.

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In order to maintain brand relevancy, Coway also unveiled their new look and business extension. Committed to be innovators and caregivers who change lives for the better, Coway is placing themselves as a key driver in providing Malaysians with a healthier lifestyle.

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During the event, Coway brand ambassador Mira Filzah shared what "change" meant to her

Mira Filzah, brand ambassador of Coway Malaysia, shared how Coway changed her life.
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Speaking about how Coway has changed her life, the actress and entrepreneur listed her favourite Coway products and how they help in many aspects of daily living.On display at the event were various Coway products such as the CORE PLUS water purifier, Coway Massage Chair, Coway Air Conditioner, NOBLE air purifier, and more.

"2023 has been great for us at Coway Malaysia. On top of celebrating the 17th year of serving the Malaysian market, we are honoured to be part of many life-changing moments in Malaysian households with our products and services," said Kyle Choi, Managing Director of Coway Malaysia

Kyle Choi, Managing Director of Coway Malaysia | Head of Asian Region Business Units, shares Coway's brand journey since entering Malaysia in 2006.
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"And now, we are launching our refreshed brand identity which represents our dedicated commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, as well as our vision to empower Malaysians to live healthier and happier lives," he added.Coway will continue to promote and encourage Malaysians to stay active and live a healthier lifestyle with the company's annual event - Coway Run, which will take place this coming September.

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Netizens Debate Over Viral Video Of A Woman Scratching A Car Parked In Front Of Her House

A post detailing an altercation between a middle-aged woman who scratched a person's car and the car's owner has sparked a heated debate online

Footage on the Facebook post, uploaded by Bintang Hitam Studios, shows the woman seemingly scratch a black Proton Saga parked in front of her house with an object in her right hand.A separate video, which is believed to have been taken after the woman walked around the vehicle, shows a long scratch mark from the head to the end of the car."This woman scratched my vehicle and she doesn't want to admit now. Her action was caught on the closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera," says a man behind the camera when the neighbour confronted the woman.

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In his defence, the man says his car is not blocking the entrance of the woman's house

The man argues that there is ample space in front of her house and that his car is parked quite a distance away from her front gate."This is the neighbour next door, where I was working no longer than 30 minutes," he says."The road (here) is wide. She said we block her. Do we block her? Even a lorry can enter her house."The man says he will bring the matter to the court as he has video evidence.At the time of writing, the post has gone viral with over 4,400 shares.

Image via Bintang Hitam Studios (Facebook)

In the comment section, thousands of netizens were debating who was right and wrong in this incident

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Some said the man is in the wrong because he parked his vehicle without politely asking the woman first."Abang, when you want to park your car, talk to the aunty nicely. Tell her you want to park your vehicle for a while. Use your manners. The way everyone accepts and reacts to matters is different," wrote a netizen."Don't park at other people's space. Park slightly further. You cause a problem, the aunty causes a problem too. How are you going to settle (a matter like this)?" advised a Facebook user.Another said, "The matter can be resolved, why resort to shouting? You parked at other people's house and you have to respect their rights. If it's me, I will tell the aunty that I will be parking at her house first. That way, I am sure it wouldn't be a problem."

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One netizen told the man there are parking spaces across the street and asked if he was too lazy to do that.

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Meanwhile, on the other side of the argument, some said the aunty is at fault because she took justice into her own hand and destroy someone else's property."This aunty is stupid. She's not making sense. Now she has to pay the paint for the vehicle that can go up to RM2,000. She could at least shout 'not to park here'," commented one. Another one added in agreement, saying, "The relevant authorities must take action against this aunty and let them investigate the matter with this evidence on social media.""The main problem is the aunty did something that doesn't make sense at all and she destroyed your property. And it is true that the vehicle wasn't blocking the entrance of the house."

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However, some netizens said two wrongs do not make one right, contending that both were at fault."For me, both are wrong. One parked in front of someone's house, even though it was just for a while but it still blocked a part of the gate. Another one doesn't have any empathy and has malicious intent. Scratching (someone's car) is not the right call. If both of them have common courtesy, this wouldn't have happened," said a person.Another said, "Both are at fault. Most people don't like other people parking in front of their house. You should talk nicely to them, or next time, put up a 'no parking sign'. It is not good to scratch another person's vehicle."

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Dengan Kos Bawah RM5.5K, Wanita Ini Kongsi Pengalaman Tunai Umrah Secara DIY. Berbaloi!

Setiap orang yang beragama Islam pastinya mempunyai impian untuk menunaikan ibadah umrah sekurang-kurangnya sekali seumur hidup

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Bagi menunaikan ibadah ini, kebanyakan individu lebih suka untuk menggunakan pakej yang disediakan oleh pelbagai agensi umrah berbanding mengerjakannya secara sendiri atau DIY.Ini kerana, mungkin pada pandangan mereka cara tersebut adalah lebih selamat dan teratur berbanding jika mereka menguruskannya sendiri.

Namun perkongsian seorang pengguna Facebook bernama Siti Hanis Khairul' Zaman ini mungkin boleh membantu serta membuka mata mana-mana individu untuk menunaikan umrah secara sendiri atau DIY

Perkongsian wanita ini telah mendapat lebih daripada 300 shares setakat artikel ini ditulis.Di dalam perkongsiannya itu, beliau telah memberikan tips penuh serta kos yang telah dikeluarkan sepanjang menguruskan umrah bersama suaminya baru-baru ini.

Wanita ini menyarankan agar mereka yang mahu menunaikan umrah secara sendiri untuk membeli tiket dengan lebih awal kerana harganya lebih murah

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Step by step flow pengurusan umrah DIY:1) BOOKING FLIGHT TICKETKami pilih multi city (Kul - Med, Jed -Kul).. harga return ticket utk premium flight dalam range 2.3k ~ 2.8k.. kalau last minit book, standby la 3k++ .2) BOOKING HOTELHotel Mekah dan Madinah boleh book via OTA or book direct di website hotel. Kami book melalui Agoda. Boleh compare jarak ke Haram via google maps dan sila gigih baca hotel reviews.3) KURSUS UMRAHKami attend kursus umrah percuma anjuran Tabung Haji atau Surau Tabung Haji (setiap Sabtu 9am ~ 12pm).4) SUNTIKAN VAKSINBoleh dapatkan suntikan meningitis di mana-mana klinik swasta or boleh tanya juga di Klinik Kesihatan jika mereka ada balance stock haji. (kami tak ambil vaksin ni).5) SAUDI TOURIST VISAKami apply online 3 weeks sebelum fly, tak sampai 5 minit siap! Valid setahun from the date issued and boleh stay, up to 90days per entry.6) HARAMAIN HIGH SPEED RAILWAY TICKETKami booking ticket train HHSR from Madinah ke Mekah online, a week before fly. Alhamdulillah travel by HHSR jimat masa perjalanan as compared with Saptco bus. 2 jam 30 minit dah sampai.7) TRAVEL & MEDICAL INSURANCEUntuk cashless travel Insurans, kami pilih Tripcare Etiqa 360 Takaful (better pilih gold or platinum coverage) dan untuk medical card pula kami pilih Al Khairi Care instead of Medic Pilgram sebab coverage yang lebih tinggi.

Katanya, bagi yang pertama kali menunaikan umrah secara sendiri, kebiasaannya mutawwif yang akan diupah adalah dari kalangan ustaz, ustazah atau pelajar Malaysia yang sedang menuntut di sana

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Image via Siti Hanis Khairul'Zaman

8) SIM CARDKami beli Celcom 3GB umrah sim card kebetulan ada promo buy 1 free 1, Dec 2019, boleh juga beli sim card dengan telco di sana seperti Zain, mobily dan etc. Beli awal dari sini lebih mudah untuk yang plan nak book Uber or Careem di airport nanti once dah sampai.9) MUTAWIF/ MUZAWWIRBagi yang DIY dan pertama kali buat umrah, biasanya akan upah mutawif (dari kalangan ustaz ustazah or students Malaysia di sana) untuk membimbing umrah atau juga Muzawwir untuk penceritaan sejarah semasa ziarah luar. Kami tak ambil khidmat mutawwif.10) TRAVEL ITINERARY DOCUMENTSKami print dan compilekan semua booking dan Insurans policy, photostat passport n visa at least 5 copies dan simpan contact numbe dan alamat kedutaan Malaysia di Jeddah sebelum fly.11) UMRAH LEAVEJangan lupa apply cuti dan kebenaran keluar negara especially untuk government servant. 12) KELENGKAPAN UMRAHPakaian ihram, jubah-jubah, uncang kasut kami guna semula yang dah ada dari umrah sebelum ni. Alhamdulillah masih elok lagi jimat.

Perjalanan umrah secara DIY lebih bebas dari segi masa dan aktiviti

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Pemberat utama kos umrah DIY adalah terletak pada flight ticket dan hotel. Jika dapat harga promo airlines ticket to Madinah or Jeddah, or tak kisah naik AirAsiaX dan tak kisah stay di hotel 3 bintang dengan jarak 400m ke Al Haram atau lebih, penjimatan adalah lebih besar dan kos keseluruhan umrah diy, lebih murah. (Untuk trip kali ni, kami pilih untuk stay di hotel 5 bintang dengan jarak yang dekat dengan Haram.Umrah DIY sangat sesuai untuk yang biasa travel dan menguruskan perjalanan sendiri tanpa agen. KOS BUKAN FAKTOR UTAMA pilihan melakukan umrah secara DIY.  Terdapat banyak travel agent yang menawarkan pakej umrah budget sekitar 5k per pax untuk yang tidak kisah stay sebilik 4 ke 5 orang dengan jemaah yg baru dikenali.Perjalanan umrah secara DIY lebih bebas dari segi masa dan aktiviti, tidak terikat dengan jadual agen, ada waktu untuk ke sana ke sini mengikut kemahuan diri, tidak terikat dgn waktu makan buffet di hotel, boleh berlama-lama dan beriqtikaf di Haram.Kos tourist visa ke Saudi berbanding visa umrah adalah lebih murah.Kebiasaannya DIY travellers ke Jeddah akan ambil package cashless medical & travel Insurans sebelum ke sana.. kami pilih Etiqa Tripcare 360 Takaful, Syariah complient bersama2 dengan Al Khairi Care sebagai perlindungan dari sebarang keadaan yg tidak diingini sepanjang tempoh permusafiran di sana.

Perjalanan menunaikan umrah secara DIY tidak sama dengan melancong ke negara-negara lain

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Pengangkutan awam seperti Uber, Careem, Umrah Cab, Saptco VIP express bus, Haramain High Speed Railway, Maleem bus sangat memudahkan pergerakan dari satu tempat ke tempat yg lain. Tiket HHSR dan Saptco bus juga boleh dibeli secara online or walk in.Menguruskan sendiri perjalanan, penempahan dan segala urusan berkaitan Umrah DIY lebih puas hati, di samping dapat menimba ilmu dan pengalaman yang sangat berharga. Dengan adanya tourist visa, jemaah atau travellers boleh mengunjungi tempat-tempat pelancongan atau tempat bersejarah dalam Saudi tanpa halangan seperti ke Thoif, Riyadh dan sebagainya selain mengerjakan ibadah umrah dan visa valid sehingga setahun. Visa umrah hanya valid untuk 30 hari dan kawasan keberadaan jemaah hanyalah limited kepada Makkah, Madinah dan Jeddah sahaja. Walau bagaimanapun, visa umrah sekarang ni yang semakin meningkat naik harganya, masih lagi reliable untuk jemaah-jemaah travel agent khususnya warga emas atau jemaah-jemaah yang uzur yang memerlukan rawatan percuma di Hospital awam Makkah atau Madinah.Walaupun bukan pertama kali mengerjakan ibadah umrah, kami tetap luangkan masa beberapa kali ke kursus umrah percuma anjuran Tabung Haji di surau TH setiap Sabtu 9am ~ 12.30pm, untuk revise semula ilmu berkaitan rukun dan ibadah umrah serta mendapatkan info berkaitan muzakarah haji / umrah yg terkini.After all, perjalanan umrah DIY tetap tidak sama dengan travel sendiri ke negara-negara lain.

Kos lengkap perjalanan umrah secara DIY

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1) FLIGHT TICKETOman Air KUL - MED (transit Muscat) 27/1/2020JED - KUL (transit Muscat) 5/2/2020Total return ticket for 2 of us : RM4650RM2325 per pax2) ACCOMODATIONHotel Millennium Al Aqeeq Madinah (5 star hotel). A minute walk to Gate 17 Al Haram. 3 minutes walk to Gate 25 (Raudhah for woman) 27th Jan to 30th Jan : RM1117Hotel Zam Zam Pullman Makkah (5 star). Zam Zam tower, 50meter to Al Haram.30th Jan to 5th Feb : RM2600Total cost for accommodation : RM3717 (RM1858.50 per pax)3) SAUDI TOURIST VISATotal cost for visa : RM1012RM506 per pax4) CASHLESS TRAVEL INSURANSEtiqa 360 Takaful : RM110RM55 per pax5) MEDICAL CARDAl Khairi Care : RM80 (valid for 16days at JeddahRM40 per pax6) TRANSPORTATION MADINAH Uber : Madinah Airport to Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel : RM30Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel to HHSR Station (Madinah) : RM26Zyara Bus :Masjid Nabawi to Masjid Quba, Qiblatain, Al Khandaq & Jabal Uhud RM15 x 2 : RM30Haramain High Speed Railway (HHSR):Madinah to Makkah, RM160 x 2 : RM320 MEKAHUber: HHSR Station (Makkah) to Pullman Zam Zam Hotel : RM28Saptco Bus: Masjidil Haram to Tanaim: RM12Teksi Ujrah : Masjidil Haram to Jabal Nur : RM30Pullman Zam Zam Hotel to Jeddah Airport : RM150Total cost for transportation : RM626RM313 per pax7) MEAL10 hari : RM450RM225 per pax8) SIM CARDCelcom Umrah sim card 3GB : RM68 (promo buy 1 free 1) RM34 per paxGRAND TOTAL PER PAX : RM5356*Hotel 5 bintang, bilik berdua, jarak sangat dekat dengan Al Haram, premium flight & travel by Haramain High Speed Railway from Madinah to Mekah.*Kami dah survey 2 ke 3 travel agents untuk package umrah stay di Zam Zam Pullman Hotel, bilik berdua dan travel by HHSR from Madinah to Mekah untuk date yang kami mahukan, kesemuanya menawarkan harga bermula RM6800 per pax. Jadi pilihan diy adalah lebih jimat untuk kami.

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Seronok Main Gelongsor, Sekali Budak Terpelanting Keluar Landasan Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Budak kecil memang tidak dapat dipisahkan dengan taman permainan

Kalau diajak ke taman permainan, sudah tentu mereka akan melompat gembira. Bila nak ajak balik, confirm merungut dan menangis sebab dah terlalu seronok main. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang budak kecil menangis kerana terjatuh kesakitan telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @bigra_raees #seatheworld #msc2023 #mlbbcreatorbase #bigra_raees #GamingOnTikTok   MEM - Paul Flexx

Akibat laju sangat sampai tak boleh agak kalau nak berhenti

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang budak kecil sedang seronok bermain gelongsor besi di taman permainan. Disebabkan gelongsor itu diperbuat daripada besi, budak yang hendak main perlu membawa lapik seperti kerusi plastik bersama. Apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah apabila budak itu kelihatan sangat seronok dan gembira pada awalnya, namun dia dilihat terkejut dan menangis kesakitan apabila dia terpelanting keluar daripada landasan.

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"Aduhai, sakit tau bontot tak baik gelakkan dia" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 2M tontonan, 16K tanda suka dan 100 komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat si kecil itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Nak gelak tapi kesian! :P

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[VIDEO] Fight Breaks Out Between 20 Men Over Who Gets To Tow A Car On Penang Highway

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Fighting broke out between a group of men who were arguing over who gets to tow a vehicle that was involved in an accident on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in Penang

About 20 car towing workers were involved in the incident after a lorry laden with mosaic tiles crashed and spilled its contents on to the road yesterday, 26 January, reported New Straits Times.Footage shows several men shouting and throwing helmets at each other while others try to stop the fight.Several videos of the brawl have since gone viral on social media.

Five men have been arrested, while weapons used in the fight — helmets and motorcycle fork locks — were also seized to assist in the probe

"Policemen from the Northeast district police headquarters who were at the scene tried to break off the fight, but to no avail. They then sought help from the motorcycle patrol unit (URB) and police mobile patrol vehicles (MPV)," said Northeast district police chief ACP Soffian Santong."When MPV and URB members arrived at the scene, all the individuals had fled," he added.Further investigations are underway to track the remaining suspects. The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code.More footage of the fight can be seen here:

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[PHOTOS] So Many World Leaders Taking Selfies Like You And Me

1. Dr Mahathir may be 88-years-old, but that does not stop him from indulging in the selfie trend

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2. Like father, like son, Mukhriz Mahathir also enjoys taking selfies no matter if it's with students or the Prime Minister

Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir taking a group selfie with PMR 2013 students.
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Mukhriz Mahathir and Najib take a selfie.
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3. Prime Minister Najib has been known to take the occasional selfie

Najib takes a selfie with Lim Guan Eng.
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Naijb takes a selfie with a group of young boys.
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4. Najib has taken selfies with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (with their wives Rosmah and Kristiani Herawati in the background)

Najib takes a selfie with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
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5. He has gotten the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to take a selfie with him

Najb takes a selfie with Turkey PM Erdogan.
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6. Here is Najib with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong takes a selfie with Najib
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7. And who could forget Najib's latest selfie with US President Barack Obama

Najib takes a selfie with US President Obama during the latter's historic visit to Malaysia.
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8,9,10. An avid selfie enthusiast, Obama has captured the moment with the likes of US Vice President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister David Cameron and Denmark's Prime Minister Helle Thorning Schmidt

US President Obama takes a selfie with Vice President Joe Biden.
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Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron pose for a selfie picture with Denmark's Prime Minister Helle Thorning Schmidt during the memorial for Nelson Mandela.
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11. US First Lady Michelle Obama is not left out as she has been seen taking selfies with her dog Bo

US First Lady Michelle Obama takes a selfie with her dog Bo.
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12. Last but not least, 77-year-old Pope Francis surprised the world when he took this selfie with a group of young people

Pope Francis takes a selfie with a group of young people.
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Dr Amalina Minta Neelofa Jelaskan Khasiat Susu Nilofa Yang Konon Dapat Kurangkan Obesiti

Baru-baru ini telah tular di media sosial di mana ramai mempersoalkan tentang susu pisang keluaran Neelofa yang diberi nama Nilofa

Susu tersebut juga dikatakan telah terkenal di Korea dan kini semakin dipersoalkan kerana produk ini dikatakan mampu untuk mengurangkan obesiti dan memberikan khasiat-khasiat yang tidak tepat untuk pengguna. Benarkah?

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Bukan setakat itu sahaja, susu pisang tersebut juga telah diperkatakan mempunyai pelbagai khasiat yang tidak tepat. Antaranya adalah ia mampu untuk mengurangkan obesiti, membantu merendahkan tekanan darah tinggi, meningkatkan kadar metabolisma, membuang toksik dari dalam badan dan sebagainya.Rata-rata menganggap bahawa setiap apa yang diiklankan itu adalah palsu kerana menurut mereka, tidak mungkinlah produk susu pisang yang mengandungi gula yang tinggi ini dapat memberikan khasiat sedemikian.

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Warganet turut menyuarakan rasa ketidakpuasan hati terhadap isu false advertising susu pisang ini di media sosial.

False advertising panggil banana milk is one thing, tipu pasal khasiat is another. Mana datangnya potassium n fibre tu kalau pisang pun takde? Also the sugar content is actually quite high takyah nak sesuai untuk diet sangat. Nak diet makan pisang! https://t.co/DZ01TquC5K pic.twitter.com/pYKGVV59R5— Juju (@arxxxxmand) November 28, 2019

Susu pisang Nilofa is a scam, overclaim and crap product. Whoever sells and buys it is an idiot. https://t.co/EylkgUsXLG— SyahrilShahiran ® (@FameMoon) November 28, 2019

Tak paham apa beza gula dgn gula tambahan? Gula jugak kan? Jumlah gula 9.2g/100ml , gula tambahan 5.6g/100ml. So jadinya gula 14.8g/100ml peh lagi tinggi gula dari coke dengan pepsi kot?? Baik aku minum pepsi ja  https://t.co/X2BVkyOEiH— samantha? (@nrlsabrinaaa) November 28, 2019

Hello dietitian here. Based on ingredient list dan nutrition content boleh summarize yg susu ni mengandungi gula tambahan yg tinggi which is 11.2 g bersamaan dengan 2 sudu kecil gula. Anyway ingredient list tadak kandungan pisang langsung & hanya guna pewarna & perasa semata2 https://t.co/LXeWuVm1rI— Nur Amelia (@ameliameliyy) November 29, 2019

Isu minuman susu pisang jenama Nilofa ini turut meraih perhatian Dr Amalina Bakri yang juga tampil menyuarakan pendapatnya

Hi @Neelofa, I hope you and your team could clarify this? Of course there’s nothing wrong to sell banana milk, but the advertisement is a bit misleading. I’m sure you’re aware that you are not allowed to advertise over claim health benefits, could you please explain? Thank you. https://t.co/BYLBBrXInV— Dr. Amalina (@DrAmalinaBakri) December 3, 2019

Dalam tweet yang dikongsikan oleh Dr Amalina itu, dia menyeru supaya Neelofa tampil untuk memberi penjelasan mengenai susu pisang yang semakin tular ini. Ini kerana ramai orang yang meragui khasiat sebenar produk susu pisang tersebut sehingga dicop sebagai iklan yang melampau dan memberikan informasi salah kepada pengguna.Pendapat Dr Amalina turut disokong padu oleh warganet yang juga ingin tahu tentang penjelasan sebenar isu ini. Malah, ada juga diantara mereka yang menyuarakan rasa marah dan tidak puas hati dengan perkara ini.

Di bawah merupakan antara suara-suara warganet yang turut membantah cara pengiklanan susu pisang ini:

Frustrated to some artist and instafamous on how they're selling their brand. This kind of marketing isn't helpful. It is bad for the future of your brand and you could lose the trust of your customers. https://t.co/0iFqQ3TiMk— setōken ? (@setokentangan) December 4, 2019

Pls pls and pls. Don't overclaim your product. Baca dulu ingredients before beli.. https://t.co/VPz9mCjbOC— Filzah  (@nflzh_) December 3, 2019

Haha. Hajjah tolong jangan ignore this. Tolong lah wake up hajjah . Banyak dah baca komplen pasal agents. Malulah gini buat bisnes tapi lepas tangan. https://t.co/ebdobIHAMq— Jie (@Jieeeeee_) December 3, 2019

Penipuan adalah satu perniagaan bagi penunggang Agama https://t.co/LCOIr5DQsK— Arif RICS (@srarifhassan) December 3, 2019

tipikal businessman/woman skrg, invest duit tuk buat produk sket pastu tak check dah kualiti produk tau2 promot jadi duta produk ja. bukan nak tengok promotion cemana, benefit produk tu okay or misleading ke apa janji duit masyukkk https://t.co/oBe1i6SrrP— Bakal. Jenazah. (@BoongaLavender) December 4, 2019

Mungkin Neelofa sendiri perlu tampil untuk memberikan penjelasan bagi memastikan ketegangan isu ini akan berakhir dengan baik. :)

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Pelajar Malaysia Cipta Nama Pelajar Terbaik Di Universiti New York Dalam Bidang Seni Tari

Impian untuk menyambung pelajaran ke luar negara mungkin adalah impian bagi ramai orang, apatah lagi tersenarai sebagai pelajar terbaik di universiti

Begitulah yang dikecapi oleh Fairul Zahid, 28, salah seorang penuntut dalam bidang seni tari atau lebih spesifik Master in Fine Arts Choreography and Performance di Universiti New York, Amerika Syarikat.

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Berasal dari Johor dan dibesarkan dalam keluarga yang serba sederhana, ditambah pula dengan ketiadaan ibu tercinta tidak menghalang Fairul untuk tersenarai sebagai salah seorang pelajar terbaik dalam bidang yang dipelajarinya di universiti berkenaan.

Sepanjang pengajiannya, beliau telah memperoleh Gred Kumulatif (CGPA) 3.89 dan ini sekaligus membuktikan anak Melayu mampu berdiri sama tinggi, duduk sama rendah dengan anak bangsa lain di dunia ini

Dalam temubualnya bersama Sinar Online baru-baru ini, Fairul berkata kejayaan itu bukanlah mudah untuk diperoleh, namun atas semangat yang kental dan rajin berusaha, beliau berhasil memperoleh keputusan cemerlang di universiti berkenaan.

Fairul Zahid (kanan) segak mengenakan Baju Melayu di dalam satu persembahan tari.
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"Saya sentiasa ingat pesan arwah ibu saya Maskiah Jahari dan ayah Mohd Zahid Sahri bahawa dalam dunia ini apa yang penting kita kena berusaha, Tuhan tidak akan memberi apa yang kita nak, tetapi Tuhan akan beri apa yang kita perlu."Saya telah berjaya menghasilkan beberapa koreografi dan baru-baru ini saya telah membuat satu produksi tari kontemporari di bawah Asia Duo Dance company dengan usaha sama daripada Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan  (Aswara) Dance Company," katanya.

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Becerita mengenai produksinya, Fairul memberitahu pelbagai cabaran dan halangan yang ditempuhnya sebelum berjaya merealisasikan matlamat tersebut

Beliau berkata lagi bahawa tidak banyak pihak yang ingin menaja produksinya. Namun itu bukanlah satu halangan buat mereka untuk terus berkembang maju. Melalui hasil simpanan selama dua tahun termasuk sumber kewangan yang diberikan melalui Sime Darby Scholarship, akhirnya produksi tersebut dapat direalisasikan.

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"Masih segar dalam ingatan dimana saya dan rakan terpaksa pergi mencari botol dan tin kosong untuk menambah pendapatan untuk menghasilkan produksi ini. Ternyata Alhamdulillah berhasil walaupun sedikit tetapi membantu untuk memberi makan dan minum kepada semua yang terlibat," katanya.

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Sehubungan itu, Fairul berharap agar lebih ramai pelajar Melayu mencipta nama di luar sana, agar ia menjadi inspirasi kepada anak bangsa kita di Malaysia

"Dalam kejayaan saya melalui aspek pelajaran, apa yang saya boleh kongsikan adalah,saya selalu mengamalkan sikap tolong-menolong antara rakan."Belajar dalam kumpulan dan sentiasa murah dengan menghulur bantuan jika orang memerlukan pertolongan. kadang kala ada juga sedikit sebanyak saya hampir putus asa kerana subjek yang begitu sukar bagi saya laksanakan, namun saya sentiasa berdoa supaya saya terus kuat dan istiqamah dengan apa yang saya lakukan itu dalam kejayaan ini," katanya.

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"Saya dedikasikan kejayaan ini kepada ibu saya. Saya nak sangat bantu keluarga dan saya tahu ianya ambil masa yang lama. Sebak didada ini bila terkenangkan arwah ibu yang terlantar sakit dahulu...namun bagi saya  kejayaan ini dapat membantu mereka serba sedikit."Satu hari nanti insya-ALLAH saya akan bawa kejayaan ini untuk mereka," katanya.

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Dalam satu temubual eksklusif bersama SAYS, kami telah mengajukan beberapa soalan kepada beliau yang mana kami fikir perlu diketahui oleh orang ramai:

1. Mengapa memilih seni tari dan dari mana timbulnya minat tersebut?

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"Saya dahulunya merupakan seorang ahli sukan di mana fokus dalam acara balapan dan bola sepak. Namun, lama-kelamaan saya terfikir kerjaya sebagai seorang ahli sukan memerlukan kredibiliti untuk bersaing dengan pemain-pemain ternama seperti Usain Bolt, Lionel Messi, Ibrahimovic dan banyak lagi. Ia mengambil masa yang sangat lama untuk berada di tahap mereka. Jadi saya mengambil keputusan untuk berhijrah dari bidang sukan ke bidang tari. Ia agak sukar tetapi dari dulu lagi saya mempunyai minat untuk menceburi bidang seni tari ini. Tari bagi saya mempunyai persamaan sedikit dengan sukan kerana ia memerlukan endurance and stamina sewaktu berada di atas pentas. Jadi bagi saya, saya masih lagi mempunyai kebolehan dalam kedua-dua bidang tersebut."

2. Anugerah yang pernah anda terima?

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"Anugerah itu datangnya daripada usaha. Bagi saya, pengiktirafan itu tak perlu saya uar-uarkan pada umum. Sudah cukup untuk saya katakan saya mendapat pengiktirafan dari dalam dan luar negara. Bukannya saya sombong tetapi saya rasa pengiktirafan ini hanya sementara. Yang penting saya perlu laksanakan tanggungjawab saya sebagai orang Malaysia yang menceburi bidang ini untuk membantu yang lain mencapai apa yang perlu dalam karier ini."

3.  Apakah persepsi orang ramai/kenalan apabila anak Melayu seperti anda menyambung pengajian di luar negara dalam bidang tari?

"Persepsi ada pros dan cons, yang mana saya ini merupakan orang Islam dan semestinya dinilai dari sudut itu juga. Namun, saya percaya bahawa semua ini adalah ketentuan Allah SWT dan segala pilihan yang saya buat juga telah ditentukan. Biarlah Allah yang menilai saya kelak. Kita tidak boleh menolak persepsi negatif daripada masyarakat setempat kerana itu adalah lumrah kehidupan dan lumrah sebagai manusia untuk melihat dan menilai. Tetapi ada juga dalam kalangan masyarakat yang menerima pilihan yang saya buat ini sebagai satu perjuangan. Disebabkan minat, saya akan lakukan bersungguh-sungguh demi bangsa dan negara. Masyarakat perlu tahu bahawa kerjaya dan profesion yang saya pilih ini sangat susah kerana persaingan yang sangat kuat terutama di luar negara. Namun tidak bermakna saya tidak mampu bersaing. Saya yakin dengan niat dan misi yang betul akan dapat membantu saya terus ke hadapan."

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"Arwah ibu saya sentiasa pesan, pedulikan apa masyarakat nak kata yang penting kita tidak menconteng arang di muka keluarga dan mengaibkan diri. Saya lakukannya demi keluarga dan demi generasi akan datang. Persepsi buruk ini biasanya wujud apabila ada sesetengah penggiat seni di luar sana yang tidak berhati-hati apabila bergaul dan tidak menjaga apa yang perlu dijaga. Menjadi penari dalam masa yang sama akan menjadi perhatian masyarakat. Masyarakat berpendapat kebanyakan penari adalah pondan atau pun gay. Ini kerana ramai menganggap penari tidak menjaga sensitiviti masyarakat setempat. Kita berada di sebuah negara yang majoritinya beragama Islam. Jadi kita perlu berhati-hati namun tidak sampai merosakkan impian untuk maju sebagai penari. Seperti saya katakan ada juga persepsi dan baik dalam kalangan masyarakat. Kerana mereka sedar, if it's meant to be it's meant to be. Jadi nasihat saya, kita buat dan berusaha kerana Allah SWT dan jangan riak."

4. Perancangan pada masa akan datang?

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Buat masa sekarang, saya mempunyai Asia Duo Dance Company. Saya menubuhkan syarikat ini bersama rakan dari New York dan Beijing. Inisiatif ini lebih ke arah international collaboration tour performance dan memberi workshop tarian di setiap negara yang kami pergi. Untuk masa sekarang kami sedang mengusahakan dua projek mega iaitu Building Bridges, dan Asia Duo International Tour yang mana kami berkerjasama dengan beberapa penari luar untuk membuat persembahan di beberapa buah negara termasuk Malaysia, Indonesia, Filipina, Singapura, Amerika Syarikat dan China.

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Saya ingin memastikan generasi selepas saya dapat meneruskan perjuangan ini. Jadi, apa yang saya lakukan sekarang adalah persiapan untuk generasi akan datang kerana saya percaya rakyat Malaysia mampu menjadi terbaik di mata dunia. Saya ingin mengambil peluang Ini untuk berterima kasih kepada Sime Darby Foundation atas biasiswa yang diberikan dan Pn Yatela Zainal Abidin yang tidak putus membantu saya. Begitu juga kepada guru-guru saya, Joseph Gozales, Pamela Pietro, Allyson Green, Sean Curran, Gan Chi Pei, Marion D'Cruz, dan ramai lagi. Tidak lupa  juga, Allahyarhamah bonda dan ayahanda saya. Rakan-rakan terutamanya Ms Abigail Yee, dan semua yang membantu dalam karier seni saya.

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Wild Boar Shot Dead By Worshipper After It Injured A Man In Sungai Buloh Mosque

Mosque-goers had the shock of their lives yesterday, 6 March, when a wild boar wandered into Masjid Jamek Sungai Plong and injured a worshipper who was preparing to perform prayers

According to New Straits Times, the congregation tried to drive the animal out of the hall after being stunned by its presence.Amidst the commotion, the boar charged at a man who was getting ready to perform the Isyak prayer and left him with cuts and lacerations on his body.

The boar, which had a neck injury, was seen chasing children around the mosque before it ran inside and charged at the worshipper

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According to China Press, the boar also ran into two motorcycles outside the mosque while chasing children.The mosque's imam Ungku Ahmad Hazwan Ungku Kamarudin told The Star that mosque-goers realised the boar had a neck injury when it entered the prayer hall.

Mosque-goers took over 30 minutes to chase the boar out of the mosque before it was shot dead

The Star reported that Ungku Ahmad Hazwan said the animal was shot dead by a member of the mosque using a shotgun. The Sungai Plong police station was also contacted to help diffuse the situation.

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According to Ungku Ahmad Hazwan, three quarters of the prayer hall and verandah of the mosque were affected by the incident. The Selangor Mufti's Office (JMNS) has been contacted to evaluate proper cleaning (sertu) of the mosque. Prayers are currently being carried out as usual at unaffected parts of the mosque.

You can watch the aftermath of the incident here:


[VIRAL] 'Ang Moh' Busker Totally Nails Korean Song And Gets The Crowd Going

It was just a casual day for South African busker Abe Zaccarelli, hanging around the Seoul National University subway stop in South Korea

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He then decided to start singing a popular song in Korean and soon a crowd sang along with him

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The song was titled "One Candle" and was originally sung by an old Korean pop band g.o.d

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PS: He looks very similar to Orlando Bloom

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Watch his absolutely catchy, infectious performance:

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M'sians Criticise Magistrate Court After Single Mother Of 7 Fined RM4,000 For Prostitution

A woman in Kangar, Perlis, was recently fined RM4,000 for prostitution

According to New Straits Times, the 37-year-old woman worked as a masseuse and allegedly offered sex for the purpose of prostitution at a house in Taman Jaya Diri, Behor Temak.She was arrested on 16 October, around 11.20pm.

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After pleading guilty, she was taken to the Perlis Correctional Centre

The mother of seven, represented by two National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) lawyers, Wan Nursyaheedah Wan Najmi and Nur Diyana Ab Shukor, was charged under Section 372B of the Penal Code, as reported by Utusan Malaysia.Magistrate Kamaliza Md Zain ordered her to serve eight months in prison if she failed to pay the fine, the local daily reported.

However, Wan Nursyaheedah asked the court to consider the woman's status as the sole breadwinner of her children who are between the ages of three and 17.

Several Malaysians have voiced their concerns following the Magistrate Court's verdict

One person wrote, "I strongly disagree on this verdict. She needs support, not punishment. [Currently], this judgement is definitely not appropriate or rightful."

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"She resorted to prostitution probably to feed her seven children. Now she is fined RM4,000 and jail term. How does this help anyone? Definitely not her seven children," another user commented.

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Another netizen said, "The courthouse should instead support her with the RM4,000 and guide her in a solution to solve her problems and lead her into living a healthy life with the support needed, not punish her! Where's rationalism in the courthouse? This kind of action is killing those people who need help! The more you [stress] and [depress] them by such punishment when they are sacrificing everything to survive, [it] will only lead them to suicide. Maybe you guys should think about her seven kids if not her!"

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Pernah Digelar Mandul, Video Kejutan Pregnancy Wanita Ini Buat Suami Nangis Teruk. Sebak!

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Memiliki zuriat dari rahim sendiri adalah impian setiap wanita, tambahan lagi bagi mereka yang sudah lama berkahwin

Namun, rezeki anak itu datang dari Allah SWT dan setiap orang mempunyai rezeki masing-masing yang sudah ditetapkan oleh Nya.Sama ada cepat atau lambat, pasti ada hikmah di sebalik apa yang terjadi. Jadi, sebagai manusia kita perlulah banyakkan berdoa, usaha dan tawakal kepada Yang Maha Esa.Baru-baru ini, sebuah video telah berjaya membuatkan ramai menitiskan air mata gara-gara seorang YouTuber yang dulu pernah digelar mandul akhirnya hamil.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @bellestrelle0 Alhamdulillah penantian 2 tahun , selepas penat dihina mcm2 , akhirnya Allah bagi juga . Bersyukur x terhingga #fyp  original sound  - bellestrelle

Penantian selama dua tahun, suami menangis di bahu bila dapat kejutan isteri positif hamil

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @bellestrelle0, kelihatan wanita itu yang mesra dipanggil Bella telah membuat ujian kehamilan di rumahnya dan terkejut apabila mendapati dirinya positif hamil.Terdahulu, dia yang merupakan isteri kepada YouTuber terkenal Alieff Irfan pernah dihina dan digelar mandul kerana sudah mendirikan rumah tangga selama dua tahun tapi masih belum dikurniakan cahaya mata.Namun, berita gembira tersebut ternyata membuktikan bahawa dia juga boleh mengandung seperti wanita lain. Bella sempat membuat kejutan tentang kehamilannya pada Alieff dan apa yang membuatkan ramai sebak adalah apabila Alieff dilihat turut menangis di bahu isterinya itu selepas mendapat tahu dia bakal menjadi ayah tidak lama lagi.

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Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu telah meraih 4.5M views, 639K likes dan 11.4K shares di TikTok

Tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata netizen turut sebak dan bersyukur buat pasangan YouTubers itu.Malah, ramai juga yang meminta doa supaya dikurniakan berita gembira seperti Alieff dan Bella kerana sudah lama menanti cahaya mata.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Menangis juga tengok video ni. Sesungguhnya rezeki Allah SWT tu luas dan tidak disangka-sangka. Tahniah Alieff dan Bella! <3

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Rebut Tawaran Sehingga RM1.5 Juta Bersama LBS Fabulous Extraaaa 2023

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Pemaju perbandaran terkemuka, LBS Bina Group Berhad (LBS) mengumumkan tawaran eksklusif sempena Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023 yang bakal tiba tidak lama lagi menerusi kempen ‘LBS Fabulous Extraaaa 2023’

Lebih menarik, pembeli rumah bagi mana-mana projek penyertaan LBS dari 1 April hingga 31 Mei 2023 berpeluang membawa duit raya ekstra bernilai RM480,000 sekali gus menikmati enam tawaran ‘extraaaa deals’ seperti pakej kelengkapan perabot, ganjaran keahlian, yuran guaman percuma, skim bayaran fleksi, tiada caj pembatalan, dan yuran tempahan rendah.Bukan itu sahaja, kempen ini juga memberi peluang kepada orang ramai memenangi hadiah cabutan bertuah berjumlah RM1.5 juta, dan menjadikan sambutan raya tahun ini lebih indah.Sekali gus menikmati enam hadiah ekstra sempena raya ini, anda hanya perlu menyertai peraduan-peraduan dalam talian menarik yang dianjurkan oleh LBS.

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Peraduan Pemberian Rezeki Ekstra Raya

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Anda hanya perlu merakam video kreatif dan unik tentang “Kisah Rezeki Ekstra Saya” bermula 17 April sehingga 31 Mei 2023.Berikut langkah mudah untuk menyertai peraduan ini:1. ‘LIKE’ dan ‘FOLLOW’ akaun rasmi Facebook, Instagram dan Youtube LBS serta rakan kongsi, Ogawa Malaysia2. Lihat dan kira jumlah bilangan paparan logo kempen dalam video rasmi LBS raya di YouTube atau Facebook3. Kongsikan jawapan anda di bahagian komen dan tag tiga profil keluarga atau rakan anda di Facebook, Instagram atau Youtube berserta hashtag #LBSBinaGroup #LBSBinaContest #RezekiEkstraRaya dan komen ‘DONE’ di bahagian komen video.4. Seterusnya, rakam video kreatif tentang ‘Kisah Rezeki Ekstra Saya’ semasa Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023 dan hantarkan video menerusi “Borang Penyerahan” peraduan di pautan ini.5. Durasi video tidak boleh melebihi satu minit dan mestilah berkisarkan tentang rezeki ekstra peserta serta bagaimana mereka cara mereka kongsikan dengan orang lain.Video yang paling kreatif dengan jawapan yang betul serta penyerahan yang lengkap bakal dipilih menjadi pemenang utama berupa sebuah kerusi urut OGAWA bernilai RM 8,999.Tonton video raya rasmi LBS dan sertai peraduan Pemberian Rezeki Ekstra Raya pada tarikh ditetapkan.

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1. Layari laman sesawang LBS www.raikanrezeki.lbs.com.my atau klik pautan yang disediakan untuk memulakan permainan.2. “Tuah” akan terbang untuk menangkap produk rakan kongsi LBS iaitu OGAWA dan duit raya LBS.3. “Tuah” akan mengumpul barang-barang yang dipaparkan dalam permainan4. Kemudian, serahkan skor tertinggi anda dengan butiran peribadi untuk dihubungi pihak LBSPemenang akan dipilih berdasarkan markah tertinggi yang diserahkan dalam tempoh ditetapkan.

Cabaran Raya Ekstra TikTok

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Rakam video menari anda menggunakan ‘filter’ LBS bermula 1 April hingga 31 Mei 2023 di Tiktok LBS.Ikut arahan berikut untuk mengambil bahagian dalam cabaran ini:1. Pakai baju raya dan sedia untuk menari. .2. Mulakan tarian kreatif anda dengan menggunakan filter – LBS Raya Ekstra – apabila kiraan detik pada ‘filter’ muncul.3. Muat naik video tersebut di Tiktok dengan kapsyen:‘“Mengapa anda mahu memenangi cabaran tarian bersama LBS..’4. Pastikan akaun anda dalam tetapan umum dan tag @lbsbinagroup @ogawamalaysia serta hashtag #RayaEkstraTikTokChallenge #lbsbinacontest5. Jemput keluarga atau rakan anda untuk menari bersama.Pemenang akan dipilih berdasarkan tarian paling kreatif dan mempunyai “Like” dan tontonan terbanyak serta jawapan yang paling kreatif.Pemenang akan dinilai berdasarkan tarian dan jawapan paling kreatif serta mempunyai jumlah “Like” dan tontonan terbanyak.Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari http://raikanrezeki.lbs.com.my atau laman media sosial LBS di Facebook, YouTube dan Tiktok.


5 Simple Ways You Can Help A Friend Or Loved One Who's Dealing With A Serious Illness

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Finding out that someone you know has been diagnosed with a serious illness can be tough

You may have a lot of questions about the sickness itself, as well as how you should act or speak around your friend or loved one. If you're close to them, it can also be an emotional and stressful time for you.Nevertheless, as a friend or close family member, this could be an opportunity for you to show support and care for someone close to your heart. And all it takes is simple, genuine acts of kindness.

Here a few ways you can help a friend or loved one who's dealing with a serious illness:

1. Be present and try to understand what your friend or loved one is going through. But remember to also give them space.

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Before meeting your friend or loved one, process your own feelings. If possible, learn about the basics of the diagnosis beforehand. When you get to see them, they may or may not want to talk about the details of their sickness - it can be tiring to repeat the same information to different people.Also, always ask for permission, whether you're planning to visit, drop something off, or offer any kind of help. While you want to be there for your friend or loved one, understand that there will be times when your friend will feel tired and want to rest. If your friend or loved one prefers to be alone, give them space.

2. Find out what they need most. While gifts can be thoughtful, sometimes a little extra cash could be a really big help.

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Patients dealing with serious illnesses not only have medical bills to pay, they may also have to fork out extra money for follow-up treatment, nursing costs, and changes to their daily lifestyle.For some people, having company or receiving gifts could help to make their day. For others, a simple gesture of giving some cash might be immensely meaningful and helpful.

3. Don't offer advice or add unnecessary pressure. Instead, involve your friend or loved one in meaningful conversations.

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A common mistake people make is offering solutions based on hearsay or their own experiences. While they have good intentions, these suggestions can end up adding pressure to the patient.That's why you shouldn't say things like "Did you know my friend's friend's friend got well from cancer after eating this supplement?" or "Eh, why you go to that doctor? I heard that doctor so-and-so is the best in handling your kind of case."Instead, engage in genuine conversations with your friend or loved one. :)

4. Offer practical help, like cooking a meal or doing their laundry

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One of the best ways you can help your friend or loved one is by taking care of day-to-day tasks, so they have one less thing to worry about.Plan on cooking a meal or sending food over? Make sure that you know their dietary requirements. You could also help them to settle tasks like picking up their children, cleaning the house, or driving them to the hospital. These simple acts of kindness can go a long way.

5. Remember to take care of the caregivers as well, be it their spouse, parents, or children

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For caregivers, most of their time will be spent attending to your sick friend or loved one, so it's nice to have someone looking out for them too. By helping the caregiver and relieving their burdens, you'll also be helping your friend.Some simple things you can do include treating them to a nice meal, sending over a thoughtful gift, or finding ways to make their lives and daily schedules easier. Caregivers also need someone to talk to and process their feelings, so make sure you don't overlook them.

Dealing with serious illnesses like cancer, stroke, or heart attack can be difficult, which is why having supportive people around is really important. Every little bit of help counts.

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Serious illnesses can have a domino effect on a patient and their loved ones – physically, emotionally, and even financially. When someone gets sick, he or she may no longer be able to work and earn a salary. Treatment costs can also be expensive, with certain illnesses requiring long-term treatment that can add up over time.

Besides having the constant support of loved ones, having the right financial protection is equally important

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Thankfully with PRUMy Critical Care, you'll be covered for 160 conditions, so you won't have to stress about finances and can focus on getting well.PRUMy Critical Care offers you a lump sum payout when you're diagnosed with cancer, heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, or other critical illnesses. You can use this sum of money for medical bills, income replacement, or however you choose.Another great thing about PRUMy Critical Care is that it's customisable to you. Whether you want a more comprehensive plan with medical insurance, or you're just looking for critical illness coverage, there is a plan for everyone.

Here are the benefits you'll get to enjoy with PRUMy Critical Care:

Comprehensive financial protection against 160 conditionsIf diagnosed with one of the 160 conditions, you'll receive lump sum payment to help you cover expenses beyond medical costs. It also provides early critical illness coverage on 101 conditions.Coverage from the early to late stages of critical illnessWhether you are battling with early, intermediate, or late stages of critical illness, PRUMy Critical Care allows you to receive multiple claims for different stages of your illness, up to a total of four times the rider sum assured.Re-diagnosis coverage for cancer, heart attack, and strokeWith the likelihood of relapse, this insurance solution offers coverage if you are re-diagnosed with the three most prevalent illnesses in Malaysia.Special benefit for diabetic and joint related conditionsIn addition to all the benefits above, you will receive an additional one-time payout of 20% of the rider sum assured if you are diagnosed with diabetic or joint-related conditions.

On top of that, you can also earn up to RM12,500* free cancer coverage with their #StepUpAgainstCancer Challenge

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Here's how it worksSTEP 1: Download the latest Pulse by Prudential app and sign up under PRUShoppe to start with RM500 Cancer coverage.STEP 2: Connect your fitness device with Pulse under Account > My Wearable > Select your device.STEP 3: Take 5,000 steps to earn RM100 coverage amount daily. Earn up to additional RM10,000 coverage amount within 100 days, starting from the first day of sign up.STEP 4: Boost coverage by RM200 with each new registered Pulse user who signs up with your invite. Earn up to RM2,000 additional coverage amount within the first 100 days of your sign up.* Terms and conditions apply.For a limited time, Prudential is also offering Special COVID-19 Coverage 2021 and Post COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage just by signing up. Find out more here.

Want to learn more about PRUMy Critical Care and how it can help you prepare the right financial protection for you and your family? Head over to their website to find out more.


Guys, Singapore Is In Malaysia (Apparently)

Singapore is in Malaysia, apparently!

Well, it is if we go by an article on The Zoe Report titled "This Is The Most Expensive City In The World (No, It's Not Paris)" written by one Angela Melero today, 20 February.

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For a website that's part of the Bustle Digital Group, The Zoe Report somehow cannot check the history and geographical accuracy of a place before writing an article on it.

The article, which lists eight cities, claims that Singapore - yes, the island city-state that isn't actually in Malaysia - is part of Malaysia

According to The Zoe Report, Singapore is "the Malaysian island city-state", whose "wealth may have been spotlighted in the recent blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians" but whose reputation as the most expensive city in the world has been long held.

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On Twitter, Malaysians couldn't help but react:

“Singapore, Malaysia.”  pic.twitter.com/5KUq4jnA9P— Typical Malaysian (@TypicalMsian) February 20, 2019

no wonder there's no concert tours in Malaysia it's because they thought they've got us covered with SG — da (@rosegoldegobox) February 20, 2019

What could be the reason behind such historical error, given how easy it is to Google? Maybe because it is not an error. Maybe - as someone on Twitter suggested - the writer time travelled. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

zoe writer "lets go back to 1963"zoe director "why not?"— malaysia multipopos contree (@faiezvanwilliam) February 20, 2019

On the other hand, the BBC just claimed that the Yee Sang we know and love today was created by four Singaporean chefs:

                BBC Claims The Seremban-Made Yee Sang Was Created By 4 Singaporean Chefs

The article called it "Singapore's salad".

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How To Wirelessly Charge Your iPhone

Before the 9 September launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, many Apple lovers were hoping to see wireless charging incorporated into the devices. But, sadly, the Cupertino giant, unlike its nemesis, Nexus 6, didn't think it was really necessary.

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But no worries. In the line of that old saying — where there's a will, there's a way — there's wireless charging, albeit through a little hack and minimal investment, for your latest iPhones too.

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Ewan Spence of Forbes, who considers Apple's latest magical box a bit less magical because it doesn't have the one bit of hardware that he considers magical, he decided, through the judicious use of spare parts, replacement cases, and a bit of online searching and shopping, to add wireless charging to the iPhone 6 himself.

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To do this properly, Ewan lists two bits of equipment, both of which can easily be bought from Ebay at minimal cost. The first is a Qi Wireless Charging Card for the iPhone. And the second item that he list is any suitable wireless charger.

This is typically an oval-shaped card with a fly-cable that ends in a close approximation of a lightning port.Do a bit of searching and you should be able to find one for around $10-$12.Secondly, you’ll need a suitable wireless charger. Because the receiving card is based on the Qi standard, any Qi based charger will do, either a branded option, or an unbranded device.Turning once more to Ebay, I picked up a ‘Qi compatible wireless charging pad” for $8.

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Both of which are pictured here, alongside his iPhone 6

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Now, before proceeding ahead, there is one more important step to take, and that is to set up iTunes to use Wi-fi syncing

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The wireless charging card takes up the lightning socket, and it’s not going to be a simple matter to unplug the connector. You need to have a physical connection to initialize Wi-fi syncing so do it now before going any further.

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Explaining further in his easy-to-do-hack, Ewan writes, now for the not-very difficult at all fitting instructions, pop the lightning connector into the base of your iPhone, tuck the wireless card up against the back of the smartphone, and secure the card in place

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My card has a small bit of double-sided tape that can be exposed to stick the card in place, but you might want to use something a bit more temporary while you check that everything works out.

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As he advices, you might also consider not securing the card at all

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A snug fitting case (I'm using a slim fit case from Elago) should hold the card in place. A case also allows you to note where the middle of card is, because this will need to sit over the charging coils in your wireless charging plate.

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And voila! You can now plug your wireless charging plate into a power source, pop your swanky new iPhone on top of the charging plate, and watch the power flow into your iPhone. Do note that this hack can also be used for old iPhones too.

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Of course, as Ewan duly notes, be mindful that using non-original equipment manufacturer charging accessories with your iPhone can cause damage to it, and it can also void your warranty

A few things to note – the first is that this is obviously not Apple’s recommended way of charging your iPhone, and arguably if there are any power issues while wirelessly charging your smartphone the warranty could be considered void by Apple, so you do proceed at your own risk.Wireless charging is not as efficient in terms of power transfer, so it will take longer to charge your iPhone using this method. That said, all you need to do to disconnect your iPhone from charging is pick it up (and put it down to start charging again).Finally, be aware of the heat issue. There have been one or two instances of the card warming up for me after a full iPhone is left for a long time on the wireless charging pad. I suspect that the root of this problem is the charging software in the iPhone not expecting the lower levels of charging that are coming through the wireless receiver.

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Even The BBC Is Talking About How Malaysia Is Trying To Ban Oktoberfest

A Billboard In Shah Alam Promoting An Oktoberfest Event Has Been Declared Illegal And Subsequently Taken Down

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The controversial billboard publicising the German beer festival Oktoberfest scheduled this weekend at a shopping mall has been declared illegal.

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Shah Alam Mayor Datuk Mohd Jaafar Mohd Attan said promotional activities of the event including the putting up of the billboard did not received the approval from the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA).

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"The Mentri Besar will make the necessary announcement after his exco meeting as I had already brief him on the matter. "Everyone has been advised to be extra careful and sensitive as we are living in a multicultural and multi-ethnic society," he told reporters at the Hari Raya Aidil Adha programme at the Wisma MBSA on Wednesday.

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On The International Front, BBC News Has Reported About Malaysia's Bid To Ban The German Beer Festival

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Some Muslim groups in Malaysia are trying to get the country's Oktoberfest banned on the grounds that it's offensive to the community, it appears. Apart from issues surrounding alcohol, one of the major bones of contention appears to be a publicity poster for the Carlsberg Malaysia-backed festival, showing a waitress in a low-cut German costume carrying six steins of beer. Publicity stunts leading up to the festival also featured Malaysian women in similarly low-cut mini-dresses in company colours.

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The Problem With Oktoberfest First Surfaced When A Local Facebook Page 'Malaysians Against Wild Concerts' Demanded For The Cancellation Of Oktoberfest Events In The Nation

The Facebook page, called Rakyat Malaysia Tolak Konsert Liar (Malaysians Against Wild Concerts) deems the Oktoberfest celebrations to be inconsistent with the values of a Muslim-majority (or in its own estimation, a Muslim) country like Malaysia, and urges its 3,700+ followers to call for the cancellation of the Oktoberfest events scheduled in the country.

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Muslim Groups Including Isma Echoed The Calls, Claiming That Oktoberfest Events Will "Bring Ruin" To Malaysia As An "Islamic Nation"

Muslim groups, including Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma), have taken aim at Oktoberfest this month, claiming the event will tarnish Malaysia’s image as an “Islamic country” and “bring ruin” to the nation. Although the event is promoted to non-Muslims, several Muslim groups have urged their supporters to rally against the event and venues that serve alcohol as part of the festival.

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Another Muslim Group Equates The Approval Of Oktoberfest Billboards To Invitation For Muslims In The Area To Join The Beer Festival

Muslims in Selangor are demanding that Mentri Besar Azmin Ali cancel the Oktoberfest beer festival in the state for being offensive and insulting to the community, local Malay dailies reported today. Targeting one such event at the One Utama shopping centre in Petaling Jaya, one Muslim group said approval for a billboard publicising the festival appeared consent to invite Muslims in the area to join the beer festival.

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“What is upsetting and can be assumed rude is that the beer festival  is being organised in the month of Zulhijah, in which Muslims observe the Hajj and Qurban. “We do not have a problem with the programme (Oktoberfest) but it should be done by observing the culture and sensitivities of the Muslim-majority,”  Kosmo quoted the president of Ikatan Kebajikan dan Dakwah Selangor, Rosdi Long, as saying.

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Rosdi was also reported saying that the commitment of the new Selangor administration to defend the sanctity of Islam, is also under test with the organising of Oktoberfest.

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Comparing Oktoberfest Events To "Mass-Promoted Adultery", PAS Said It Was A Vice That The Selangor State Government Must Relocate Or Cancel

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It was reported that PAS is upset over the event and has demanded that the Selangor state government to relocate or cancel the event.

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PAS exco member for the Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Agricultural portfolio said events organised on a big scale and advertised openly on billboards and at supermarkets clearly go against societal norms, including those of all religions.

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PAS central committee member and Temerloh MP Nasrudin Hassan also slammed the festival on his Facebook page on Monday, calling it a vice that the Federal and state government should curb.

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PAS' New Selangor Exco  Zaidy Abdul Talib Says Oktoberfest Events Touch On The Sensitivities Of Muslims In Malaysia As It Was Publicised On A Large Scale

Selangor PAS' newly-installed executive councillor Zaidy Abdul Talib, who is Templer assemblyman and state PAS information chief, was commenting on suggestions to ban the Oktoberfest beer festival which critics said "touches on the sensitivities of Muslims in Malaysia." He urged the Shah Alam Municipal Council to act against the billboards advertising the festival near the Saujana Hotel Subang.

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He said Islam is not against non-Muslims consuming alcohol because it’s their right. However, he said, the festival was being held on a large scale and publicised through advertisements in shopping malls and billboards. “Selangor has never approved this programme. This can be deemed as an attempt to challenge the harmony that exists in the state. “The government will attempt to push through the allocation of power that the state government and local councils have in order to ban or move the festival to another venue," he said.

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Claiming Oktoberfest to now be an “open vice”, the PAS leader said it is “wajib” or obligatory for authorities and all Muslims to rise up and prevent Oktoberfest from happening. “Don’t let the country be run with the cultures of sin and vices. Later, our civilisation will be ruined and our dignity will lose the blessing of Allah, followed by His wrath,” he warned.

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UKM Law Professor Datin Noor Aziah Mohd Awal Takes It One Step Further And Calls The Event A Violation Of The Federal Constitution

Berita Harian quoted Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) law professor Datin Noor Aziah Mohd Awal as saying that the celebration violates the Federal Constitution. According to Noor Aziah, alcohol festivals cannot be organised in open spaces and such events are only confined to licensed alcohol selling outlets.

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“The organiser has to seek for a permit as stipulated under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, if they want to proceed with the event in an open area. “However, in this case permits would not be issued at it (Oktoberfest) violates the Federal Constitution,” she was quoted saying by the daily.

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On The Other Hand, PAS Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad Defended The Rights Of Non-Muslims, Drawing Flak To Himself

Yesterday, PAS lawmaker Khalid Samad also defended the Oktoberfest event, saying that Muslims have no right to tell non-Muslims what they can or cannot eat and drink, despite being criticised by his own party colleagues and religious conservatives.

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He said "Islamic supremacy" and the position of Islam as the religion of the federation were not reasons for Muslims to deviate from the Islamic code to the point that they can forget about the rights of non-Muslims. To address Muslim "sensitivities", Khalid said Muslims can be barred from participating in the event or to hold Oktoberfest events in non-Muslim majority areas.

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The Shah Alam MP was criticised for his remarks with some Muslim NGO leaders saying that he had “lost his moral compass” and was in the midst of an “identity crisis”.

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MCA Religious Harmony Bureau Deputy Chairman Ng Chok Sin Reminded PAS And Umno That Malaysia May Be An Islamic Nation But The Laws Were Still Based On A Multiracial Country

Yesterday, MCA Religious Harmony Bureau deputy chairman Ng Chok Sin said both PAS and Umno should realise that although Islam was the religion of the federation, Malaysia’s laws were based on a multiracial and multicultural country.

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“To forbid Oktoberfest just because alcoholic drinks are prohibited to Muslims is inappropriate because the event is targeted at boosting Selangor’s tourism coffers by way of attracting more tourists, not to promote alcohol consumption,” Ng said in a statement.

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In Defence Of Oktoberfest Celebration, DAP MP Tony Pua Asked Political Parties Not Be To Emotional In Making A Sensitive Issue Out Of A Non-Sensitive Thing As It Encourages Intolerance

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In defence of the Oktoberfest celebration this month, a DAP lawmaker said the attacks on the event by some political parties are aimed at firing up negative emotions and encouraging intolerance among people. Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua said they were making a sensitive issue out of a non-sensitive thing. "It does not help build a moderate nation where people respect each other," he said in a statement today.

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"I ask political parties that are rashly using the Oktoberfest as a target for beating to calm down, be rational and not to be emotional," he said, in response to calls by some political parties and non-governmental organisations to ban the event organised by beer company Calsberg Malaysia.

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Indah Rupa Dari Khabar, Wanita Berbangsa Cina Kongsi Keharmonian Ketika Hidup Di Kelantan

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Hidup dalam masyarakat berbilang kaum dapat mengeratkan kesefahaman dan perpaduan

Iyalah, rakyat Malaysia seharusnya bersyukur kerana penerimaan bangsa dan kaum di negara ini mendapat kesan positif dalam pembangunan negara.Sama seperti tweet yang tular baru-baru ini di Twitter, kisah seorang wanita cina yang digelar sebagai 'Mek Yun' berkongsi suasana hidup dalam masyarakat majoriti muslim.Berikut di bawah adalah untaian penuh di Twitter:

Kelantan indah rupa dari khabar. Bagi mereka yang pertama kali sampai ke Kelantan pasti terkejut dengan banyak perkara di negeri ini. Saudari Mek Yun berkongsi serba sedikit apa yang orang luar kena tahu yang terjadi di Kelantan. pic.twitter.com/mcKEr4AhJp— Kelateku  (@NegeriKelantan) November 23, 2022

Mek Yun tidak pernah menghadapi isu perkauman ketika membesar di sana

Menerusi tweet yang dimuat naik oleh @NegeriKelantan di Twitter, wanita yang lebih selesa digelar Mek yun itu meluahkan rasa gembira dan bersyukur kerana membesar di negeri Kelantan.Lebih menarik lagi, walaupun dia seorang wanita berbangsa Cina. Mek yun tidak pernah mengalami sebarang diskriminasi dan isu perkauman daripada masyakat Melayu dan MuslimMelalui posting tersebut, Mek Yun juga turut berkongsi fotonya ketika membesar di Negeri Serambi Mekah tersebut.

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"Orang Kelantan memang indah-indah belaka" - Netizen

Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut bersetuju dan berkongsi pengalaman mereka ketika membesar di negeri Kelantan.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, tweet tersebut turut meraih 1487 retweet, 115 qoute tweet dan 3138 likes di Twitter.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada warganet di Twitter:

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Min paling suka makanan-makanan negeri Kelantan :P

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M'sians In Dublin End Up With Bruises On Face & Back After Racist Attack By Teens

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Four Malaysians were faced with a racist attack while travelling in Dublin, Ireland, when a group of teenagers beat them and screamed "I will f--king kill you" at them

The horrifying experience was shared by former newscaster Norzie Pak Wan Chek on Facebook last Monday, 5 December. Norzie said her niece, the niece's friend, and their brother and sister, were out in the capital city to do some last-minute shopping on 4 December, as they had to fly back to Malaysia the next day.Speaking to SAYS, Norzie said they are aged between 18 and 27. Her niece is a junior doctor who is currently doing her housemanship in Clonmel."By 8.15pm, all four were waiting for a bus to take them back to their Airbnb rental," Norzie wrote."It was at this time that they were jeered at by a group of teenage boys who started throwing an empty can at my niece and tossing dirty fries from the floor of a restaurant they were waiting at."

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Norzie related that more boys joined the group after the initial assault, but her niece and friends walked to a bus station to avoid confrontation

"The boys wouldn't give up. [They] quickly pursued and circled around them on their bicycles, occasionally braking hard [at] my niece and the rest to scare them. 'I'll f--king kill you!' they threatened," she continued."Four boys removed their bicycle seatposts and started beating my niece [on] the back of her neck. My niece's friend and brother quickly reacted by shielding her, not once laying a hand on the attackers as they were clearly outnumbered."Norzie said more assailants stepped in and physically assaulted them, leaving bruises on their eyes and backs, as seen in photos.The assailants only stopped when the niece called the police, while one of them screamed loudly for help in the dark.

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Even after 30 minutes, the police had not arrived. They only managed to get to the police station, which was three minutes away, after hitching a ride from a kind passer-by.

"What happened to my loved ones that night should never happen to anyone," Norzie said."[They were] traumatised and injured late at night on a weekend in a foreign country, so I decided to reach out to Wisma Putra through my friend.""Within minutes, the recently sworn-in foreign minister, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, contacted (my friend) to inform her that he had spoken to the Secretary-General, Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin, to take the necessary action.""The minister also called me personally and promised that the four of them would be taken care of."By 5am, the chargé d'affaires, Puan Nadzira Abd Razak, and her colleagues were at the airport, where the victims were, to provide medical and boarding assistance."They (the representatives) later escorted my niece back on a two-hour drive all the way to Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel, where she works, to get her the medical attention  she needed. They waited until everything was done, took her home, ensured she was okay, and then drove back," Norzie wrote.

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In retrospect, the newscaster was amazed by the quick response she, her niece, and her friends received, as Zambry had yet to clock in officially as the Foreign Minister on that Sunday night

"From the bottom of my heart, thank you, sir. I know now that Wisma Putra is in good hands," she concluded the Facebook post.Speaking to SAYS, Norzie claimed the police in Dublin told them that it was not the first time the assailants "buat kacau" (were a nuisance).Due to how the local law protects minors and the fact that most of the victims have left Dublin, it is difficult for the police to continue pursuing the case. However, the chargé d’affaires would be speaking with the police to ensure that such a case does not occur in the future.


Live Life On The Edge 100ft In The Air At KL Tower For Just RM10

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Put your fear of heights to the test as you walk along a platform 100ft in the air for this activity in KL

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Tower Walk 100 is an attraction at Menara Kuala Lumpur that lets you enjoy a 360º view of the city skyline.Opened in November 2021, it's a fun, affordable activity you can do with friends and family.

For just RM10, you'll be provided with harness equipment to ensure your safety throughout the experience

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There's even a section with a glass platform where you will be able to hear an 'audible crack' as you step onto it (of course, there's nothing to worry about as it's just sound effects). :P

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If that's not thrilling enough, there's a Sky Deck and Observation Deck that takes you even higher up

The open-air Sky Deck sits at 300ft in the air, with an extension of a transparent glass box for those who truly dare to step onto it!Optionally, there's an Observation Deck that lets you get a similar experience indoors.

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If you wanna capture Insta-worthy shots for your feed, this is one place you should check out!

Here are more details:

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Tower Walk 100RM10 (Must be at least 120cm tall and weigh between 30kg and 140kg)Observation DeckRM25 (Malaysian adult)RM13 (Malaysian child aged four to 12)RM60 (Non-Malaysian adult)RM40 (Non-Malaysian child)Sky Deck + Sky BoxRM60 (Malaysian adult)RM25 (Malaysian child aged four to 12)

Get your tickets here

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